John Davis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lenoir, North Carolina, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Signature Wealth Group, Raymond James Financial Services, and Suntrust Investment Services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Tara Hicks is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Hickory, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and having eight years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent Investment Management since 2016 and at Thrivent Financial since 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she manages rental properties. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning across various financial topics, with services available on a one-time or ongoing basis, separate from managed-account programs.

Toni Anderson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lenoir, NC, with 17 years of industry experience, all of which have been with Edward Jones since 2009. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment strategies and affiliated products. The firm is notable for its large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices and provides services under a fiduciary standard.

Chadwick Henderson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2010. Outside of advising, he established a general contractor’s license through a construction business he formed but has not actively used. 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 broad range of financial planning and advisory programs, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with research from internal and third-party sources.

Tim Bryson is a ChFC® and Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with nine years of experience, currently serving clients at Edward Jones since 2016. Before joining Edward Jones, he worked for fourteen years at Bed Bath and Beyond. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Samuel Edwards is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at SagePoint Financial for six years before joining LPL Financial in 2019. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Franklin Anderson II is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Granite Falls, NC, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in several real estate ventures, including ownership and financing interests in real estate construction and rental properties. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Christopher Geoghegan is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2024. He previously worked at SunTrust Advisory Services and SUNTRUST INVESTMENT SERVICES, Inc. for eight and nine years, respectively. Outside of his advisory role, Geoghegan is involved in several business entities, including an insurance agency and private wealth management under the MG Partners brand. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of financial planning and advisory programs, as well as access to model portfolios, research, and institutional investment solutions.

Michael Woods is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Conover, NC, holding a Series 66 designation. He has prior experience at Catawba Valley Health System and Iredell Health System, as well as community involvement through a decade of work at Newton Recreation Center. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, providing comprehensive, goal-based financial planning without portfolio management or institutional advisory services.

Christopher Cannon is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at MassMutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company before joining Raymond James in 2019. Cannon serves on the board and investment task force of the Hickory Museum of Art. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides tailored financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs analytical tools and risk profiling to support non-discretionary consulting and offers specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

William Bell is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Hickory, North Carolina, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones and its affiliated entity since 1994. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Tina Wilson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Granite Falls, NC, and has 3 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2002. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Leslie Stewart is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. Stewart previously worked at SagePoint Financial for six years before joining LPL Financial in 2019. He is co-owner of Southeast Tax & Consulting Services LLC, a tax preparation and accounting business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Nikkita Gibson is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Deal Financial Group, Inc. and Heritage Planning Associates. Outside of finance, Gibson is an artist with over 20 years of experience and serves on the audience engagement committee at the Hickory Museum of Art, as well as on the board of the nonprofit Outright Youth. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse portfolio management options, financial planning, and access to third-party managers across multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Steven Reese is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Hickory, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, Reese is involved in commercial real estate as a partner and serves as vice president of the owners association for a local property. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated products, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branches.

Justin Long is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2024, he worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of finance, he has been employed by Outback Steakhouse since 2009. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through both 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 via its integrated platform.

Henry Thompson IV is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge since 2016 and also has a longstanding affiliation with Capital Concepts dating back to 2004. Outside his advisory work, he serves on multiple nonprofit boards, including as president of the SALT Block board and a member of the YMCA of Catawba Valley Soccer Club board. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers a range of financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Robert Floyd III is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked previously at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Floyd has also operated The Floyd Group since 2005. LPL Enterprise serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, advisory and brokerage services, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management through an integrated platform combining adviser programs with insurance and lending products.

Thomas Bumgarner is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 36 years of industry experience. He previously worked at VOYA Financial Advisors and has operated his own firm, Stan Bumgarner Incorporated, since 2010. He is also the owner of Stan Bumgarner Wealth Management and works as an independent insurance agent. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Brent Mcdonald is a financial advisor at Cetera with 22 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at several firms, including Securities America and Investacorp, and has been a co-owner of Tar Heel Wealth Management since 2010. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a general board member for the Pregnancy Care Center of Catawba Valley and presents financial educational workshops through My Secure Advantage. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, managing over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.