Brooks Jewett is a CFP® professional. Outside of his Wealth Leader role, Brooks previously coached lacrosse at Forsyth Country Day School and serves on the boards of several community organizations, including the Winston-Salem Police Foundation, Whitaker Elementary Circle and the Financial Planning Association of Charlotte.

David Garrison is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Summerfield, NC. When it comes to investing, what do you value? A strategy designed for your situation? A financial advisor who truly understands you and what you’re trying to achieve, and will partner with you over the long term to help keep you on track? What about disciplined, objective guidance? When we work together, you get all of that in more. I will work with you to create a personalize financial strategy with the advice, tools and resources to help you reach your goals. Your investment strategy should be personalized to you. So before I recommend any strategy, we first work closely together to understand what is most important to you, including my approach to this in three important ways: 1. Your Goals 2. Your comfort with risk. 3. Your choices for how you’d like to work together. David Garrison holds a Series 7 and Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Mass Mutual Carolinas, Symmetry Financial Group, and Key Resources Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a broad array of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Phillip Hanks is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Parabla, LLC. He previously worked for six years at Black Oak Wealth Management, Inc. His practice focuses on creating Investment Policy Statements and managing hybrid active/passive portfolios using ETFs and individual stocks with a long-term perspective. Parabla, LLC provides portfolio management, fixed-fee financial planning, and employee benefit plan consulting to individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, and businesses. The firm manages approximately $22.7 million across 36 client relationships and offers educational seminars on investments and personal finance.

Derek Frosh is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving at Hanover Square Wealth Advisors LLC since 2025. Prior to joining Hanover Square, he worked for UBS Financial Services for 12 years. Outside of financial advising, he owns and operates a general contracting business involved in construction and remodeling in North Carolina. Hanover Square Wealth Advisors LLC provides investment management, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and business consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm employs strategic asset allocation and a variety of portfolio management strategies, offering access to alternative asset classes and external account monitoring.

Loretta Fredere is a financial advisor at Hanover Square Wealth Advisors LLC with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 16 years. Hanover Square Wealth Advisors LLC offers investment management, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and business consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and institutional entities. The firm employs a range of strategies, including strategic asset allocation and access to alternative asset classes, and manages portfolios on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Vaughn Heydel is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving at Financial Designs Corporation since 2007. He holds a Series 63 license and works in a team of three advisors based in Stokesdale, NC. Financial Designs Corporation provides wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and qualified retirement plan participants. The firm uses an active management approach combining charting, technical, fundamental, and cyclical analysis, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary relationships through its proprietary wrap fee program.

Adam Mcmillian is a financial advisor at Tidemark, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Cannon Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of Stokes United, a nonprofit organization that raises funds for local charities. Tidemark, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, small businesses, pension plans, and institutional clients. The firm manages $462.5 million in assets and constructs tailored portfolios using a range of investment products, incorporating fundamental and technical analysis in its process.

Robert Gallert is a financial advisor at OSAIC Institutions, Inc. with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Infinex Investments, Inc. since 2014. Gallert is also the owner and manager of Riverfront Capital, LLC, an investment-related business. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments and lending solutions, operating with a distinctive hybrid adviser/broker-dealer model.

Darryl Cermak Serfass is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Independent Advisor Alliance and LPL Financial since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in direct sales of nutritional products through Juice Plus. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, and charitable organizations, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management using various strategies and technology platforms, and maintains a network model supported by affiliations with LPL Financial and third-party service providers.

John Mazza is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameritas Advisory Services since 2021 and is also owner of Summerfield Wealth Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory work, Mazza is involved in film production as an executive producer and actor, and serves as treasurer for Bsides Triad, a community-driven information security organization. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to a broad range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory using a variety of investment strategies and operates multiple program platforms with access to diverse product options.

Cody Grant is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Empower Financial Services, BHG Financial, and Apple. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, delivering services through an integrated model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and savings rates in its financial planning approach and serves a large participant base relative to its adviser headcount.

Jacob Johnson is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at PNC Investments LLC, PNC Bank, Salem Heritage, and various positions outside financial services. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only online discretionary model account that uses algorithm-driven risk assessments and implements investment strategies via mutual funds and ETFs.

Kyle Anderson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, based in Summerfield, NC. He has three years of industry experience, including roles at Ameritas Investment Company, Summerfield Wealth Advisors, and eight years with Honda Aircraft Company, LLC. In addition to his advisory work, Anderson is involved with Summerfield Wealth Advisors, focusing on insurance and financial strategy as well as comprehensive planning and back-office operations. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of solutions such as asset management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and variable product subaccount management, utilizing model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, interval funds, and individual securities.

John Donaldson is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Germanton, NC. He holds the ChFC® designation and has 37 years of industry experience. Donaldson has worked with Eagle Strategies since 2001 and operates Donaldson Insurance And Financial Services, where he sells New York Life products and brokers non-registered insurance products. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, defined contribution and benefit plans, and charitable and corporate clients. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services, mainly on a non-discretionary basis, and emphasizes tailoring recommendations to client objectives and plan sponsor criteria.

William Amburn is a financial advisor with Farther, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple firms including LPL Financial and Private Client Services, LLC, and is also a partner at Cannon & Company, LLP, a CPA firm. In addition to his advisory role, Amburn is involved with an insurance agency and maintains a partnership in a CPA firm. Farther provides discretionary investment management and advisory services primarily to individual investors, trusts, and estates through a web and mobile platform along with in-person meetings. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach using proprietary model portfolios, algorithmic rebalancing, and a range of securities including ETFs, mutual funds, equities, and fixed income.

