James Kirkpatrick III is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and co-heads KM & Associates, a twelve-person professional wealth management team. He works with high net worth families, corporate executives, and business owners to develop in-depth wealth management strategies that address their complex financial lives. His team assists clients in identifying and prioritizing financial goals before implementing customized plans to pursue those goals. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Business from Wake Forest University and has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). James was born and raised in Greensboro, North Carolina, where he remains active in community affairs. He serves on the Local Leadership Board of Search Ministries and has held leadership roles such as past chairman of the War Memorial Commission, past president of the board of trustees of the Greensboro Historical Museum, and past chairman of the Triad Chapter of Golfers Against Cancer. James and his wife, Katharine, have four children. In his personal time, he enjoys playing golf, following Wake Forest athletics, fitness training, and listening to a variety of music.

Stephen Edwards is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. in Winston-Salem, NC, holding a Series 66 credential with eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Baird in 2018, he worked at Wake Forest University for five years. He is the founder and president of the Twilight Golf Club. The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, separately managed account programs, and custody and brokerage services, utilizing a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies alongside tax management and direct indexing capabilities.

David Marcus is a financial advisor with Merrill in Greensboro, NC, holding the Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2009 and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an officer of 3 D Mgmt, a for-profit entity based in Greensboro. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jason Overby is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is a freelance photographer and fine art print seller, with work that includes sports photography and contributions to local and regional publications. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide non-discretionary, written recommendation reports tailored to clients’ financial goals.

Keary Didier is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2016, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Prior to that, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm employs structured planning processes and utilizes tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and Secular Return Estimates to assist in financial planning.

Brian Peters is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Greensboro, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include tenures at Lincoln Financial Securities and LPL, spanning from 2014 to 2024. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with RD Marketing Group, focusing on non-variable insurance products. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Ethan Gephardt is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and based in Greensboro, NC. He has been with LPL Financial since 2026 and has prior experience at First Horizon Bank. Outside of finance, he has worked in roles including delivery driving and customer service. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Maggie Woodlief is the Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2025. In this capacity, she leads a team of investment professionals dedicated to assisting clients and their families in managing and enhancing their complex family wealth systems. Her career at Fidelity Investments spans over a decade, beginning as a Senior Relationship Manager from 2013 to 2020, followed by her role as a Planning Consultant from 2020 to 2025. This experience has provided her with a comprehensive understanding of investment management and financial planning. No additional information regarding her education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement has been provided.

John Setzer is the Senior Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at the Merrill Lynch Winston Salem office. With over 28 years of experience in financial services, he joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2001. John leads his team in advising clients on wealth accumulation, preservation, and transfer by creating customized wealth management strategies that encompass portfolio development, liability management, and asset preservation. John's expertise includes family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement income, and small business strategies, among other areas. He holds professional designations as an Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is a graduate of Appalachian State University and also attended the Wake Forest University School of Banking. In addition to his professional work, John is involved in his community through organizations like Habitat for Humanity and Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina. He is a member of the Appalachian State University Alumni and the YMCA of Western North Carolina. John's personal interests include boating, fishing, golfing, hiking, skiing, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Robbie Chandler is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Winston-Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2016. Chandler serves on the advisory board and a subcommittee of the Winston Salem Foundation. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Jeffrey Champigny is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Greensboro, NC, with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Kingsview Partners LLC, Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. Outside of finance, he is involved with Burlington Beer Works, a cooperative brewery in Burlington, NC. 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 programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Mary Godino is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Winston Salem, NC, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing and its predecessor entities since 2009. 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 combines brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Paula Moreland is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2022 and concurrently at CUNA Brokerage Services and Members Credit Union since 2012 and 2010, respectively. 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 representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with model portfolios and third-party research.

Brad Bradford is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2021. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2010, progressing through various roles including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, Financial Representative, Premium Services Representative, Investment Solutions Representative, and Premium Relationship Associate. In his role, Brad partners with clients to understand their financial goals and develop customized financial plans tailored to their personal, family, and financial needs. He focuses on identifying strategies to improve these plans while maintaining open communication with clients. Outside of his professional work, Brad's personal interests include spending time at the beach and lake, fitness, social events with friends, and traveling.

Mitch Dayley is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he works closely with clients and their families to understand their financial goals and develop customized financial plans. His approach focuses on helping clients grow and protect their wealth, make informed investment decisions, and simplify their financial lives. Mitch has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having worked at Fidelity Investments in various capacities since 2011. His previous roles include Planning Consultant, Investment Management Consultant II, Investment Management Consultant I, and Investment Solutions Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, he was a Licensed Investment Banker at Wells Fargo from 2013 to 2014. Outside of his professional work, Mitch has personal interests that include cars, fitness, golf, music, pets, and traveling.

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.

Bill Wysor is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Kernersville, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for five years before joining Edward Jones in 2020. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and operates a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Nathan Aldendail is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2013. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Greensboro, NC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jeffrey Trollinger is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience and has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2009. He is based in Winston-Salem, NC, and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning, portfolio management, and advisory services supported by internal research and technology, managing approximately $394 billion in regulatory assets as of December 31, 2025.

Cory Williamson is a Financial Consultant currently working with Fidelity Investments since 2021. In this role, he focuses on personalized financial planning to help clients work toward achieving financial freedom and security aligned with their individual purposes. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Cory served as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2019 to 2021. Throughout his career, Cory has developed expertise in financial consulting and advising, assisting clients in managing their financial goals and strategies. His approach centers on empowering clients through tailored financial plans. Outside of his professional work, Cory has interests in baseball and fitness.