Diswa Malu is a financial advisor at Merrill in Greensboro, NC, with over 10 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. He has been with Merrill since 2005. Malu serves as a board member for Family Service of the Piedmont, a nonprofit organization focused on supporting individuals and families through advocacy and education. 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, offering both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations.

Stanley Holt is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in High Point, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2003. In addition to his advisory role, he consults orthodontists on the valuation of their practices and on partner buy-in and buy-out arrangements. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory programs and affiliated capabilities, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,700 advisors.

Nicholas Johnson is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones in Greensboro, NC, and has nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016 and previously worked at Verizon Wireless from 2012 to 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including households of varying net worth, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Herbert Andrew is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with LPL Financial since 2011. 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 range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by research and model portfolios.

Ursula Strong is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. She currently works at Edward Jones and previously spent nine years at The Vanguard Group Inc. 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 nationwide network of advisors and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Neil Rebello is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Winston Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and 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 advisory services. The firm’s process is driven by investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, with an advisory approach that includes a broader range of financial products than typical for large institutional advisers.

Logan Whitlock is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cetera. He has previously worked with Avantax Investment Services, 1st Global Advisors, and the Army National Guard. Whitlock is also a co-owner and financial advisor at Wisdom Wealth Care in Greensboro, NC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers.

Keith Crosby is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill in 2019 after spending nine years at Wells Fargo and Northwestern Mutual. Keith offers a range of financial services including education planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, and portfolio management. He serves a diverse clientele including business owners and corporate executives, focusing on helping them achieve their retirement goals. With more than fifteen years of experience in the financial services industry, Keith emphasizes understanding clients' mindsets, motivations, and personal goals before discussing financial matters. He seeks to educate clients and their families in straightforward language and coordinates with other professionals such as CPAs and attorneys to align tax and estate planning strategies. Keith leverages resources within Bank of America, including lending solutions and trust professionals, to provide comprehensive financial guidance. Keith graduated from Elizabeth City State University and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is actively involved in his community through leadership roles in Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina, Sharpe Rd Church of Christ, F3 Greensboro, and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. He and his wife, Gayle, are parents of four children and engage in activities such as biking, fitness workouts, and exploring culinary destinations.

Brenda Blankenship is a financial advisor at Cetera with 33 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at multiple firms within the Cetera network since 2000. Additionally, she is involved in an insurance business focusing on fixed, life, health, and property and casualty insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supported by a large nationwide network of independent advisors.

Jeffrey Chesson is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Greensboro, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations with 21 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wachovia Bank. He is also involved in providing financial advice and wealth management services through Capstone Investment Partners and Pinnacle Asset Management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and analytical tools and maintains unique affiliations supporting municipal and public finance advisory services.

Paul Lessard is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in High Point, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard with a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Andrew Bray is a financial advisor with MMA Asset Management LLC in Greensboro, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial, LLC for 13 years and currently conducts non-investment related activities for Marsh McLennan Agency, an affiliate of MMA Securities LLC. MMA Asset Management LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as retirement plans, corporations, foundations, endowments, and charities. The firm uses a range of investment strategies and third-party manager programs while leveraging its affiliation with Marsh & McLennan Agency to offer comprehensive resources and referral support.