Jon Green is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. He has been the principal of Encompass Advisors, Ltd. since 2004. In addition to his advisory role, he is an author conducting research and writing on investment-related topics. Encompass Advisors, Ltd. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm focuses on customized, long-term portfolio construction using a combination of low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, employing fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with ongoing portfolio monitoring and formal annual reviews.

Paul Mayes is a financial advisor with Veritas Investment Advisory Group LLC in Hendersonville, NC. He holds a Series 65 credential and has five years of industry experience. Prior to founding Veritas, he worked at Shankland Financial Advisors, LLC and BorgWarner Turbo Systems LLC. Mayes is also a licensed insurance agent operating Mayes Financial & Insurance Solutions LLC. Veritas Investment Advisory Group LLC serves individuals, families, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm offers financial and retirement planning, discretionary portfolio management, third-party money manager selection, and educational seminars, combining fundamental and technical analysis with tactical strategies and tax-aware rebalancing.

Christopher Church is a financial advisor with C2 Financial Planning LLC in Mills River, NC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Guardian Life Insurance Company and Park Avenue Securities. C2 Financial Planning LLC, founded in 2025, provides discretionary asset management and comprehensive financial planning primarily for individual clients. The firm uses functional and cyclical analysis to align portfolios with client objectives and offers ongoing reviews covering a broad range of financial planning topics.

Germaine brings to the Inspired Financial mix her considerable experience as a financial planner, investment advisor and wealth manager — along with a keen sense of humor, honed by her life’s rich experience. Germaine has ridden out not just one hurricane, but two. In 1969 she lost her childhood Pass Christian home to Hurricane Camille then Hurricane Katrina destroyed their Ocean Springs home in 2005! Hurricane forces are nothing compared to Germaine’s. Having “flunked Retirement 101” (her words) she leaped at the opportunity to co-found Inspired Financial Planners with Tricia Kollath, CFP(r), CPA, in 2019. Their combined talents pair well with their shared passion for helping people navigate a complex financial world. Germaine has a master’s degree from the University of Southern Mississippi, and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Mississippi. She is a CPA with a Personal Financial Specialist™ credential (MS certificate 5504 and NC certificate 43722), as well as a Certified Financial Planner™ practitioner. Germaine founded and continues to chair the North Carolina CPA Association’s Financial Planning Networking Group to help her fellow CPAs understand the complex financial planning issues their clients face. Outside of her career, Germaine is an enthusiastic advocate for the arts. She is a life member of the Walter Anderson Museum of Art, having served various roles including its board since the early 1990s. She and her husband John (a physician) stay young by hiking the Blue Ridge Mountains that surround their North Carolina home. These days, Germaine and John divide their time between western North Carolina and the Mississippi Gulf Coast, where Germaine enjoys kayaking … when the waters are calm.

Eric Warren is a financial advisor at Blueprint Financial Advisors with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at Spartan Planning & Wealth Management, Henderson County Tax Department, and Kilpatrick Land Surveying. Blueprint Financial Advisors serves individuals, trusts, pension and ERISA plans, foundations, and endowments, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a globally diversified investment approach combining strategic and tactical allocations based on proprietary Trend Following and momentum-based signals.

William Zimmer is a financial advisor at Fortress Private Ledger, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Fortress, he worked at MML Investors Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, Zimmer is co-founder and co-owner of Ecusta Brewing Company, a brewery located in Pisgah Forest, NC. Fortress Private Ledger serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals and employer-sponsored retirement plans, offering financial planning, consulting, portfolio management, and specialized Qualified Opportunity Zone advisory services. The firm’s investment approach integrates trend identification and technical analysis with complementary strategies across various asset types, delivering tailored portfolio solutions through a network of investment adviser representatives.

Walter Hart is a financial advisor with Credit Union Investment Services in Brevard, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with Members Trust Company, Secu Life Insurance Company, Secu Brokerage Services, and State Employees’ Credit Union. Outside of his advisory roles, he has income from musical performances. Credit Union Investment Services serves primarily individual investors and some trust clients in North Carolina, providing non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning focused on low-cost, index-based mutual funds and ETFs. The firm’s advisers are salaried employees of the parent credit union, and clients retain final authority over their investment decisions.

Stephanie Shaw is a financial advisor at Credit Union Investment Services with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Members Trust Company, SECU Life Insurance Company, SECU Brokerage Services, and State Employees' Credit Union. She serves as co-pastor of New Life Hendersonville Church, where she leads worship and youth activities. 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, fixed-income products, and a goals-based, long-term planning approach.

