Seth Waller is a financial advisor at Falcon Financial with 16 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at Trident Insured LLC and Falcon Investment Strategies, LLC. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in managing a youth baseball organization where he has coached and overseen the team. Falcon Financial provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm manages approximately $85.6 million in client assets and employs a diversified investment approach that includes fundamental and technical analysis, tactical tilts, and option strategies.

Stephen Gegorek II is a financial advisor at Falcon Financial with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Strategic Planning Group. Outside of advisory work, he is the sole owner of Metolius Capital, a holding company unrelated to investments, and a part-owner of The Gegorek Group, a business consulting company. Falcon Financial serves individual investors, retirement and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses, managing approximately $101 million. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, employing a range of investment strategies tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Charles Parks is a financial advisor with C F Parks Inc in Salisbury, NC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Commonwealth Equity Services, Inc. for 30 years and has been involved with C F Parks Inc since 1988. Parks is also president of Parks Financial Services, Inc., an accounting and tax services firm. C F Parks Inc serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, and small businesses, managing approximately $85.7 million for about 192 clients. The firm uses proprietary model portfolios tailored to client goals and risk tolerances, focusing on equities, ETFs, and select mutual funds, and provides discretionary investment management alongside financial planning and affiliated accounting services.

Russ Adams is a Series 65 licensed advisor with Falcon Financial in Salisbury, NC, and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Falcon Investment Strategies, he worked in real estate and as a professional golfer and caddie. He is also an independent licensed insurance agent specializing in life, health, and Medicare insurance. Falcon Financial provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm manages approximately $85.6 million in assets and employs a diversified investment approach that includes fundamental, technical, cyclical, and charting analysis, with regular portfolio reviews and tactical adjustments.

David Smith is a financial advisor with Thomas Smith and Associates, Inc. in Salisbury, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Thomas Smith and Associates since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Second Creek Development, a family office managing private family investments. Thomas Smith and Associates provides discretionary investment advisory and portfolio management services primarily to high-net-worth individuals and trusts. The firm manages fully diversified portfolios with an emphasis on tax and cost efficiency, serving a small number of clients with tailored investment approaches.

Andrew Lind is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services in Lexington, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Principal Financial Services. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as a notary public. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary, wrap-fee investment management program called SimpleInvest. The firm combines third-party and proprietary models and operates within the Principal Financial Group family, integrating affiliated products and services in its offerings.

Jacob Hardy is a financial advisor at Credit Union Investment Services with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with organizations including State Employees' Credit Union, SECU Life Insurance Company, and Members Trust Company. Hardy also serves as a Financial Advisory Services District Manager at State Employees' Credit Union. Credit Union Investment Services serves individual investors and trust clients in North Carolina, providing non-discretionary portfolio management, retirement and financial planning, and a wrap-fee program. The firm emphasizes a goals-based, long-term planning approach using primarily low-cost, index-based mutual funds and ETFs, with salaried representatives who do not exercise trading discretion over client accounts.

Ryan Mesimer is a financial advisor at Advisory Alpha, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Gradient Advisors LLC and Bostian Retirement. In addition to his advisory role, he owns Northridge Wealth Advisors, providing financial, education, and consulting services, and is a licensed insurance agent involved in the sale of fixed insurance products. Advisory Alpha serves a diverse retail client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and specialty solutions such as retirement plan services and donor-advised funds. The firm also acts as a subadvisor or co-advisor for other registered investment advisors and employs a broad range of managed portfolio strategies overseen by an internal Investment Team.

Ernest Hatley is a financial advisor with Credit Union Investment Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Lincoln Investment Planning and operating his own firm, Hatley Financial, as well as providing financial advisory and insurance services through various affiliated entities. Outside of finance, he owns a computer setup and service business assisting small businesses with their computer systems. Credit Union Investment Services serves individual investors and trust clients in North Carolina, offering non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning with a focus on low-cost, index-based mutual funds and ETFs. The firm’s representatives are salaried employees of the parent credit union, and clients retain final decision authority over their accounts.

