Donald Huneycutt is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on working with executives, professionals, business owners, and individuals to help them stay on track of their financial goals and dreams. His expertise includes managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and values-based investing, as well as individual and corporate investment strategy and retirement income planning. Mr. Huneycutt has over 20 years of experience in financial services. He began his Merrill career in 2005, served clients through 2011, and returned to Merrill in 2022. Prior to his financial services career, he spent nearly two decades as an engineer and technical manager in precision manufacturing, industrial lighting, and industrial controls. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina State University and holds designations as an Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He and his wife Julie have lived in Hendersonville for more than 35 years and are actively involved in their community. Together they co-founded Anna's Hope at the Community Foundation of Henderson County and support Hope Coalition, a nonprofit addressing substance use disorders. Mr. Huneycutt is a member of the Rotary Club of Hendersonville and the Pisgah Chapter of Trout Unlimited, where he has served in various leadership roles. His personal interests include boating, camping, fishing, gardening, hiking, music, running, skiing, spending time with family, and traveling.

Keith Johnson is a CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66-registered financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Hendersonville, NC. He has 10 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Outside of advisory work, he owns rental properties in Hendersonville and Franklin, North Carolina. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates nationwide through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Bryson Shook is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Hagerty Consulting, American Red Cross, City of Asheville, and Samaritan’s Purse. Outside of finance, Shook is the owner of Evernorth Marketing, a non-investment-related business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational tools and oversight of over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Ryan Harman is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Hendersonville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1998. 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 supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Christopher West is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Hendersonville, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones in 2023, he worked at 3DFS, LLC and First Citizens Bank and Trust Company, among other roles. Outside of finance, his background includes positions in the restaurant industry. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages more than $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio solutions, tax-efficient strategies, and affiliated investment products.

Mary Steele is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience. She currently works at Osaic Wealth Inc, having joined the firm in 2026 after five years at Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC and seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member of the Financial Services Institute and is active in community organizations including Spartanburg Day School and the Girl Scouts of South Carolina. Osaic Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering comprehensive financial planning and various portfolio management programs. The firm’s investment process relies on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting a range of discretionary and advisor-managed strategies.

Robert Dotson II is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Hendersonville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a deacon on the Board of Directors at Grace Community Church and participates in musical groups as a trumpet player. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, known for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing retirement income planning advice focused on dependable income and tax‑aware withdrawal strategies.

Robert Pearce is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm emphasizes model-driven investment strategies and offers access to third-party asset managers and financial planning services.

Dwayne Powell is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Robert Baird & Co. since 2019. His prior roles include positions at J.J.B. Hilliard W.L. Lyons, Merrill, Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, and Uvest Financial Services Group. Powell is the vice chairman and baseball coach for a local Little League program and serves on the advisory board for Western Carolina University's finance department. He also acts as treasurer for a political campaign in Brevard, NC. Robert Baird & Co.’s DDK Group operates within the firm’s Private Wealth Management department, providing services to individuals, corporate clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and custody services, employing a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies alongside internal research and technology tools.

John Mccormick Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously with Wachovia Securities, Inc. in 2002. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

David Maupin is a CFP® and ChFC®-designated financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard and maintaining a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Douglass Rostick is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2011. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including households across various net-worth levels, 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 discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, along with affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services.

Johnny Bryant is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds the PFS™ designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Avantax and CSSC Brokerage Services, and he operates Bryant Consulting LLC, a CPA consulting practice focusing on income, estate and trust taxation, and litigation services. Bryant also serves as a trustee for an irrevocable insurance trust. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC provides services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and consulting services across various program structures and custodial relationships.

Barry Macdonald is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Royal Alliance, Wells Fargo Clearing, A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc., and Wachovia Securities. In addition to his advisory work, he is president of Clear Picture Retirement Plans, an S-Corporation that acts as an agent for insurance companies to sell fixed annuities, and he manages bookings for his sole proprietorship. Osaic Wealth serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning and model-based investment strategies. The firm supports individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients with various programs and maintains a complex affiliate network.

Jamie Morton is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Hendersonville, NC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 2007. 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 developed by internal and third‑party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Gabriel Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research and Edward Jones. Smith serves as finance chairman for the Village of Hope Community Development Corporation, a nonprofit organization. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of investment solutions, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Zachary Simmons is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at The Vanguard Group and Capitol Financial Solutions. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing annual retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Tyrel Keplinger is a CFP® professional at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience, all spent at the firm since 2015. He serves as a Staff Officer in the North Carolina National Guard. 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 national network of advisors and branch offices.

Jared Fackrell is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, he worked at Capitol Cider House and the Department of the Navy. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors, offering various managed and advisory investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Laurel Glass is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works with individuals, families, and business owners to align their financial decisions with their goals and priorities, focusing on areas such as family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, philanthropic planning, women and wealth, and individual and corporate investment strategy. Prior to her current role, Laurel held leadership positions in the financial services industry, including serving as Chief Compliance Officer for an institutional bond firm. Her background in client service, compliance, and risk management shapes her client-focused approach, which emphasizes trust, transparency, careful planning, and steady partnership through important financial decisions and transitions. Laurel holds a Bachelor's Degree from the Claremont Consortium of Colleges. She is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and remains actively connected to her community through involvement with Fruitland Baptist Church and Safelight Inc. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys fishing, hiking, scuba diving, spending time with her family, and traveling.