Scott Ferguson is a CFP® and ChFC® with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with Mariner Independent and has previously worked at THRIVENT Financial and CWM, LLC. He is also the owner of Abundant Life Financial, an investment advisory business. Mariner Independent provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, access to model portfolios and third-party managers, and retirement plan services with integrated institutional resources.

Giovanni Todesco is a financial advisor at Belpointe Asset Management LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Belpointe since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a parcel delivery supervisor at UPS. Belpointe Asset Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing over $7.5 billion for several thousand clients. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, corporations, trusts, and other advisers, employing customized portfolios and a range of advisory structures.

Matthew Raines is a financial advisor at Balentine with six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Capfinancial Securities, LLC and CAPTRUST Financial Advisors from 2011 to 2018 before joining Balentine. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an investor and board member for SURV Triangle LLC, a home services business based in Raleigh, NC. Balentine serves entrepreneurs, families, high-net-worth individuals, foundations, and other institutional clients, offering comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, investment management, family office services, sub-advisory relationships, and business advisory support. The firm employs a risk-based investment process using a mix of active and passive strategies, third-party managers, and a model-driven Global Tactical Asset Allocation program for institutional mandates.

Jennifer Mckinnon is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company. Her prior experience includes roles at Avantax Advisory Services, Hpg Wealthcare Advisors, and 1 St Global Capital Corp. She also works as a licensed insurance agent with involvement in fixed insurance and annuity sales. Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company serves individuals, trustees, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm manages around $5 billion in client assets and employs a multi-team approach emphasizing asset allocation and diversification, utilizing third-party managers and technology platforms for account administration.

Stacey Waddell is a CFP® with 17 years of experience, currently serving at Credit Union Investment Services in Raleigh, NC. She has held positions at SECU Life Insurance Company, where she is President and CEO, Members Trust Company as a Trust Representative, and State Employees' Credit Union since 2002. Credit Union Investment Services serves primarily North Carolina residents, offering non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning focused on low-cost, index-based mutual funds and ETFs. The firm operates as a subsidiary of State Employees’ Credit Union and manages over $3.0 billion in advisory assets.

Matthew Foushee is a financial advisor with Credit Union Investment Services in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at FSC Securities, OSAIC, and Cambridge Investment Research, with his current positions spanning Credit Union Investment Services, State Employees' Credit Union, SECU Life Insurance Company, and SECU Brokerage Services. He also serves as an agent with SECU Life Insurance Company and as a Financial Advisory Services Specialist at State Employees' Credit Union. Credit Union Investment Services serves primarily individual investors in North Carolina, offering non-discretionary portfolio management, retirement and financial planning, and a wrap-fee program. The firm emphasizes low-cost, index-based mutual funds and ETFs, fixed-income products, and a goals-based, long-term planning approach, with adviser representatives employed on a salaried basis by the parent credit union.

Brenan Volpe is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Good Life Advisors, LLC. He has previously worked at LPL Financial, Raymond James Financial Services, and Sterling Fox Financial among other firms. Volpe has also owned Citadel Financial LLC and provides investment advisory services through Good Life Advisors. Good Life Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 95 advisors and $4.35 billion in assets under management. The firm serves individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party asset managers, with an investment approach that tailors portfolios to client objectives using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Nicholas Morrison is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Csenge Advisory Group, LLC and has previously worked with Fidelity Investments and its related entities. Csenge Advisory Group serves charitable organizations, corporations, business entities, and high-net-worth individuals by providing asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a top-down investment process combining fundamental and technical analysis, primarily using mutual funds and ETFs, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Irena Davydova Forquer is a financial advisor at Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC with two years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Edward Jones and Coastal Federal Credit Union. Navy Federal Investment Services primarily serves members of Navy Federal Credit Union along with individual, trust, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, retirement-plan fiduciary services, and portfolio management through advisory programs and brokerage channels. The firm utilizes third-party portfolio managers on the Envestnet platform and provides a range of overlay services and a Private Wealth Consulting program for high-net-worth clients.

Laura Tovar is a financial advisor at Credit Union Investment Services with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked concurrently at State Employees' Credit Union and affiliated entities since 2009. Tovar also serves as an agent for SECU Life Insurance Company. Credit Union Investment Services primarily serves individual investors who are residents of North Carolina, providing non-discretionary portfolio management, asset allocation advice, and retirement planning. The firm emphasizes goals-based, long-term investment strategies using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs within a credit-union ecosystem.

Megan Daniel is a financial advisor with Credit Union Investment Services and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been in the financial industry since 2025, with prior experience at Equitable Advisors and State Employees' Credit Union. Outside of finance, she works as an NHL broadcast operator for SportsMedia Technology and serves as an ice skating coach with Polar Ice NC. Credit Union Investment Services serves individual investors and trust clients in North Carolina, offering non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm emphasizes low-cost, index-based mutual funds and ETFs, with salaried advisers providing recommendations while clients retain final decision authority.

