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 at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, she worked at F&M Investment Services and has a background that includes roles in education and child development. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and third-party asset management, supported by a network of more than 22,800 advisors and a variety of institutional platforms.

Daniel Boehm is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Concord, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 15 years before joining LPL Financial in 2026. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Amanda Whitlock is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019, following prior roles at Edward Jones and public schools in North Carolina. Outside of finance, she coaches kids' jiu jitsu classes at Metrolina Martial Arts. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates at scale, managing approximately $671 billion in assets and offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Tyler Ervin is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has held various roles including work at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte and several service-related positions. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset managers.

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 at LPL Financial with over 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with LPL Financial since 2007, following two years at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Baucom is involved with SAGE Insurance Partners, a non-variable insurance business. 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, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

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 with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2013 and previously worked at Securian Financial Services and Northwestern Mutual Investment Management. Mcpherson serves on several nonprofit boards, including the American Financial Education Alliance and the Spirit Club Foundation, and is active in financial literacy education and authoring financial content. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base through thousands of financial professionals and provides access to multiple platforms, third-party advisers, and proprietary model strategies.

Irene Chandler is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including SunTrust Securities and SunTrust Advisory Services. Outside of her advisory work, she owns a small business sewing baby quilts and is a floral designer for Heirloom Floral. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive technology tools and a broad non-advisory financial services platform.

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, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial LLC, Securities America Advisors, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management through various proprietary and third-party platforms.

Melissa Ray is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Mount Pleasant, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously held roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MSI Financial Services. 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, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

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.

Joseph Michalski is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2023. He previously worked at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. and First Citizens Asset Management, where he also contributed as a financial consultant. Outside of his advisory role, Michalski serves as a board member for Big Brothers Big Sisters Cabarrus and works as a high school athletics referee. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, relying on Wells Fargo Investment Institute research and diversification principles to support its investment approach.

Ricky Meeks Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Kannapolis, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2000 and Raymond James Financial since 2009. Outside of advising, Meeks is involved in property development and management through several real estate ventures, including Carolina Property Holdings LLC and RBM Property Investments. 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, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a municipal advisor affiliation.

Anna Nifong is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously with firms including LPL Financial and Independent Advisor Alliance. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in administrative and investment-related activities with Focus Wealth Planning. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension funds, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services across multiple platforms. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and provides access to proprietary model strategies as well as unaffiliated third-party advisors.

Aunika Allen is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2021, with prior experience at Loomis, Planet Fitness, O'Charley's, and Belk. Outside of her advisory role, she operates an Amazon online storefront promoting twin baby products and retail arbitrage. Equitable Advisors serves a range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm’s approach involves assessing client risk tolerance and matching them to program models or discretionary managers, utilizing a variety of investment products and third-party asset managers.