Robert Benton is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Wealth with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and previously worked at Morningstar Inc. for six years before joining Cornerstone Wealth in 2018. Cornerstone Wealth Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, employer plan sponsors, other advisers, and corporations. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and related services, utilizing model-based portfolios with various asset classes and third-party managers.

Jerett Dimarzio is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Wealth Group with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations. Dimarzio has been with Cornerstone Wealth Group since 2018 and previously worked at Cornerstone Financial Partners, Inc. and LPL Financial. Cornerstone Wealth Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, employer plan sponsors, other advisers, and corporations. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and related services using model-based portfolios that include ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and alternative investments when appropriate.

Prasad Oak is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with Procyon Advisors, LLC and has held prior roles at Wooster Corthell Wealth Management, Ameriprise, Allstate Financial Services, Equitable Insurance Company, and AXA Advisors. Procyon provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, businesses, and government entities. The firm manages approximately $9.2 billion in assets and combines internal portfolio construction with access to independent managers and AI-supported research tools.

Brenda Pressley is a financial advisor with Cornerstone Wealth Group, LLC, holding the PFS™ designation as well as Series 65 and Series 66 licenses. She has 11 years of experience in financial advising and has been with Cornerstone Wealth since 2018, following previous roles at Cornerstone Financial Partners and her own CPA firm, Brenda H. Pressley, CPA, PA, which she has operated since 2002. In addition to her advisory work, she serves as Secretary/Treasurer for the nonprofit Water Well Trust. Cornerstone Wealth Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, employer plan sponsors, advisers, and corporations. The firm employs model-based portfolios featuring ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and alternative investments, with an investment committee overseeing allocation and rebalancing.

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 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Principal Bank, Principal Life Insurance Company, Principal Financial Services, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Uber, and The Vanguard Group. Outside of finance, he works as a travel agent and has driven for Uber. Principal Advised Services primarily serves retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering both non-discretionary investment recommendations and a discretionary investment management program called SimpleInvest. The firm integrates proprietary models and third-party methodologies within the Principal Financial Group family, providing access to affiliated products and centralized operational support.

Ryan Dantinne is a financial advisor with StoneX Advisors Inc. in Cornelius, NC, holding a Series 66 license and 24 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at StoneX Advisors and StoneX Securities since 2012, as well as positions with Synergy Investment Group and other financial firms. Outside of advising, he is involved in insurance sales and manages a handyman services business. StoneX Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations with portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA consulting, and related services. The firm utilizes multiple account structures and model-based solutions, delivering investment strategies through advisor-managed portfolios, proprietary models, and third-party money managers.

Jake Gregory is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Principal Bank, Principal Life Insurance Company, and Principal Financial Services. Outside of his advisor duties, he manages a small eBay resale business focused on selling returned or damaged-box Amazon items. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients. The firm combines third-party methodologies with proprietary models and is part of the Principal Financial Group, offering access to a range of affiliated financial products and integrated service platforms.

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.

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.

John Potter is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Integrity Advisory Solutions with 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Strategic Planning Corporation and also maintains a legal practice focusing on estate planning and elder law. Potter serves as treasurer for the North Carolina chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Integrity Advisory Solutions serves individuals, trusts, estates, and business clients through approximately 100 independent advisors, managing around $1.1 billion in assets. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and sub-advisory services, utilizing a range of asset-allocation strategies and third-party platforms.

Andrew Barnett is a financial advisor with AlphaStar Capital Management, holding a Series 65 credential and six years of industry experience. He has worked at AlphaStar Capital Management since 2020 and concurrently serves as Director of Technology Innovation at Financial Independence Group, LLC, where he leads software engineering efforts to develop solutions for financial professionals. AlphaStar Capital Management manages approximately $1.84 billion for a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, small businesses, and other investment advisers. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, employing a strategic asset-allocation approach combined with quantitative analysis and tactical methods.

Andrew Smith is a CFP® with 26 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently a managing partner at Cornerstone Wealth Group, LLC, where he has worked since 2018. His prior experience includes roles at Mutual Securities, Inc., Cornerstone Financial Advisors, and LPL Financial. Cornerstone Wealth Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, employer plan sponsors, other advisers, and corporations. The firm employs model-based portfolios with a range of investment vehicles and provides comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and related services.

Sara Milam is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with three years of industry experience, currently with AlphaStar Capital Management. Her prior work includes roles at Financial Independence Group, Ann Taylor LOFT, and Target Corporation. She is also a licensed insurance agent. AlphaStar Capital Management is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.84 billion for a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and pension plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and subadvisory services, utilizing both predefined model portfolios and custom strategies based on quantitative analysis and tactical asset allocation.

Zachary Popovec is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving at AlphaStar Capital Management. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial, Churchill Finance LLC, Wells Fargo Securities, and Man Global Private Markets. AlphaStar Capital Management serves individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients, offering discretionary investment management, financial planning, and subadvisory services through model portfolios that combine strategic and tactical approaches, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and third-party portfolio technologies.

Matthew Gooch is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and having four years of industry experience. He has worked in various roles at Principal Financial Services, Principal Life Insurance Company, and Principal Advised Services since 2022. Outside of his advisory work, Gooch has experience in other industries including ride-sharing and staffing. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients. The firm combines third-party tools and proprietary models to offer both nondiscretionary recommendations and discretionary investment management, serving clients affiliated with Principal Financial Group and others.

Brandy Burgess is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 registrations and nine years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Principal Financial Services, Principal Life Insurance Company, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, and a period of self-employment prior to joining Principal. 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 is part of the Principal Financial Group family, leveraging proprietary models and affiliated resources to serve its clients.

Tyler Storment is a financial advisor with Accurate Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Accurate Wealth Management, he worked at Everstar Asset Management, LLC. Outside of finance, he is a co-founder of Superb Spirit, an apparel and merchandise business, and is also a professional football player in the NFL, XFL, and CFL. Accurate Wealth Management serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, charities, and corporations. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, emphasizing value, safety, quality, and risk control in its investment approach.

Scott Cislo is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Mariner Independent with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC and TIAA, with a career break between 2020 and 2024. Mariner Independent provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm’s platform offers portfolio management, model portfolios, and third-party manager access, with notable integration of institutional and retirement plan resources through affiliated entities.

Malachi Stille is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Principal Asset Management and Principal Life Insurance Company, as well as diverse positions outside the financial sector. Principal Advised Services offers investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, combining third-party methodologies with proprietary models. The firm is part of the Principal Financial Group family, providing integrated access to affiliated products and services through its various subsidiaries.