Steven Makinson is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at Hunters Insurance and Financial Services, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Pruco Securities LLC. He is also a 50% owner of Seven Doves LLC, a commercial real estate entity. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutions through both advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products.

James Beamon is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Jamestown, NC. He holds the Series 66 credential and has two years of experience in the financial industry, following a 20-year career at Tempur-Sealy. Beamon serves on the board of directors for Greensboro Youth for Christ, where he and his wife volunteer mentoring middle school youth. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, delivering goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority and offering the option to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing arrangement.

Timothy Rossiter is a CFP® professional with over 42 years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC and previously worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for 21 years. He serves on the board of the Mrs. Cheever Porter Foundation, a nonprofit charity. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party managers, using asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios.

Alexa Ritz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Allegacy Federal Credit Union, CUSO Financial Services, Homepoint Financial, and various educational institutions. Additionally, she is a commissioned notary. 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 a range of financial planning and advisory programs along with retirement plan consulting and brokerage services.

Claudie Armstrong Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2008. Armstrong is also involved with Innovative Financial Solutions, LLC. 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, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research to support diversified investment strategies.

Bonnie Suther is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Winston-Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2009. Outside of her advisory work, she serves on the board of advisors for Ace and Tj's Grin Kids, a nonprofit organization, and is a member of the board of directors at Pfeiffer University, where she acts as a fundraising liaison. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to tailor investment strategies based on proprietary research and capital market assumptions.

Charles Wilfong is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. 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 follows an IPS-driven, modern portfolio theory-based advisory process and acts as an ERISA fiduciary when providing investment advice.

Richard Anderson Jr. is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in High Point, NC, where he has worked since 2019. He has seven years of industry experience, including twelve years at Highland Ventures Ltd. prior to joining Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a broad network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Logan Smith is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Winston Salem, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual and Edward Jones. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning with written recommendation reports and ongoing advice. The firm uses proprietary research and third-party data to support its recommendations, which are implemented non-discretionarily by clients or their advisors.

Richard Dutch is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Greensboro, NC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. He has 16 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Sandra Smith is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. 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 advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Hudson Bazemore is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1999. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Alden Lindstrom is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and Northwestern Mutual, as well as involvement with nonprofit efforts such as Ukraine Friends Kyiv. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies.

Brent Parmenter is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2026. He collaborates with clients to develop strategies that align with their goals and prepare for life's 'what-ifs.' Brent has held several roles within Fidelity Investments, including Investment Consultant from 2024 to 2026, Relationship Manager from 2023 to 2024, and Financial Representative from 2022 to 2023. These positions have provided him with a broad range of experience in financial advising and client relationship management. Outside of his professional work, Brent enjoys spending time with family and friends, participating in social events, playing golf, and reading.

Sanders Cockman is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He partners with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their long-term goals, focusing on a comprehensive understanding of their full financial picture. By leveraging investment insights from Merrill and banking services from Bank of America, he aims to provide flexible solutions suited to evolving market conditions. With expertise in areas including college education planning, legacy planning, retirement income, and philanthropic planning, Sanders works closely with clients to build diversified investment portfolios and address all aspects of financial wellbeing. His approach involves creating individualized strategies that encompass saving, debt management, insurance analysis, and estate protection, with an emphasis on collaboration to understand each client’s financial vision and concerns. Sanders holds a Master’s Degree from Elon University and a Bachelor’s Degree from East Carolina University. He has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Residing in Greensboro, he is married with two sons. Outside of work, Sanders enjoys fishing, hunting, and traveling.

Jacob Baker is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Greensboro, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., TD Ameritrade, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary SMAs and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Kevin Pattman is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Group for ten years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a variety of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Justin Plummer is a financial advisor with Cetera in Greensboro, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Avantax and Wisdom Wealth Care. Outside of his advisory work, Plummer serves as an attorney specializing in estate planning and elder care, and he is involved in community service as the incoming president of the Downtown Rotary Club. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a multi-manager platform with a range of program options.

Olya Dadressan is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Winston Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. She has worked with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2008. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients, operating under a wrap-fee structure.

Scott Southerland is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with over 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial since 2020, following 14 years at BB&T Securities LLC. Outside of advising, Southerland is active as a musician in the band Dead Drag Motion and serves as Treasurer and Finance Committee member for Home Moravian Church. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm delivers non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.