David Hoshour is a financial advisor with Cornerstone Investment Services, Inc. in Indian Trail, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Cornerstone Investment Services since 1995. Cornerstone Investment Services provides ongoing investment supervisory services and basic financial planning to individuals, trusts, and nonqualified retirement accounts, as well as advising retirement plan sponsors and institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary, fee-only portfolio management with a focus on medium- to long-term holdings and emphasizes fiduciary services and customized solutions for retirement plans.

Kirk Block is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He is the principal of Block Wealth Management, Inc., an independent firm he has led since 2008. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed to offer insurance products as an agent with various insurance companies. Block Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate clients, including retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach using Dimensional Fund Advisors funds, integrating financial planning with tax guidance and insurance recommendations, and offers a range of fiduciary, consulting, and portfolio management services.

My Financial Background: I am a CFA® Charterholder and CFP® Professional. For over a decade I served in various roles at Morgan Stanley and BNP Paribas in the New York metro area before relocating to Charlotte, North Carolina in 2021 where I was most recently a Vice President at Bank of America. Why I founded PB Wealth: I started PB Wealth to make a real impact in people’s lives, specifically focusing on professionals and families who may have some time before they retire, but they are in their peak decision-making years and need someone that truly invests in and empowers them. Starting my own RIA has given me the flexibility and independence I need to serve clients in their best interest, without compromise. My Mission: I believe a financial advisor should meet you where you are, whether you’re just starting out or whether you’re in your peak earning years, it should not matter. My mission is to help you build a life that is truly meaningful to you and that starts with getting to know who you are and what matters most to you.

Lucas Elliott is the sole advisor at Tactical Capital LLC in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 65 designation with four years of industry experience. He has worked at Tactical Capital since 2021 and has held a concurrent role as Global Director of Quality Engineering at Safeguard Medical, a medical device design and manufacturing firm. Prior to this, he worked at Teleflex Inc. from 2014 to 2020. Tactical Capital LLC provides discretionary investment management and integrated financial planning services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm uses a flexible investment approach tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances, incorporating asset allocation, dollar-cost averaging, technical analysis, and both short- and long-term strategies.

John English is the principal of J W English Investment Management Services LLC in Indian Trail, NC, with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has operated his own CPA firm since 1996. In addition to his advisory and accounting work, he is the owner and sole proprietor of a mobile DJ entertainment business. J W English Investment Management Services provides discretionary portfolio management and investment supervisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm employs a comprehensive investment process that includes fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, managing portfolios across a range of securities while offering both long- and short-term strategies.

Mark Kenison is the president and owner of Turning Point Financial, Inc. in Charlotte, NC, with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. In addition to his advisory role, Kenison operates a tax preparation business, Momentum Tax & Accounting, and is a licensed life and health insurance agent. Turning Point Financial provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, and corporate entities. The firm employs an asset-allocation approach based on efficient-market principles and risk management, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities to construct customized portfolios.

Evan Grey is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Grey Private Capital in Charlotte, NC. His prior experience includes roles at Ogorek Wealth Management LLC and ASK Capital Holdings, Inc., where he remains an employee of a single-family office and dedicates over half of his time. Grey Private Capital offers investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm utilizes an asset allocation approach grounded in modern portfolio theory, primarily employing passive investment vehicles and providing specialized services for institutional retirement plans and pension consulting.

Nathalie Cote is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Harvest Financial Planning, LLC, based in Fort Mill, SC. She has six years of industry experience and has been with Harvest Financial Planning since 2018. In addition to her advisory role, she is a professor of psychology at Belmont Abbey College, where she has taught since 1998. Harvest Financial Planning provides financial planning, personal finance coaching, portfolio reviews, and discretionary investment management services primarily to individuals, couples, and families. The firm emphasizes diversification, long-term holding, and cost minimization, with a notable focus on financial education and serving clients through various fee structures, including hourly and subscription arrangements.

Carlton Phillips is a financial advisor at Asset Investment Solutions, LLC in Fort Mill, SC, with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Motiv8 Investments LLC and Brookstone Capital Management LLC. Phillips is also an independent insurance agent and hosts free educational seminars. Asset Investment Solutions, LLC is an independent advisory firm serving individuals and high-net-worth clients by providing financial planning and referring clients to third-party investment advisers for portfolio management. The firm emphasizes customized asset allocation models based on client goals and risk tolerance, with implementation and trading conducted by recommended third-party advisers while maintaining ongoing monitoring and review.

Jason Moore is a CFP® with 19 years of experience in the financial industry. He is the principal advisor at Moore Investment Partners, LLC, an independent firm he founded in 2022. Prior to that, he worked at E*Trade for nine years. Moore Investment Partners provides portfolio management services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, creating individualized Investment Policy Statements and offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management. The firm’s approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory and a long-term investment horizon, with a focus on asset allocation, risk tolerance, and regular portfolio reviews.

Michael Holland is a financial advisor with Holland Capital Management LLC in Charlotte, NC, holding the CFP® and CFA® designations and possessing 28 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Fifth Third Securities and founding Holland Capital Management. He is also licensed to sell fixed insurance products in North Carolina. Holland Capital Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to high-net-worth households, individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm uses a custodian-sponsored program to allocate assets to third-party sub-advisers and offers tailored financial planning through interactive modeling and modular written plans.