Emma Corneliussen is a financial advisor with Credit Union Investment Services and holds the Series 66 designation. She has three years of industry experience and has worked with State Employees' Credit Union, SECU Life Insurance Company, and SeCU Brokerage Services. Corneliussen serves as a Financial Advisory Services Specialist providing financial services to eligible credit union members. Credit Union Investment Services primarily serves individual investors who are North Carolina residents, offering non-discretionary portfolio management, asset allocation advice, and financial planning with a focus on long-term, goals-based strategies using low-cost index funds and ETFs. The firm operates within a credit union ecosystem and employs salaried advisors without commission-based compensation.

Lucas Breeden is a financial advisor with Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. He holds the Series 66 designation and has 11 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Sigma Planning Corporation, Parkland Securities LLC, Primerica Advisors, and Guardian Life Insurance Co. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved with Breeden Insurance Services, an independent insurance agency owned by his family since 1967 that serves clients across North Carolina and the Southeast. Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. serves individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors by providing financial planning, portfolio management, and advisory program access. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory solutions through a variety of managed account options and emphasizes due diligence and monitoring of third-party managers.

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.

Beth Agnello is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor at CGN Advisors, LLC with seven years of industry experience. She has been with CGN Advisors since 2018 and previously worked at Forsyth Technical Community College for eleven years. CGN Advisors provides financial planning, investment consultation, and portfolio supervisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, businesses, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a variety of asset-allocation strategies and offers additional services such as educational workshops and pension consulting.

Jeremy Bryant is a financial advisor with Brookwood Investment Group, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple firms including Redwood Private Wealth LLC, Prosperity Capital Advisors, and Regal Investment Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Breese Financial Group, LLC, an insurance sales and marketing business, and is involved in managing insurance sales at Redwood Tax Specialists. He also works as a sales representative for online legal and estate planning services. Brookwood Investment Group is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser managing over $1 billion for more than 3,100 clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and supplemental third-party services.

Christopher Wingler is a financial advisor with Gradient Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Gradient Advisors since 2023 and has been involved with Bostian Retirement Planning since 2008, where he also conducts insurance sales. Gradient Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm operates with a network of 169 advisors and emphasizes tailored strategies using a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, typically delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Charles Sowers is a financial advisor at Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. and Capital Investment Group, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he owns CL&EKS, Inc., a support company handling accounting services. 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, utilizing a range of analytical methods and conducting regular portfolio reviews.

Ian Tannehill is a financial advisor at OSAIC Institutions, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Infinex Investments, First Bank Wealth Management, and Bankers Life. Outside of finance, he serves as head coach for North Davidson Lacrosse with Davidson County Schools. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, and access to alternative investments through a network of investment adviser representatives operating within a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer structure.

Bradley Whitley is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 65 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Dodson, Shelton & Nelson, P.A. since 2014. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and services, including discretionary model portfolios and personalized investment options, while supporting affiliated advisors with operations, trading, compliance, and practice-management resources.

Carlyle Sherrill is a financial advisor at Prime Capital Financial with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including United Planners Financial Services and Bradshaw Rogers Financial Partners. Outside of advisory roles, he is also an insurance producer specializing in non-variable insurance. Prime Capital Financial is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers a range of services including asset management, financial planning, qualified retirement plan services, and family office offerings, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across multiple platforms.

Charles Taylor is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and over 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Hornor Townsend and Kent since 2007 and is a partner at Taylor & Parsley, CPAs, PLLC. Outside of his advisory role, Taylor is involved in corporate training and coaching through Taylor Training and Development, and he serves as a partner in a CPA practice focusing on accounting and tax services. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, providing advisory services primarily through third-party asset manager platforms. The firm emphasizes client-directed implementation and oversight, managing the majority of client assets on a non-discretionary basis.