Miller Hoffman is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at TradeWinds, LLC. His prior roles include positions at The Vanguard Group, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and Wells Fargo Advisors. He also has experience associated with Clemson University from 2016 to 2019. TradeWinds, LLC serves individual investors, retirement plans, small businesses, and corporations, offering discretionary wealth management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm employs custom strategies combining equities, mutual funds, and ETFs, utilizing various analytical approaches and documenting client suitability factors before making allocation decisions.

Jack Erickson is a financial advisor at Raleigh Capital Management Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Quincy Wells Capital, Great Point Capital, and Ameriprise Financial. Erickson has also been involved in the hospitality industry, working at MyWay Tavern and Mellow Mushroom. Raleigh Capital Management serves individuals, business entities, trusts, and retirement plans by providing financial planning, discretionary investment management, and referrals to outside money managers. The firm typically acts as a manager-of-managers, using third-party platforms to select sub-advisers and model portfolios while conducting ongoing monitoring and reallocations.

Haley Modlin is a CFP® professional at Financial Symmetry Inc. in Raleigh, NC, with six years of industry experience. She has worked at Financial Symmetry since 2014, including its prior iteration before rebranding. Financial Symmetry serves individual clients across various wealth levels, providing financial planning, wealth management, and 401(k) advisory services to approximately 973 family groups with $1.54 billion in assets under advisement. The firm employs an evidence-based investment process with diversified allocations, guided by a quarterly Investment Committee, and offers a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary client relationships.

Andrew Schwartz is a financial advisor at Madison Advisory Services, Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Cambridge Investment Research and Lion Street Financial. He serves as a board member of the Release Recovery Foundation. Madison Advisory Services serves a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth clients, and participant-directed retirement and pension plans. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managed programs, using strategic and tactical asset allocation with regular rebalancing.

Emma Schneider is a financial advisor at TradeWinds, LLC in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining TradeWinds, she worked at Morgan Stanley and has a background that includes roles in education and other sectors. TradeWinds serves individual investors, retirement plans, small businesses, and corporations, offering discretionary wealth management and financial planning. The firm employs custom strategies combining equities, mutual funds, and ETFs, utilizing various analytical approaches to tailor investment decisions to client suitability factors.

William Holt is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Financial Symmetry Inc. in Raleigh, NC. He has been with Financial Symmetry since 2006 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Financial Symmetry serves approximately 973 family groups with $1.54 billion in assets under advisement, providing a range of services including financial planning, wealth management, small business 401(k) advice, and select tax-return preparation. The firm follows an evidence-based, three-step investment process involving planning, diversified implementation, and ongoing monitoring, with a governance oversight by a quarterly Investment Committee.

Daniel Logan is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving at Beacon Wealthcare LLC since 2023. His prior roles include positions at Zora Financial, CapFinancial Partners (CAPTRUST), and Welch Hornsby, Inc. Beacon Wealthcare is a fee-only registered investment adviser that serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, foundations, and other institutions. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management using a diversified, low-cost indexed ETF strategy combined with Monte Carlo analysis and daily portfolio monitoring.

Timothy Whitney is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at TradeWinds, LLC since 2022. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of advising, Whitney is a finance committee chair for the WakeMed Foundation and lectures on financial fraud and manipulation. He is also the author of a book titled *To End All Series - I, Lucifer*. TradeWinds primarily serves individual investors, including high net worth clients, as well as small businesses and corporations, offering discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio management services. The firm employs custom strategies combining equities, mutual funds, and ETFs, using a mix of fundamental, technical, cyclical, and modern portfolio theory analyses.

Niamh Douglas is a CFP® affiliated with Financial Symmetry Inc. in Raleigh, NC, with two years of industry experience. She has been with Financial Symmetry since 2019, including her time as a student and professional. Financial Symmetry serves individual clients across varied wealth levels, providing financial planning, wealth management, Emerging Wealth services, limited-scope small business 401(k) advice, and select tax-return preparation. The firm uses an evidence-based, three-step investment process focused on diversified mutual fund and ETF allocations, supported by a quarterly Investment Committee.

Ryan Smith is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Beacon Wealthcare LLC, where he has worked since 2021, following prior roles at Beacon Wealthcare, Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services. Beacon Wealthcare is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, foundations, and institutions. The firm focuses on comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management using broadly diversified, low-cost indexed ETFs and employs Monte Carlo analysis to assess client plan outcomes.

