Tony Sigmon is a financial advisor at Collegiate Capital Management, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 32 years of industry experience. He worked at Securities Service Network, Inc. for 22 years before continuing his career at Collegiate Capital Management since 1994. Collegiate Capital Management serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and retirement plan sponsors by providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services. The firm offers customized investment strategies using mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income, and structured products, and is notable for sponsoring its own Schwab-based wrap fee program and maintaining prime broker relationships to access specialized investment products.

Joseph Grabar III is a CFP® practitioner with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving at Fortress Private Ledger, LLC since 2018. Prior to this, he worked at LPL Financial, LLC for seven years. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in various business activities including co-ownership of a tax preparation service and participation in a marketing service provider for the insurance industry. Fortress Private Ledger serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and other entities by providing financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized Qualified Opportunity Zone advisory services. The firm utilizes a range of investment strategies including trend identification, technical analysis, and model-driven portfolio management both in-house and through sub-advisers.

Daniel Gaugert is a ChFC® with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving at Capital Advisers, Inc. He has been associated with related firms since 1995 and operates an insurance agency. Outside of financial services, he sings with various organizations and serves on the board of directors for the NC Master Chorale. Capital Advisers serves individual and institutional clients by providing discretionary portfolio management and customized investment solutions across traditional and alternative asset classes. The firm employs an independent, open-architecture approach and manages approximately $620 million across more than 1,500 accounts.

Douglas Carpenter is a CFA® charterholder with three years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Fortress Private Ledger, LLC in Raleigh, NC. Prior to his advisory role, he worked at Comprehensive Hospitality Solutions LLC and Crosstex International. Fortress Private Ledger advises individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals and employer-sponsored retirement plans, providing financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized Qualified Opportunity Zone advisory services. The firm employs a dynamic investment approach combining trend identification, technical analysis, and complementary strategies across various asset types, delivering services through a network of investment adviser representatives and third-party managers.

Dorothy Moravec is an advisor at Triangle Wealth Management in Raleigh, NC, with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been associated with Triangle Securities, LLC since 2000. Triangle Wealth Management serves individual clients, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable institutions, foundations, endowments, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers portfolio management and financial planning services, employing a consultative process that uses fundamental securities analysis and advanced analytical tools to create tailored investment portfolios.

William Eddins Jr. is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC in Raleigh, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 38 years of industry experience. Since 1987, he has been associated with Capital Investment Counsel, Inc. and Capital Investment Group, Inc., and since 1997 with Capital Investment Brokerage, Inc. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including separately managed accounts, third-party manager referrals, private-label model portfolios, and financial planning, using an individualized approach that incorporates various analytical methods and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Scott Loyek is a CFA® charterholder with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Triangle Wealth Management in Raleigh, NC. He has been with Triangle Securities, LLC since 2006. Triangle Wealth Management serves individual clients, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable institutions, foundations, endowments, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning services, using a consultative process and fundamental securities analysis to develop tailored investment strategies.

Kathleen Burkett is a CFP® with 33 years of industry experience and has been with Triangle Securities since 2005. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Raleigh, NC. Triangle Wealth Management serves individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, as well as corporate pension plans, charitable institutions, and trusts. The firm offers portfolio management and financial planning services through a consultative process that uses advanced analytical tools and focuses on fundamental securities analysis.

Daniel Shanahan is a financial advisor at Modern Capital Advisors, LLC in Raleigh, NC, with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at MassMutual Financial Group and Modern Capital Securities, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Shanahan serves as a General Agent for Ohio National Insurance, focusing on recruiting and offering life and disability insurance products. Modern Capital Advisors provides financial planning, portfolio and wealth management, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach using core passive investments combined with active satellite allocations and offers discretionary and non-discretionary management through various platforms.

Jonathan Autry is a financial advisor at EQV Advisory, LLC in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 65 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Curi RMB Capital LLC and Curi Capital, as well as six years at North Carolina State University. EQV Advisory, LLC serves qualified and accredited investors, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, small businesses, charitable institutions, and foundations. The firm offers investment advisory, wealth management, financial planning, and family office support, managing approximately $106.8 million in assets. EQV employs both model-based and custom portfolio construction, incorporating passive investments, separately managed accounts, mutual funds, ETFs, and private partnerships to address client goals, risk tolerance, and tax considerations.

