Brooks Jewett is a CFP® professional. Outside of his Wealth Leader role, Brooks previously coached lacrosse at Forsyth Country Day School and serves on the boards of several community organizations, including the Winston-Salem Police Foundation, Whitaker Elementary Circle and the Financial Planning Association of Charlotte.

Derek Frosh is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving at Hanover Square Wealth Advisors LLC since 2025. Prior to joining Hanover Square, he worked for UBS Financial Services for 12 years. Outside of financial advising, he owns and operates a general contracting business involved in construction and remodeling in North Carolina. Hanover Square Wealth Advisors LLC provides investment management, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and business consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm employs strategic asset allocation and a variety of portfolio management strategies, offering access to alternative asset classes and external account monitoring.

Loretta Fredere is a financial advisor at Hanover Square Wealth Advisors LLC with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 16 years. Hanover Square Wealth Advisors LLC offers investment management, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and business consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and institutional entities. The firm employs a range of strategies, including strategic asset allocation and access to alternative asset classes, and manages portfolios on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Vaughn Heydel is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving at Financial Designs Corporation since 2007. He holds a Series 63 license and works in a team of three advisors based in Stokesdale, NC. Financial Designs Corporation provides wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and qualified retirement plan participants. The firm uses an active management approach combining charting, technical, fundamental, and cyclical analysis, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary relationships through its proprietary wrap fee program.

Adam Mcmillian is a financial advisor at Tidemark, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Cannon Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of Stokes United, a nonprofit organization that raises funds for local charities. Tidemark, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, small businesses, pension plans, and institutional clients. The firm manages $462.5 million in assets and constructs tailored portfolios using a range of investment products, incorporating fundamental and technical analysis in its process.

Robert Gallert is a financial advisor at OSAIC Institutions, Inc. with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Infinex Investments, Inc. since 2014. Gallert is also the owner and manager of Riverfront Capital, LLC, an investment-related business. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments and lending solutions, operating with a distinctive hybrid adviser/broker-dealer model.

John Donaldson is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Germanton, NC. He holds the ChFC® designation and has 37 years of industry experience. Donaldson has worked with Eagle Strategies since 2001 and operates Donaldson Insurance And Financial Services, where he sells New York Life products and brokers non-registered insurance products. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, defined contribution and benefit plans, and charitable and corporate clients. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services, mainly on a non-discretionary basis, and emphasizes tailoring recommendations to client objectives and plan sponsor criteria.

William Amburn is a financial advisor with Farther, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple firms including LPL Financial and Private Client Services, LLC, and is also a partner at Cannon & Company, LLP, a CPA firm. In addition to his advisory role, Amburn is involved with an insurance agency and maintains a partnership in a CPA firm. Farther provides discretionary investment management and advisory services primarily to individual investors, trusts, and estates through a web and mobile platform along with in-person meetings. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach using proprietary model portfolios, algorithmic rebalancing, and a range of securities including ETFs, mutual funds, equities, and fixed income.

Bethany Beckner is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. She has worked at Principal Life Insurance Company and Principal Financial Services since 2024, following two years at TIAA and prior roles at Unifi Inc and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs with both advisory and promoter arrangements.

Paul Decongilio is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory work, he has performed independent contracting as a rideshare driver and food delivery service provider. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services, fund consulting, and model portfolios, with noted expertise in commodity pool operation and advisory roles for multiple registered investment companies.

Timothy Bowles is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 35 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at CUSO Financial Services, L.P. for 25 years. Bowles also has a long tenure with Allegacy Federal Credit Union, where he is involved in investment-related activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, leveraging both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Seth Maynard is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2007. 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 nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Catherine Smith is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Madison, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Living Stone, LLC, a support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports a wide advisor network, with a notable affiliation in municipal advisory services and specialized SIMPLE IRA consulting programs.

Tiffany Smith is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Colibri Group and has a background in the entertainment industry through her involvement with Bowl New England Dba Spare Time Entertainment. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and managed solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Justin Smith is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 15 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He is also the owner of Declaration Worship, a music group involved in producing music and performing concerts. His prior work includes roles at Living Stone Wealth Management and William Michelle LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting, utilizing risk profiling and analytical modeling to support client goals.

Mark Harris is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Hoffman & Hoffman, Amazon, and Guilford College. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with a managed-account program under a consolidated billing option, focusing on planning without discretionary trading authority.

Wesley Carter is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the Athletic Director and Boys Basketball Coach at Calvary Christian School in King, NC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Benjamin Hawkins is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Madison, NC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and manager of Hawkins Investment Properties, LLC, a real estate business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Laura Clay is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked in educational institutions including Forsyth Country Day School, Chatham Hall, and St Andrew's-Sewanee School. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individuals and institutions, including a broad client base from non-high-net-worth households to corporate clients and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, with reported assets under management of approximately $1.01 trillion supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Clinton Yarbrough is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.