David Whitaker is a financial advisor at Rooted Planning LLC in Mooresville, NC, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations with 10 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Northwestern Mutual and Financial Analysis Inc. Additionally, he owns Rooted Finances LLC, which offers tax preparation and consulting services. Rooted Planning LLC is an independent, state-registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients through discretionary portfolio management and fee-based financial planning. The firm constructs customized, primarily long-term portfolios using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, incorporating various securities as appropriate, and also serves charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and estates.

Michael Fuhr, CFP® is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Founder of Evergreen Wealth Services, a fee-only financial advisory firm located in Mooresville, North Carolina. Michael provides experienced financial planning and investment management services to individuals and families. His goal is to help clients make wise financial decisions to ensure a secure financial future. Michael believes that financial planning is the cornerstone of your financial success, starting with your unique goals and objectives. Ongoing services address the following core areas: retirement planning, investments, tax strategies, maximizing employee benefits (private and Federal), education funding, real estate financing, insurance review, estate and legacy planning and charitable giving strategies. As an independent, fee-only Financial Advisor, Michael does not receive commissions or other incentives. He acts in your best interests as your fiduciary advisor and his only loyalty is to you. He serves clients in the Lake Norman, Charlotte and surrounding areas. He also works with clients virtually across the country. Michael grew up in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. He and his family reside in Mooresville, North Carolina.

Herman Brunson Jr. is the sole advisor at Balance Investments in Statesville, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 designations with 14 years of industry experience. Prior to founding Balance Investments in 2014, he worked at Edward Jones from 2009 to 2011. Balance Investments provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and businesses, using a core-satellite strategic allocation tailored to client-specific factors and combining fundamental and technical analysis. The firm also offers public educational seminars and a modular financial planning process alongside its portfolio management services.

William Howard is a CFP® and ChFC® with 23 years of experience in financial advising. He has led Durant Wealth Management Advisory Services since 2014 and has operated Howard Financial Tax Service since 1980. Outside of advising, he also runs a construction business specializing in custom decks and small projects. Durant Wealth Management Advisory Services provides portfolio management and financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients using a diversified investment approach focused on ETFs, mutual funds, and other asset classes. The firm combines fundamental analysis with modern portfolio theory and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside tailored Investment Policy Statements and regular account reporting.

Jacob Hoheisel is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, currently serving as the sole advisor at Autumn Branch Capital, LLC with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Robert W. Baird & Co., PYA Waltman Capital, LLC, and Comprehensive Wealth Management. Autumn Branch Capital, LLC is a fee-only independent registered investment adviser that offers wealth management and limited-scope financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and businesses. The firm employs a tailored asset-allocation strategy combining passive and active investment approaches, conducts quarterly account reviews, and supports client-directed brokerage and reasonable investment restrictions.

Shawn Fleming is a financial advisor with Professional Wealth Management Services LLC in Statesville, NC, holding the ChFC® designation and a Series 65 license. He has 18 years of industry experience and has been with Professional Wealth Management Services since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Shawn is independently licensed in life, accident, and health insurance and provides limited insurance agent services as part of comprehensive financial planning. He is also engaged in general business and management consulting. Professional Wealth Management Services LLC serves individuals and trusts with fee-only financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm emphasizes suitability and tailored strategies, managing approximately $136 million for about 60 clients through a two-advisor team.

William Kearney is a financial advisor at Crown Private Wealth, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at firms including Virtue Capital Management, Horter Investment Management, and Integrated Financial Concepts LLC, where he is also the owner. Kearney is a co-founder and insurance agent at Crown Insurance Advisors, a fixed insurance agency serving retail clients. Crown Private Wealth, LLC provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm manages approximately $47.7 million in discretionary assets for about 133 clients and employs both fundamental and technical analysis, including option strategies and the use of margin, to guide portfolio management.

Marc Wulf is a financial advisor with Castle Wealth Group in Mooresville, NC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Castle Wealth Group, his career included roles at Centaurus Financial, Advice and Planning Services, TIAA-CREF, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, and Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. Outside of financial advising, he works as a fueler for a NASCAR pit crew in the Craftsman Truck and Xfinity series. Castle Wealth Group provides discretionary asset management, retirement-plan fiduciary services, and financial planning to individuals and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative analysis for portfolio management and offers a defined service menu that includes ERISA plan services and ongoing client portfolio reviews.

John Foard III is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience and is a managing partner at Crown Private Wealth, LLC in Mooresville, NC. He co-founded Crown Advisors, LLC and Crown Insurance Advisors, LLC, where he is involved in managing operations and providing insurance and risk management services. He also owns Foard Wealth Management, LLC, a financial industry consulting business. Crown Private Wealth offers discretionary asset management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plans under ERISA. The firm’s investment approach integrates both fundamental and technical analysis and employs strategies including options writing and the use of margin and derivatives within separately managed accounts.

