Todd Ashworth is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hickory, NC, holding a Series 66 credential and 17 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services and has been involved with Renaissance Financial Partners of NC, LLC since 2016. Outside of advisory roles, he is a partner in a local rental real estate business where he manages property maintenance and bookkeeping. LPL Financial serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Beth Deal is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Hickory, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor since 1992. Outside of her advisory role, she manages BRM Management Group, a business established to support her practice operations. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendations. The firm serves a broad client base through advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of large institutional firms.

Michael Wilson is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Mutual of Omaha, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and OneAmerica Securities. Outside of his advisory role, Wilson serves as a board member and trustee for a local church and is involved in several related business activities including founding a firm focused on insurance and benefits. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base ranging from individuals to institutional retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services delivered through a network of independent professionals using a variety of portfolio management and investment strategies.

Michael Durham is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Hickory, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, Durham serves as the head varsity golf coach at Hickory Christian Academy. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm is notable for its extensive national network of financial advisors and branch offices, as well as its affiliated capabilities including a trust company and proprietary mutual funds.

Christopher Johnson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Hickory, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012. 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 under management and offers a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

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.

Metin Kurkcu is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 21 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, Raymond James Financial Services, and the International Franchise Professionals Group. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC, where Kurkcu is based, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified portfolios and fund advisory services.

Benjamin Ritchie is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at 84 Lumber, Ritchies Pressure, Jem Clean INC., and Kool Park Pool. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based financial planning without discretionary portfolio management, and allows clients to combine planning with managed accounts under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

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.

Henry Wepner is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked within various Wells Fargo entities since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer for the Newton Depot Authority in Newton, NC, where he participates in meetings, reviews financial reports, and volunteers for community projects. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions, offering a broad range of planning services including cash-flow, retirement, education, and specialized planning areas. The firm uses proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations, with clients able to implement advice through brokerage or advisory programs as they choose.

Sherrill Young III is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Raymond James since 2001, as well as at Resource Partners LLC from 2009 to 2019. He has maintained a long-standing association with MassMutual, formerly as a career agent. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advice using risk profiling and modeling tools, and supports its advisors through specialized programs and institutional consulting services.

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.

Dustin Deal is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and 23 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Voya Financial Advisors and has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the Hutton Estate Homeowners Association, leading board meetings and working with property management and legal counsel. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

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.

Jennifer Lambert is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a 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 as a server at D'Laney's Sports Bar and a guest services clerk at Holiday Inn Express in Statesville, NC. 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 range of financial planning and advisory programs, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with model portfolios and investment research.

Sarah White is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2019. Prior to that, she was employed at Bank of America and Merrill from 2014 to 2019. She is also a member of the Board of Elections in the City of Lenoir. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard with a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Joel Torres is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. His prior experience includes roles at Bb&T Securities, BBTIS, and Bb&T Bank from 2011 to 2018. 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 strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Adam Keisler is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at FSC Securities Corp and Morningstar Marina. Outside of his advisory role, Keisler serves as chairperson of the endowment committee at First United Methodist Church in Hickory, NC. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, pension, and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services with access to multiple platforms and third-party money managers. The firm employs asset allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios across various asset classes on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Jason Lail serves as an Associate Resident Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he works closely with families to identify their financial goals, strategically allocate assets, and monitor progress toward achieving those objectives over time. His approach centers on creating personalized plans that address retirement planning, retirement income, and family wealth management strategies. Jason brings extensive experience to his practice, having been in the financial services industry since 1999. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2009, he spent nine years with another Wall Street firm. He holds several professional designations, including the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Jason earned a bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Outside of his professional work, Jason dedicates time to volunteering as a youth athletics coach and is active in his church. He resides in Granite Falls, North Carolina, with his wife Jennifer and their two sons. His personal interests include adventure sports, baseball, cooking, football, golfing, hunting, running, and traveling.

Daniel Whitener is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, he worked at Lowe’s Home Improvement Corporation for six years and Transportation Insight for three years. He serves as Treasurer and Secretary for BNI - Catawba Valley Business Builders in Hickory, North Carolina. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high- and non-high-net-worth households, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.