David Varner is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Lexington Wealth Management Inc., through which he employs support staff, and he is involved in property management activities. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations primarily focused on assets held within Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Stanley Smith is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 33 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial and has been associated with Pinnacle Financial Partners since 2018. Outside of advisory duties, he serves as a personal representative for a family member. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Joel Williamson is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2025. He previously worked at Edward Jones for five years and has held various roles including business ownership in financial education. Williamson is also the owner of Financial Educators LLC, a firm focused on investment-related services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by internal research and third-party subadvisors.

John Copley is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in High Point, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 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 solutions. The firm’s advisory process is driven by investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, incorporating a broad range of financial products including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Johnnie Council is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Equitable Advisors, Alamance-Burlington Schools, Amway, Guilford County Schools, and North Carolina A&T. He serves on the board of the Christine Council Foundation, a nonprofit organization. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products.

Berott Mathnov is a Benefits & Planning Consultant for Executive Services at Fidelity Investments, a role held since 2024. In this capacity, Berott assists clients in designing and executing financial plans by utilizing employer-sponsored benefits and adopting a holistic approach to financial planning. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Berott worked as a Strategic Communications Manager at Robinhood from 2020 to 2022 and as a Client Relationship Consultant at TIAA from 2017 to 2020. These positions contributed to a diverse background in client relations and strategic communication within the financial services industry. Outside of professional pursuits, Berott enjoys a variety of outdoor activities including beach visits, gardening, horseback riding, outdoor adventures, scuba diving, and skiing.

Jeffrey Champigny is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Greensboro, NC, with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Kingsview Partners LLC, Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. Outside of finance, he is involved with Burlington Beer Works, a cooperative brewery in Burlington, NC. 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 strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Cody Beck is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2019 and has held roles at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and Charlotte. Beck serves on the finance committee of the Kamp Kiwanis Children's Foundation. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management and model-based solutions tailored to client objectives.

Kenyon Rush is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lexington, NC, where he has worked since 2014. He has 11 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he is a managing partner at RRS Investment Properties, assisting with property management and record-keeping. 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 services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Ashley Pritchett is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2019 and previously spent three years with Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a representative for Savvi.com, an online clothing business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large nationwide network of advisors and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Warren Lackey Sr. is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in High Point, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and over 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1998. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a member of the finance committee at High Point Country Club and holds trustee and managerial roles in various local trusts, family LLCs, and real estate ventures. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a broad range of individual and institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Duane Edwards is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He 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 advice. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Thomas Lembeck is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in High Point, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Shepherd Financial Group and Numerica Credit Union. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and operates through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Timothy Reid is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has worked with multiple firms within the Cetera network since 2012 and operates his own tax preparation and accounting services business. Outside of finance, he serves as treasurer for a nonprofit recreational center and a local church, and holds leadership roles in community organizations including the High Point Civitan Club. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account structures.

James Squires is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in High Point, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Plank Road Solutions, LLC, Camco Manufacturing LLC, and Hanesbrands Inc. 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 programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Andrew Morton is a financial advisor at Cetera with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Cetera and Cetera Investment Services LLC since 2018. Prior to that, he was employed at First National Bank of PA for 13 years. He also serves as treasurer for the Welcome Booster Club. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with various program options and custodial relationships.

Joshua Hamm is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Pinnacle Asset Management, Pinnacle Financial Partners/Pinnacle Bank, and Wells Fargo Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, he builds relationships with bank partners and manages client investment accounts at Pinnacle Financial Partners. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports both individual and institutional portfolio management, with unique capabilities in municipal and public finance advisory services.

William Greathouse Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 46 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise and Oppenheimer & Co. He is also the owner of KTG Diva, Inc., a non-investment-related business. 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 advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Kia Streater is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2013 to 2016. Streater serves as a finance committee member for The Foundation for a Healthy High Point. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach includes investment policy preparation, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking, with a notable range of financial product options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

David Austin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones and Signing Carolina Inc, as well as a long tenure at The UPS Store. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside model portfolios and third-party research.