John Stevenson is a financial advisor with Professional Wealth Management Services LLC in Statesville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Professional Wealth Management Services since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, John is independently licensed in life, accident, and health insurance and also engages in general business and management consulting. Professional Wealth Management Services LLC provides fee-only financial planning and discretionary portfolio management primarily for individuals and trusts. The firm emphasizes tailored investment strategies based on detailed risk assessments and offers a wrap fee program that includes bundled asset allocation and trade execution services.

Michael Mcfadden is a financial advisor with Castle Wealth Group in Mooresville, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Centaurus Financial, Woodbury Financial Services, Questar Capital Corporation, and GCG Wealth Management. He serves as a committee member of the Davidson Public Arts Committee and is a board member of the Davidson Farmer's Market. Castle Wealth Group provides discretionary asset management, retirement-plan fiduciary services, and financial planning to advisory clients, including employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm applies fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative analyses to portfolio management and offers ERISA plan services and participant education as part of its comprehensive service model.

Jonathan Malone is a financial advisor at Castle Wealth Group with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Questar Capital Corporation and Woodbury Financial Services. Malone is also involved in tax return preparation services. Castle Wealth Group provides discretionary asset management, retirement-plan fiduciary services, and financial planning to individuals and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative analysis to manage portfolios and offers participant education as part of its ERISA services.

Timothy Bain is a financial advisor with Spark Asset Management Group in Statesville, NC, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Spark Asset Management Group and StoneX Securities Inc. since 2010. Outside of finance, Bain is involved in MUSIC 49 INC., where he teaches music lessons and assists with marketing and bookkeeping. Spark Asset Management Group is a state-registered investment adviser offering discretionary asset management, retirement advice, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs tactical asset allocation using trend-following models combined with technical and fundamental research and manages a range of portfolios, including specialty accounts utilizing derivatives and leveraged products.

Matthew Ellis is a financial advisor at Fidelis Capital with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Merrill, Wells Fargo Bank, and Citigroup Global Markets. Ellis serves on the board of Centerstone Military Services, a nonprofit organization based in Nashville. Fidelis Capital Partners provides investment advisory and related services to individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, philanthropic organizations, and other entities. The firm combines quantitative, fundamental, technical, and economic analysis to guide portfolio management and also plays a sub-advisory role to a private fund, serving both retail and institutional clients.

Nina Lloyd is President and CEO of Opus Financial Advisors, Inc. She holds the CFP® designation and has 15 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at FSC Securities Corporation and LPL Financial LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she is the owner and president of Lloyd Grading and Utilities, Inc. Opus Financial Advisors is a team-based firm serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing a range of sponsored and third-party investment programs primarily on the LPL platform.

James Staples is a CFP® with 43 years of industry experience and serves as President of Opus Financial Advisors, Inc. He has worked at LPL Financial LLC and FSC Securities Corporation and has been with Opus Financial Advisors since 1982. Staples serves as a board member for Children's Homes of Iredell County and has held leadership roles in local nonprofit organizations related to education and community outreach. Opus Financial Advisors is a team-based firm serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting using a variety of sponsored and third-party programs primarily on the LPL platform, with a mix of fundamental and technical investment methods.

Janna Deegan is a financial advisor at Opus Financial Advisors, Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Opus Financial Advisors since 2015. Deegan also serves as the firm’s Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer and is a licensed notary public. Opus Financial Advisors is a state-registered, team-based firm serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting using a combination of firm-sponsored and third-party investment programs primarily administered on the LPL platform.

Nilsa Daniel is a financial advisor with Opus Financial Advisors, Inc. in Statesville, NC. She holds a Series 66 designation and has nine years of industry experience, having previously worked at LPL Financial LLC, OSAIC, FSC Securities Corporation, Morgan Stanley, and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. Outside of advising, she is a North Carolina notary public and occasionally notarizes documents. Opus Financial Advisors is a team-based, state-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing a mix of sponsored and third-party programs primarily administered on the LPL platform.

Lisa Fox is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Opus Financial Advisors, Inc. in Statesville, NC, with six years at the firm and a total of four years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, OSAIC, FSC Securities Corporation, and Houston Insurance Agency. She serves as a notary public for Iredell County and is a board member of the Greater Statesville Chamber of Commerce. Opus Financial Advisors is a team-based, state-registered advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers primarily via the LPL platform, combining advisory services with licensed professionals in real estate, accounting, and insurance.

Christel Turkiewicz is a financial advisor at ONE Advisory Partners, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and previously worked at Northwest Investment Counselors LLC for 13 years. She is also the owner of TTTF, LLC, a consulting business established in 2023. ONE Advisory Partners serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities by providing financial planning and discretionary investment management, including a Virtual Family Office that coordinates financial and legal professionals. The firm constructs globally diversified portfolios using both fundamental and technical analysis and operates under fiduciary standards for retirement accounts.