Debra Jones is a financial advisor with Jones & Co Wealth Management, Inc, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Jones & Co Wealth Management since 2004 and also teaches business and economics courses at Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College and Northern Virginia Community College. Jones & Co Wealth Management is an independent, state-registered investment adviser serving primarily individual clients and occasionally companies. The firm provides financial planning and consulting on a flat-fee hourly basis, focusing on non-discretionary portfolio management with investment strategies ranging from long-term holdings to short-term trading.

Richard Carver is a financial advisor with IFG Advisory, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and over 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cetera Advisors LLC before joining IFG Advisory and LPL Financial in 2020. Outside his advisory work, he is involved with Bytescribe, a non-investment related business based in Atlanta, GA. IFG Advisory, LLC provides advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm employs a multifaceted investment approach combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services.

Dixie Morgan is a financial advisor at Credit Union Investment Services with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Members Trust Company since 2024 and at State Employees' Credit Union since 2013. Outside of her advisory roles, she manages a beekeeping business focused on honey production. Credit Union Investment Services primarily serves individual investors in North Carolina, offering non-discretionary portfolio management, asset allocation advice, and financial planning. The firm operates within a credit-union ecosystem and emphasizes long-term, goals-based advice using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs.

Charles Spence is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Murphy, North Carolina. He has 18 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he volunteers as a firefighter with the Murphy Volunteer Fire Department. 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 nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and over 15,000 branch offices.

Carmen Lance is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Blairsville, GA, and has 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, Lance serves on several nonprofit boards including as President of the Cherokee County Community Foundation and Secretary of the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing personalized Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and algorithmic tools to deliver tailored retirement income advice through a centralized consulting team.

Jodi Sullivan is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Hayesville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2010. 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 national network of advisors and branch offices.

Holly Price is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Murphy, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James since 1986 and has also been affiliated with the University of South Florida since 1981. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse clientele, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and investment recommendations, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory relationships.

Gabriel Piche is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with the Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles outside the financial sector, including time with the West Virginia Black Bears. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base ranging from individual and high-net-worth clients to institutional investors, offering financial planning, model portfolio management, and access to brokerage and insurance products through an integrated platform that combines advisory services with insurance sales and lending programs.

David Edwards is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2008. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, delivering written recommendations on a wide range of financial topics without including implementation. The firm offers holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while maintaining separation between planning and asset management services.

Sheila Engleman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2018, she worked at INVEST Financial Corp. for nine years and has been associated with United Community Bank for over two decades. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Jaime Futch is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at PNC Bank, N.A. from 2017 to 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he owns an auto detailing business in Murphy, North Carolina. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Christie Standish is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2017, following a year at Branch Banking and Trust Company. Outside of her advisory role, she is an owner of a powder coating business in Murphy, NC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Deanna Edwards is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2006. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a large network of advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option.

Barbara Horton is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Murphy, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor entity since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the board and council of a local church. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement-income planning advice through a collaborative, non-discretionary approach using firm research and proprietary tools.