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.

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.

Edward Helm Jr. is a financial advisor at Emerald Haven Investments Corp in Albemarle, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Emerald Haven Investments Corp since 2011. Emerald Haven Investments provides financial and retirement planning as well as discretionary wealth management services to individuals, employee benefit plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm uses client interviews to develop investment policy statements and manages portfolios across various risk profiles, employing asset allocation based on fundamental analysis of mutual funds, ETFs, and individual equities.

Alexandra Rickard is the principal of Rickard Investment Consulting, LLC in Concord, NC, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to founding her independent advisory firm in 2026, she worked at Novant Health and Bonded Logistics, among other roles. Rickard Investment Consulting, LLC provides investment advisory services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, offering portfolio analysis, ongoing monitoring, and optional financial planning and consulting. The firm uses fundamental and technical analysis to tailor portfolios across cash, equity, and fixed-income allocations and includes options strategy analysis as part of its service offering.

Joseph Calabrasi is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Lionsight Capital, LLC, an independent advisory firm he has been with since 2012. Since 2017, he has also served as Procurement Director at LendingTree, a non-investment-related online marketplace provider. Lionsight Capital, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting primarily for individual clients. The firm customizes portfolios using mutual funds and ETFs, applying a range of investment methods from modern portfolio theory to technical analysis, and manages approximately $8.24 million in assets across 16 client relationships.

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.

Marcus Sturdivant is a financial advisor at The ABC Squared with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Florida Financial Advisors, LLC/Tristate Financial Advisors and has experience outside the financial industry, including six years at Queen Charlottes Pimento Cheese and twelve years at The Butcher The Baker. Sturdivant is a licensed insurance agent and volunteers for The Kaizen Foundation of North Carolina, a nonprofit focused on financial literacy. The ABC Squared is a small independent firm that provides financial planning services to individual clients through tiered offerings, including investment, insurance, tax, retirement, college funding, and debt management planning. The firm completes planning engagements primarily at plan delivery and utilizes various analytical methods while recommending a long-term trading approach.

Melissa Miller is a financial advisor at Miller Wealth Partners with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Kingswood Capital Partners, Blueprint Financial Advisors, and Cambridge Investment Research. Miller serves as Vice Chair and Finance Committee Member for The Parkinson Association of the Carolinas. Miller Wealth Partners provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, non-profits, small businesses, and estates. The firm employs a process combining fundamental and technical analysis with modern portfolio theory and also offers retirement plan advisory services.

Phillip Whitley is a financial advisor with Whitley Financial, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 30 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Grove Point Investments, H. Beck, Sterne Agee, and Synergy Investment Group. He is also a licensed insurance professional, dedicating less than 10% of his business time to insurance activities. Whitley Financial provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and small businesses. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach using both fundamental and technical analysis to develop customized asset allocations, with accounts managed on a discretionary basis and reviewed at least annually.

David Rawson is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with one year of experience, currently serving at Three Phases Wealth Advisors LLC. Prior to this, he has held roles at FranklinCovey and Centsei LLC, where he is also involved as a financial coach providing personal finance guidance. Outside of his advisory role, Rawson works in leadership training at FranklinCovey. Three Phases Wealth Advisors serves individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, offering comprehensive financial planning and discretionary investment management. The firm emphasizes tailored planning that covers a wide range of financial topics and integrates educational resources and materials from Centsei LLC into its services.

Michael Mustian is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Soaring Investment Management, LLC, where he has worked since 2025. His prior experience includes roles at Carolina-Retirement Solutions, Wiseway Advisors LLC, Rhino Wealth Management, and Thrivent Financial. Soaring Investment Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis to manage diversified portfolios and offers financial planning with capped hourly pricing and ongoing engagement.

Daniel Ockey is a financial advisor at Three Phases Wealth Advisors LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. He has worked at Crisp, Qualtrics, and served as an owner and co-founder of Centsei LLC, a personal finance coaching business, since 2018. He manages a team of coaches and independent contractors in that role, dedicating a significant portion of his time to the business. Three Phases Wealth Advisors serves individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, providing comprehensive financial planning and discretionary investment management through a fee-only model. The firm emphasizes a tailored planning process covering various financial topics and integrates educational resources from Centsei LLC at no additional cost to clients.

