Thomas Fitts is a financial advisor at Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Eagle Strategies, he worked at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life, as well as in healthcare technology and solutions firms including NRC Health and Allscripts Healthcare Solutions. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional sponsors, and retirement plans, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm delivers tailored advice through multiple program types and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Jacob Schmidt is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory in Charlotte, NC. His prior experience includes roles at The Vanguard Group and Facet, as well as self-employment. Outside of finance, Schmidt performs as a singer. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm’s services emphasize client authorization for trades and rely on Charles Schwab’s asset-allocation models and internal research tools.

David Johnson is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with Eagle Strategies and New York Life Insurance Company since 2013. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, defined contribution and defined benefit plans, and charitable and corporate clients. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers, focusing largely on non-discretionary assets and tailored recommendations aligned with client objectives and plan sponsor criteria.

Thi Le Tram Hoang is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having four years of industry experience. She has worked at Eagle Strategies LLC and Sen Vang Wealth Strategies LLC, and previously operated a nail spa. Hoang is also engaged as an insurance broker for non-registered products. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of advisors. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs with a focus on tailored recommendations, managing a majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Thomas Sims is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory in Charlotte, NC. His prior experience includes positions at Vanguard Advisers, Inc. and MAI Capital Management, LLC. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning for clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients, focusing on asset allocation and investment selection guided by proprietary research and standard asset-allocation models.

Blake Bishop is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Hamilton Henry Wealth Strategies, LLC, Eagle Strategies, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and New York Life since 2023. Prior to his financial career, he was employed at DuckWorth's Grill and Taphouse and has experience in education at Appalachian State University and Providence Highschool. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers a variety of programs tailored to client and plan sponsor needs, with a significant portion of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Brendan Petty is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Transamerica Life Insurance Company, MassMutual, and Mutual of Omaha. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through managed and advisory programs focused on asset allocation and retirement guidance, utilizing Morningstar Investment Management’s proprietary tools for portfolio construction and oversight.

Gregory Snoor is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He is also the owner of Main View Wealth, LLC, which brokers non-registered insurance products and sells New York Life products and services. Snoor's prior experience includes roles at South State Bank and LPL Financial. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base, including individual investors and institutional plans, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple advisory programs and emphasizes tailored recommendations, with most assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Austin Dantzler is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Charlotte, NC. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked with NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company for two years and was involved in real estate through Dantzler Properties for 11 years. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals, defined contribution and defined benefit plans, as well as charitable and corporate clients. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services, emphasizing tailored recommendations and primarily managing assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Kara Grabow is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Truist and its affiliated entities since 2020, including prior experience at Truist Bank and Truist Investment Services. Before entering the financial industry, she worked at Buy Buy Baby for five years. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of traditional and AI-enabled research tools, and offers both advisory and co-fiduciary services through its affiliation with Truist Financial.

Shalenee Yalla is a Series 66 credentialed advisor with Truist Advisory Services, bringing 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC from 2017 to 2021 before joining Truist Investment Services, Inc. in 2021. Truist Advisory Services offers investment consulting, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of traditional research and AI-enabled tools to support client portfolios and provides ongoing reviews and reporting through its affiliated platforms.

Jason Payne is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Schwab Wealth Advisory. He previously worked at The Vanguard Group for five years and held roles at Morgan Stanley and State Farm. Outside of his advisory work, Payne is the owner of a rental property business in Charlotte, NC. Schwab Wealth Advisory serves clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients, providing non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning. The firm offers guidance on asset allocation and investment selection based on Schwab’s internal research, with client authorization required for trades.

Keith Gregory is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with over 20 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC and has prior experience with LPL Financial and Edward Jones. Gregory also operates a wealth management DBA and maintains an active role with Altitude Wealth Management. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, businesses, retirees, and charitable organizations, providing a range of services such as asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines a network of independent advisory representatives with access to third-party platforms and sub-advisors to deliver tailored investment and estate-planning solutions.

Adam Curette is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently with Empower Advisory Group since 2025. Prior to joining Empower, he spent 17 years at The Vanguard Group, Inc. He holds a Series 63 license and is based in Belmont, NC. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s integrated service model is tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

Todd Pierce is a financial advisor with Brookstone Capital Management LLC in Charlotte, NC. He holds a Series 65 designation and has six years of industry experience, having worked at Brookstone since 2020 and at AmeriLife since 2001. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales. Brookstone Capital Management is an SEC-registered adviser providing fee-based asset management and financial planning through a turnkey asset management platform and wrap-fee program. The firm serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, other registered investment advisers, sovereign wealth funds, and banking institutions, offering investment management primarily on a discretionary basis via model portfolios and managed accounts.

Felipe Soto Ramos is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory. He previously worked at Truist Advisory Services and Credit Suisse. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning primarily to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and select Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients, offering guidance on asset allocation and investment selection based on standardized models and internal research.

Amanda Durbiano is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC. Her prior experience includes roles at TIAA, Exencial Wealth Advisors, Hefren Tillotson, Inc., and PNC Investments. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, retirement-plan consulting, and managed account referrals for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in assets and employs a diversified investment approach that blends passive and active managers overseen by an internal Investment Committee.

Christian Fields is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at T. Rowe Price, MassMutual, and WMS Partners. He is based in Charlotte, NC. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations primarily for clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm employs standard asset-allocation models and internal research tools to guide asset allocation and investment selection, with trades executed only upon client approval.

Hunter Satcher is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving at Schwab Wealth Advisory. His background includes roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Bank of America, Merrill, and The Vanguard Group. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as executor and successor trustee for a family trust. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and select Charles Schwab & Co. referrals. The firm’s guidance is based on Schwab’s asset-allocation models and internal research, delivering tailored recommendations without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Michael Fox is a financial advisor with T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining T. Rowe Price in 2025, he worked for Hewitt Associates and Hewitt Financial Services LLC from 2011 to 2025. T. Rowe Price Advisory Services offers a retirement advisory program focused on individual investors and households, combining financial planning, retirement income planning, and discretionary investment management primarily through proprietary mutual funds and ETFs. The firm uses model allocations, tax-aware strategies, and an interactive online tool to deliver financial plans and manage accounts on a discretionary basis.