Scott Roy is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Black Mountain, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1993. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns a property that includes office space and storage units. Edward Jones is a 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 with a large national network of advisors and branches, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies under a fiduciary standard.

David Vance is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Asheville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 1995 and Charles Schwab Bank since 2005. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm operates a large-scale, integrated platform combining non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Kelcey Geisendorfer is a financial advisor with Merrill in Asheville, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2025, Kelcey worked at Bank of America and has experience in roles at Branscome Inc. and Darden Restaurants. Kelcey also assists with bookkeeping and payroll for a family-owned general contracting 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Mark Green is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Prior to that, he was with Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Lisa Green is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Asheville, NC. She has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she participates on the investment committee of Pisgah Legal Services, a nonprofit organization based in Asheville. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services that include both direct individual plans and corporate financial planning agreements.

Thorsten Path is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Asheville, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016 and previously worked at Uber for one year. 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 network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Carlos Fonseca is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Asheville, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole proprietor of Libertas Investments LLC, an investment and real estate business based in Asheville. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and Secular Return Estimates from its Global Investment Committee.

Joshua Hix is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Asheville, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including over a decade at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an executor on an estate in North Carolina. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm provides tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

John Rinker is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 42 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2003 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in a dietary supplement drink business. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings that include financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and incorporates proprietary research and model-based asset allocations in its advisory approach.

Michael Andry is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Asheville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wachovia Bank, and Wells Fargo Advisors prior to joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in 2020. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and maintains a broad mix of retail and institutional investment services.

David Wilhelm is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and is based in Asheville, NC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs supported by structured planning tools and investment insights.

William Wells is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Asheville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 1997 and Charles Schwab Bank since 2005. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance, using multi-asset model portfolios backed by research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Dustin Schlabach is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. He has 10 years of industry experience, including nine years at Edward Jones before joining LPL Financial in 2025. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies, supported by technology tools and a broad platform that includes insurance and banking partnerships.

William Sampson is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant varsity tennis coach and volunteers with the Henderson County Sheriff's Office, in addition to holding a board position at a local nonprofit. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with over $1 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors. 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.

Kyle Jambon is a ChFC® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Fairview, NC, where he has worked since 2011. He has 14 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, Jambon serves on the Immaculata Catholic School Board and volunteers as a baseball umpire for South Buncombe Youth Baseball. He also serves as secretary for the Knights of Columbus Council 8923 and hosts a podcast. 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 manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Heriberto Guerra Gomez is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at BBT/Truist for six years. Outside of advising, he is involved as a part-owner of an insulation business and occasionally works as a server at a local restaurant. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management with a multi-asset model portfolio approach. The firm is notable for its large scale, integrated service model, and combination of advisory, brokerage, and custody functions.

Paul Vladem is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding the PFS™ designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 41 years of industry experience, previously working at Investacorp Advisory Services, Inc. and Securities America, Inc. Vladem maintains an active CPA license which he uses in his advisory practice and serves as an investment committee member for the Jewish Federation of Broward County. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and supports multiple investment platforms, providing tailored portfolio management with a broad range of investment options.

Marie Swingle is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Arden, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and totaling 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2009. 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 annual retirement-income planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Joseph Davis III is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Marion, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial since 2009 and with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2006. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates Superior Storage And Moving, a local storage unit business. 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, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers non-discretionary planning and consulting tailored to client goals using analytical tools, and supports municipal and public finance work, along with specialized advisory programs.

Amy Lewallen is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Asheville, NC, with six years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2019 and previously spent 12 years at Camp Hollymont for Girls. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with the Bair Foundation as a licensed foster parent. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services that include estate planning and investment strategies.