Sarah Mcmillian is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes a decade at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of advisory activities, she co-owns farmland in Amelia, Virginia, which is leased for crop harvesting. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platform and manager arrangements, to deliver its investment solutions.

Dominic Gullo is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF, he was involved in the restaurant business at Something Fishy Seafood Restaurant. He has also worked in various roles including at the University of North Carolina Wilmington and Universal Audiology. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing ties to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm distinguishes between point-in-time planning and ongoing discretionary management, offering both model and customized portfolios within a fiduciary framework.

Jason Wolff is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience, currently with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2020. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. He is based in Charlotte, NC. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base with brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services, utilizing both in-house and third-party portfolio management across multiple programs.

Matthew Bradshaw is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Members Trust Company, SECU Brokerage Services, and FR Owen & Associates. He also serves as a Financial Advisory Services Specialist with State Employees' Credit Union and as a life insurance agent with SECU Life Insurance Company. GWN Securities provides investment advisory and related services to individual and corporate clients through a variety of managed account programs and financial planning services. The firm employs diversified portfolio management strategies incorporating asset allocation, Modern Portfolio Theory, and tactical trading approaches.

Thomas Hazelhoff is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Worth Advisors, LPL Financial, and Doerschler and Associates Wealth Management. He has also been involved with Pit Spitters Baseball outside the financial sector. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services primarily to individuals connected with TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, and small retirement plans. The firm’s advisory approach separates one-time planning from ongoing managed account services, utilizing both model and customized portfolios within a fiduciary framework.

Julie Carter is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience, currently with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Charlotte, NC. Her prior roles include positions at Woodbury Financial Services, Waddell & Reed, and various insurance carriers. Carter serves as a board trustee for Tri-County Community College in North Carolina. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses, offering portfolio management, wrap programs, model portfolios, and financial planning. The firm emphasizes IAR-led client assessments and applies fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis in portfolio allocation.

Jaylon Mc Clinton is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Navy Federal Financial Group and Truist Advisory Services. Prior to his financial services career, he served in the U.S. Army and attended West Point Academy. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm offers model and customized portfolio management under a fiduciary standard and acts as adviser to the TIAA Donor Advised Fund sponsored by Charityvest.

Trudy Blanton is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Vanguard Advisers and Williams and Fudge, Inc. Outside of finance, she owns Trudy's Designs, a small business creating and selling custom signs, crafts, and digital prints. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm’s advisory model distinguishes between one-time planning services and ongoing discretionary portfolio management, applying a fiduciary standard and utilizing model or customized portfolios.

Braxton Barber is a financial advisor at Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with one year of industry experience. Prior to his advisory career, he was involved with the United States Golf Association and worked in various roles including at Davidson College and Pine Needles Golf and Lodge. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients with financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated representatives. The firm offers multiple program types and emphasizes tailoring recommendations to client objectives and plan sponsor criteria.

Richard Breen is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Bankers Life entities since 2001 in various roles, including managing a team of agents and overseeing hiring and training. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a unit sales manager at Bankers Life and Casualty and is involved in managing and investing in insurance products. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and customized asset allocation strategies. The firm combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in its investment approach and operates within a group affiliated with mortgage and insurance businesses.

Sydney Hansen is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at TIAA-CREF since 2021. Prior to that, Hansen was employed at H&R Block and was involved with the Jesse Helms Center Foundation. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, and other entities. Their advisory model distinguishes between point-in-time planning services and ongoing discretionary management, offering both model and customized portfolio management under a fiduciary standard.

Jamie Dugo is a financial advisor at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Edward Jones and Comfort Keepers. Outside of his advisory role, Dugo serves as a member of the Catawba County Planning Board. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm employs a client-centered process that incorporates fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Tyler Johnson is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC in Charlotte, NC. He previously worked for THE Vanguard Group, Inc. for 11 years and has been affiliated with LPL Financial since 2023. Johnson is also involved with FreshWater Financial LLC, an independent registered investment advisory firm he founded in 2023. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm employs a network model of advisory representatives and utilizes various portfolio management strategies and technology platforms to deliver its services.

Edmond Henley Jr. is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Truist and its predecessor firms since 2015. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting supported by AI-enabled research tools.

Omar Richardson is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing five years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Primerica Advisors and Allied Universal Security Services. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm uses a fiduciary standard for its RIA services and provides both model-based and customized portfolio management.

Anthony Valerio is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Charlotte, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has nine years of industry experience. Valerio previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm utilizes IAR-led assessments and combines fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to construct portfolios across equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs.

Conor Cetola is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fidelity Investments for five years before joining Schwab in 2026. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering services such as annual financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations using Schwab’s research tools and standard asset allocation models. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and does not directly charge clients fees, distinguishing its advisory approach from many enterprise wealth managers.

Robin Davis is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and 30 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF since 2017, following prior roles at Community Capital Management and Xerox/Highmark. Outside of his financial advisory work, he works as a food delivery driver. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management, including customized portfolio options and serves as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Liam Timoney is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cooke Rentals, Revgen INC NC, and Logans Trading Company. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, frequently serving clients with existing TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm provides customized and model-based portfolio management options and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund within a vertically integrated advisory structure.

Drew Harshaw is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Truist Advisory Services, TRUIST Investment Services, and BB&T Securities. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines advisory and broker-dealer services and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account options supported by third-party asset manager relationships.