Robert Garland is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 65 and Series 63 designations and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones, Wells Fargo, and Truist. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including advisory work for registered investment companies. The firm employs a systematic investment process that combines proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and it serves as an advisor to multiple funds and model portfolio platforms.

Lauren Robinson is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates holding a Series 66 designation. She has prior experience at Linden Thomas & Company, Stearns Lending, Cardinal Financial, and was self-employed for two years. Lauren is based in Winston-Salem, NC. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and municipalities, offering financial planning and consulting with a variety of portfolio management styles supported by firm research and affiliated sub-advisers.

Almog Olshtein is a Financial Advisor with KM & Associates at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Based in West Palm Beach and Greensboro, North Carolina, he serves a diverse clientele including physicians, corporate executives, tech employees, and investment management professionals. Almog leverages analytical rigor and a teaching approach to help clients navigate complex financial decisions, with a focus on equity compensation, concentrated stock positions, private investments, and major liquidity events. Almog holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Business Institutions from Northwestern University, where he served as captain of the varsity men's swimming team. He also earned a Certificate in Quantitative Finance and holds professional designations including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Prior to joining Merrill in 2021, he worked as a Business Development Analyst at AQR Capital Management. Originally from Haifa, Israel, Almog represented the Israeli national swimming team and was the 2011 Israeli national champion in the 50m freestyle event. Outside of work, he enjoys activities such as camping, cooking, fishing, hiking, rock climbing, swimming, tennis, and volleyball. He resides in Greensboro with his wife Lauren and their two daughters, Noa and Mika. Almog is also involved with the Special Olympics as part of his community engagement.

Joanna Page is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc and Wells Fargo Clearing. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisers, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

William Stone Jr. is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with six years of experience in the industry. Before joining Thrivent, he worked at Gilbarco/Veeder-Root for seven years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a real estate investment company involved in home renovations and property management. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on comprehensive, goal-based financial planning without discretionary portfolio management.

Howard Coley is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on helping clients pursue their long-term financial goals through personalized wealth management strategies. His client focus areas include college education planning, equity compensation services, legacy planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Howard holds a Bachelor's Degree from North Carolina State University. He has earned professional designations including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He draws on the resources of Merrill and Bank of America to provide investment insights as well as banking and lending solutions. In addition to his professional role, Howard participates in community activities and volunteers with local organizations. His personal interests include boating, fishing, football, music, running, skiing, tennis, yoga, and spending time with his family.

Christina Van Voorhis is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in High Point, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at State Farm VP Management Corp and Zach Barnes Insurance Agency, as well as over two decades with Enterprise Leasing Company Southeast LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment options, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Timothy Conner is a financial advisor with Ameriprise based in Greensboro, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services and Wells Fargo Advisors. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling to deliver tailored, tax-efficient recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

James Graham is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Winston Salem, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. 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 wide range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by extensive research and analytics.

Joseph Mc Kee is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining MassMutual and its affiliated entities in 2026, he worked with NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life from 2023 to 2026. Before entering the financial services sector, he spent 15 years at T-Mobile. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC, a subsidiary of MassMutual, serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring planning engagements as annual, collaborative relationships that use firm-approved tools to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Denise Bunton is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Stifel Nicolaus & Co and Wells Fargo Clearing. Denise is involved with the R.B. Mitchell Team Powered by LPL Financial in a non-investment capacity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research tools while managing over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Kenneth Brown is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise in various capacities since 2016. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Melissa Combs is a CFP® licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Winston Salem, NC, where she has worked for 10 years. She has 22 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Truist Investment Services and Morgan Stanley. Combs holds a 50% ownership in Griswold Investments, an investment-related business. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory and financial planning services. The firm combines research and analytics with diversified investment strategies to support various client needs, including retirement plan consulting.

Nathan Plybon is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2021 and is a member of the Setzer Souza Childers wealth management team. Nathan focuses on a range of client needs including college education planning, executive and equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, and tax minimization. He holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Nathan earned his bachelor's degree from Appalachian State University in 2020, graduating cum laude. He grew up in Waxhaw, North Carolina. His personal interests include cooking, football, golfing, hiking, music, running, spending time with family, traveling, and yoga.

Jennifer Shealey is a financial advisor at Merrill based in Winston Salem, NC, with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2013. 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 individual, high-net-worth, pension, corporate, and charitable clients.

Don Webb is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill from 2003 to 2009 before joining Wells Fargo in 2016. Webb serves as a nominating committee member for the Congressman McDowell 6th District Congressional Service Academy in High Point, NC. 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 with over 14,000 financial advisors and offers a combination of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Richard Bettinger is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services Inc for 16 years. Bettinger also has a long-standing role with Guilford County Schools spanning over 20 years. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Bettinger Financial Group, an S-corporation involved in insurance commissions and securities administration. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning and various managed account programs. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and flexibility in strategy implementation.

Scott Bilton is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, he worked for Winston Salem Forsyth County Schools for 16 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including households across wealth levels, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Stuart Vaughn Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial, Uvest Financial Services Group, and Legg Mason Wood Walker. He is based in Winston Salem, NC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets across more than 14,000 advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by extensive research and analytics.

Thomas Phillips is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Greensboro, NC. He holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Before joining Raymond James, he worked at Lucky32 Southern Kitchen and held roles at Appalachian State University and YMCA Camp Cheerio. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.