Jonathan Peters is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial, where he has worked for four years, following three years at Stifel Nicolaus and seven years at National General Insurance Company. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research and model portfolios.

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® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

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 experience includes roles at Truist Advisory Services, BB&T Securities, and Securities America. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Rose Gillespie is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Winston-Salem, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, John Deere Financial, and Drake University. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service, which provides written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Dana Mckee is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. in Greensboro, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services and Wells Fargo Advisors. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services with a range of investment options and employs firm-provided tools for portfolio construction and management.

Clayton Lawrence is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and approximately one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he was with Equitable Advisors and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches lacrosse with 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

John Schmitt is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a power of attorney for family members in investment-related matters. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

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.

William Wall is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Winston-Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Vanguard Group, Inc., Needham & Company, and academic experience at Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona and Wake Forest University. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm delivers advisory work using proprietary capital market assumptions and research from UBS Global Research to tailor plans according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Kevin Anglim is a financial advisor with Merrill in Greensboro, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, New York Community Bank, and Morgan Stanley. He also has community involvement experience with the Police Athletic League. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Uli Mueller is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Greensboro, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide non-discretionary, written recommendations through a centralized consulting team, emphasizing the use of Ameriprise-managed accounts and algorithmic support in its planning process.

George Mc Clanahan is a financial advisor at Cetera with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Avantax Advisory Services and Lincoln Financial Group. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an accountant for the Law Offices of Cheryl David and as a client services coordinator for Wisdom Wealth Care, the financial planning division of that law office. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and advisory services with access to both affiliated and third-party investment managers across multiple program structures.