Alicia Stingley is a financial advisor at Paradigm Money Management, LLC with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including UBS Financial Services and Alpha Investment Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of Allyn Financial LLC, a financial education business. Paradigm Money Management provides financial planning and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals and business entities, focusing on tiered planning engagements and 3(21) ERISA plan support. The firm acts primarily as a planner and coordinator, recommending third-party managers and advisory platforms rather than managing client assets directly.

Misty Thornburg is a financial advisor with Uwharrie Investment Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. She has worked with The Strategic Alliance Corporation since 2008. Thornburg serves on the board of the Stoney Run Homeowners Association. Uwharrie Investment Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered multi-advisor firm managing approximately $338 million for around 837 clients. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and limited financial planning using an asset-allocation approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory.

Kyle Eudy is a financial advisor at Uwharrie Investment Advisors, Inc. with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. Kyle has worked at Private Client Services LLC since 2012 and has been involved with Anson County Parks and Recreation since 2008. He serves on the board of the non-profit John P. Murray Community Care Clinic and is a part-owner of a baseball and softball practice facility, Xtra Innings, LLC. Uwharrie Investment Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered multi-advisor firm managing approximately $338 million for about 837 clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and legacy position management, using an asset allocation approach informed by Modern Portfolio Theory and a combination of mutual fund and ETF analysis alongside third-party manager due diligence.

Joanne Burleson is a financial advisor with Uwharrie Investment Advisors, Inc. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 16 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Private Client Services LLC, Strategic Investment Advisors, and Uwharrie Capital Corp. Uwharrie Investment Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm managing approximately $278 million in discretionary assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting with an investment process based on Modern Portfolio Theory and oversight by an Investment Committee.

Michael Harwood is a financial advisor at Uwharrie Investment Advisors, Inc. with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Private Client Services LLC, Strategic Investment Advisors, and Bank of Stanly. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Stanly County Airport Authority board and is vice-chairman of the CHS Stanly hospital advisory council, as well as chairman of a local nonprofit economic development organization. Uwharrie Investment Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm managing approximately $278 million in discretionary assets for individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and corporations. The firm employs asset allocation based on Modern Portfolio Theory, uses documented investment policy statements, and offers discretionary portfolio management with oversight from an Investment Committee and Chief Compliance Officer.

Robert Brannan is a financial advisor at Uwharrie Investment Advisors, Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Private Client Services LLC since 2012 and Uwharrie Capital Corp since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Executive Vice President of Uwharrie Bank and holds leadership positions in several local nonprofit organizations, including the Central North Carolina Council Boy Scouts and the Concord Rotary Club Foundation. Uwharrie Investment Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm managing approximately $278 million in discretionary assets for individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, charities, and corporations. The firm employs an investment process based on Modern Portfolio Theory, with discretionary portfolio management and oversight by an Investment Committee, offering both internally managed and external sub-advisor strategies.

Carl Grubb is a financial advisor at Uwharrie Investment Advisors, Inc. with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at R.H. Barringer and in various roles outside finance, including at Devils Backbone Brewing. Grubb serves as President of the Board of Directors for the Carl & Linda Grubb Family YMCA and represents the organization on its regional association board. Uwharrie Investment Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm managing approximately $278 million in discretionary assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and corporations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting with an investment process based on Modern Portfolio Theory and oversight by an Investment Committee.

Roger Dick is a financial advisor with Uwharrie Investment Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. He has worked with The Strategic Alliance Corporation since 1994 and Bank of Stanly since 1983. Outside of his advisory roles, he serves on the Pfeiffer College Board of Trustees, participating in the investment committee and working with the endowment portfolio, and he chairs the Stanly County Community Foundation’s advisory board. Uwharrie Investment Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm managing approximately $278 million in discretionary assets for individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs an investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory with oversight by an Investment Committee, offering discretionary portfolio management across multiple asset classes alongside financial planning and retirement consulting services.