Jerome De Wane is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Greensboro, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2000. 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.

Ashley Pritchett is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2019 and previously spent three years with Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a representative for Savvi.com, an online clothing business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large nationwide network of advisors and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Warren Lackey Sr. is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in High Point, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and over 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1998. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a member of the finance committee at High Point Country Club and holds trustee and managerial roles in various local trusts, family LLCs, and real estate ventures. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a broad range of individual and institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Christine Bland is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Winston Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 24 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at First Tennessee Brokerage, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Ftb Advisors. 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 and model portfolio programs, supported by technology tools and a broad platform of investment options.

Beverly Burke is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill for 20 years and Bank of America, N.A. for 15 years. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a power of attorney in a fiduciary capacity. 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, and institutional accounts, combining internal Chief Investment Office insights with third-party management.

Kelley Wheaton is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Greensboro, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Honey Badger Management, a management company linked to Fiducial Financial. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing tailored recommendations on income sources, Social Security, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

David Morgan is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial in Greensboro, NC. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2025, he worked at Edward Jones from 2012 to 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Morgan Wealth Partners, a support company, and holds an ownership interest in Morgan Investment Properties of Greensboro, LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by analytical tools and maintains unique capabilities in municipal advisory and employer-sponsored retirement plan consulting.

David Holden is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Winston-Salem, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services, Inc. and MassMutual since 2003. Outside of his financial advisory role, he serves as president of a high school booster club focused on supporting local athletics. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charities, and employers. The firm uses a structured planning approach with firm-approved software to develop written recommendations, offering additional services such as educational seminars and event-driven planning programs.

Mickael Gautier is a financial advisor with Merrill in Greensboro, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and with 4 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is a consultant for SCENTSY, a home and personal fragrance business, which he pursues as a hobby. Merrill, along 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, and institutional clients, using both internal and third-party managers and implementing trading, administration, and custody support.

Crystal Kidd is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. She has held her current position since 2009. Kidd holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

Samuel Olsen is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works directly with clients to understand their financial priorities and help develop strategies tailored to their short-, mid-, and long-term goals. He provides guidance on a wide range of financial matters including general investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected expenses, also connecting clients with Bank of America specialists for additional banking and financing needs. Samuel holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned his bachelor's degree from Appalachian State University. Samuel emphasizes ongoing collaboration with his clients to address their evolving financial goals and concerns with informed advice and support.

Jonathan Peters is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial, with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Stifel Nicolaus, National General Insurance Company, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Peters is based in Greensboro, NC. 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 financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, combining extensive advisory services with a broad array of non-advisory financial products.

Patricia Slone is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Winston-Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and structured discovery conversations. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Duane Edwards is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. from 2004 to 2008. 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 brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Brittany Midyette is a CFP®, CFA®, and holds a Series 66 license, currently working with Wells Fargo Clearing. She has one year of experience at Wells Fargo Clearing and over a decade in the financial industry, including nine years at Bank of America and four years with Wells Fargo Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients through investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Candice Pope is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise in various capacities since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Honey Badger Management, where she dedicates time monthly during trading hours. Ameriprise is an institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service focused on clients with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendations tailored to clients approaching or in retirement.

Matthew Brown is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Winston Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Nationwide Investment Services Corporation, Park Avenue Securities, LLC, Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, and Stratford Advisors, Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, with a broad platform supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Sean Bokhoven is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked in various capacities at Raymond James and its affiliates since 2021. Prior to that, he was with BB&T and its related entities from 2005 to 2021. Bokhoven is also associated with Signature Wealth Group in Winston Salem, NC, where he serves as a financial advisor. 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, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals, utilizing risk profiling and analytical modeling tools, and supports a broad advisor network with specialized municipal and public finance advisory capabilities.

Max Barnhardt III is a CFP® professional with 31 years of experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He was previously with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2012 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, Barnhardt is a co-owner of Sea Oats LMR, LLC and serves on the board of directors for LWS in Winston Salem, NC. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with substantial investable assets, utilizing a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm combines research-driven modeling and tax-efficiency analysis in its approach, while offering a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Thomas Lembeck is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in High Point, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Shepherd Financial Group and Numerica Credit Union. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and operates through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.