Dennis Bissell is a financial professional with Cetera and its affiliated entities, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, he worked for Lincoln Financial Distributors for 18 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Wing Commander for the North Carolina Civil Air Patrol and is a member of the Investment Committee for the Civil Air Patrol Foundation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that provides a multi-manager platform to a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing affiliated and third-party managers alongside customizable investment strategies.

Larry Foster Jr. is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Greensboro, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 1992 and also has a longstanding affiliation with MassMutual Life Insurance Company dating back to 1989. Foster holds officer roles at Compensation Systems, Inc. and CSI Wealth Management, LLC, both related to financial and pension services. MassMutual Investors Services provides financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers, utilizing collaborative annual planning engagements and firm-approved analytical tools to support client goals.

Alec Lloyd is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at LPL Financial since 2024. Prior to his current role, Alec held positions at Worldwide Golf Shops and Global Value Commerce. 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 wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Amber Wright is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Lake Norman near Charlotte, North Carolina. Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she works alongside a wealth management team to develop tailored strategies that align with clients’ financial goals. Her approach starts by clearly articulating clients’ goals and positioning holistic financial strategies. Amber's expertise includes college education planning, corporate executive services, equity compensation services, family wealth management, legacy planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and serving specialized client groups such as women, athletes, and entertainment professionals. She holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a bachelor's degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She is also the founder of the IUP Alumni network in the Charlotte and Lake Norman area. In addition to her professional work, Amber is involved in her community, including volunteering with the Humane Society of Charlotte and serving on the board of Dahlia Grove, a nonprofit supporting women survivors of human trafficking. She resides near Lake Norman where she enjoys paddle boarding, dirt biking, live music, and spending time with her small dog, Romeo.

John Bailey is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 41 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the 401 Edgeworth Association in Greensboro, NC. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to produce tailored recommendation reports. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Jason Silvia is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Merrill. Silvia is based in Greensboro, NC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, 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.

Anna Harshaw is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Greensboro, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning her advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining Ameriprise, she worked at North Carolina State Employees Credit Union and has experience in education and community activities, including roles at Green Valley Swim and Tennis, Lenoir Rhyne University, and Grimsley High School. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written retirement planning recommendations and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Connel Ware is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones in Jamestown, NC, bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is the managing member of Double Garnet Properties, LLC, an entity established to purchase his Edward Jones branch office building. 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 operates a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices, offering a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Raphael Mc Gee is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously with Cetera and Wells Fargo. Outside of his advisory role, Mc Gee is involved in managing a group home and owns a business providing housing assistance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars with a focus on collaborative, goal-based planning.

Jonathan Spillman is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones in Greensboro, NC, bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1998. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Shannon Harris is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 26 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2022, Harris worked at Geneos Wealth Management Inc., HBS Financial Advisors, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Truist Investment Services. Outside of advisory work, Harris is president and owner of Harris Wealth & Retirement Planning, a separate business entity for tax and investment purposes. 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 range of services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice provided by investment adviser representatives who may utilize various investment strategies and operational tools.

Cole Sanders is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds a Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Balser Investment Management Group, Commonwealth Financial Network, and various non-financial positions such as at Uline and Cog Hill Golf & Country Club. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and models, and it supports advisory programs along with municipal and public-finance work through a municipal advisor affiliation.

Gregory Ellington is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Burlington, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at American National Bank & Trust and American National Investment Services. He serves as a board member at St Marks Evangelical and Reformed Church, advising on financial matters. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individuals, institutions, and organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports advisory programs across a large network, including specialized municipal and retirement plan consulting services.

Dajuan Taylor is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to his current role, he worked at DoorDash and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jacqueline King is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Greensboro, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones for her entire advisory career since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she is a certified John Maxwell public speaker and hosts personal development mastermind groups, as well as serving as a chaplain and speaker at her local church. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment strategies and advisory services, supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Celeste Little is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2019. Prior to her current role, she was employed at Veritude LLC and worked in the Wake County Public School Systems for eight years. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios, with a formal advisory role to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Brian Spangler is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Burlington, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President of the Westpark Owners Association, which manages maintenance of office property he owns that is leased to Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including a broad range of households and organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a large network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering a variety of advisory programs and affiliated investment products under a fiduciary standard.

David Schofield is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving clients since 2023. In this role, he partners with clients to develop customized financial plans tailored to their individual situations and goals. Prior to his current position, David worked as a Workplace Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2023, providing workplace financial planning services. David's professional experience also includes roles as a Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual from 2020 to 2021 and as an Account Manager at Northwest Federal Credit Union from 2019 to 2020. He holds an Arkansas Insurance License, which supports his work in the financial services industry. Outside of his professional career, David enjoys outdoor and recreational activities such as camping, canoeing, snowboarding, and surfing. He also has an interest in cooking and baking.

Douglas Kenely is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has a background that includes service in the United States Air Force and roles in various companies prior to joining Ameriprise. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Bailey & Smith Partnership, managing an advisory business. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports on income, Social Security, and tax strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in a centralized approach, supported by algorithmic automation and oversight committees.

Yomara Santiago is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. Santiago is also involved in the management and operations of investment-related products. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and selective discretionary separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm utilizes third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure distinct from fixed-fee billing.