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.

Stephanie Demetrelis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and seven years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Lincoln Financial Securities, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Bank. 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 provides a range of advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, offering financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

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.

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.

Shirley Sohmer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Greensboro, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab, Securities America, and Truist Advisory Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies, supported by various operational and research tools.

Rose Gillespie is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with five years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior positions include roles at Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, John Deere Financial, and Veridian Fiscal Solutions. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing annual retirement planning focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Dana Mckee is a financial advisor at Osaic with 13 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Osaic Wealth Inc in 2026, she worked at Reganess Wealth Management Group and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors from 2021 to 2025, and Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2021. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, with access to a variety of managed account strategies and third-party money managers.

Clayton Lawrence is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Equitable Advisors, LLC and Bank of America, N.A. Outside of his advisory duties, he coaches lacrosse for the Red Devils Lacrosse Club in Cary, NC. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

John Schmitt is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing for 10 years. Outside of his advisory role, he holds powers of attorney for family members related to investment matters. 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 other sources.

Brittany Robertson is a CFP® professional affiliated with Cetera, based in Greensboro, NC, with 11 years of industry experience. She has held roles at various entities within the Cetera network as well as CapFinancial Partners LLC (CAPTRUST) and Erickson Advisors. Robertson is engaged in client service and financial planning through her involvement with Linda P. Erickson, CFP, Inc. dba Erickson Advisors. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors and employs a multi-manager platform with various program structures and custodial relationships.

Brittain Huffstetler is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Greensboro, NC, holding a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, Brittain worked at The Exercise Coach and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and served in the United States Coast Guard. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based analyses across a range of planning topics without including implementation of recommendations. The firm combines planning with managed-account programs under consolidated billing while maintaining separate services.

Richard Spangler is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Winston-Salem, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Before joining Raymond James in 2017, he worked at PNC Financial Services for one year. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages a rental property in Winston-Salem. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, drawing on a range of portfolio management styles, affiliated research, and municipal advisory services.

Todd Steiman is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. He is a passive investor in a venture capital fund based in Ohio. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports a wide network of advisors with specialized programs and municipal finance services.