Edward Helm Jr. is a financial advisor at Emerald Haven Investments Corp in Albemarle, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Emerald Haven Investments Corp since 2011. Emerald Haven Investments provides financial and retirement planning as well as discretionary wealth management services to individuals, employee benefit plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm uses client interviews to develop investment policy statements and manages portfolios across various risk profiles, employing asset allocation based on fundamental analysis of mutual funds, ETFs, and individual equities.

Misty Thornburg is a financial advisor with Uwharrie Investment Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. She has worked with The Strategic Alliance Corporation since 2008. Thornburg serves on the board of the Stoney Run Homeowners Association. Uwharrie Investment Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered multi-advisor firm managing approximately $338 million for around 837 clients. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and limited financial planning using an asset-allocation approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory.

Kyle Eudy is a financial advisor at Uwharrie Investment Advisors, Inc. with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. Kyle has worked at Private Client Services LLC since 2012 and has been involved with Anson County Parks and Recreation since 2008. He serves on the board of the non-profit John P. Murray Community Care Clinic and is a part-owner of a baseball and softball practice facility, Xtra Innings, LLC. Uwharrie Investment Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered multi-advisor firm managing approximately $338 million for about 837 clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and legacy position management, using an asset allocation approach informed by Modern Portfolio Theory and a combination of mutual fund and ETF analysis alongside third-party manager due diligence.

Joanne Burleson is a financial advisor with Uwharrie Investment Advisors, Inc. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 16 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Private Client Services LLC, Strategic Investment Advisors, and Uwharrie Capital Corp. Uwharrie Investment Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm managing approximately $278 million in discretionary assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting with an investment process based on Modern Portfolio Theory and oversight by an Investment Committee.

Michael Harwood is a financial advisor at Uwharrie Investment Advisors, Inc. with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Private Client Services LLC, Strategic Investment Advisors, and Bank of Stanly. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Stanly County Airport Authority board and is vice-chairman of the CHS Stanly hospital advisory council, as well as chairman of a local nonprofit economic development organization. Uwharrie Investment Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm managing approximately $278 million in discretionary assets for individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and corporations. The firm employs asset allocation based on Modern Portfolio Theory, uses documented investment policy statements, and offers discretionary portfolio management with oversight from an Investment Committee and Chief Compliance Officer.

Robert Brannan is a financial advisor at Uwharrie Investment Advisors, Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Private Client Services LLC since 2012 and Uwharrie Capital Corp since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Executive Vice President of Uwharrie Bank and holds leadership positions in several local nonprofit organizations, including the Central North Carolina Council Boy Scouts and the Concord Rotary Club Foundation. Uwharrie Investment Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm managing approximately $278 million in discretionary assets for individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, charities, and corporations. The firm employs an investment process based on Modern Portfolio Theory, with discretionary portfolio management and oversight by an Investment Committee, offering both internally managed and external sub-advisor strategies.

Carl Grubb is a financial advisor at Uwharrie Investment Advisors, Inc. with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at R.H. Barringer and in various roles outside finance, including at Devils Backbone Brewing. Grubb serves as President of the Board of Directors for the Carl & Linda Grubb Family YMCA and represents the organization on its regional association board. Uwharrie Investment Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm managing approximately $278 million in discretionary assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and corporations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting with an investment process based on Modern Portfolio Theory and oversight by an Investment Committee.

Roger Dick is a financial advisor with Uwharrie Investment Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. He has worked with The Strategic Alliance Corporation since 1994 and Bank of Stanly since 1983. Outside of his advisory roles, he serves on the Pfeiffer College Board of Trustees, participating in the investment committee and working with the endowment portfolio, and he chairs the Stanly County Community Foundation’s advisory board. Uwharrie Investment Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm managing approximately $278 million in discretionary assets for individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs an investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory with oversight by an Investment Committee, offering discretionary portfolio management across multiple asset classes alongside financial planning and retirement consulting services.

Thomas Wall is a financial advisor at Uwharrie Investment Advisors, Inc. in Albemarle, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ally Invest Advisors and State Employees Credit Union. Uwharrie Investment Advisors is an SEC-registered multi-advisor firm managing approximately $338 million for over 800 clients. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and limited financial planning using an asset-allocation approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory.

Bryan Stark is a financial advisor with Stark Financial Advisers, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles at Stark Financial Advisers, Inc. and R.M. Stark & Co., Inc., as well as over three decades at U.S. Airways. Stark Financial Advisers, Inc. manages approximately $94.7 million on a discretionary basis for individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and other business entities. The firm employs an asset-allocation driven approach that incorporates both fundamental and technical analysis, offering strategies ranging from conservative to aggressive and including derivative use in separately managed accounts.

Kelly Smith is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Uwharrie Investment Advisors, Inc. with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Uwharrie Investment Advisors, Smith worked at Uwharrie Bank for seven years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an additional signer on his local church’s checking account in case of emergency. Uwharrie Investment Advisors is an SEC-registered multi-advisor firm managing approximately $338 million for over 800 clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and limited financial planning, using an asset-allocation strategy guided by Modern Portfolio Theory and a disciplined due diligence process.

Christy Stoner is a financial advisor at Uwharrie Investment Advisors, Inc. with 35 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been associated with The Strategic Alliance Corporation, Bos Financial Corp, and Robert Thomas Securities Inc. since 1991. Outside of advising, she serves as an executive vice president at Uwharrie Bank and is involved with the Uwharrie Capital Corp Community Foundation. Uwharrie Investment Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm managing approximately $278 million in discretionary assets. The firm provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and corporations, emphasizing asset allocation based on Modern Portfolio Theory and oversight by an Investment Committee. Its ownership structure includes affiliations with a community bank, broker-dealer, and insurance agency.

Velinda Bost is a financial advisor with Uwharrie Investment Advisors, Inc. in Albemarle, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 19 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial, LLC and Fidelity Investments. Uwharrie Investment Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm managing approximately $278 million in discretionary assets, serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm emphasizes asset allocation based on Modern Portfolio Theory and manages portfolios on a discretionary basis with oversight from an Investment Committee and Chief Compliance Officer.

Jennifer Morehead is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Uwharrie Investment Advisors, Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Private Client Services, LLC and Strategic Investment Advisors since 2014. Uwharrie Investment Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm managing approximately $278 million in discretionary assets. It serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering discretionary portfolio management across various asset classes along with financial planning and retirement plan consulting.

Bryson Childress is a financial advisor at Uwharrie Investment Advisors, Inc. with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Uwharrie Investment Advisors, he worked at Compass Group - Canteen for two years. Uwharrie Investment Advisors is an SEC-registered multi-advisor firm managing approximately $338 million for about 837 clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, financial planning, and legacy position management, utilizing an asset-allocation approach guided by Modern Portfolio Theory.

Brooke Senter is a financial advisor at Uwharrie Investment Advisors, Inc. with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at multiple related firms including Uwharrie Bank, Uwharrie Capital Corp, and The Strategic Alliance Corporation. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as treasurer for Custom Doors, Inc., a family business, and holds several community and nonprofit board positions including roles with the Stanly Community Foundation and UCC Community Foundation. Uwharrie Investment Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm managing approximately $278 million in discretionary assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and corporations, offering discretionary portfolio management across various asset classes along with financial planning and retirement consulting. Its investment approach emphasizes asset allocation based on Modern Portfolio Theory, with oversight from an Investment Committee and compliance officers, and it operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Uwharrie Capital Corp alongside affiliated financial entities.

David Gaskin is a financial advisor with Uwharrie Investment Advisors, Inc. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license, and has 25 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Private Client Services LLC, Bank of Stanly, and Strategic Investment Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of Randolph Friends of the Zoo, assisting with fundraising and organizing an annual auction, and is active in the Randolph Rotary Club, where he serves as president and oversees fundraising and community service projects. Uwharrie Investment Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm managing approximately $278 million in discretionary assets for individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and corporations. The firm emphasizes asset allocation based on Modern Portfolio Theory, offers discretionary portfolio management across multiple asset classes, and operates within a group structure that includes a community bank, broker-dealer, and insurance agency.

Douglas Rucki is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 2011. In addition to his advisory role, he is also licensed to sell life insurance and fixed annuities. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, access to third-party managers, and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of independent advisors and its in-house investment management team.

Frank Sparger is a financial advisor at StoneX Advisors Inc. with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at StoneX Advisors and StoneX Securities since 2017. Prior to that, he was with Capital Guardian Wealth Management, Gunnallen Financial, and Edward Jones. Sparger serves as a board member for the Stanly Community College Foundation, where he participates in fundraising activities. StoneX Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA consulting, and related services through independent advisors and an in-house Private Client Group. The firm employs a variety of portfolio strategies, including proprietary models and third-party money managers, supported by platforms such as Envestnet and Advyzon.

Darhyl Pulley II is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 2007 and previously worked at MSI Financial Services, Inc. from 2005 to 2007. Outside of advisory services, he is president of Monarch Coffee, Inc., a prospective coffee shop venture. Capital Analysts serves retail and institutional clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, third-party manager access, and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of advisors and firm-managed programs.

Austin Carter is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and various positions within the Principal Financial Group family, including Principal Bank, Principal Securities, and Principal Life Insurance Company. Principal Advised Services offers investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, combining third-party methodologies with proprietary models for both non-discretionary recommendations and discretionary investment management. The firm operates within the Principal Financial Group, providing access to affiliated products and integrated trading services.

Andrea Gutierrez is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at TIAA, Uwharrie Investment Advisors, and the Embassy of Peru in Washington, D.C. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a digital discretionary model account available by invitation to employees with existing PNC Bank online credentials, utilizing algorithmic risk assessment and third-party managed portfolios.

Daniel Potts is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Horace Mann Companies and Horace Mann Investors, Inc. for seven years. Potts serves as a board member for Communities In School Rowan, a nonprofit focused on fundraising to support local schools. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is a large enterprise advisory and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and educators. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and access to third-party managers, supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team that develops strategic model portfolios and adaptive investment strategies.

Charles Roberts Jr. is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Lincoln Investment in 2026, he worked at LPL Enterprise, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, Principal Securities, Roberts Financial Group, Woodbury Financial Services, and TCA Financial Group. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans, with a longstanding focus on educators and 403(b) and 457(b) programs. The firm combines advisor-led consulting with a strategic investment management team that employs model portfolios and third-party managers to tailor solutions.

Heather Coley is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining First Citizens Investor Services in 2023, she worked at First Citizens Bank and Trust beginning in 2006. 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 driven by individualized assessments and utilizes fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to manage diversified portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Travis Griffin is a financial advisor with Brookstone Capital Management LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Brookstone since 2018 and also maintains a long-term association with Harmony Wealth Group. Outside of his advisory role, he manages NC Financial Solutions LLC, a business focused on retirement income planning and insurance products, and operates an online retail company as well as teaching finance-related courses. Brookstone Capital Management is an SEC-registered adviser that provides fee-based asset management and financial planning through a turnkey asset management platform and wrap-fee program. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, other registered investment advisers, sovereign wealth funds, and banking institutions.

William Robinson is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Lincoln Investment since 2005 and also has a long tenure with Zodiac Enterprises Inc. and Northwestern National Life Insurance Co. Robinson serves as chairman of the board for Chun University, an organization focused on music and religious education, and holds trustee and leadership roles in local educational and church-related institutions. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is an enterprise advisory and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans, with a history of working with educators and 403(b) and 457(b) program participants. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and access to third-party managers, supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team that develops strategic model portfolios and adaptive investment strategies.

Tracey Hayes is a ChFC® and Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones in Albemarle, NC since 2011. 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 range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Patrick Foley is a CFP® with 33 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2012. He is based in New London, NC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a managing member of a real estate holding company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving millions of individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Andrew Ricciarelli is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at American Cedar & Millwork and Pella Carolina Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Mark Metzger is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes positions at VOYA Financial Advisors and Cetera Advisor Networks LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of the Executives Association of Charlotte. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent professionals, providing customized strategies across various custody platforms and a mix of proprietary and third-party model solutions.

Ethan Edwards is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with several firms including Fidelity Charitable and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. Outside of advising, he is involved as an owner and partner in Action Auto Group LLC, a business based in Oakboro, North Carolina. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing various platform arrangements and a mix of proprietary and third-party strategies.

Madison Frye is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with four years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial. She previously worked at First Citizens Investor Services, Truist Investment Services, Truist Bank, and SunTrust. Outside of her advisory role, she has registered a sole proprietorship intended for online craft sales on Etsy.com, though it is not yet active. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational tools and oversight of over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Patrick Dunston is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2013. He is based in New London, NC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of Mallard Pig LLC, an entity intended to potentially hold real estate property. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, tax-efficient services, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Andrew Rose is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 29 years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as a ticket reseller based in Charlotte, NC. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, blending technology and advisory expertise across a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

Patrick Hynes is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Albemarle, NC, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and 35 years of industry experience. He joined Edward Jones in 2020, and his prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial, Global Atlantic Financial Company, and Forethought Distributors, LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Ronald Wolfarth Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, he worked at Service Electric and Control from 2009 to 2022. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including households of various net worth levels, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products.

Melissa Ray is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Mount Pleasant, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously held roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MSI Financial Services. 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, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.