Harold Perkins is the sole advisor at Continuum Financial, LLC in Granite Falls, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Continuum Financial since its founding in 2002. Continuum Financial provides investment supervisory services and ERISA/401(k) consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporations. The firm employs a core-and-satellite investment approach combining in-house selection of stocks and bonds with select ETFs, alongside ERISA consulting and fiduciary diligence through structured committee processes.

Noah Hannon is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at ABS Legacy Partners, LLC with experience dating to 2021. His background includes roles at Truist Bank and prior positions in education at Appalachian State University and Greer High School. ABS Legacy Partners provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement accounts, and business entities. The firm employs a combination of in-house portfolio management and third-party sub-advisors, using multiple analytical methods and maintaining formal compliance controls.

Angela Simmons is a CFA® charterholder with 21 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. She has worked at Everett Harris & Co for 30 years before joining ABS Legacy Partners, LLC, where she has been advising clients since 2020. Simmons operates as the sole advisor at ABS Legacy Partners in Hickory, NC. ABS Legacy Partners provides fiduciary investment advisory services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, retirement accounts, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary asset management, comprehensive portfolio management, and standalone financial planning, utilizing individualized portfolios with a range of investment types and ongoing due diligence of third-party managers.

Jason Beckley is a financial advisor with Advisory Services Network, holding a Series 65 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Omnistar Financial Group for 10 years before joining Advisory Services Network in 2021. Outside of his advisory role, Beckley serves as board chair of a volunteer fire department, chairs an endowment committee for a local nonprofit, and acts as treasurer for a Rotary Club and its foundation. Advisory Services Network supports individuals, families, corporations, and charitable organizations through a network of over 200 independent advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, employing a range of investment strategies and implementation options tailored to client objectives.

Patrick Holmes is a financial advisor at Portfolio Medics, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Seven Two Wealth Partners and C Rice and Associates. Outside of financial advising, he is active as a Licensed Real Estate Agent in North Carolina. Portfolio Medics provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individuals, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to create customized portfolios and offers a range of programs including discretionary and non-discretionary management, access to independent managers, and advisory signal services.

Charles Woy is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC in Hickory, NC. He holds a Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Epic Wealth, Southline Converting, and Appliances Superstore. Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management services to a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm uses a range of analysis techniques and offers tailored advice through a network of affiliated offices and representatives.

Amanda Dowell is a Series 65 licensed advisor with Advisory Services Network in Hickory, NC, with one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at The Corner Table and Shook Chiropractic. Advisory Services Network provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, families, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans through a large network of independent adviser representatives. The firm offers a variety of services including portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing a broad range of investment strategies and flexible engagement models.

Terry Hollar is a ChFC® with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving at Regal Investment Advisors LLC and Regulus, LLC. He has held roles at these firms since 2012 and 2014, respectively. Outside of his advisory work, Hollar is president of a homeowners association and is active as an officer and president in local community organizations, including a Lutheran day school and church. Regal Investment Advisors LLC (doing business as LionShare) provides discretionary investment management services to independent advisers and their clients, offering proprietary and third-party model portfolios across various asset classes. The firm serves individual, charitable, and corporate clients through a network of financial advisers who manage suitability and client communications.

Eric Whitener is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Advisory Services Network since 2021 and previously spent nine years at Omni Star Financial Group. Outside of his advisory role, he is a managing member of Grayton & Jamison II LLC, which owns investment real estate, and is involved in a service company supporting his advisory practice. Advisory Services Network is an enterprise firm with approximately 208 independent advisers serving individuals, families, corporations, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and a range of investment services, managing about $8.6 billion in client assets through tailored strategies across various asset classes.

Caleb Rash is a financial advisor with Credit Union Investment Services in Hickory, NC, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at SECU Brokerage Services, SECU Life Insurance Company, State Employees' Credit Union, and First Citizens Bank. He is also a Financial Advisory Services Specialist with State Employees' Credit Union and an agent with SECU Life Insurance Company. Credit Union Investment Services serves individual investors who reside in North Carolina, providing non-discretionary portfolio management, asset allocation advice, and financial planning with an emphasis on long-term goals and low-cost index funds. The firm operates within a credit union ecosystem as a wholly owned subsidiary of State Employees’ Credit Union.

Joseph Gilleland is a financial advisor at CreativeOne Securities, LLC with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at several firms including Royal Alliance Associates, Inc and Signator Investors, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant high school cross country coach at Iredell-Statesville Schools and Statesville Senior High School. CreativeOne Securities, LLC is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm combines project-based planning with ongoing asset management, utilizing both fundamental and cyclical security analysis alongside model asset allocations through its proprietary advisory platform.

John Tompkins is a financial advisor at Credit Union Investment Services with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Members Trust Company, SECU Life Insurance Company, SECU Brokerage Services, and State Employees' Credit Union. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in youth sports as a basketball referee and coaches the girls' basketball team at University Christian High School. Credit Union Investment Services serves individual investors and trust clients in North Carolina, providing non-discretionary portfolio management, retirement and financial planning, and a wrap-fee program. The firm emphasizes low-cost, index-based mutual funds and ETFs, fixed-income products, and a long-term, goals-based planning approach, with adviser representatives who are salaried employees of the parent credit union.

Jonathan Spatz is a financial advisor at Foundations Investment Advisors LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms, including LifeWorks Advisors LLC, Brookstone Wealth Advisors LLC, and Retirement Wealth Advisors, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in insurance services through ownership and management roles at Epic Income Advisors, Spatz Delmonico LLC, and Benefit Solutions Inc. Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management to individual and high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm delivers services through a large network of affiliated offices, employing a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside model portfolios and an asymmetric rebalancing approach.