Michael Noppinger is a financial advisor at Fortress Private Ledger, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at T. Rowe Price Investment Services, Inc. for 14 years. Fortress Private Ledger serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and other entities, providing financial planning, consulting, portfolio management, and Qualified Opportunity Zone advisory services. The firm employs a multi-strategy investment approach with model-driven solutions and combines advisory services with broker-dealer and insurance activities.

Yupeng Fu is a financial advisor at Modern Capital Advisors, LLC in Raleigh, NC, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with Liberty Partners Financial Services, LLC and Liberty Partners Capital Management, LLC since 2014. Modern Capital Advisors provides financial planning, portfolio and wealth management, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a core-and-satellite investment approach with globally diversified portfolios and offers Strategic Portfolio Management strategies through custodial platforms.

Patrick Jennings is a financial advisor with Olde Raleigh Financial Group in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 credential and nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Clear Defense LLC. Jennings is also a licensed independent life, health, and long-term care insurance agent. Olde Raleigh Financial Group provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services primarily to individuals and families with substantial investable assets. The firm employs a top-down, theme-driven investment process combined with fundamental research and customized portfolio construction, typically focusing on individual U.S. equities, ETFs, and limited fixed income.

Jonathan Schultz is a registered financial advisor with Leading Edge Financial Planning LLC in Raleigh, NC. He holds a Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Leading Edge, he held roles at Flexjet, Jet It, Dynamic Aviation, and Willow Valley Communities. Leading Edge Financial Planning LLC serves individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, and businesses with wealth management and financial planning. The firm employs a team-based approach that emphasizes strategic asset allocation, diversification, and long-term investing using primarily low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, alongside discretionary portfolio management.

Christopher Gure is a financial advisor with Fortress Private Ledger, LLC in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial for three years before joining Fortress Private Ledger in 2018. In addition to his advisory role, he is part owner of Fortress Tax Services, a tax preparation business. Fortress Private Ledger serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and other entities by providing financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized Qualified Opportunity Zone advisory services. The firm uses a multi-strategy, model-driven investment approach that incorporates technical and fundamental analysis and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Wesley White is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently with Altruist Advisors LLC and has prior experience at Brookstone Capital Management, Patriot Wealth Management, Retirement Wealth Advisors, FormulaFolio Investments, and American Planning Group. He is also the owner of Patriot Wealth Management, a business that sells insurance products. Altruist Advisors serves individual investors, trusts, estates, and other entities, managing approximately $190 million in discretionary assets. The firm provides ongoing portfolio management and financial planning through a team-based approach, utilizing a blend of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis combined with model portfolios accessed via the Altruist technology platform.

Katherine Skurski is a CFA® charterholder and Series 65 licensed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Gulfstream Capital LLC and its affiliated farmland fund for over a decade before joining EQV Advisory, LLC in 2026. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as CFO of DT Management Partners, LLC, a company managing a franchise of youth swimming schools. EQV Advisory, LLC serves qualified and accredited investors, including individuals, corporations, and charitable institutions, focusing on wealth management and family office support. The firm uses both model-based and customized portfolio construction, incorporating passive investments and private placements to suit client goals and risk profiles.

Stephanie Williams is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience. She is currently with TradeWinds, LLC, where she has worked since 2021. Prior to that, she held positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. TradeWinds primarily serves individual investors, including high net worth clients, as well as small businesses and corporations, offering discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio management services. The firm uses custom strategies combining equities, mutual funds, and ETFs, and applies various analytical approaches while generally managing accounts on a discretionary basis.

Lee Kilbrith is a financial advisor at Prospect Financial Services LLC in Raleigh, NC, with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ and Series 63 designations and has previously worked at H.D. Vest Investment Services, The Pinnacle Financial Group, and LPL Financial. Prospect Financial Services LLC advises individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, providing discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm employs a fiduciary, long-term, asset-allocation approach that incorporates fundamental and technical analysis and offers a diverse range of investment instruments, including options and other derivatives.

James Bowie is a financial advisor at TradeWinds, LLC in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments, CAPTrust, and Beacon Wealthcare. Outside of his advisory career, he has been involved with Raleigh YoungLife and Wake County YoungLife. TradeWinds serves individual investors—including high-net-worth clients—retirement plans, small businesses, and corporations by providing discretionary wealth management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm employs proprietary investment strategies combining equities, mutual funds, and ETFs, using various analytical methods to tailor allocations based on client suitability factors.