Herman Brunson Jr. is the sole advisor at Balance Investments in Statesville, NC. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has 14 years of industry experience, including previous work at Edward Jones. He has led Balance Investments since 2014. Balance Investments provides investment advisory services and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and businesses, using a core-satellite strategic allocation tailored to client-specific factors and offering public educational seminars and webinars as part of its client education.

Jacob Hoheisel is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, currently serving as an advisor at Autumn Branch Capital, LLC with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Robert W. Baird & Co. and PYA Waltman Capital, among others. Autumn Branch Capital, LLC is a fee-only registered investment adviser that offers wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and businesses. The firm provides portfolio management using a combination of passive and active strategies, incorporating tax considerations and client-imposed restrictions, and offers limited-scope financial planning engagements under a fixed-fee model.

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.

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.

Donald Masters Jr. is a financial advisor at Masters Tax and Financial Planning LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Centaurus Financial Inc. and HD Vest Investment Services. Masters is also the owner of Donald M Masters CPA PC, an accounting and tax CPA firm. Masters Tax and Financial Planning LLC serves high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, small businesses, nonprofit organizations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm emphasizes a fundamental analysis approach to large-cap U.S. equities and integrates tax-aware investment strategies coordinated with clients’ accounting professionals.

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.

Mary Masters is a financial advisor at Masters Tax and Financial Planning LLC with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Cetera Advisors. Mary is also a licensed insurance agent and offers insurance products through a broker on a limited basis. Masters Tax and Financial Planning LLC serves high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, small businesses, nonprofit organizations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, focusing on discretionary portfolio management and tax-aware investment strategies primarily using fundamental analysis of U.S. large-cap equities. The firm coordinates closely with accounting professionals and offers specialized services such as divorce financial planning and estate coordination.

Matthew Ellis is a financial advisor with Fidelis Capital and holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. He has 19 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Wells Fargo and Merrill. Ellis serves on the board of Centerstone Military Services, a nonprofit organization. Fidelis Capital Partners provides investment advisory and related services to individuals, family offices, trusts, philanthropic organizations, and other entities. The firm employs a multi-faceted investment approach combining quantitative, fundamental, technical, and economic analysis, and manages portfolios on a primarily discretionary basis while also offering financial planning and sub-advisory services.

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.

Theodore De Lisi is a financial advisor at Inspire Advisors, LLC with 36 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Carson Wealth, Cetera Advisor Networks, and LPL Financial. He is also an independent insurance agent licensed in North Carolina for property and casualty, life, and health insurance. Inspire Advisors, LLC manages approximately $1.33 billion in discretionary client assets and serves individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, as well as institutions and charitable organizations. The firm integrates Biblically Responsible Investing into its portfolio construction and offers a range of services including discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting.

Eric Sides is a financial advisor with StoneX Advisors Inc. in Statesville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at StoneX Advisors since 2016 and previously spent ten years with Synergy Investment Group, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer for Elledge Bain Sides, LLC, and is a board member of Synergy Holding Group, Inc. StoneX Advisors Inc. provides portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan consulting, and related services to individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a variety of advisor-managed portfolios, proprietary models, and third-party money managers supported by platforms like Envestnet and Advyzon.

Vanessa Harris is a financial advisor with Focus Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and one year of industry experience. She has worked previously at Osaic Wealth Inc., Mass Mutual, Goosehead Insurance Agency, and Sun-Kissed Gardens. Focus Financial Network serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charities, and corporate entities. The firm offers personalized investment advice and comprehensive financial planning, coordinating with other professionals for estate and tax planning.

Penny Paugh is a ChFC® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Inspire Advisors, LLC. Her prior roles include positions at Carson Wealth, Cetera Advisor Networks, IFG Advisory, and LPL Financial. She is also a board member of the Statesville Chamber of Commerce. Inspire Advisors, LLC manages approximately $1.33 billion in discretionary client assets and serves individual clients—including high-net-worth individuals—as well as institutions and charitable organizations. The firm integrates Biblically Responsible Investing into its portfolios using proprietary tools and combines multiple analytical methods to construct investment models, often delegating management to sub-advisors and affiliated managers.

Donabel Triplett is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services in Troutman, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having nine years of industry experience. She has worked with Principal Bank, Principal Life Insurance Company, Principal Financial Services, and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. Outside of her advisory role, she manages a real estate rental property. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, using a combination of third-party tools and proprietary models. The firm is part of the Principal Financial Group family, offering integrated access to affiliated products and discretionary investment management through its SimpleInvest program.

Matthew Conrad is a financial advisor with Inspire Advisors, LLC in Troutman, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Inspire Advisors, he worked at CWM, LLC dba Carson Wealth and served ten years with the Social Security Administration. He also has a background working with Calvary Chapel Lake Norman. Inspire Advisors, LLC manages approximately $1.33 billion in discretionary client assets, primarily serving individual and high-net-worth clients along with institutions and charitable organizations. The firm incorporates Biblically Responsible Investing through proprietary tools and employs a range of investment methodologies, including fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis, while providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services.

Joseph Gilleland is a financial advisor at CreativeOne Securities, LLC with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at several firms including Royal Alliance Associates, Inc and Signator Investors, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant high school cross country coach at Iredell-Statesville Schools and Statesville Senior High School. CreativeOne Securities, LLC is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm combines project-based planning with ongoing asset management, utilizing both fundamental and cyclical security analysis alongside model asset allocations through its proprietary advisory platform.