Clyde Jung is a financial advisor at Valic Financial Advisors in Greensboro, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Valic, he worked at Volvo Group and has managed operations at Cadillac Service Garage, where he also assists with event management and driving for weddings. He is additionally appointed as an agent to sell non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services. The firm employs Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction and supports a large client base through a network of over 1,200 advisors.

Shaun Heale is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Greensboro, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 2015 and also works with Agia in a non-securities insurance capacity. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth clients and employer-sponsored retirement participants, offering wrap programs, portfolio management, and financial planning through a large network of advisors. The firm manages approximately $29.2 billion and employs centralized technology and model solutions to support its extensive client base.

Lori Smith is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC in Clemmons, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at LPL Financial, Fidelity Investments, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, Merrill, and UBS Financial Services. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, providing services such as asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and utilizes technology platforms for asset aggregation and estate planning.

Tanner Robinson is a CFP® with 20 years of experience in the financial industry and has been with Oppenheimer since 2009. He is based in Winston-Salem, NC, and holds a Series 66 license. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member and investor in Oak Street Partners, LLC and owns a commercial real estate business through MTCMR, LLC. Oppenheimer provides a range of advisory services to individuals, corporations, pooled vehicles, and retirement plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with consulting and retirement services. The firm’s investment approach varies by program and includes strategic and tactical asset allocation with a combination of commission-based and asset-based fee structures.

Joseph Perkins Jr. is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Farther and previously worked at Private Client Services, LLC and Cannon Wealth Management Services, LLC. He is also a partner at Cannon & Company, LLP, a full-service accounting firm offering income tax and assurance services. Farther provides discretionary investment management and advisory services primarily to individuals, trusts, and estates through a digital platform and in-person meetings. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory and uses proprietary models, algorithmic rebalancing, and a range of asset classes supplemented by AI tools.

Ronald Philbrick Jr. is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Greensboro, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Valic Financial Advisors since 2010 and joined Agia in 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a small e-commerce business reselling items on platforms like eBay and Amazon and serves as healthcare power of attorney for family members. Valic Financial Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer serving U.S. individuals, including high net worth clients and employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of advisors, employing unified managed accounts and overlay strategies to deliver investment solutions at scale.

Trent Schloneger is a CFP® with 25 years of experience, currently serving at VALIC Financial Advisors since 2000. His career includes roles at Agia and ownership interests in several real estate and title agency businesses, where he holds managing and ownership positions but is not involved in day-to-day operations. He is based in Greensboro, NC. VALIC Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-based individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models with a focus on diversified asset allocation and periodic rebalancing.

Adam Whicker is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been associated with Park Avenue Securities and Guardian since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in selling traditional life insurance. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser owned by The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. The firm provides brokerage services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and investment advisory programs to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients.

Dean Castor Jr. is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Truist Advisory Services since 2021 and previously worked at BB&T Investments and BB&T Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as President of the Villages of Skull Creek II Dock Owners Association, a property owners association in Hilton Head Island, SC. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, fiduciary support, and a manager‑selection program, implementing advice through a mix of discretionary and non‑discretionary strategies supported by third‑party platforms and an integrated inter‑affiliate operating structure.

Spencer Angell is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC. He has worked at Diversified Investors Securities Corp. and Diversified Investment Advisors since 2009. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners by providing managed advice and investment education focused on asset allocation and retirement planning. The firm employs portfolio construction supported by Morningstar Investment Management and serves a large client base with a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary services.

Michael Hinz is a financial advisor at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in High Point, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with First Citizens Investor Services and First Citizens Bank since 2010. First Citizens Investor Services serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate/business entities, providing advisory and brokerage services with a focus on IAR-led financial needs assessments and diversified portfolio management strategies.

Eugene Smith is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 49 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Oppenheimer since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the North Carolina Tennis Foundation board. Oppenheimer serves individuals, corporations, pooled vehicles, and retirement plans, offering a variety of advisory programs and services including portfolio management, consulting, and financial planning. The firm employs both strategic and tactical asset allocation approaches across multiple investment strategies and supports institutional and unaffiliated advisors through consulting and retirement-plan services.

Joseph Rhyne is a financial advisor at \u0026PARTNERS with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his role at \u0026PARTNERS, he has a 25% ownership interest in Riazzi Rhyne & Swaim Investment Group LLC, an investment-related business based in Winston Salem, NC. \u0026PARTNERS serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers investment management, financial and tax planning, ERISA consulting, and brokerage services using both proprietary and third-party strategies, supported by the Envestnet portfolio platform and NFS brokerage infrastructure.

Robert Blakely is a CFP® and ChFC® affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network, with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth since 2000. Blakely is the owner of Calmwater Advisory Group, LLC, a consulting entity serving Blakely Financial, Inc. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs, technology, and operational support. The firm offers various investment programs and discretionary model portfolios managed by its Investment Management and Research team.

Steven Gallo is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 26 years of industry experience and has been affiliated with LPL Financial and Independent Advisor Alliance since 2015. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers comprehensive asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, utilizing a network of advisory representatives supported by third-party managers and advanced technology platforms.

Diane Parmele is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. with 38 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at several firms including Truist Advisory Services, BB&T Securities, and LPL Financial. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as a notary public in Winston Salem, NC. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of services such as ERISA retirement plan advisory, comprehensive financial planning, and a Private Wealth program for clients with net worth over $20 million.

Mary Maysilles is a financial advisor at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC with a Series 66 credential and over 13 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes 11 years at Blue Rock Wealth Management. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in assets and employs a diversified investment approach combining passive and active managers with quantitative, momentum, and fundamental analysis overseen by an internal Investment Committee.

Timothy Ebert is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 51 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is the managing member of a real estate holding company in Winston-Salem, NC. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and manages about $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm offers a broad range of managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and comprehensive administrative and custody services.

Dakota Dzula is a financial advisor at &PARTNERS in Winston Salem, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining &PARTNERS in 2025, Dakota worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing from 2019 to 2025. Outside of finance, Dakota has experience in retail and martial arts instruction. &PARTNERS serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and corporations, offering investment management, financial and tax planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies and provides services both on a discretionary and non-discretionary basis, utilizing proprietary and third-party approaches.

Brenton Fields is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Greensboro, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 1998 and also serves as an agent for Agia, where he is involved with non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models to construct client portfolios.