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 bringing 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 the Alarm Service Company of America, Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including financial planning and estate strategies. The firm emphasizes a structured planning process supported by advanced modeling tools and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

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 at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has built his career advising affluent individuals and families on wealth management strategies, aiming to simplify and clarify their financial lives by understanding their core values such as family, business, and legacy. Jonathan's focus areas include 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. Jonathan began his career at Merrill Lynch the summer after graduating from college and plans to continue his career there until retirement. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Wake Forest University. Jonathan is also a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), a Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, Jonathan enjoys 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.

Kelia Coffey is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Winston-Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 44 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2016. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and municipalities, offering financial planning and consulting services supported by a large adviser network and a variety of portfolio management styles.

Emily Farrell is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Oak Ridge, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has worked with Edward Jones, Thrivent, W&S Brokerage Services, and Ameriprise Financial Services. She serves on the Board of Directors for The Shepherd’s Center of Kernersville and is Vice President and Programming Coordinator of the Kernersville Women’s Club, a local service organization providing scholarships and community education. 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 strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Mahalia Kennon is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2000. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Matthew Steffes is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. In this role, he leads a team of Financial Consultants, assisting clients with financial decisions across various stages of their lives. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2007, progressing through roles including Financial Representative, Investment Consultant, Financial Consultant, and Vice President, Branch Leader. His experience encompasses client financial advising and team leadership within the firm. Outside of his professional role, Matthew has personal interests in cars, cooking and baking, fitness, music, running, and scuba diving.

Dustin Koufman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at MML Investor Service Inc. for 12 years and FTB Advisors for 9 years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, research, and technology to support diversified investment strategies.

Beau Burns is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert Baird & Co. since 2014 and holds the Series 66 designation. Outside of his advisory role, he is a passive investor in a separate business venture, Dog Academy Clay Road LLC. Robert Baird & Co. serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, and charitable organizations through its Private Wealth Management department. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, separately managed account programs, and brokerage services, utilizing a mix of manager-traded and model-traded strategies along with tax-management tools and ongoing manager selection.

Kimberly Gordon is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Greensboro, NC. She has 18 years of experience with Edward Jones and two years in the financial industry more broadly. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a lead server at a local restaurant and bakery. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Benjamin Sydnor is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with UBS since 2013. Sydnor serves on the board of trustees for Canterbury School, a private school in Greensboro, North Carolina. He is also a partner in Sydnor Capital Partners, LLC, an investment entity focused on commercial real estate. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing model-based asset allocations and proprietary research to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, offering a broad range of financial products and capital markets solutions.

Camron Watlington is a financial advisor with Merrill in Winston Salem, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2018 and previously was involved in a political campaign in 2016. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional entities.

Joseph Nelson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with various Fidelity affiliates since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is planning to start a real estate LLC focused on property development and renovation. He is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research and quantitative analysis, including algorithmic portfolio construction, to manage a wide range of investment products and model portfolios.

Brian Pomante is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Winston-Salem, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Truist Investment Services, BB&T, and SunTrust Advisory Services. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive written recommendations across various financial topics. The firm emphasizes goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services through a consolidated billing option while maintaining separate planning and management functions.

Brett Berrier is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Winston-Salem, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Johnnie Council is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Equitable Advisors, Alamance-Burlington Schools, Amway, Guilford County Schools, and North Carolina A&T. He serves on the board of the Christine Council Foundation, a nonprofit organization. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products.

Jennifer Hobbs is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 23 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC since 2009. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu that includes specialized services such as business-owner transition planning and special-needs analysis, using Wells Fargo research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations.