Jennifer Gordon is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Sanford, NC, and has six years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, with a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Gary Smith is the sole advisor at Wealth Creation Advisory in Carthage, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 36 years of industry experience. His career includes operating his own advisory practices before and after periods of retirement. Wealth Creation Advisory provides portfolio management and related advisory services to individual clients, employing a combination of charting, fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management across various investment vehicles, including mutual funds, equities, fixed income, annuities, and ETFs.

Michael Kelly is a financial advisor at Canopy Financial Solutions with six years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 66 designations. Prior to his advisory career, he served 15 years in the U.S. Army. Kelly also provides financial consulting services for legal clients through his work with Brick City Law. Canopy Financial Solutions offers portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm combines cyclical and fundamental analysis with modern portfolio theory and quantitative methods, employing both long- and short-term trading strategies that may include higher-risk instruments.

Milton West is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with West Financial Strategies, Inc. since 1998 and also serves as the president and sole owner of M. Lee West, CPA, P.A., a CPA firm he founded in 1986. Outside of his advisory role, he is a managing partner in a company that holds title to a motorboat and boat slip. West Financial Strategies provides personalized financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm employs a strategic asset-allocation approach using passive index funds and ETFs as the core, complemented by selective active funds and securities, managing approximately $106 million in discretionary assets.

Charles Von Canon is a PFS™ credentialed financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with West Financial Strategies, Inc. since 1998 and is also vice-president and manager at M. Lee West, CPA, a CPA firm. West Financial Strategies provides personalized financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm uses a strategic asset-allocation approach combining passive index funds and ETFs with selective active funds and securities, managing approximately $106 million in discretionary assets.

Chayne Riggs is a CFP® and ChFC® with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Base Wealth Management and has prior work history at CJC Wealth Management LLC, Eagle Strategies LLC, NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Co., and Fidelity Investments. Outside of his advisory role, Riggs is a licensed insurance agent. Base Wealth Management is a team-based registered investment adviser managing approximately $326 million for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers fee-based discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a tactical allocation strategy informed by fundamental analysis and also incorporates third-party money managers and platforms for certain clients.

Daniel Baugher is a financial advisor at Fiduciary Financial Advisors with a Series 65 credential and no prior industry experience. He has served in the US Army Special Forces since 2010. Fiduciary Financial Advisors provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, legacy position management, and retirement services to individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable foundations. The firm combines strategic asset allocation with tactical adjustments and multiple analysis methods, and offers individual professional trustee services as well as access to private and non-liquid alternative funds.

Sydney Dugan is a financial advisor with Credit Union Investment Services in Sanford, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. She has worked at Credit Union Investment Services, SECU Brokerage Services, SECU Life Insurance Company, and State Employees' Credit Union, where she provides financial advisory services to eligible members. Dugan also serves as a trust representative at Members Trust Company. Credit Union Investment Services primarily serves individual investors residing in North Carolina, offering non-discretionary portfolio management, asset allocation advice, and retirement planning with a focus on low-cost mutual funds and ETFs. The firm operates within a credit-union ecosystem and emphasizes goals-based, long-term investment strategies without commission-based compensation for its representatives.

Crystal White is a financial advisor with Credit Union Investment Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has been associated with Credit Union Investment Services since 2007 and holds roles with Secu Life Insurance Company and Members Trust Company. White also serves as a Financial Advisory Services Specialist at State Employees’ Credit Union, where she has worked since 1993. Credit Union Investment Services serves primarily individual investors in North Carolina, offering non-discretionary portfolio management, retirement and financial planning, and a wrap-fee program. The firm emphasizes low-cost, index-based mutual funds and ETFs, a goals-based planning approach, and salaried advisory representatives.

James Parrish Jr. is a financial advisor with Credit Union Investment Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at State Employees' Credit Union since 2009 and holds roles with Members Trust Company and Secu Life Insurance Company. Parrish also serves as a financial advisory services specialist at State Employees' Credit Union, providing financial services to eligible members. Credit Union Investment Services serves primarily individual investors in North Carolina, offering non-discretionary portfolio management, retirement and financial planning, and a wrap-fee program. The firm emphasizes low-cost, index-based mutual funds and ETFs, with salaried advisers and client-controlled implementation of recommendations.

Thomas Rosser Jr. is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors based in Sanford, NC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 25 years of industry experience, including roles at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2000. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the finance committee of Broadway Baptist Church. Primerica Advisors operates as part of Park Avenue Securities LLC, which serves a diverse retail client base through both brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs a range of proprietary and third-party investment strategies and supports various account-level features, managing approximately $15 billion in regulatory assets under management.

William Haddock is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC with four years of industry experience. He has worked at Beacon Pointe since 2021 and is also a partner at DMJ & Co., LLC, a CPA firm. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides investment advisory and consulting services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients. The firm uses a proprietary manager due-diligence process and primarily allocates client assets across third-party independent managers, offering services including discretionary wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and outsourced CIO solutions.

Brian Mathis is a financial advisor at Davenport & Company LLC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. for 26 years before joining Davenport in 2024. Davenport & Company LLC is a privately held, employee-owned firm that provides investment management and brokerage services to individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of services including asset management, financial planning, and investment banking, with investment decisions supported by dedicated portfolio manager teams and multiple oversight committees.

Laurel Johnson is a financial advisor at Davenport & Company LLC with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Johnson serves as an advisory board member for the Ingram Family YMCA, participating in fundraising and community advocacy efforts. Davenport & Company serves individual and institutional clients, offering asset management, retail brokerage, fixed income, public finance, and investment banking and advisory services. The firm manages portfolios through dedicated teams and committees and advises six mutual funds while providing a range of advisory programs.

