Tanner Smith is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Principal Advised Services, Principal Securities, Inc., and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2026 and has eight years of prior self-employed experience. He is based in Huntersville, North Carolina. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering a combination of non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary investment management program called SimpleInvest. The firm is part of the Principal Financial Group family and integrates proprietary models and third-party methodologies with governance oversight to serve its clients.

Dee Buckminster is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC. Prior to joining Kestra in 2023, she held roles at Bank of America and Merrill from 2006 to 2023. She is a partner in Destination Wealth Advisors and the sole owner of Nichols-Coe LLC. Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC provides investment advisory services through a network of independent advisors and multi-advisor teams, serving individuals and institutional clients with a diverse range of investment products and specialized offerings.

Cynthia Cross is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Wealth with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at LPL Financial LLC and Mutual Securities, Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as treasurer for a local homeowners association. Cornerstone Wealth Group is an SEC-registered multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $2.1 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, other advisers, and corporate clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services with an investment approach centered on model portfolios that include ETFs, mutual funds, individual equities, and fixed income.

Boyd Barnhardt is a CFA® charterholder with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with AlphaStar Capital Management and previously worked at Lifeworth Financial, Wells Fargo Advisors, Linden Thomas Advisory Services, and AON Hewitt. AlphaStar Capital Management is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.84 billion for individuals, trusts, small businesses, pension plans, and other advisers. The firm offers both model and custom portfolio strategies using strategic asset allocation combined with quantitative and momentum analysis, and it provides a range of portfolio management and consulting services.

Clifford Hodge III is a CFA® charterholder with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Cornerstone Wealth Group since 2018. His prior experience includes roles at Fintrust Investment Advisory Services and FinTrust Brokerage Services. He also serves on the American Funds RIA Advisory Board, advising on client business matters. Cornerstone Wealth Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, estates, employer retirement plans, other advisers, and corporate entities. The firm provides comprehensive portfolio management and financial planning using model portfolios that include ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and alternative investments, with an active investment committee overseeing allocations.

Rob Bacharach is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with IHT Wealth Management LLC and LPL Financial, having previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Hendrick Mercedes Benz Northlake. He operates RB Wealth, LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. IHT Wealth Management serves individuals, corporate and institutional clients, and retirement plan sponsors by providing discretionary asset management, financial planning, ERISA plan consulting, outsourced CIO arrangements, and access to third-party managers. The firm uses a combination of fundamental value screening, quantitative optimization, and periodic rebalancing tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances.

Nathan Antonik is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at Principal Life Insurance Company, Principal Securities, and other positions in various industries prior to joining Principal Advised Services. 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 leverages proprietary models and third-party methodologies, operating within the Principal Financial Group family to access a range of affiliated products and services.

Robert Benton is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Wealth with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Morningstar Inc. for six years. Cornerstone Wealth Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts and estates, employer retirement plans, other advisers, and corporate entities. The firm offers comprehensive portfolio management and financial planning, employing model portfolios that include ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and alternative investment sleeves, with regular investment committee oversight.

Jerett Dimarzio is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Wealth Group with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations and has worked at Cornerstone Wealth since 2018, with prior experience at LPL Financial and Cornerstone Financial Partners. Cornerstone Wealth Group is an SEC-registered multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $2.1 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, other advisers, and corporate clients, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting with an investment approach centered on model portfolios using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities.

Prasad Oak is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Procyon. His prior roles include positions at Wooster Corthell Wealth Management, Ameriprise, Allstate Financial Services, Equitable Insurance Company, and AXA Advisors. Procyon serves a broad client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, businesses, institutional investors, retirement plans, and registered investment advisors. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, consulting, and retirement plan advisory services, using a fundamentally driven, customized investment approach with a primarily long-term orientation.

Brenda Pressley is a financial advisor with Cornerstone Wealth who holds the PFS™ designation along with Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has 11 years of experience in the industry. She has worked with Cornerstone Wealth Group since 2018 and previously spent two years at Cornerstone Financial Partners. Outside of her advisory role, she is president and sole shareholder of a tax and accounting services firm and serves as Secretary/Treasurer for a local nonprofit organization, Water Well Trust. Cornerstone Wealth Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts and estates, employer retirement plans, other advisers, and corporate entities. The firm provides comprehensive portfolio management and financial planning, utilizing model portfolios with ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, while integrating affiliated strategies and conducting periodic portfolio reviews aligned with client objectives.