Brian T Nelan is a financial advisor with Founders Financial Alliance, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and offering 19 years of industry experience. He worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney from 2016 to 2018 before joining Founders Financial Alliance in 2018. Founders Financial Alliance provides discretionary, fee-based investment management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and corporate retirement plans. The firm employs an evidence-based investment approach tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerances, incorporating asset allocation, rebalancing, and a mix of strategies with third-party manager solutions where appropriate.

Robert Woronoff Jr. is a financial advisor at Level Four Advisory Services with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at Mid Atlantic Securities, Inc. and Dillon Commercial Real Estate Services. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of The Josephus Daniels Foundation and is a vestry member of Christ Church Raleigh. Level Four Advisory Services is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser managing over $5 billion across more than 13,000 client relationships. The firm serves a diverse client base, offering fee-only financial planning, asset management, and retirement plan advisory services tailored to individual needs.

Matthew Hamilton is a financial advisor with Credit Union Investment Services in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Credit Union Investment Services since 2007 and also holds roles with Secu Life Insurance Company and Members Trust Company. Hamilton is an agent with Secu Life Insurance Company and a trust representative with Members Trust Company. Credit Union Investment Services serves primarily individual investors in North Carolina, offering non-discretionary portfolio management, retirement and financial planning, and a wrap-fee program. The firm emphasizes low-cost, index-based mutual funds and ETFs, fixed-income products, and a goals-based, long-term planning approach, with advisors as salaried employees of the parent credit union.

Joshua Shellman is a financial advisor with Credit Union Investment Services in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Credit Union Investment Services and its affiliates, including SeCU Life Insurance Company and SeCU Brokerage Services, since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a family exterminating business as an emergency backup for administrative tasks. Credit Union Investment Services serves primarily individual investors in North Carolina, offering non-discretionary portfolio management, retirement and financial planning, and a wrap-fee program. The firm emphasizes low-cost, index-based mutual funds and ETFs, fixed-income products, and a goals-based, long-term planning approach, with salaried advisors who provide recommendations while clients retain final decision authority.

Kimberly Pittman is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Credit Union Investment Services in Raleigh, NC. She has held roles at Secu Life Insurance Company, Members Trust Company, and State Employees' Credit Union since 2007. Pittman also serves as a financial advisory services specialist at State Employees' Credit Union, providing financial services to eligible members. Credit Union Investment Services serves primarily individual investors in North Carolina, offering non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning with a focus on low-cost, index-based mutual funds and ETFs. The firm’s representatives are salaried employees of the parent credit union, and clients retain final decision-making authority over their accounts.

Richard Spaulding is a CFP® professional at Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors, LLC with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Greenleaf Trust and Indiana Trust Wealth Management. He currently works in Raleigh, NC. Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, retirement plans, institutions, and nonprofits. The firm offers financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, and family-office style services, managing approximately $12.0 billion in assets.

Jeroen Stone is a financial advisor with Credit Union Investment Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. He has worked with affiliated firms including SECU Life Insurance Company, SECU Brokerage Services, Members Trust Company, and State Employees' Credit Union. Outside of his advisory roles, Stone serves as assistant treasurer and budget director at Memorial Baptist Church. Credit Union Investment Services serves primarily individual investors in North Carolina, providing non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning focused on low-cost, index-based mutual funds and ETFs. The firm’s advisors are salaried employees of the parent credit union and emphasize a goals-based, long-term planning approach.

Ervin Millwood III is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Guardian Wealth Advisors, LLC in Raleigh, NC. His work history includes roles at Aptus Capital Advisors, LLC, Triad Advisors, Inc., and Gordon Asset Management, LLC. Outside of his advisory practice, he is involved in scuba instruction as an assistant for Gypsy Divers, LLC. Guardian Wealth Advisors serves individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and business entities, offering investment advisory, financial planning, retirement consulting, and cash management services. The firm employs a mix of fundamental and technical analysis within a systematic, quantitative framework and utilizes tools such as Riskalyze to manage risk and organize trades.

Joshua Hart is a financial advisor with Credit Union Investment Services in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 license and 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked 18 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors before joining Credit Union Investment Services and its affiliates in 2023. Outside of advisory work, he serves as an insurance agent offering fixed annuities, disability, long-term care, and traditional life insurance products, and is employed part-time in the service industry. Credit Union Investment Services serves individual investors and trust clients primarily 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, along with a goals-based planning approach, with salaried advisers who provide recommendations but do not exercise trading discretion.