Norman Perkins is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to his current role, he worked for Alliance Coal, LLC for twelve years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and advisory services, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Marshall Fletcher is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities from 2008 to 2023. Outside of advising, Fletcher operates as an independent insurance agent through Fletcher Capital LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.

Joshua White is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and affiliated firms since 2016. Based in Gastonia, NC, he has a decade of continuous service within the Raymond James network. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using various analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Donald Hartsoe is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Belmont, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, Hartsoe serves as an elder at Clover Presbyterian Church in Clover, SC, and is a partner in a family farm operation. 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 strategies. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Sandi Mc Carter is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with Edward Jones, where she has worked since 2022. She has three years of industry experience, including roles at Procar and as a self-employed professional. Mc Carter serves as a board member for both the Stowe Point Homeowners Association and the Rotary Club of Gastonia. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers comprehensive advisory programs, including managed solutions and separately managed accounts, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Amy Matthews is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Lincolnton, NC. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Lincoln County Schools for 12 years before joining Edward Jones in 2025. Edward Jones is a 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 investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Grace Cassada is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2026, she was involved in event planning with Monarch Event Planning and worked at Aqua Wave Express Car Wash. 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 over $1 trillion in assets and offers a variety of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Alexander Baran is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has four years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Wells Fargo Investment Institute, Inc. and Wells Fargo. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm provides investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Kenneth Lake Jr. is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with four years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 65 and 63 licenses. His prior work includes roles at NYLIFE Securities, LLC, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Guardian Life Insurance Company. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, providing multiple investment platforms and both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Carl Rodgers is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, based in Denver, NC, and has 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2011 and also serves as a financial advisor at Peoples Bank/Peoples Investment Services. Outside of his advisory work, he acts as a power of attorney for personal matters. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance activities through its unique affiliations.

Eric Williford is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and over 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliate Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president and treasurer of Williford Financial Services, a financial advisory business that also offers fixed insurance products including life, long-term care, and annuities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and planning services through multiple program structures and third-party manager options, with over $256 billion in assets under management.

Gregory Cherry Jr. is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Belmont, NC, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations with 12 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company and Hornor, Townsend & Kent, Inc. He has served as president of the Rotary Club of Gastonia and holds board positions with the United Way of Gaston County, Living Hope Church, and the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Gaston. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base with financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm offers tailored investment solutions through a network of independent professionals, utilizing both proprietary models and third-party strategies across multiple custody platforms.

Joshua Peters is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with four years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2021 and previously held positions at Flexential and Time Warner Cable. He is based in Gastonia, 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 through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

James Sherrill IV is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Dallas, NC, with six years at the firm and a total of four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Sherrill worked in the consumer service industry, including a role at Pressure Washing Plus. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Nicholas St George is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior experience includes roles at Merrill Lynch, Raymond James Financial Services, and UBS Financial Services. He operates St. George Wealth Management, LLC as part of his LPL business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Michael Abbott is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Gastonia, North Carolina, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. 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 strategies supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Ian Casey is a financial advisor with Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bankers Life Securities, Bankers Life & Casualty, and Bank of America, as well as experience outside finance with companies such as Surfside Pools and Spas and Everything Parking Inc. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michelle Lacount is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 24 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. 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 uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and discretionary management, with a focus on systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation.

Michele Mcduffie is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Waddell & Reed, American Express Financial Advisors, and various insurance carriers. Outside of advising, she has been involved with Alfred And Charlie's BBQ House for nearly two decades. 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 range of financial planning and investment services, including access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Tiffany Sims is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley from 2015 to 2017 before joining Wells Fargo Bank NA and Wells Fargo Clearing Services in 2017. Outside of finance, she maintains a cosmetology license in North Carolina and operates an independent travel agency where she consults new travel agents and travelers. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven, incorporating modern portfolio theory, and includes a broader range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.