Alex Darroudi is a financial advisor at Consolidated Portfolio Review Corp with a Series 65 designation and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Streamline Asset Management and Urich Financial Services before joining his current firm. Consolidated Portfolio Review is an SEC-registered enterprise advisor serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers a range of managed accounts, proprietary model portfolios, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisors, employing strategic asset allocation combined with fundamental and technical analysis.

Michael Allison is a financial advisor at Gradient Securities, LLC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Allison has worked at Gradient Securities since 2019 and previously spent three years at Securities America Advisors. He is also president of The Retirement Company LLC, a firm involved in the sale of fixed insurance products since 2003. Gradient Securities, doing business as Gradient Wealth Management, provides financial planning, consulting, non-discretionary asset management, and ERISA 3(21) retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm emphasizes a non-discretionary investment model and incorporates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, often utilizing third-party managers.

Jeremy Strickler is a CFP® professional with 27 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Advisory Services Network since 2021 and previously spent six years with Wells Fargo Advisors. He owns Williams Wealth Inc., an investment-related service corporation based in Greenville, SC. Advisory Services Network serves individuals, families, corporations, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm’s network of 208 independent advisors provides portfolio management, financial planning, investment and retirement-plan consulting, and third-party manager selection, overseeing approximately $8.6 billion in client assets.

Dean Livingston Jr. is a financial advisor with SeaCrest Wealth Management, LLC in Greenville, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with SeaCrest Wealth Management since 2009. SeaCrest Wealth Management is an SEC-registered, multi-advisor firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a customized, long-term investment approach that combines fundamental and technical analysis and incorporates tools such as artificial intelligence to support decision-making.

Brian Boughner is a CFA® charterholder with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with The Fiduciary Alliance since 2016. Outside of advising, he owns a company that provides training on AI tools for financial advisors and also holds a Federal Firearms License for buying and selling firearms. The Fiduciary Alliance serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and other advisers, offering investment management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, may use third-party managers, and provides discretionary portfolio management alongside estate planning and risk management services.

Robert Allamon is a financial advisor at OneAscent Financial Services LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at several firms, including Brookstone Wealth Advisors, RR Financial Advisors, AE Wealth Management, Lord and Richards, and Brookstone Capital Management. He is also involved as a title agent with E4 Insurance Services. OneAscent Financial Services LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, broker/dealers’ customers, and institutions. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, Unified Managed Account solutions, and consulting, utilizing both advisor-managed and model-based investment programs with features such as tax overlays and outsourced CIO services.

Jonathan Brown is a CFP® with 21 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Cornerstone Wealth Group, LLC, where he has worked since 2018, and previously held roles at Mutual Securities, Inc., Cornerstone Financial Advisors, LLC, LPL Financial, and Securities America Advisors, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for Generations Group Home, a nonprofit organization. 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 that include ETFs, mutual funds, equities, bonds, and alternative investments.

William Coughlin is a financial advisor at Fortis Capital Advisors, LLC in Greenville, SC, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill and Bank of America. Coughlin's earlier background includes teaching and various roles in education. Fortis Capital Advisors serves individuals, families, businesses, and institutional clients with portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and educational workshops. The firm offers customized advice using discretionary management, advisor-specific styles, and model portfolios that incorporate passive, active, tactical, and ESG-oriented strategies.

Gabriel Lopez is a financial advisor at The Fiduciary Alliance in Greenville, SC, holding a Series 66 credential with less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and various customer service positions. The Fiduciary Alliance serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as retirement plans and other advisers, offering comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm utilizes a mix of analytical approaches and third-party managers, and provides ERISA 3(21) nondiscretionary services to plan sponsors.

Sean Baker is a financial advisor at Strategic Blueprint, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to his current role, he spent eight years at The Tiger Sports Shop and ten years with The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. Strategic Blueprint, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, family office services, and a subscription advisory program, emphasizing customized, goal-based strategies and client education.

David Hoffman Jr. is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Belpointe Asset Management LLC, based in Greenville, SC, and has three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at ASE Financial Advisory Group, Coinbase, Inc., and African Christian University. Outside of advising, he co-owns a home services and landscaping business, G610 Enterprises, LLC. Belpointe Asset Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, and corporations, offering discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm employs customized portfolio strategies ranging from passive to tactical approaches and supports a wide range of affiliated businesses and product sponsorships alongside its advisory services.

