George Hicks is a CFP® with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving at Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC in Raleigh, NC. He has been with Capital Investment Group, Inc. since 1992 and Financial Resource Management, Inc. since 1987. Outside of his advisory work, he is the author of a book titled *In His Grip*, which he has been involved with since 2014. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized investment management through discretionary mandates, third-party managers, and private-label model portfolios, employing a variety of analytical methods and conducting at least quarterly reviews.

Matthew West is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Capital Investment Advisory Services and affiliated firms since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a financial analyst in ventures and acquisitions for Liberty Senior Living and manages a consulting firm focused on finance and real estate projects. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized investment management through discretionary mandates, third-party managers, and private-label model portfolios, using a variety of analytical methods and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Robert Williams Jr. is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC in Hiawassee, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked with Capital Investment Group, Inc. since 2010 and has been associated with National Life Insurance of Vermont and National Financial Services Group since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, Williams is a CPA who provides accounting and tax preparation services and serves on the advisory board of United Community Bank. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC offers investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a personalized investment process using discretionary mandates, third-party managers, and private-label model portfolios, with ongoing monitoring and risk disclosures.

Kimberlee Sipe is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. She has 20 years of industry experience and has been with Capital Investment Group, Inc. since 2009. She is also the owner of Insight Investment Planning, Inc., an investment and insurance business. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized investment management through discretionary mandates, third-party managers, and private-label model portfolios, with ongoing monitoring and quarterly reviews.

Christopher Langlois is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC in Raleigh, NC. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has five years of industry experience, including four years at Fidelity Investments. Prior to his advisory career, he held positions in the healthcare and retail sectors. Capital Investment Advisory Services provides portfolio management and supervisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, foundations, and charitable institutions. The firm offers customized investment programs typically managed on a discretionary basis, utilizing fundamental, technical, and charting methods across various asset classes.

Aaron Smith is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cardinal Financial, LLC for eight years before joining his current firm in 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of a real estate group involved in non-investment-related activities. Capital Investment Advisory Services provides portfolio management and supervisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, foundations, and charitable institutions. The firm offers tailored investment programs with a range of strategies and typically manages assets on a discretionary basis.

Michelle Onorio is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Capital Investment Advisory Services and Capital Investment Group, Inc. since 2015. Outside of advising, she serves as Vice President of the Danvers National Little League. Capital Investment Advisory Services provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including separately managed accounts, referrals to third-party managers and TAMPs, private-label model portfolios, financial planning, and portfolio reviews, with an investment process tailored to each client's objectives and risk tolerance.

Clifford Sorel is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Arco Capital Partners LLC, Saybrus Partners, and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. He is a member of the Salisbury Rotary Club. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized investment solutions through discretionary mandates, third-party managers, and private-label model portfolios, with ongoing monitoring and quarterly reviews.

Talbert Edenfield is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience. He is currently with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC and has held prior roles at ProEquities, Inc. and Southeastern Financial Resources. Edenfield is also the owner of Vision Financial Group of GA, LLC, reflecting his entrepreneurial involvement in financial planning and related services. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized investment management through discretionary mandates, third-party managers, and private-label model portfolios, with ongoing portfolio monitoring and risk disclosures.

Timothy Whetro is a CFP® professional with 38 years of industry experience currently with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Buckingham & Company and Buckingham Financial Group. He is the owner of Whetro Advisors, a financial planning firm, and serves as an outside representative for fixed insurance products. Capital Investment Advisory Services provides portfolio management and supervisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable institutions. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental, technical, and charting analysis and offers tailored investment programs primarily managed on a discretionary basis.

Richard Taylor is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Carroll Financial Associates, Inc. and Cetera Advisor Networks. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including separately managed accounts, third-party manager referrals, private-label model portfolios, and financial planning, using a mix of analytical methods and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Edward Monaghan is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing before joining Capital Investment Advisory Services and Monaghan Wealth Management in 2017. Outside of advising, he manages agricultural operations through Riverlab Farms, LLC and Kelbo Farms, LLC, and serves as treasurer and secretary for Brentwood Office Park POA. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized investment management through discretionary mandates, third-party managers, and private-label model portfolios, employing a variety of analytical methods and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Susan Whitfield is a Certified Financial Planner® with 22 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC in Raleigh, NC. She has held roles at Cic Advisers, LLC, Capital Investment Group, Inc., and Ballantyne Tax & Finance over the past two decades. Whitfield is the founder and owner of Ballantyne Tax & Financial, where she provides tax and financial planning services. Capital Investment Advisory Services offers portfolio management and supervisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, foundations, and charitable institutions. The firm customizes portfolios to clients’ objectives and risk tolerance, managing the majority of assets on a discretionary basis through various investment strategies.

John Palko is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC since 2018. He previously worked at Bb&T Securities, LLC from 2013 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is a general board member of the Matthews Area Chamber of Commerce. Capital Investment Advisory Services provides portfolio management and supervisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plans, trusts, estates, foundations, and charitable institutions. The firm offers customized investment solutions through separately managed accounts, third-party asset managers, and financial planning services, managing most assets on a discretionary basis.

Len Graddy is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC, holding a ChFC® designation and Series 63 and Series 65 licenses, with 53 years of industry experience. He has worked at Capital Investment Advisory Services since 2018 and operates Graddy & Associates Financial Group, a financial planning business specializing in life, annuity, and long-term care planning. Capital Investment Advisory Services provides portfolio management and supervisory services to individuals, corporations, and various institutional clients, tailoring portfolios to client objectives and managing the majority of assets on a discretionary basis through a network of over 100 independent investment adviser representatives.

John Thorne Jr. is a financial advisor at Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. His prior work includes roles at Capital Investment Group Inc and The McDaniel Corporation, as well as service in the U.S. Army Active Guard and Reserve. Capital Investment Advisory Services provides portfolio management and supervisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable institutions. The firm customizes portfolios based on client objectives and risk tolerance, managing the majority of assets on a discretionary basis through strategies involving equities, fixed income, ETFs, and other instruments.

Matthew Vaughan is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Capital Investment Advisory Services and Capital Investment Brokerage since 2020, and previously was with Acorn Financial Advisory Services and The Strategic Financial Alliance from 2015 to 2020. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in fixed insurance sales as an agent. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers personalized investment management through discretionary mandates, third-party managers, or centrally managed private-label model portfolios, utilizing a mix of analytical methods and ongoing portfolio reviews.

James Beam is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC, holding the Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Sollinda Capital Management LLC and Capital Investment Group, Inc. He serves as chairman of the Cherryville ABC Board of Directors, overseeing operations related to controlled spirit sales in Cherryville, NC. Capital Investment Advisory Services provides portfolio management and supervisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers tailored investment programs with a focus on discretionary management and employs fundamental, technical, and charting analyses across various investment strategies.

David Wilke is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC since 2018. His prior experience includes 13 years at Princor Financial Services Corp and Principal Life Insurance Co. In addition to his advisory role, Wilke is also an insurance agent with Capital Insurance Affiliates. Capital Investment Advisory Services provides portfolio management and supervisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and charitable institutions. The firm offers tailored investment strategies primarily managed on a discretionary basis, utilizing fundamental, technical, and charting analysis methods across a range of asset types.

Francis Thomas is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Rising Tide, Inc. and Capital Investment Group, Inc., alongside operating his own insurance agency, F. Michael Thomas & Associates, since 1985. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC offers investment advisory and supervisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an individualized process and a range of analytical methods to manage portfolios through discretionary mandates, third-party managers, or private-label model portfolios.