Philip Lahr is a financial advisor with Credit Union Investment Services in Asheboro, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has concurrent roles with Members Trust Company, SECU Life Insurance Company, SECU Brokerage Services, and State Employees' Credit Union, where he provides financial advisory services and life insurance. Lahr spends a small portion of his time as a trust representative for Members Trust Company. Credit Union Investment Services primarily serves North Carolina residents, offering goals-based, non-discretionary investment advice focused on mutual funds, ETFs, and fixed income products. The firm operates within the State Employees’ Credit Union ecosystem and emphasizes long-term planning with salaried advisors who do not receive commissions.

Edison White is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials. Prior to joining Centaurus Financial, he worked at Orion Financial and has experience in other roles including teaching. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management through its CLASSIC Plus platform, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements alongside a variety of analytical approaches.

John Halley IV is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 18 years of industry experience. Halley has been with Centaurus Financial since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he plays guitar in a musical band called TRAINWRECK. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement-plan consulting, and specialized advisory services using both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Brett Thomas is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been associated with Raymond James Financial Services since 2007. He is also the owner of Thomas Capital Management, LLC, a support business handling administrative duties. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting, using analytical tools and supporting municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Colleen Mitchell is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 27 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Ameriprise since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on several community and nonprofit boards, including the St. Joseph Finance Advisory Committee and Kintegra Health’s advisory committee, which supports healthcare services for uninsured and underinsured individuals. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing tailored written Recommendation Reports on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized recommendations, primarily focusing on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Scott Kauffman is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds a Series 65 designation and has three years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he has worked at Advisors Financial Center and is involved in real estate as an independent contractor with Wilson Realty Co. He also serves as an officer of KHF Holdings, LLC, assisting with financial and tax-related matters. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Berott Mathnov is a Benefits & Planning Consultant for Executive Services at Fidelity Investments, a role held since 2024. In this capacity, Berott assists clients in designing and executing financial plans by utilizing employer-sponsored benefits and adopting a holistic approach to financial planning. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Berott worked as a Strategic Communications Manager at Robinhood from 2020 to 2022 and as a Client Relationship Consultant at TIAA from 2017 to 2020. These positions contributed to a diverse background in client relations and strategic communication within the financial services industry. Outside of professional pursuits, Berott enjoys a variety of outdoor activities including beach visits, gardening, horseback riding, outdoor adventures, scuba diving, and skiing.

Cornelius Griffin is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial since 2009 and with Raymond James Financial Services since 2003. Griffin is an owner of Advisors Financial Center and serves on the finance and investment committees of Central Methodist Church in Asheboro, NC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public-finance work through unique affiliations.

Kimberley Aldrich is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 14 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Raymond James since 2022, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and PNC Investments. Kimberley also serves as an independent contractor at Advisors Financial Center, where she supports client services and trading activities. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm uses analytical tools such as risk profiling and modeling to tailor advice to client goals and maintains specialized offerings in municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.

Joseph Thomas is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Asheboro, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Raymond James Financial Services since 2007 and operates Thomas Capitol Management since 2009. Outside his advisory role, he is a partner at Thomas Capital Management LLC, where he handles administrative tasks. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance through a unique advisory affiliation.