For more than 20 years, I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside people as a Financial Advisor, helping them navigate life’s big moments and build a secure future. I’m passionate about creating lasting, trust-filled relationships—especially with those who’ve worked hard to grow their wealth and want a partner to protect it. My journey in finance has been shaped by a love for problem-solving and a deep commitment to seeing my clients thrive, both financially and personally. My career has taken me across industries and continents—from banking and management consulting to wealth management and mortgage banking, splitting time between the US and Japan. I graduated from the University of Notre Dame with degrees in Finance and Japanese, which sparked an incredible chapter in Tokyo, where I spent nearly eight years with global financial firms. Eventually, I landed in Charlotte, NC, bringing with me a blend of experiences that still inform how I serve my clients today. As a Certified Financial Planner™, Tax Planning Certified Professional®, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®, and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor, I’ve gathered extensive tools and perspectives that help me adapt to whatever challenges come our way. I’ve guided families and individuals through every twist and turn of the economic cycle—including the chaos of the 2008-2009 Financial Crisis. What drives me is a belief that your financial plan should be as unique as you are. I don’t lean on one-size-fits-all solutions. Instead, I take an active, hands-on approach to managing portfolios, staying nimble so we can safeguard what you’ve built and seize opportunities as they arise. I’ve always admired the wisdom of investors like Warren Buffett, who remind us to stay prepared for the unexpected. That’s why I focus on dynamic, personalized strategies to cut through the noise of today’s markets. My goal? To help you feel confident and empowered about your finances, so you can focus on living the life you’ve dreamed of. I’d love to sit down with you, hear your story, and explore how we can work together to make your goals a reality. Let’s build something meaningful, step by step.

Leonard Brecken is the sole advisor at Brecken Capital Advisors, LLC in Weddington, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 11 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at LINCOLN FINANCIAL SECURITIES CORP and Waddell & Reed Inc, among others. Brecken Capital Advisors, LLC provides individualized portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, high net worth clients, and businesses. The firm employs a top-down investment framework using internal model portfolios and a mix of ETFs and individual stocks, offering services that include portfolio management for corporate clients and business-focused planning such as employee benefits optimization and exit planning.

James Mc Gehee is a CFP® and CFA® credentialed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Mcgehee Wealth Advisory Group, Inc. since 2010. McGehee Wealth Advisory Group is a small, supported registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, family trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm provides customized portfolio management with an emphasis on asset allocation, longer-term buy-and-hold strategies, and coordination with clients’ tax advisors.

Marcus Sturdivant is a financial advisor at The ABC Squared with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Florida Financial Advisors, LLC/Tristate Financial Advisors. Outside of advising, he volunteers for The Kaizen Foundation of North Carolina, a nonprofit focused on financial literacy. The ABC Squared provides financial planning services to individual clients through tiered offerings ranging from basic to advanced, covering areas such as investment planning, retirement and tax strategy, and business continuity. The firm delivers advice primarily through one-time financial plans and tailors recommendations using a combination of cyclical and fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and technical analysis.

Walter Bahr is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at World Trends Wealth Management, LLC, an independent registered investment adviser based in Waxhaw, NC. Bahr has worked with World Trends Wealth Management since 2013 and has prior experience with World Trends Capital and Euro Pacific Capital, Inc. He holds a doctoral degree in chiropractic. World Trends Wealth Management serves a small number of primarily individual clients, focusing on personalized portfolio management and financial planning for about a dozen households with approximately $9 million in assets under management. The firm emphasizes direct client relationships and offers both advisory services and sales of other financial products.

Thomas Nardozzi is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience and the principal of Perpetual Wealth Advisors, LLC, an independent advisory firm he founded in 2007. He has also worked as a tax preparer and has taught financial planning courses as a CFP instructor at Emory University and may continue teaching with other providers. Perpetual Wealth Advisors serves individuals and couples with comprehensive financial planning, discretionary asset management, and tax preparation services. The firm employs a structured planning process and diversified model portfolios using low-cost ETFs and mutual funds, incorporating tax-aware strategies and regular client reporting.

Bradford Russell is the sole advisor at Chevron Financial in Pineville, NC, holding a Series 65 designation with three years of industry experience. He has been self-employed since 2009 and also works as a licensed insurance broker. Chevron Financial is an independent investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and corporate entities with portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm employs a goals-based investment process that incorporates strategic and tactical portfolio construction, primarily recommending ETFs and mutual funds, while also providing access to model portfolios on a recommended custody platform.

Thomas Alvis III is a financial advisor with Elevated Performance Investment Group, LLC in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 65 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He is also CEO of Elevated Financial & Tax, LLC, a tax preparation firm, which he has led since 2015. His prior roles include positions at Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC, Gradient Investments, LLC, and Rick Barnett Financial Group Inc. Elevated Performance Investment Group primarily operates as a referral and advisory intermediary, connecting clients to third-party managers and offering financial planning, consulting, and ERISA 3(21) retirement-plan advisory support. The firm provides educational seminars and sources investment solutions through platforms like AssetMark and selected external managers.

Aaron Finch is a financial advisor with Oakley Financial LLC in Fort Mill, SC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Voya Financial Partners and Voya from 2015 to 2023 and has operated as a sole proprietor since 2003. Finch is also involved in fixed insurance sales through his sole proprietorship. Oakley Financial LLC provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and plan sponsors. The firm focuses on ERISA plan services and pension consulting, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory roles, with an emphasis on fundamental analysis, investment policy development, and ongoing portfolio monitoring.