Michael Barnes is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in Greensboro, NC, and has 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2008. Barnes serves on the Board of Directors for Twin Lakes Community in Burlington, NC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, known for its Premier Retirement Income service that offers written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Forrest Childers is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2001 and has been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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 a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Stanley Smith is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 33 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial and has been associated with Pinnacle Financial Partners since 2018. Outside of advisory duties, he serves as a personal representative for a family member. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Robert Hargrove is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Greensboro, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Truliant Federal Credit Union, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Wells Fargo Clearing. He is involved in Truliant Financial Advisors, a DBA for his LPL business. 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, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies, supported by extensive technology and a broad platform of financial activities.

Brad Clasby is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC in Winston Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations with 44 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. He has been with Ameriprise since 2018. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning, tax-aware withdrawal strategies, and dependable income sources through a written Recommendation Report and ongoing advice.

Joel Williamson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with six years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 66 license. His prior experience includes five years at Edward Jones and roles at General Motors and the Evangelical Fellowship Church. Williamson is also the owner of Financial Educators LLC, a financial education business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Michael Wallace is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in High Point, NC, having joined the firm in 2026. Prior to Edward Jones, he was involved with Marketplace Ministries for six years and has held roles at Leadership Systems, Inc. and Creative Branding Designs since 2017. He also served at Westover Church from 2013 to 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of managed solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates a large national network and provides advisory services under a fiduciary standard.

Ruth Petty is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 44 years of industry experience, currently serving at OSAIC since 2024. Her prior experience includes nine years at Securities America Advisors and eight years at Signator Investors, Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she is President of the Streamside Homeowners Association and serves as a Director for Business Professional Network, a mission organization focused on economic development in underdeveloped countries. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, with a platform notable for its scale, consolidation activity, and complex affiliate network.

Austin Bailey is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Kernersville, NC, where he has worked since 2018. He has eight years of industry experience and has also been involved in educational roles at Southeastern University and Winston Salem Christian School. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

John Cash is a financial advisor at Stifel with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2018, previously spending two years at Wells Fargo Clearing. Stifel serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and advisory services with an investment approach based on proprietary capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Joshua Myers is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Greensboro, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and possessing four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network for four years and has been affiliated with EMM Financial Services, Inc. since 2011. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a trustee for a friend's trust and acts as an executor for a friend's estate. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing various investment strategies supported by research and technology.

Tracy Cottingham IV is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Greensboro, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Pinnacle Bank/Pinnacle Financial Partners since 2020, Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2020, and Merrill from 2001 to 2007. He is also involved as an associate employee with Capstone Investment Company and Pinnacle Asset Management. 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 individuals, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and investment consulting using advanced analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through its affiliation with a municipal advisor.

John Copley is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, with prior experience at Truist Investment Services and Merrill. 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 both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party analytics.

Crystal Diamond is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 13 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and BB&T Securities. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and uses proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations for clients.

Morgan Ford is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked in architecture and financial services roles, including at Graves Architects & Planners and Money Concepts Capital Corp. Morgan is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individual, corporate, pension, and charitable clients. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and separately managed accounts, utilizing a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies supported by internal research and technology tools.

Andre Conway is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Winston-Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2019 and previously was involved with AdaptFirst Investments LLC and Alarm Service Company of America, Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning uses structured discovery and planning tools, serving clients through direct and corporate agreements.

Jeffrey Hill is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1997. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in managing office condominium rentals through an LLC shared with his spouse. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions with a network of over 23,700 advisors and more than $1 trillion in assets under management.

Evan Dixon is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on helping clients develop personalized strategies to pursue their financial goals by understanding their unique perspectives and priorities. His approach involves connecting clients with the people, plans, and processes that best fit their individual ambitions. Evan's expertise includes general investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected events. He provides ongoing advice and guidance to clients as their needs evolve. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. His educational background includes attending the University of North Carolina System without a degree conferred and earning a High School Diploma from West Caldwell High School.

Jonathan Norman is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He and his team focus on providing wealth management advice and guidance to affluent individuals and families. Their approach emphasizes understanding what clients value most in life, such as family, business, or legacy, to help them live the life they envision. Jonathan holds a Bachelor's degree from Wake Forest University. He has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) certification, the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation, and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. These credentials support his expertise in areas including college education planning, divorce transition planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. Outside of his professional role, Jonathan enjoys activities such as basketball, camping, fishing, football, golfing, hiking, running, skiing, woodworking, and spending time with his family.

Jordan Davis is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His background includes roles at National General Insurance Company, Allstate Insurance Co, and Affordable Insurance Solution. Davis has been with Edward Jones since 2022. 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 across a broad network of financial advisors and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.