Amber Mccleerey is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Oppenheimer & Co., Inc. since 2015. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a board member on the Henderson Tourism Development Authority. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and IRAs. The firm offers a wide range of programs and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and consulting, with a focus on strategic asset allocation, manager selection, and client-specific investment policies.

William Smith is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He currently works at Truist Advisory Services and Truist Investment Services, having previously spent 12 years with TD Bank, N.A. and TD Private Client Wealth LLC. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Sydney Hyatt is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Asheville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Transamerica, Hyatt worked at Western & Southern Life and W&S Brokerage. Hyatt also has experience in the hair salon industry. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base, including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of advisory and broker-dealer services, utilizing proprietary and third-party model portfolios with both discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Maxie Cox is a financial advisor at Valic Financial Advisors in Asheville, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Valic Financial Advisors in 2025, Maxie worked at Fidelity Investments and held roles with VERSUS Rivalry Swag, Camp Craft Cocktails, and Wicked Barley Brewing Company. Maxie is also appointed as an agent to sell non-securities insurance products for AGIA. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed portfolio models with an emphasis on asset allocation and rebalancing.

Lukas Voith is a financial advisor with Mariner, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mariner in 2025, he worked at Goldman Sachs for four years and Equitable Advisors for one year. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes discretionary, customized portfolios supported by internal research and third-party managers, along with integrated tax and accounting services that distinguish its enterprise-scale platform.

Robert Sheppard is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Truist Investment Services and Truist Bank. Outside of finance, he owns and operates Basil and Bunz Ventures LLC, a custom woodworking, furniture, and laser engraving business. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Mack Nesbit is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with a Series 65 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at The Colony Group, LLC, Buckingham Strategic Wealth, LLC, and Davis Financial Planning. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of wealth management and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach combines active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework, emphasizing long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive portfolio construction.

Cal Rains II is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Oppenheimer since 2006, following eight years at UBS Financial Services. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension plans, charitable organizations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and services, including asset management, consulting, and retirement planning, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.

Andrew Hall is a CFP® professional at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC with experience starting in 2019 across multiple roles both within and outside the financial industry. His background includes time at FORVIS/DHG and involvement with Camp Cedar Cliff. Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC provides wealth advisory, consulting, financial planning, and outsourced CIO services to individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other institutional clients. The firm combines proprietary asset-allocation modeling with third-party independent managers and offers both active and passive strategies across public and private asset classes.

George Rescigno is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with Bankers Life & Casualty since 2006 and Bankers Life Securities Inc since 2017. In addition to his advisory role, he is also an insurance agent with Bankers Life & Casualty. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and investment consulting primarily to mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals. The firm emphasizes customized asset allocation, tax efficiency, and a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in its investment approach.

Jonathan Payne is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer who holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Oppenheimer since 2009, following roles at Stanford Group Company, UBS Financial Services, and Merrill. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, pooled investment vehicles, and IRAs. The firm offers a variety of programs including asset management, consulting, and retirement services, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management across equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios.

Michael Scott is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at TD Bank N.A., North Star Heritage Group, Allstate Financial Services, TD Ameritrade, Edward Jones, LPL Financial, and Sammons Financial Network. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional clients, high-net-worth private clients, and retail TDIS clients, utilizing a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation with both affiliated and third-party sub-managers.

Brenda Mccleerey is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 48 years of industry experience. She has worked at Oppenheimer since 2009 and previously spent nine years at UBS Financial Services. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of investment programs and advisory services that include strategic asset allocation and personalized consulting, with a notable proportion of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Sandra Newberry is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 25 years of industry experience. She has held roles at Oppenheimer since 2018 and previously worked at First Citizens Investor Services for seven years. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and IRAs. The firm offers a variety of investment and consulting services across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, with a focus on strategic asset allocation, manager selection, and client-specific investment policy development.

Efren Vintimilla is a financial advisor at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at First Citizens Investor Services and First Citizens Bank since 2020, following roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Treasurer of the Asheville Biltmore Rotary Club and is involved with the Blue Ridge Humane Society in Hendersonville, NC. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm employs a client process focused on financial needs assessment and asset allocation using fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis.

Brian Weinkle is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo since 2016. Prior to that, he spent over 20 years at Morgan Stanley in various roles. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines research from its investment institute with third-party data to support diversified portfolio construction and provides both brokerage and advisory services.

Peter Roe Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera in Asheville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Fora Travel, Huffman & Associates, and Cetera Advisors LLC. Outside of advising, he serves as chair of the Camp Grier board and president of the Community Land Trust of Western North Carolina. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement services, and access to various program structures and third-party managers.

Gary Hannah is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Asheville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2019 and spent over two decades at J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, Inc. prior to that. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers tailored consulting and portfolio services, utilizing a range of strategies from traditional allocations to complex non-traditional investments, including discretionary management and overlay services.

Belva Evans is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Asheville, North Carolina. She joined Merrill in 2021 as a Client Associate following a 21-year career in banking management. In 2024, she advanced to the role of Financial Advisor alongside colleague Susan Sorrells. She holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Belva utilizes her experience in banking and wealth management to assist clients in pursuing their financial goals, which may include education planning, real estate purchases, family needs, and retirement security. She emphasizes building relationships by understanding clients' unique circumstances across generations and supports them in making informed decisions through clear communication and attention to detail. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina System. Belva lives in Waynesville, North Carolina, with her husband, two children, and their Boston terrier. She is active in her local church and volunteers with the Tuscola Athletic Club. She also served on the Waynesville Rotary Board as treasurer and president-elect. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, and attending Georgia Bulldog football games.

Skye Ferrell is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2023, Skye worked at UBS Financial Services for seven years. Outside of advising, Skye has ownership interests in an e-commerce business and commercial real estate ventures in Asheville, NC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing 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 supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.