Jarrett Meadors is a financial advisor with Belpointe Asset Management LLC in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch from 2011 to 2018 and is also involved with Belpointe Insurance, LLC. Belpointe Asset Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and other advisers. The firm manages approximately $7.6 billion in client assets through a network of 174 advisors, offering discretionary investment management and financial planning with a focus on customized portfolio strategies.

Ryan Robinson is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and six years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Principal Financial Services and Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC. Principal Advised Services offers investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, using a blend of third-party methodologies and proprietary models. The firm is part of the Principal Financial Group family, providing integrated access to affiliated products and services.

Michael Santos is a financial advisor with Gibbs Wealth Management, LLC in Pineville, NC. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been in the industry since 2026. His prior experience includes roles at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and the Armed Forces. Gibbs Wealth Management provides discretionary investment advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients through third-party model portfolios and a Model Management program. The firm focuses on selecting and monitoring model portfolios based on clients’ financial situations, goals, and risk tolerance rather than constructing proprietary portfolios.

Rodney Amicone is a financial advisor with IP Financial Advisory Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., Signator Investors, Inc., and Signator Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a financial and educational retirement instructor for the American Retirement Institute & Adult Financial Education Services and owns a business providing estate planning document software. IP Financial Advisory Services primarily serves individual retail clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, managed account programs, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm constructs customized portfolios using various analytical approaches and also facilitates client referrals to unaffiliated third-party investment advisors.

Bradley Joubert is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wealthcare Capital Management LLC since 2013. He is also involved with Beacon Small Business Solutions. Wealthcare Capital Management LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered advisor managing approximately $3.03 billion for a diverse client base, utilizing model portfolios primarily composed of mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by alternative investments and specialty platforms.

Kelly Guadagnino is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Modera Wealth Management, LLC since 2023. Prior to joining Modera, Kelly worked at Battery Global Advisors and PwC. She volunteers with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, providing free tax preparation for low-income taxpayers. Modera Wealth Management offers wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm emphasizes diversified asset allocation grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and combines traditional investment management with in-house accounting and tax services, serving approximately $17.7 billion in assets under management.

William Brantley is a financial advisor at Meridian Wealth Management, LLC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including LPL Financial, Independent Advisor Alliance, Kestra Investment Services, Citigroup Global Markets, and Merrill. Meridian Wealth Management serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services. The firm employs an IPS-driven, tailored investment approach and manages most client relationships on a discretionary basis using a diversified mix of asset types.

Matthew Wallen is a CFP® and CFA® with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC and has held prior roles at Mariner Independent, Mariner Platform Solutions, AdvicePeriod, LLC, and Feehan Financial Group. Outside of his advisory work, he is the founder of Confluence Wealth Management and serves as a business advisor to Confluence Investment Management. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm uses a goals-based advising approach supported by proprietary quantitative metrics and integrates both passive and active investment strategies.

Tyler Washington is a financial advisor at Foundations Investment Advisors LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Edward Jones. In addition to his advisory role, Washington is active as an insurance agent, selling fixed annuities and life insurance. Foundations Investment Advisors LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management services to individual and high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm employs a range of investment strategies and uses discretionary and non-discretionary authority models while leveraging third-party sub-advisers and custodians.

Keith Blumenstock is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Modera Wealth Management, LLC. He previously worked at PNC Wealth Management and PNC Investments for a combined total of 12 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in dog sitting. Modera Wealth Management provides wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm combines a diversified investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory with in-house accounting and tax services, supporting clients with a broad range of integrated financial solutions.

James Thompson Jr. is a CFA charterholder with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Stephens. He previously worked at Sallux Investments, LLC, Prodeo Asset Management, Inc., and has held a senior managing director role at Elevation LLC. He is a member of the Board of Governors of Charlotte Country Club. Stephens is a multi-team investment adviser with approximately 243 advisors and $18 billion in assets under management, serving individual, institutional, and retirement plan clients. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary management programs, combining bottom-up equity research with committee-driven asset allocation, and also provides brokerage, investment banking, custody, and other financial services.

Joseph Bennett is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience. He is currently with Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC and has worked at LPL Financial, Invest Financial Corporation, and PRUCO Securities. Bennett provides administrative services through Great Valley Advisor Group, an independent investment advisor firm. Great Valley Advisor Group is an SEC-registered, multi-team investment adviser serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and trusts. The firm emphasizes individualized portfolio construction and ongoing oversight, utilizing a mix of in-house strategies and third-party managers across various platforms.

Michael Barrows is a financial advisor with IP Financial Advisory Services LLC and Innovation Partners LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. He has 26 years of industry experience and has previously worked at firms including Kingswood Capital Partners, M Stevens Wealth Advisors, and National Planning Corporation. IP Financial Advisory Services LLC primarily serves individual retail clients, focusing on portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm offers personalized investment strategies, discretionary management, and specialized advisory services such as actuarial analysis and benefits consulting, with an emphasis on non-high-net-worth retail investors and retirement plan participants.

John Polyviou is a financial advisor with IP Financial Advisory Services LLC in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Linden Thomas and Company Securities, LLC since 2019 and was previously with Merrill from 2014 to 2021. IP Financial Advisory Services primarily serves individual retail clients, focusing on portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting for non-high-net-worth individuals. The firm uses a combination of discretionary portfolio management and third-party investment advisor referrals to meet client needs.

Evan Kluttz is a CFP® with 35 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Harbour Investments, Inc. since 2017. He previously worked at Rm Stark & Co Inc. for 21 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the board for the McGregor Downs suite owners association. Harbour Investments provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, charitable and corporate clients, retirement plans, and other financial advisors. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to create customized investment strategies and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Christina Schappert is a Series 65 registered advisor at Modera Wealth Management, LLC with seven years of industry experience. She joined Modera in 2023 after working at Parsec Financial Management, Inc. from 2016 to 2023. Modera Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, corporations, and plan sponsors with wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning. The firm combines diversified investment strategies based on Modern Portfolio Theory with in-house accounting and tax services, offering a broad range of integrated advisory and ancillary services.

Earl Hensley is a financial advisor with IP Financial Advisory Services LLC in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Aegis Capital Corp., Investacorp Inc., LPL Financial, and INVEST Financial Corp. He is the founder and co-owner of Asset Protection Network, an insurance agency, and serves as a board member of the Alzheimer's Association in North Carolina. IP Financial Advisory Services primarily serves individual retail clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, managed accounts, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm emphasizes customized portfolios and supports clients through a combination of investment advisory services and referrals to third-party advisors.

Paul Patterson is a financial advisor with First Advisors National, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Centurian Capital since 1989 and has also been a self-employed marketing consultant during the same period. First Advisors National manages discretionary assets for individual clients, including high-net-worth households, offering investment management, third-party separately managed portfolio recommendations, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment process focuses on selecting and monitoring third-party money managers with a combination of tactical and strategic approaches, supplemented by fundamental analysis of individual securities.

John Black Jr is a financial advisor at Stephens with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Stephens since 2013. Stephens is a multi-team investment adviser with approximately 243 advisors and $18 billion in assets under management, serving individuals, retirement plans, foundations, corporations, and other institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services and utilizes a combination of bottom-up equity research and committee-driven asset allocation in its investment approach.

Justin Viviano is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Modera Wealth Management, LLC since 2026. His prior experience includes roles at The Vanguard Group, Inc., Vivi International, SunTrust Advisory Services, UBS Financial Services, Merrill, JP Morgan Securities, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Modera Wealth Management provides wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm uses diversified asset allocation based on Modern Portfolio Theory and combines investment management with in-house accounting, tax services, and business coaching.