Louis Wetmore is a financial advisor at Advisory Services Network with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Omnistar Financial Group for 11 years before joining his current firm in 2021. Outside of financial advising, he is a certified court mediator operating a sole proprietorship under Wetmore Mediation. Advisory Services Network serves individuals, families, corporations, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans through a network of over 200 independent advisers. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, managing approximately $8.6 billion in client assets with a range of investment strategies and implementation options.

Todd Ashworth is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hickory, NC, holding a Series 66 credential and 17 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services and has been involved with Renaissance Financial Partners of NC, LLC since 2016. Outside of advisory roles, he is a partner in a local rental real estate business where he manages property maintenance and bookkeeping. LPL Financial serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Michael Durham is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Hickory, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, Durham serves as the head varsity golf coach at Hickory Christian Academy. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm is notable for its extensive national network of financial advisors and branch offices, as well as its affiliated capabilities including a trust company and proprietary mutual funds.

Christopher Johnson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Hickory, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012. 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 under management and offers a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Sherrill Young III is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Raymond James since 2001, as well as at Resource Partners LLC from 2009 to 2019. He has maintained a long-standing association with MassMutual, formerly as a career agent. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advice using risk profiling and modeling tools, and supports its advisors through specialized programs and institutional consulting services.

John Arney IV is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for Klingspor Abrasives Inc for three years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates one of the largest nationwide networks of financial advisors and branch offices.

Franklin Anderson II is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Granite Falls, NC, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in several real estate ventures, including ownership and financing interests in real estate construction and rental properties. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Christopher Geoghegan is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2024. He previously worked at SunTrust Advisory Services and SUNTRUST INVESTMENT SERVICES, Inc. for eight and nine years, respectively. Outside of his advisory role, Geoghegan is involved in several business entities, including an insurance agency and private wealth management under the MG Partners brand. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of financial planning and advisory programs, as well as access to model portfolios, research, and institutional investment solutions.

Christopher Cannon is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at MassMutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company before joining Raymond James in 2019. Cannon serves on the board and investment task force of the Hickory Museum of Art. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides tailored financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs analytical tools and risk profiling to support non-discretionary consulting and offers specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Tina Wilson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Granite Falls, NC, and has 3 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2002. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Steven Reese is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Hickory, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, Reese is involved in commercial real estate as a partner and serves as vice president of the owners association for a local property. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated products, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branches.

Brent Mcdonald is a financial advisor at Cetera with 22 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at several firms, including Securities America and Investacorp, and has been a co-owner of Tar Heel Wealth Management since 2010. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a general board member for the Pregnancy Care Center of Catawba Valley and presents financial educational workshops through My Secure Advantage. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, managing over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.

Elizabeth Rogers is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. for 11 years. She is also the owner of Renaissance Financial Partners of North Carolina, LLC. 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 investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by model portfolios and research.

Brandon Weiland is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Hickory, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His background includes roles in digital marketing and law enforcement. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment advisory programs and affiliated financial services.

Sherrie Reece is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Fidelity Investments since 2022 and previous experience at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and charitable funds. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios and offers advisory services that incorporate oversight of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers.

William Barlow is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Hickory, NC, with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages businesses related to real estate construction and property maintenance in Hudson, NC. 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 solutions, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Michele Compton is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Edward Jones and J.W. Cole Financial. Since 2020, she has also been associated with Signature Wealth Group as a Senior Wealth Advisor. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services supported by advanced analytical tools and has a notable affiliation supporting municipal and public finance work.

Michael Austin is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Newton, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, he worked at Wells Fargo for three years and served in the US Army North Carolina National Guard for 13 years. He is the Committee Chair for Shepherds for Sheepdogs, a nonprofit that provides trained service dogs to veterans and law enforcement officers with PTSD. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, focusing on holistic, goal-based planning across various financial topics without managing discretionary trading authority.

Sarah Montgomery is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She previously worked for Truist Investment Services, Inc. for ten 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 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.

Tomohiko Minami is a CFP® and CFA® professional with 10 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2024 and previously held positions at SunTrust Advisory Services and Suntrust Investment Services, Inc. Minami has involvement with a private wealth entity and an insurance agency in addition to his advisory role. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including model portfolios and retirement plan consulting, supported by research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Jeffrey Almond is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Hickory, NC, with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked in the mortgage industry at Movement Mortgage and W R Starkey Mortgage. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

William Barlow is a financial advisor at Edward Jones based in Hickory, NC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2025. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he was self-employed and owned an exterior house washing business for six years, as well as operating a café for three years. 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 across a nationwide network of over 23,700 advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies alongside affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services.

Zachary Pierce is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to his advisory career, he worked in retail and food service roles including at Sherrill's Jewelry and Gepetto's Pizza and More. 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 with a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Luke Ryan is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation. He has recent experience with David E. Looper & Company, Inc., and multiple roles at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. Ryan’s background includes work in construction and self-employment prior to entering the advisory field. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of more than 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, featuring multi-manager platform options and a suite of affiliated partners supporting diverse investment strategies.

Christopher Brauns is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Taylorsville, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2019, he worked at Blue Ridge Molding and Scott Insurance. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a managing member of AME Design, LLC, a real estate entity. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of investment advisory programs and affiliated financial services, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Charles Benway is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Hickory, NC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Benway serves as an ordained minister and pastor, performs Christian counseling and ceremonies, acts as a church elder, and is president of the West Point Society of Western North Carolina. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based planning across multiple financial topics and offers an option to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing arrangement.

James Engelman Sr. is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Hudson, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is the president and owner of Little Gunpowder Creek Farm, a farming business he started in 2022. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment programs and affiliated services, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.