Roger Slayton is a ChFC® and Series 63 credentialed financial advisor with 43 years of industry experience. He is currently with IP Financial Advisory Services LLC and Innovation Partners LLC, having previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Securities America, Inc. Since 1997, he has owned and operated the Slayton Insurance Agency, which provides various insurance products and services. IP Financial Advisory Services primarily serves individual retail clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm focuses on customized portfolio construction and monitoring, often using discretionary authority, and provides access to third-party investment advisors alongside a range of insurance and risk management services.

Annabeth Wilkes is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Cornerstone Wealth. Her previous roles include positions at The Vanguard Group and Burkett Financial Services. She is also a member of the finance committee at Pioneer Church. Cornerstone Wealth Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, employer retirement plans, other advisers, and corporate entities. The firm provides comprehensive portfolio management and financial planning, utilizing model portfolios with ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and alternative investments, and integrates held-away accounts into client portfolios.

Jarrett Meadors is a financial advisor at Belpointe Asset Management LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Belpointe Insurance, LLC and Belpointe Asset Management since 2018, following seven years at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Outside of advisory work, he is involved with Belpointe Insurance, where he conducts insurance sales. Belpointe Asset Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, corporations, and other advisers. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a wrap program, using customized portfolios and a mix of passive, active, tactical, and blended strategies tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Ryan Robinson is a financial advisor at Principal Advised Services with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with several Principal entities as well as Wells Fargo Clearing Services. His background also includes roles outside the financial sector at DoorDash and Food Lion. 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 to provide both nondiscretionary and discretionary investment solutions. The firm’s integration within the Principal Financial Group affiliates enables access to a range of proprietary products and services.

Michael Santos is a financial advisor at Gibbs Wealth Management, LLC in Pineville, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has one year of industry experience, with prior roles at Northwestern Mutual and Grady Group Inc. Outside of finance, he has served in the Armed Forces since 2022. Gibbs Wealth Management provides discretionary investment advisory services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients through an advisor-directed Model Management program, utilizing third-party platforms and strategists to implement model 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.

Kevin Haggard is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Credit Union Investment Services. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Avantax Advisory Services, and MML Investors Services. He also owns Marcus Tumban Tax Services, a tax-related business. Credit Union Investment Services serves primarily individual investors in North Carolina, providing non-discretionary portfolio management, retirement and financial planning, and a wrap-fee program. The firm emphasizes low-cost, index-based mutual funds and ETFs, with salaried advisers and client-directed implementation.

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 with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 15 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Edward Jones, Newbridge Securities, and Bluecrest Capital Ltd. Outside of his advisory work, he is also an insurance agent, selling fixed annuities and life insurance. Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, using model portfolios and an asymmetric rebalancing approach, and offers a range of affiliated services and sub-advisory arrangements.

Keith Blumenstock is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently advising at Modera Wealth Management, LLC since 2026. He spent the prior decade with PNC Investments from 2016 to 2026. Outside of his financial advisory role, he has worked as a dog sitter. Modera Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, corporations, and plan sponsors, offering wealth management, retirement plan consulting, financial planning, tax services, trust services, and business coaching. The firm employs diversified asset allocation guided by Modern Portfolio Theory and combines investment management with in-house accounting and tax capabilities.

James Thompson Jr. is a CFA® charterholder with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Stephens in Charlotte, NC. His prior roles include positions at Sallux Investments, LLC, Prodeo Asset Management, Inc., and Elevation LLC, where he is a Senior Managing Director. He serves on the Board of Governors of Charlotte Country Club. Stephens provides investment advisory and wealth-management services to individuals, pension plans, foundations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored portfolio programs, committee-based oversight, and a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, and institutional equity research.

Joseph Bennett is a Certified Financial Planner® with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC since 2016 and is also affiliated with LPL Financial, LLC. Bennett provides administrative services within Great Valley Advisor Group in addition to his advisory role. Great Valley Advisor Group is an SEC-registered, multi-team investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, using a combination of in-house strategies and third-party managers across various platforms.

Michael Barrows is a financial advisor at IP Financial Advisory Services LLC in Charlotte, NC, with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at several firms, including Kingswood Capital Partners and M Stevens Wealth Advisors. IP Financial Advisory Services primarily serves individual retail clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm uses a variety of analyses to construct customized portfolios and also refers clients to third-party investment advisors while providing a range of advisory and consulting services beyond traditional investment management.

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 financial advisor at Modera Wealth Management, LLC in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 65 credential with seven years of industry experience. She previously worked at Parsec Financial Management, Inc. for six years before joining Modera Wealth Management in 2023. Modera Wealth Management provides wealth management, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm emphasizes diversified asset allocation based on Modern Portfolio Theory and integrates investment management with in-house accounting and tax services, serving approximately $17.7 billion in regulatory assets under management.

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.