Patrick Nielsen is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Mooresville, NC, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones in 2018, he worked for twelve years at Lowe's Companies, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates a self-publishing business through which he writes fiction. 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 with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm is notable for its large network of financial advisors and branch offices, as well as its affiliated capabilities beyond advisory services.

Mark Kuznitz is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2009 to 2023. Kuznitz is based in Denver, NC. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide customized, non-discretionary recommendations supported by a centralized consulting team.

William Haugen is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with 56 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wachovia Securities, Inc. from 2001 to 2002. Haugen serves as a board member of the Downtown Development Association of Morganton, NC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions backed by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

John Shaffer is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Corpay and Wells Fargo Advisors. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Krista Thurmond is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Baird, she worked at Hopewell Academy and Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. She has also been involved with Soccer Shots of Greater Charlotte. The DDK Group, part of Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services. Baird employs a range of strategies including SMA programs, tax management, and unified fee arrangements, supported by internal research and investment professional oversight.

Jeffrey Karp is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Mooresville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2005 and previously held roles at Mony Securities Corporation and Trusted Securities Advisors Corp. He also operates Karp Financial Strategies, Inc., a DBA through which he sells fixed annuities and various types of non-variable insurance products. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Jonathan Boone is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Mooresville, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Panera Bread and was a student at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, affiliated mutual funds, and tax-efficient services. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Warren Williams is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Mooresville, NC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2008. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Zachary Payne is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, INC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Woodbury Financial Services, and ownership of Payne Financial Consultants, where he also operates an insurance agency selling fixed annuities. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various tools and discretionary strategies, and is notable for its scale, complex affiliate network, and recent consolidation activity.

Dianne Eller is a financial advisor at Merrill based in Mooresville, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. She has a long tenure at Bank of America, having worked there from 2000 to 2021 before joining Merrill in 2021. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a small rental business. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Benjamin Boaz is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Davidson, NC, and has 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Boaz serves as the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners for the Lenoir Housing Authority, which provides housing to low-income families and individuals. 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 across more than 14,000 advisors and offers a combination of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Todd Hogue is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services since 2016 and also works with Signature Wealth Group. Outside of his advisory work, he operates a dog sitting business. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Samuel Hilbish is a financial advisor with Merrill in Statesville, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, and several other companies across various industries. Merrill, together 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.

Jeffrey Basik is a financial advisor at Cetera with 38 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013 and recently joined Cetera in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for the nonprofit Haven of Hope International, is a board member and finance chair for Hope Seeds, and chairs the finance and missions teams at Tree of Life Church. He is also involved in various community organizations including the US Military Academy Selection Board. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services using multi-manager platforms with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Aaron Anderson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2019 and previously held roles at Kestra Financial Services and Kestra Investment Services. In addition to his advisory work, Anderson teaches online courses at Hillsborough Community College. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Raymond Yackel Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 34 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with Commonwealth Financial Network and operates his own insurance agency, Raymond A. Yackel Agency, Inc., which he has owned since 1977. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

David Helgeson is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has prior experience at Valic Financial Advisors, Agia, and Gunnallen Financial. In addition to his advisory role, Helgeson is an agent offering non-securities insurance products. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm employs a model-based investment process featuring asset allocation and portfolio optimization tools, and offers a wide range of brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform.

Kelsey Sowers is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Statesville, NC, holding the ChFC® and Series 66 designations with seven years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2018 and previously worked at Accutrak Inventory and Prestige Planners. Outside of her advisory role, she manages a rental property in Taylorsville, NC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers various advisory programs and investment solutions through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Robert Weimer II is a CFA® charterholder with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2024 and previously spent a decade at THE Vanguard Group, Inc. in various roles. 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 wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Jennifer Lambert is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 16 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones for 11 years before joining LPL Financial in 2021. Outside of her advisory role, she is employed in the hospitality sector in Statesville, NC, working as a server and guest services clerk. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, offering a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and institutional platforms.