James Summers is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Durham, NC. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations as well as the Series 63 license, and has 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2002. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary managed solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

David Caballero is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving at LPL Financial since 2005. He operates out of Wake Forest, NC, and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he manages Caballero Holdings LLC, a real estate rental business. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Linda Erickson is a CFP® professional with 40 years of experience in financial services. She is currently affiliated with Cetera and has previously operated her own practice under Erickson Advisors. Erickson serves as a regional director for a wealth advisory recruiting website and volunteers as a trusted person for St. Francis Church, where she manages discretionary fund accounting. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a broad range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with both affiliated and third-party strategies.

Tamra Ellis is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Durham, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2011. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Lauren Tyndall is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Wake Forest, NC. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 13 years of experience with Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Anna Lewis is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Durham, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, she worked at Atlassian, Inc. for seven years and Trello, Inc. for one year. Outside of her advisory role, she receives book royalties through Wiseblood Books and has participated in a research study at the Bardone-Cone Lab at UNC-Chapel Hill. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory programs and affiliated financial services. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors and more than 15,000 branch offices.

Scott Cook is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise Financial Services LLC since 2021, following five years with Edward Jones. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written Recommendation Reports and ongoing retirement income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Morgan Thrasher is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Durham, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he held roles at McGriff Insurance Services, Northwestern Mutual, Dan Gilbert Insurance, Ferguson Enterprises LLC, Headway HR Solutions, and worked at Appalachian State University and Georgia State University. Outside of his advisory work, Thrasher has interests in mineral rights royalties connected to Devon Energy and Vintage Oil & Gas LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and managed solutions supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Allen Parker is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Durham, NC, and has 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and maintains a rental property in Chapel Hill, NC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment options. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and supports its clients through a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Becky Leever is a financial advisor at Fidelity with the Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America and Southern Bank and Trust before joining Fidelity Investments. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, as well as registered investment companies. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Bryan Richardson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Wake Forest, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005, accumulating 18 years at the firm. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing tax-aware retirement planning advice, focusing on dependable income strategies for clients approaching or in retirement.

Jonathan Hill is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at Woodbury Financial Services and Questar Capital Corporation. Outside of advising, he acts as an insurance agent specializing in health, life, and disability insurance and serves as a trustee for a family trust. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable investors, providing a range of brokerage, advisory, and financial planning services through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple platforms. The firm employs advanced asset-allocation tools and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account management, supporting various investment vehicles and third-party managed solutions.

Darryl Banks is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Raleigh, NC, holding CFP® and Series 66 designations and having 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory programs and affiliated financial products. The firm is notable for its extensive advisor and branch network and its integrated capabilities, including trust services and securities-based lending.

Kristina Paget is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 66 and Series 65 licenses with one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, Buckley Wealth Management, and McClarren Financial Advisors. She has also been involved with the Tri Area Ministry Food Bank. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with more than $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Max Gausch is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Fidelity Investments in various capacities since 2011. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm combines fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, employing systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Jennifer Waugh is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience. She is currently with Fidelity Investments, having worked there since 2021, and previously worked at Howard Financial Services, LTD. She is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, as well as registered investment companies. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a range of investment products and model portfolios.

Gary Crenshaw is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Pinnacle Bank/Pinnacle Financial Partners and Suntrust Investments. He is also an associate at Pinnacle Asset Management, where he serves as a financial consultant. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, corporate, institutional, and nonprofit clients. The firm utilizes risk profiling and analytical tools to tailor non-discretionary planning and encourages clients to implement recommendations through various advisory programs.

Kimberly Cozart is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed advisor with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. She has held various roles across financial services and real estate, including positions at Avantax and Premier Advantage Realty. Outside of her advisory work, she supervises an accounting and tax preparation firm, Cozart & Edwards, PA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options, combining affiliated model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies.

Richard Zyczkiewicz is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2025 and previously spent 11 years with Avantax Investment Services and Avantax Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Zyczkiewicz Latour & Company, a CPA firm providing accounting and tax preparation services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform that includes model portfolios, third-party managers, and custom strategies.

Martin Coward is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2010. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard across its advisory programs.