Austin Mc Clure is a financial advisor at Public Advisors LLC in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. He has held roles at Open to the Public Investing, Inc. and Public Holdings, Inc. since 2021. Outside of finance, he is involved with Theatre Raleigh as a concessions assistant and sound board operator. Public Advisors serves mainly individual retail clients through discretionary portfolio management delivered exclusively online via its platform and mobile app. The firm uses proprietary systems for automated account management, including tax-loss harvesting and AI-generated custom indexes, supporting a highly scaled, technology-driven advisory practice.

Daniel Conklin is a financial advisor at Hunter Street Investment Advisors LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones from 2015 to 2023. Hunter Street serves individual and high-net-worth households, retirement plans, trusts, charities, and business entities, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm employs multiple analytical methods and a variety of investment strategies, combining institutional and alternative-markets experience with credentialed specialists.

Joseph Pessetto is a financial advisor with Cypress Capital, LLC in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of advising, he has ownership interests in a fast-casual dining business and manages multiple small ventures in events and virtual assistant services. Cypress Capital, LLC serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a nine-advisor team. The firm employs a combination of quantitative and qualitative analysis in discretionary portfolio management, offering a range of services including financial planning, retirement consulting, and estate distribution assistance.

David Herman is a financial advisor with Fortress Private Ledger, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Arkadios Capital, Wealth Management Advisors, Triad Advisors Inc., and Wagner Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in private investments in start-up companies and serves on the board of an angel investment group. Fortress Private Ledger advises individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and Qualified Opportunity Zone advisory services. The firm employs a dynamic investment approach that combines trend identification, technical analysis, and complementary strategies, utilizing ETFs, individual securities, and mutual funds to tailor portfolios.

Lauren Stancil is a financial advisor at Peace of Mind Wealth Management in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 65 designation with four years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Nexxus Partners and multiple entities connected to Peace of Mind Wealth Management. Outside of finance, she also works as a human resources consultant for small businesses. Peace of Mind Wealth Management is a team-based registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, trusts, foundations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a top-down, macro-environmental approach to tactical asset allocation with sector rotation and combines internally developed models and third-party portfolios to meet client needs.

David Grubbs is a CFP® and ChFC® with 29 years of industry experience. He is currently with Fortress Private Ledger, LLC and has been associated with LPL Financial LLC since 2010. Outside of advisory roles, he works as a CPA/bookkeeper/tax preparer and serves as a FINRA arbitrator. Fortress Private Ledger advises individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a combination of technical and fundamental analysis to manage portfolios and offers services ranging from financial planning to specialized Qualified Opportunity Zone advisory.

Austin Ballenger is a Series 65 licensed advisor at Blue Ridge Wealth Planners with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Blue Ridge Wealth Planners, he worked in various roles at Sysco Food Services, Pepsi Co., Cook's, and UT Medical Center. He is also a licensed insurance agent offering insurance products to clients. Blue Ridge Wealth Planners provides discretionary asset management and goals-based financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs proprietary model strategies using diversified mutual funds, ETFs, and selected third-party sub-advisers, and offers integrated wealth management that includes insurance services.

Shaelyn Raleigh is a financial advisor at Raleigh Capital Management Inc. in Cary, NC, with three years at the firm and one year of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Quincy Wells Capital, LLC and Great Point Capital, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is a registered representative offering alternative investments and serves as Director of Administration and licensed insurance agent at Raleigh Wealth Solutions. Raleigh Capital Management serves individuals, business entities, trusts, and retirement plans by providing financial planning, discretionary investment management, and referrals to outside money managers. The firm acts as a manager-of-managers, utilizing third-party platforms and employing a range of investment strategies with routine annual portfolio reviews.

Joshua Burgess is a CFP® professional with four years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Peace of Mind Wealth Management, where he has worked since 2024. Prior to this, he held positions at Choreo, LLC and RSM US Wealth Management LLC. Peace of Mind Wealth Management is a team-based registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, trusts, foundations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a top-down, macro-environmental approach to tactical asset allocation, combining blended growth and fixed-income strategies tailored to client profiles and utilizing both internally developed and third-party model portfolios.

Joseph Parker is a financial advisor at Triangle Wealth Management in Raleigh, NC, with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Triangle Wealth Management since 2000. Triangle Wealth Management serves individual clients, corporate plans, charitable institutions, and corporations, providing portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm uses a consultative process supported by advanced analytical tools to develop tailored portfolios primarily based on fundamental securities analysis.