Donnette Draper is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 25 years of experience in the financial industry. Her approach centers on building personalized wealth plans that align with clients' family dynamics, financial situations, and long-term goals. She emphasizes frequent, comfortable conversations to understand clients' visions and values, focusing on disciplined strategies rather than chasing industry benchmarks. Prior to joining Merrill in 2021, Donnette spent 27 years at BB&T (now Truist) as a wealth advisor and wealth client associate. She leverages her strong banking background to address both assets and liabilities, offering clients access to lending and banking solutions through Bank of America, N.A. Additionally, she coordinates with clients' CPAs and attorneys on tax-minimization and estate planning strategies and assists with protective components such as long-term care and life insurance. Donnette holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of North Carolina System and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She resides in McLeansville, North Carolina with her husband and is involved in community organizations including Junior Achievement of North Carolina and the SPCA of the Triad. She enjoys spending time with her family, participating in adventure sports, and engaging in music.

Suzette Mc Intyre is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Lexington, NC, and has 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, she worked at Pinnacle Bank, Raymond James Financial Services, and LPL Financial. Outside of her financial advisory role, she is involved in a remodeling and construction business focusing on house flipping in Winston Salem, NC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, tax-efficient services, and affiliated investment products through a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

David Kraftchick is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in High Point, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm 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.

Tracy Dixon serves as Vice President, Executive Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2026. In this capacity, she partners with executives to assist them in understanding and coordinating their benefits, compensation, and financial resources through comprehensive planning. She adopts a personalized and consultative approach to help clients align their wealth with their wishes, aiming to provide confidence and peace of mind. Tracy has been with Fidelity Investments since 2017, progressing through roles including Financial Consultant from 2019 to 2026, Relationship Manager from 2018 to 2019, and Financial Representative from 2017 to 2018. Before joining Fidelity, she worked at Northwestern Mutual as an Associate Financial Representative from 2016 to 2017 and as a Financial Representative from 2012 to 2015. Outside of her professional work, Tracy's personal interests include fitness, exploring food, social events with friends, traveling, and volunteering.

Jason Ortiz is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Jamestown, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate firms since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Ortiz is involved in business ownership related to property development and management through several LLCs. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver personalized retirement recommendations. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Daniel Owen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lexington, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Uvest since 2005 and previously at Harrisdirect LLC. 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 wide range of services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

Jennifer Schoonmaker Dasch is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Lexington, NC. She has 20 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Bucktail Properties, LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, offering a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Thomas King is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Metlife Securities Inc., Mass Mutual, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Prudential Insurance Company of America. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individual investors, high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers and insurance products through its affiliated entities.

Connel Ware is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones in Jamestown, NC, bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is the managing member of Double Garnet Properties, LLC, an entity established to purchase his Edward Jones branch office building. 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 operates a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices, offering a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Kevin White is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Thomasville, NC, holding the CFP®, Series 63, and Series 66 designations with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2001. 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 through a network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of advisory strategies including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Jerry Grimes Jr. is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Cambridge since 2014, also operating Grimes Financial Services, Inc. since 1997. He serves as a board member and membership secretary of the Piedmont Handgunners Association and volunteers on the board of the Davidson County Education Foundation. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent financial professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management options and proprietary as well as third-party strategies.

Steven Brackman is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in High Point, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. He serves as co-trustee of his wife's trust. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services and supports municipal and public finance work through unique affiliations.

Camden Norman is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to that, he worked at IH Services INC. for ten years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. 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.

Everett Swaim III is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and its affiliates since 2013 and owns The Swaim Agency, an insurance agency operating since 1990. Outside of financial advising, he is involved in a timber leasing partnership with his spouse. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple program platforms with a multi-manager approach.

Dajuan Taylor is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Greensboro, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones, he worked at DoorDash and several other positions including roles at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and Autobell Car Wash. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Myrna Wigley is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in High Point, NC, where she has worked since 2014, totaling 12 years of industry experience. She is also the owner of Phoenix Training and Development LLC, a company that develops and facilitates motivational messaging and experiential activities for organizational clients. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including various household segments and corporate entities, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

David Song is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently serving with Wells Fargo Clearing. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, Credit Suisse Securities, and Goldman Sachs. Outside of finance, he is involved in print and commercial modeling and serves on the board of a homeowners association. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines research and analytics with diversified investment strategies while providing both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Jacqueline King is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Greensboro, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones for her entire advisory career since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she is a certified John Maxwell public speaker and hosts personal development mastermind groups, as well as serving as a chaplain and speaker at her local church. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment strategies and advisory services, supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Nathan Shelby is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Good Samaritan Society–Home Care and Oasis Vape. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, fund advisory services, and model portfolios, incorporating systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Jarrod Dunbar is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Lexington, NC, and has six years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2020. Outside of advising, he is a joint owner of a beach house rental property in Myrtle Beach, SC. 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 solutions supported by an extensive nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.