Patrick Hynes is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Albemarle, NC, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and 35 years of industry experience. He joined Edward Jones in 2020, and his prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial, Global Atlantic Financial Company, and Forethought Distributors, LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products, operating under a fiduciary standard.

David Baucom is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Concord, NC, holding the Series 66 designation and having 21 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2007. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving 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, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options supported by model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Adam Kanter is a financial advisor at Merrill based in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Bank of America and Jos A Bank. Outside of advising, he operates a sole proprietorship renting out extra rooms in his apartment. 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, and institutional accounts.

Zachary Brown is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Midland, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Primerica, he worked at Stanly County Schools and held academic roles at Xavier University and Mars Hill University. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Brown Legacy Enterprise, a non-investment related business based in Charlotte, NC. Primerica Advisors is a large institution serving primarily individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers a wrap-fee asset management program that relies on model-driven strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and utilizes custodial services from Pershing.

Gary Mcpherson II is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Cambridge since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Mcpherson serves on several nonprofit boards, including the American Financial Education Alliance and the Spirit Club Foundation, and volunteers as a financial literacy teacher. He is also a co-author of "Remarkable Retirement, Volume 2" and participates in advisory groups and community education initiatives. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals. The firm provides a range of investment solutions—including proprietary and third-party model strategies—with both discretionary and non-discretionary implementations tailored to client objectives.

Ronald Wolfarth Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked for Service Electric and Control for 13 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory and investment strategies through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Irene Chandler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Kannapolis, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and over 22 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at SunTrust Securities and SunTrust Advisory Services. Outside of her advisory work, she owns a small business sewing baby quilts and works as a floral designer. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios and research from various sources, and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Jeffrey Mccue is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Concord, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and 29 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge in 2024, he worked at LPL Financial and Independent Advisor Alliance from 2017 to 2024, among other firms. He is also affiliated with Focus Wealth Planning as an Investment Advisor Representative. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm provides a range of portfolio management options, including proprietary model strategies and access to unaffiliated strategists, with both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches tailored to client objectives.

Melissa Ray is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously held positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MSI Financial Services, Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary research and third-party subadvisors.

Cheryl Salerno is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Concord, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at First Citizens Investor Services and First Citizens Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an authorized signer for several nutrition-related businesses affiliated with her spouse. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services, utilizing research and analytics alongside diversification and modern portfolio theory principles.

Anna Nifong is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. She has three years of industry experience and previously worked with firms including LPL Financial and Independent Advisor Alliance. Outside of her advisory roles, she is involved in administrative and investment-related activities with Focus Wealth Planning and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals and provides a range of portfolio management options and model-based solutions tailored to client objectives.

Przemyslaw Waszczeniuk is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with firms including Wells Fargo Advisors and Pinnacle Financial Partners. He is also involved with Pinnacle Asset Management as a Licensed Bank Advisor, referring potential clients to Raymond James advisors. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through unique affiliations.

Hannah Butler is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding a ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. She has six years of industry experience, including prior work at FedEx Services. Butler is a board member of the Hickory Ridge Athletic Boosters, where she volunteers and participates in fundraising activities. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and investment management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm structures its financial planning as annual, collaborative engagements using firm-approved software to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Robin Matthews is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Concord, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2023, Matthews worked for Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing Services for over 15 years. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis with a centralized consulting team to deliver these services, emphasizing assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts and using algorithmic automation to generate recommendations.