James Fitch is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Pinehurst, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 30 years of industry experience. His career includes over 15 years at BB&T affiliates before joining Truist Advisory Services and Truist Investment Services in 2021. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by AI-enabled research tools and inter-affiliate integration.

Mitchell Keiser is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Brookstone Capital Management LLC, based in Southern Pines, NC, and has three years of industry experience. He previously worked at 360 Capital Management, where he served as a wealth management associate and as director of operations. Outside of his advisory role, Keiser is involved with insurance advising and business operations. Brookstone Capital Management provides fee-based asset management and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and other entities. The firm uses a range of investment strategies, including strategic and dynamic asset allocation models and a mix of ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and options-enhanced strategies, while serving both direct clients and other advisory programs.

Mary Spooner Rocca is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Southern Pines, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2018 and previously held a position with the National Association of Home Builders from 2012 to 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Tracey Mcinnis is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Southern Pines, NC, with 22 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial and its predecessor firms since 2004. Mcinnis serves as a board member for Family Promise of Moore County, a nonprofit organization. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research.

Christopher Bleeker is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Cetera Wealth Services, LLC and Commonwealth Financial Network. His background also includes teaching roles at Mars Hill University and several secondary education institutions. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a large network of independent advisors, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers across various program structures.

Ralph Williamson is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Southern Pines, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial since 2009 and is involved in multiple business ventures, including ownership of Creekfield Farm LLC and serving as president of PineTrust Wealth Partner, LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools to help clients meet their financial goals.

Floyd Pate III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with MPC Farms, an equine farm business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by strategic research and diverse investment options.

David Yoder is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2021. His prior roles include positions at Crown Capital Securities, Abiding Wealth Advisors, and NLWP, LLC. Outside of his financial advisory work, he operates an independent travel agency, Be Our Guest Travel Company, based in Pinehurst, NC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a broader investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Gary Thomas is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and worked previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Todd Stout is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at RBC since 2008, with a three-year tenure at City National Bank prior to that. Stout serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Southern Pines Business Association. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various wrap fee advisory programs and customizes investment strategies based on each client’s Advisory Risk Profile, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

Brett Webb is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, he worked at Bank of America, Merrill, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Advisors. He is also involved with Brightleaf Wealth Management, a DBA for his LPL business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and third-party research.

Colleen O'Donnell is a financial advisor at Cetera with 21 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior work includes a decade at Merrill and roles at firms such as Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Griz Global Solutions. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services. The firm operates a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to implement various investment strategies across multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Timothy Gendron is a financial advisor at Merrill with 8 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior firms include Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and Brian Hicks State Farm. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

William Thomas is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pinehurst, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1994 and concurrently at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of advising, he owns a commercial building leased to Farm Bureau Insurance and manages a rental property in Pinehurst. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Joshua Polidori is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cetera. His prior roles include positions at Commonwealth Financial Network and Tucker Bria Wealth Strategies. Outside of his advisory work, he engages in contracting for BrandedSurveys, a non-investment-related activity. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm offering a broad range of portfolio management and consulting services to individuals, employer-sponsored plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm operates a multi-manager platform, providing access to both affiliated and third-party managers across various program structures and investment authorities.

Jody Johnson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005 and also owns a business called NaturaLead. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services that emphasize tax-aware withdrawal strategies and dependable income sources.

Bryan Griffin is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 23 years before joining Raymond James in 2025. Griffin is the president of PineTrust Wealth Partners, a support company related to his work at Raymond James. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional entities. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning using various analytical tools and supports clients through advisory programs and consulting services.

Hillary Rogers is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Pinehurst, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services since 2019 and previously was employed as a homemaker from 2016 to 2019. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Christshon Hicks is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on areas including college education planning, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, and retirement income. Christshon helps clients uncover what matters to them and their families to create strategies that pursue their financial goals. Born and raised in North Carolina, Christshon holds a High School Diploma/GED from the University of North Carolina System and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is fluent in English and Spanish. Outside of work, he is involved in his community as a volunteer at Middle Fork Christian Church, where he serves local community members through meal preparation and food distribution programs. Christshon has three children and values family highly. In his free time, he enjoys basketball, football, ice hockey, singing, spending time with family, traveling, and watching movies.

Hayden Ayers is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 2020 and previously was employed at ProVantage Corporate Solutions and Campbell University Athletics. He serves as assistant treasurer for the Southern Pines Rotary Club, assisting with transaction records. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. provides wealth advisory, brokerage, custody, and financial planning services primarily to high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program and affiliated managed accounts. The firm’s model combines non-discretionary advice with access to discretionary separately managed accounts using multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational support.