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Andrew Moss is a financial advisor with SteelPeak Wealth, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. for seven years and DASH Financial LLC for seven years before joining SteelPeak Wealth in 2026. SteelPeak Wealth, LLC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and family offices, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and alternative investment consulting. The firm uses proprietary and custom model portfolios overseen by its Institute of Portfolio Management & Economic Strategy and provides access to private placements and third-party alternatives through its SteelPeak Alternative Solutions program.

Justin Hall is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Elkin, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with Truist Advisory Services and its affiliated firms since 2014, including roles at Bb&T Securities and BB&T Investment Services. Truist Advisory Services offers investment consulting and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, integrates third-party manager platforms, and maintains extensive inter-affiliate relationships to support its AMC Advantage manager-selection program.

Dustin Ainsworth is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Truist, he worked four years at Sheffield Financial and has experience spanning roles in both finance and other industries. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering asset allocation, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program implemented through a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.

Carla Souther is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently associated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2012. She serves as president and member of CNS of Wilkes County, LLC, a real estate brokerage, and is a board member of the nonprofit Womens Worth Alliance, where she contributes to content development and networking. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs analytical tools and risk profiling to deliver tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports both advisory programs and institutional consulting.

Kathleen Shepherd is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has three years of industry experience, including prior roles at Capital Analysts and Lincoln Investment. Outside of her advisory work, she consults on protective clothing product development for Worldwide Protective Products. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individual, institutional, and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advice supported by analytical tools and supports a broad network of advisors and affiliated firms.

Philip Jefferson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. His prior experience includes roles at Truist Investment Services, NCF Financial Services, and Invest Financial Corporation. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.