William Vlahoulis is a financial advisor with SB Advisory, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Oppenheimer & Co. Inc, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. SB Advisory, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and businesses, offering access to third-party money managers and a range of portfolio management options. The firm uses a mix of technical, fundamental, and qualitative analysis to tailor portfolios and manages the majority of client assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Dollie Halford is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2024. She previously worked at FORVIS Wealth Advisors LLC and Dixon Hughes Wealth Advisors LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is Vice President of the NC Apple Festival, a volunteer position with no compensation. Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, families, businesses, retirement plans, institutions, and nonprofits. The firm employs a committee-driven investment approach centered on client-specific policy statements, combining active and passive strategies, and integrates financial planning with tax and accounting services from its parent firm.

Jeremie Kelt is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently affiliated with PFG Advisors in Hendersonville, NC. His background includes positions in emergency medical centers and financial services firms such as Securities America and iHn Family Legacy Planning, where he is also involved through a DBA. PFG Advisors offers fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and corporate clients. The firm employs a combination of macroeconomic allocation and fundamental/technical analysis, primarily using index-based ETFs and supports a distributed network of over 100 advisors across multiple platforms.

Suzanne Holbert is a financial advisor at Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. She holds the PFS™ designation and has worked at Dixon Hughes Wealth Advisors LLC and FORVIS Wealth Advisors LLC prior to her current role. Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, families, businesses, retirement plans, institutions, and nonprofits. The firm uses a committee-driven investment approach based on client-specific policy statements, combining active and passive strategies with ETFs, mutual funds, and third-party managers, while integrating financial planning with tax and accounting services from its parent firm.

Michael Timmons is a financial advisor with Credit Union Investment Services in Hendersonville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 10 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Members Trust Company, SECU*RE, Inc., and State Employees’ Credit Union, where he serves as a Financial Advisory Services Specialist. Outside of finance, he performs as a bassist for yoga classes. 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, fixed-income products, and a goals-based, long-term planning approach.

Renee Lague is a financial advisor with AE Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. She also serves as a client service manager and advisor at J. Biance Financial, where she is involved in insurance sales and services. AE Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm utilizes a platform-centered approach combining AEWM-managed models, third-party strategists, and advisor-managed models to provide various portfolio management and financial planning services.

James Stike is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wealth Enhancement, he worked at LPL Financial and RBC Capital Markets and spent 15 years as founder and board member of Materials Innovation Technologies, an advanced materials development and manufacturing company. He also serves on the board of Carbon Conversion, Inc., another advanced materials manufacturer. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and specialized consulting, employing a strategic investment process that combines passive and active management with quantitative and fundamental research.

Carlton Murrey is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with AE Wealth Management and J. Biance Financial, Inc. since 2019. Outside of his advisory roles, he was involved with the Cradle of Forestry in America Interpretive Association for 11 years and Curtis Wright Outfitters, LLC for 19 years. AE Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a platform-centered approach combining model portfolios, discretionary asset management, and financial planning, supporting advisors with an internal investment consulting group and various licensing programs.

Dominic Shea is a financial advisor with &PARTNERS in Hendersonville, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. He serves as a contingent trustee for his niece’s trust. &PARTNERS serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and private business owners, offering portfolio management, financial and tax planning, estate and trust consulting, and retirement plan education. The firm combines platform technology with proprietary and third-party strategies, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management tailored to client needs.

Amelia Shechet is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 credential and has prior experience with J Biance Wealth Management and J Biance Financial. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a volunteer member of the finance board at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Hendersonville, NC. AE Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of services including model portfolio solutions, discretionary asset management, financial planning, and ERISA plan services through a platform that combines internal and third-party managed models.

Lori Price is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. and UBS Financial Services Inc. She is also the owner of Church Street Wealth Advisors of Steward Partners, serving as Senior Registered Client Administrative Manager. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC manages approximately $28.34 billion in regulatory assets and serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable and corporate clients, and institutions. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through proprietary strategies and third-party managers across multiple asset classes, with solutions tailored to client objectives.

Thomas Connelly is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at AIG Retirement Services and Retirement Clearinghouse. Connelly is also involved with J. Biance Wealth Management, where he sells annuities and life insurance. AE Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm utilizes a platform-centered approach combining model portfolios managed by AEWM, third-party strategists, and advisor-managed models under discretionary authority.