Daniel Brown is a Benefits & Planning Consultant in Executive Services at Fidelity Investments, where he has worked since 2022. In this role, he helps clients understand complex strategies, financial topics, and tools to support their financial goals. His professional experience includes positions as a Financial Advisor at The Vanguard Group from 2020 to 2021, a Client Relationship Consultant at TIAA from 2018 to 2020, a Senior Financial Consultant at TIAA from 2016 to 2018, and a High Net Worth Investment Consultant at The Vanguard Group from 2008 to 2016.

Andrew Rose is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a ticket reseller. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Marshall Ward is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2019. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he was involved with JFL Enterprises Inc d/b/a Failure Free Reading from 2011 to 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, including separately managed accounts and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Ronald Smith is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Concord, NC, holding Series 63 and 66 licenses and bringing 47 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1978. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing commercial financial services rental properties. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management, offering a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products through a large network of advisors and branch offices.

Matthew Leonard is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked previously at VisionQuest Advisors, LLC, and operates Leonard & Associates, CPA PLLC, where he has been active since 2013. 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 Financial Professionals, employing both proprietary and third-party strategies tailored to client objectives.

Christopher Borras is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Concord, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1998. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operates under a fiduciary standard, and supports its clients with a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Lauren Chandler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds a Series 66 credential. She has four years of industry experience, including roles at F&M Investment Services and Stanly County Schools. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, research, and various management strategies.

Daniel Boehm is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Concord, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 15 years before joining LPL Financial. 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 financial planning, advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by a range of model portfolios and research.

Amanda Whitlock is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Edward Jones and in public education within Wake County and Nash Rocky Mount schools. Outside of finance, she coaches children’s Jiu Jitsu classes at Metrolina Martial Arts in Concord, NC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering a range of services including investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, serving as an ERISA fiduciary and offering discretionary investment management options.

Tyler Ervin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Concord, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he has held various positions in retail and service industries and has been involved in small business operations including pavement cleaning and carwash ventures. 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, with discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

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.

Chad Epting is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Concord, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 21 years of industry experience. He worked at ProEquities, Inc. and Protective Life from 2003 to 2017 before joining Edward Jones in 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment options. The firm is notable for its large network of advisors and branches, offering fiduciary advisory services and affiliated investment capabilities.

Lincoln Miller is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Salisbury, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 20 years of industry experience. His work history includes 11 years at MetLife Securities and over a decade at MassMutual Life Insurance Co before joining MassMutual Investors Services in 2017. He is also involved with Hickory Tree Holdings for tax reporting purposes. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars using firm-approved analytical tools, with services structured as annual collaborative engagements.

Michael Wright is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2009 to 2020. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals with significant investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary retirement income recommendations.

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.

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.

Jolene Philpott is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has been with Edward Jones since 2008, serving clients from Salisbury, NC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

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.