Mark Dorsett is a financial advisor at Belpointe Asset Management LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at ASE Private Wealth, Arkadios Wealth Advisors, Arkadios Capital, and Triad Advisors. Belpointe Asset Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser with over 160 advisors managing more than $7.5 billion for individuals, corporations, trusts, and other advisers. The firm offers customized discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, often integrating third-party and affiliated funds into client portfolios.

John Lady is a financial advisor with Diversify Advisory Services, LLC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 36 years of industry experience, including roles at DFPG Investments, Inc. and Providence Wealth Advisors. Outside of advisory work, he serves as president of his own S Corporation for tax purposes. Diversify Advisory Services is a multi-team SEC-registered firm serving individuals, corporations, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and small business owners. The firm employs a tactical diversification approach with individualized asset allocation, offering a variety of investment models and strategies along with flexible fee structures and comprehensive financial planning and consulting services.

Eric Craven is an associate advisor at AlphaStar Capital Management with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and 66 licenses and previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Brookstone Wealth Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Ironwood Financial Group, focusing on insurance services. AlphaStar Capital Management is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.84 billion for individuals, trusts, small businesses, and other advisers. The firm employs a strategic asset-allocation approach combined with quantitative analysis and offers both model and custom portfolio strategies.

Devery Cagle is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving at Belpointe Asset Management LLC. He has held prior roles at Metric Financial, LLC, D.H. Hill Securities, LLLP, and Kestra Advisory Services, LLC. Cagle is the owner of ASE Financial Advisory Group and is involved as a general partner in cryptocurrency private funds. He co-authored a book titled *Empathy and Understanding in Business*. Belpointe Asset Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser with over 160 advisors, managing more than $7.5 billion for individuals, corporations, trusts, and other advisers. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, utilizing customized portfolios and various advisory relationships.

Tammy Sartain is a financial advisor at Strategic Blueprint, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at The Baker Financial Group, LLC and The Sartain Company CPAs, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as incorporator and treasurer on the board of a nonprofit memorial foundation and volunteers as commodore for her community HOA, managing the neighborhood dock. Strategic Blueprint, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers customized, goal-based strategies through various portfolio management and financial planning services, including a unique Subscription Advisory Services program and an emphasis on client education.

Luke Le Gros is a financial advisor at Belpointe Asset Management LLC with a Series 65 designation and experience spanning several roles including positions at ASE Private Wealth and service in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. His background also includes work with Fluent Cannabis Care and involvement with Hope Greenhouses & The Hemp Mine. Belpointe Asset Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser with over 160 advisors managing more than $7.5 billion for individuals, corporations, and trusts. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, utilizing customized portfolios and advisory relationships to serve a diverse client base.

Albert Berg is a financial advisor at Fortis Capital Advisors, LLC in Greenville, SC, with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at several firms including Belpointe Asset Management, Kestra Investment Services, and PNC Investments. Berg is a founder and managing partner of Horizon Private Wealth and is involved in business consulting focused on exit planning. Fortis Capital Advisors serves individuals, families, businesses, retirement plans, institutional clients, and other advisers with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm combines discretionary management, multiple investment styles, and ESG options to deliver customized advice, managing over $1.6 billion in discretionary assets.

Homer Farr III is a financial advisor at Silver Oak Securities, Inc. with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at several firms including Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation and SunTrust Advisory Services. In addition to his role at Silver Oak, he is involved with Carolinas Wealth Management as a financial advisor. Silver Oak Securities, Inc. serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and other business entities through a network of approximately 101 financial professionals. The firm manages about $2.4 billion in discretionary assets and offers a range of advisory programs tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances, combining both discretionary investment management and operational features like automatic investment processes.

John Dickey is a financial advisor at Vanderbilt Advisory Services with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. and WealthWave. Outside of advising, he is involved with Netlaw Inc, a technology company focused on estate planning software. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base, including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, proprietary model portfolios, and financial planning services, emphasizing strategic asset allocation and a combination of fundamental, technical, and charting analysis.