Kenneth Wiles is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raylen Vineyards, TD Ameritrade Investment Management, LLC, and Scottrade. 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, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, affiliated mutual funds, and tax-efficient services through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

John Thomas Lanham is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified portfolios.

David Varner is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Lexington Wealth Management Inc., through which he employs support staff, and he is involved in property management activities. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations primarily focused on assets held within Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Laurie Laucks is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Edward Jones since 2016 and previously operated a business called Life's A Stitch from 2014 to 2016. Edward Jones serves more than four million individual and institutional clients with a wide range of wealth management services, operating under a fiduciary standard and managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Berott Mathnov is a Benefits & Planning Consultant for Executive Services at Fidelity Investments, a role held since 2024. In this capacity, Berott assists clients in designing and executing financial plans by utilizing employer-sponsored benefits and adopting a holistic approach to financial planning. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Berott worked as a Strategic Communications Manager at Robinhood from 2020 to 2022 and as a Client Relationship Consultant at TIAA from 2017 to 2020. These positions contributed to a diverse background in client relations and strategic communication within the financial services industry. Outside of professional pursuits, Berott enjoys a variety of outdoor activities including beach visits, gardening, horseback riding, outdoor adventures, scuba diving, and skiing.

Merrill Stewart is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Clemmons, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he spent 16 years at Cuso Financial Services, LP and has been associated with Allegacy Federal Credit Union since 2003. He serves on the board of the nonprofit BISA and volunteers with the Alzheimer's Association. 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 offers a broad range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Charles Ketner is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Salisbury, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously worked with AXA Advisors, LLC for 21 years. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model, tailoring services through a client intake process and offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Cody Beck is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2019 and has held roles at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and Charlotte. Beck serves on the finance committee of the Kamp Kiwanis Children's Foundation. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management and model-based solutions tailored to client objectives.

Kenyon Rush is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lexington, NC, where he has worked since 2014. He has 11 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he is a managing partner at RRS Investment Properties, assisting with property management and record-keeping. 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 services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Davis Whitley is a financial advisor with MML Investors Services, LLC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 42 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Metlife Securities Inc. for 40 years before joining MassMutual Life Insurance Company and Mass Mutual Investors Services. Outside of advising, he serves as a North Carolina notary public and operates a health and group insurance sales business. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser affiliated with MassMutual that provides comprehensive financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved tools and supports event-driven planning services such as estate settlement and divorce planning.

Paul Johnson is a financial advisor at Cetera with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously with Voya Financial Advisors. Johnson is active in the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) North Carolina Chapter, serving as president-elect and vice chair of the state's Government Relations Committee. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through multiple program structures and affiliations.

Andrew Morton is a financial advisor at Cetera with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Cetera and Cetera Investment Services LLC since 2018. Prior to that, he was employed at First National Bank of PA for 13 years. He also serves as treasurer for the Welcome Booster Club. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with various program options and custodial relationships.

Joshua Hamm is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Pinnacle Asset Management, Pinnacle Financial Partners/Pinnacle Bank, and Wells Fargo Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, he builds relationships with bank partners and manages client investment accounts at Pinnacle Financial Partners. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports both individual and institutional portfolio management, with unique capabilities in municipal and public finance advisory services.

William Greathouse Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 46 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise and Oppenheimer & Co. He is also the owner of KTG Diva, Inc., a non-investment-related business. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Matthew Hynek is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2019 and previously spent seven years at BB&T. Hynek serves as Chair of Financial Capabilities for the Asset Building Coalition of Forsyth County. 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 advisory services, including discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Lincoln Miller is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Salisbury, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 20 years of industry experience. His work history includes 11 years at MetLife Securities and over a decade at MassMutual Life Insurance Co before joining MassMutual Investors Services in 2017. He is also involved with Hickory Tree Holdings for tax reporting purposes. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars using firm-approved analytical tools, with services structured as annual collaborative engagements.

Beth Hawkins is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving at Edward Jones in Lexington, NC. She has been with Edward Jones since 2006. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard. The firm has approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and 15,100 branch offices.

Harrison Everhart is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Charles Schwab, Davenport & Company, and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. His background also includes time affiliated with the Carolina Yacht Club and the University of North Carolina. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Stephen Dockham is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Winston Salem, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Richard Younts is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the finance and investment committee at Lake Norman Baptist Church and owns The Sleep Connection LLC, a business involved in product operations and fulfillment. 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, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using advanced analytical tools and supports both advisory programs and institutional portfolio management.