Jackson Johnson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial in Winston-Salem, NC, bringing two years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Edward Jones Investments and CUSO Financial Services, LP, as well as involvement with Allegacy Federal Credit Union. He serves as a board member of the King Public Library. 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 through a large network of investment adviser representatives who utilize various portfolio programs and strategies supported by research and technology tools.

Robert Ohanlon is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Nationwide Securities Inc., Nationwide Insurance, and MSI Financial Services, as well as operating O'Hanlon Insurance and Financial Services since 2007. He serves on the boards of the War Memorial Foundation and the Boy Scouts of America in Greensboro, NC, where he is chairman of the Eagle Board. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of financial professionals. The firm offers a variety of account platforms and proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Janice Wuebker is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at Schwab Retirement Plan Services and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also serves multiple registered investment companies and develops model portfolios for intermediary platforms.

Jon Fox is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including RBC Capital Markets and CUSO Financial Services, LP. He serves on the board of NC Swimming, a nonprofit organization. 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, leveraging a large network of advisors supported by proprietary research and technology.

Paul Decongilio is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory work, he has performed independent contracting as a rideshare driver and food delivery service provider. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services, fund consulting, and model portfolios, with noted expertise in commodity pool operation and advisory roles for multiple registered investment companies.

Timothy Bowles is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 35 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at CUSO Financial Services, L.P. for 25 years. Bowles also has a long tenure with Allegacy Federal Credit Union, where he is involved in investment-related activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, leveraging both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Seth Maynard is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Colon Knight is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in consulting on quality procedures for a company in North Gibsonville, NC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large national network of advisors and branches.

Catherine Smith is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Madison, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Living Stone, LLC, a support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports a wide advisor network, with a notable affiliation in municipal advisory services and specialized SIMPLE IRA consulting programs.

John Mathews is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Winston-Salem, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Allegacy Federal Credit Union, CUSO Financial Services, Wells Fargo, Scottrade, PNC Wealth Management, BB&T Investment Services, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of investment programs, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools for operational and research purposes.

Justin Smith is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 15 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He is also the owner of Declaration Worship, a music group involved in producing music and performing concerts. His prior work includes roles at Living Stone Wealth Management and William Michelle LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting, utilizing risk profiling and analytical modeling to support client goals.

Cody Smith is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. Prior to this role, he served as a Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments in 2024. His career in financial services began at State Employees' Credit Union, where he progressed through various roles from Financial Services Representative in 2018 to Financial Services Officer by 2019, continuing until 2022. Throughout his career, Cody has focused on understanding clients beyond their finances to develop comprehensive plans that reflect their individual values and life goals. This approach emphasizes a holistic view of financial planning tailored to each client's unique circumstances. Outside of his professional life, Cody has interests in cars, family activities, football, kayaking, music, and writing.

Mark Harris is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Hoffman & Hoffman, Amazon, and Guilford College. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with a managed-account program under a consolidated billing option, focusing on planning without discretionary trading authority.

Kenneth Bell is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Edward Jones since 2012. He serves on the Principal Advisory Board of Midway Elementary School in Lexington, NC, which addresses key decisions affecting the school community. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a wide range of investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and is notable for its extensive advisor network and affiliated financial services.

Kevin Pattman is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Group for ten years. 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 and offers a variety of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Jackson Aronson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at FedEx, DYSIS, and various organizations during his time at North Carolina State University. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Wesley Hodgin is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to his career in finance, he worked for five years with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Emily Farrell is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Oak Ridge, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has worked with Edward Jones, Thrivent, W&S Brokerage Services, and Ameriprise Financial Services. She serves on the Board of Directors for The Shepherd’s Center of Kernersville and is Vice President and Programming Coordinator of the Kernersville Women’s Club, a local service organization providing scholarships and community education. 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, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

James Bowman is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Oak Ridge, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2001. Bowman serves on the finance committee of Central Baptist Church in Oak Ridge, where he is involved in preparing the annual budget and overseeing financial operations. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Wesley Carter is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the Athletic Director and Boys Basketball Coach at Calvary Christian School in King, NC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Benjamin Hawkins is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Madison, NC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and manager of Hawkins Investment Properties, LLC, a real estate business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Laura Clay is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked in educational institutions including Forsyth Country Day School, Chatham Hall, and St Andrew's-Sewanee School. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individuals and institutions, including a broad client base from non-high-net-worth households to corporate clients and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, with reported assets under management of approximately $1.01 trillion supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Clinton Yarbrough is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Anna Knight is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2025, she spent a total of nine years affiliated with Emory University in various capacities. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 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.

Kevin Littlejohn is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent since 2020 and previously owned and operated a UPS Store franchise. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive written recommendations on retirement, tax, estate, and other financial planning topics without implementation, supported by goal-based analyses and periodic reviews.

Calvin Hodgin is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2001, bringing 24 years of industry experience. He is based in Pfafftown, NC. Outside of his advisory role, Hodgin serves on the finance committee of Maple Springs United Methodist Church and holds leadership roles with local community organizations including the Vienna Civic Club and West Central Community Center, Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients through a broad network of advisors and branch offices. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and affiliated financial products under a fiduciary standard.