Taylor Wells Tucker is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Empower, Tucker worked at Fidelity Investments for three years and has a background that includes roles in healthcare and community services. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Core Gymnastics for six years. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants. The firm uses an integrated model aligned with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates in its planning approach.

John Quiggle is a financial advisor at OSAIC Institutions, Inc. with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including First Bancorp, First Citizens Investor Services, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Infinex Investments. Outside of his advisory work, Quiggle serves as a chain crew member for NC State football and as a high school football official with the NCHSAA. OSAIC Institutions serves individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, providing a range of advisory and brokerage services through customized engagements. The firm’s approach combines fundamental and technical analysis, access to alternative investments, and a predominance of non-discretionary assets, supported by a network of investment adviser representatives who offer both advisory and brokerage solutions.

Katherine Waters is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at First Command Advisory Services with nine years of industry experience. Her background includes service in the United States Army from 2014 to 2016. She has been with First Command in various roles since 2007. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs, delivering investment management through a centralized team that selects and monitors model portfolios and third-party managers.

Christopher Scott is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, and TIAA. Outside of advising, he is a licensed notary public in Bear Creek, North Carolina. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management services primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders, delivering integrated solutions linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Heather Wicker is a financial advisor at Davenport & Company LLC with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Davenport & Company since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she is a vice president and 50% owner of Central Moving & Storage Inc., a moving and storage business. Davenport & Company LLC is a privately held, employee-owned firm that provides investment management and brokerage services to individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of services including asset management, retail brokerage, fixed income, public finance, investment banking, and financial planning, utilizing dedicated portfolio management teams and a structured investment process.

Charlie Welborn is a financial advisor with Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Beacon Pointe in 2021, he worked at DMJ Wealth Advisors, LLC and Proequities. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for the Lee County Education Foundation and the Sanford Area Growth Alliance, where he also acts as Treasurer and a member of the Executive Committee. Additionally, he is involved with a family-owned used car business and is a partner in a CPA firm. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides investment advisory and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm employs a manager-of-managers approach, utilizing a proprietary “Focus List” and quantitative and qualitative due diligence to guide asset allocation and investment selection.

Timothy Wilson is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Truist Advisory Services and its affiliated entities since 2018, formerly with BB&T Investments. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, employing a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Carter Mathis is a financial advisor at Davenport & Company LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments and Edward Jones. Outside of finance, Mathis was involved with Pole Vault Carolina from 2019 to 2021. Davenport & Company serves individual and institutional clients, providing asset management, retail brokerage, fixed income, public finance, and investment banking services. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including separately managed accounts and manages six mutual funds along with various fixed-income strategies.

Melynda Woody is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Sanford, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Touchstone Realty. She serves as president of the Winding Creek Farms Property Owners Association, managing meetings and organizing maintenance requests. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves individual and institutional clients across a broad spectrum, offering a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors.

Lisa Pace is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Sanford, NC, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. She has 31 years of industry experience, including roles at Edward Jones since 2001 and prior experience at Centura Securities, Uvest Investment Services, Mid South Bank, and Centura Bank. Outside of her advisory work, Pace is a 25% partner and coach at Storm All-Star Cheerleading, an all-star cheerleading gym in Sanford. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients across various segments. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of advisors, offering a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment options under a fiduciary standard.

James Mitchell IV is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he was involved with the Sanford Golf Course for six years and spent over a decade in full-time education. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

James Mitchell III is a CFP® certificant with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2001, based in Sanford, NC. 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 and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Gregory Pace is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Sanford, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a 25% partner in Storm All-Star Cheerleading, a cheerleading gym in Sanford. 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 and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Hillary Moore is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Sanford, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2020 and concurrently at Lucia Capital Group since 2017. In addition to her advisory roles, Moore is employed in tax preparation at Susan L Phares-Aldrich CPA, PLLC. 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 financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, research, and various technology-driven solutions.

Leigh Harris is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 32 years of industry experience. Currently with Edward Jones since 2018, Harris previously worked at Horace Mann Investors, Inc. and Horace Mann Companies from 2017 to 2018. 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 strategies supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Zachary Womble is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Sanford, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2019, he operated Zach Womble Enterprises, Inc. from 2012 to 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products through a nationwide network of advisors.

Amber Kidd is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Sanford, NC. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 23 years of experience with Edward Jones. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in direct sales, working as a stylist for Color Street and a consultant for Pampered Chef. 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 supported by a large network of advisors and branches nationwide.

Lauren Cox is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Sanford, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, she worked in education with positions at Lee County Schools, Wake County Schools, and Pine Springs Preparatory Academy. Outside of her advisory role, she is the managing member of Southeast Industrial Supply & Distribution, an industrial supply business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a wide range of investment strategies and affiliated services. The firm is notable for its extensive retail advisor and branch network, as well as its affiliated capabilities beyond advisory services.

Josue Avila is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and previously served seven years in the US Army before transitioning to the financial services sector, including a tenure at First Command Insurance Services. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based financial analyses and written recommendations across a broad range of topics. The firm enables clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option while keeping these services separate.

Dargan Moore is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Sanford, NC, holding the CFP® designation with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, Moore owns a sole proprietorship focused on designing and building wooden furniture and serves as a board member on the Finance Committee for the St. James Santee Brick Church Restoration Committee in McClellanville, SC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm operates a nationwide network of over 23,700 advisors and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Johnathan Stephens is a financial advisor with Cetera in Sanford, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2025 and previously spent nine years with Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc. Stephens also operates Legacy Asset Strategies, through which he provides financial and investment services, including advice on annuity, disability, and long-term care insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, employer-sponsored retirement, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors, utilizing both affiliated and third-party investment managers across diverse program structures.