Andrew Parow is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 license and one year of industry experience. He has held roles within Principal Bank, Principal Life Insurance Company, and Principal Securities, Inc., focusing on retirement plan participant advice and related banking sales activities. 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 investment management program. The firm’s approach combines third-party tools and proprietary models and benefits from integration with affiliated Principal Financial Group entities.

Charles Walters is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Vanguard Group and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. Outside of his advisory work, Walters also works as a travel agent and has served as a driver for Uber. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, combining third-party and proprietary methodologies to offer both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary investment management program. The firm is part of the Principal Financial Group family, which enables integration with affiliated entities to support its services.

Ryan Dantinne is a financial advisor with StoneX Advisors Inc. in Cornelius, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and possessing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with StoneX Advisors since 2016 and StoneX Securities since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in selling insurance products through Synergy Insurance Group and manages a handyman services business. StoneX Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a variety of portfolio implementation strategies, including advisor-managed portfolios, proprietary models, and third-party money managers, supported by platforms such as Envestnet and Advyzon.

Jake Gregory is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and four years of industry experience. He has held various roles within the Principal Financial Group family, including positions at Principal Bank and Principal Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, he has conducted eBay sales on a small scale. Principal Advised Services offers investment advice primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, combining third-party tools and proprietary models. The firm operates within the Principal Financial Group network, providing access to affiliated products and integrated services while maintaining oversight through governance and supervision committees.

Brian Williams is a financial advisor at Alphastar Capital Management with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has been with Alphastar since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Williams is involved in several business ventures, including ownership interests in fitness centers and an insurance product development company. Alphastar Capital Management is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.84 billion for a diverse client base that includes individuals, trusts, small businesses, and pension plans. The firm employs strategic asset allocation combined with quantitative analysis and momentum evaluation, offering both model portfolios and customized strategies.

Katherine Kerns is a financial advisor with Credit Union Investment Services and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has eight years of industry experience and has worked with Members Trust Company, SECU Life Insurance Company, SECU Brokerage Services, and State Employees' Credit Union. In addition to her advisory roles, she serves as a Financial Advisory Services District Manager at State Employees' Credit Union. Credit Union Investment Services serves primarily individual investors in North Carolina, offering non-discretionary portfolio management and retirement planning with a focus on low-cost, index-based mutual funds and ETFs. The firm operates as a subsidiary of State Employees’ Credit Union and manages over $3.0 billion in non-discretionary advisory assets.

Jeremy Crawley is a financial advisor with Credit Union Investment Services in Concord, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked with multiple related entities including State Employees’ Credit Union, Secu Life Insurance Company, and Members Trust Company. Credit Union Investment Services serves primarily individual investors who reside in North Carolina, offering non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and asset allocation advice focused on long-term, goals-based strategies using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs. The firm operates within a credit union ecosystem and maintains a predominance of non-discretionary assets under management.

Nathan D'erminio is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC. He holds a Series 66 credential and has one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at Principal Bank, Principal Life Insurance Company, and Principal Securities, Inc. Outside of finance, he has experience working with a local gymnastics program and in retail food service. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients. The firm offers both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary, wrap-fee investment management program called SimpleInvest, combining third-party methodologies and proprietary models while leveraging its affiliation with Principal Financial Group.

Jorden Masson is a financial advisor with Credit Union Investment Services in Concord, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and with three years of industry experience. He has worked with SECU Life Insurance Company, SECU Brokerage Services, and State Employees' Credit Union, where he provides financial advisory services to eligible members. Credit Union Investment Services serves individual investors residing in North Carolina, offering goals-based, non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning with a focus on long-term investment horizons primarily using mutual funds, ETFs, and fixed income products. The firm operates within a credit union ecosystem and emphasizes the use of low-cost index funds and salaried investment representatives.