Brad Playford is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Copperleaf Capital, LLC. He previously worked at The Vanguard Group, INC. for 16 years and has entrepreneurial experience with Az Poker Tables, Top Shelf Bartenders, and The Playford Group. Outside of his advisory role, he is also licensed as an insurance producer with licenses to sell health, disability, and life insurance products. Copperleaf Capital provides advisory services to individuals, families, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers tailored financial planning and discretionary portfolio management, utilizing a values-based discovery process and model portfolios centered on U.S. equities, government bonds, mutual funds, and ETFs, with additional capabilities in digital currency management and integrated insurance services.

Christopher Patton is a financial advisor at Novare Capital Management in Charlotte, NC, with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Novare Capital Management since 2007. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Novare Capital Management is an SEC-registered wealth management firm with a team of 18 advisors managing approximately $1.9 billion for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and financial institutions. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management using proprietary strategies and incorporates artificial intelligence tools alongside human oversight in its investment process.

Andrew Pitts is a financial advisor at Worth Advisors in Charlotte, NC, with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Equitable Advisors for three years. His early career includes roles at Lowe's Home Improvement, Christ Community Church, and Davidson College. Worth Advisors is a fee-based financial planning and investment management firm serving individuals, college coaches, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes portfolio construction aligned with clients’ objectives and risk tolerances, utilizing ETFs, no-load index mutual funds, and third-party money managers while maintaining oversight and due diligence.

Ivan Henriquez is a financial advisor at Forthright Capital with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with firms including Equitable Advisors and Park Avenue Securities. Henriquez is also involved with Forthright Capital Partners, an affiliated insurance agency. Forthright Capital Advisory is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $107.7 million in discretionary assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, primarily practicing passive investment management through model portfolios and may engage outside managers when appropriate.

Brian Jones is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience and has been with Providence Capital Advisors, LLC since 2015. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Charlotte, NC. Providence Capital Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and integrated financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and small businesses. The firm employs a valuation-driven investment approach supplemented by technical and cyclical analysis, offering multiple distinct strategy sleeves and utilizing derivatives and limited leverage as part of its portfolio construction and risk management.

Harrison Clark is a financial advisor at Blue Financial in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Blue Financial serves individual clients, small businesses, trusts, estates, and high-net-worth individuals, offering discretionary asset management and financial planning. The firm focuses on building portfolios aligned with client goals, time horizons, and risk tolerances using both fundamental and technical analysis with a long-term investment approach.

Michael Papi is a financial advisor at Capstone Wealth Management Group, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and previously worked with the Cleveland Indians from 2014 to 2020. Prior to joining Capstone in 2022, he was briefly affiliated with the Gastonia Honey Hunters in 2021. Capstone Wealth Management Group serves individuals, high net worth clients, families, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans by providing wealth management, discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes long-term strategic asset allocation combined with tactical adjustments, investing in low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and fixed income.

Michael Fowler is a financial advisor at Insight Folios in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 65 designation. He has one year of experience in the financial industry, joining Insight Folios in 2026 after prior roles in sales and outdoor solutions. Insight Folios provides portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, while also offering ERISA plan consulting and serving as a sub-adviser to other registered investment adviser firms. The firm uses a team approach combined with proprietary planning software and artificial intelligence tools to support its discretionary account management and long-term trading orientation.

Sara Warntz is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Topsail Wealth Management LLC since 2024. Her prior experience includes over a decade at THE Vanguard Group, Inc. and a year at Independent Advisor Alliance. Topsail Wealth Management advises high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth families, trusts, and related entities, providing comprehensive wealth management services including financial planning, investment advisory, tax and estate planning, and ancillary services such as bookkeeping and trustee services. The firm employs a customized investment process that integrates passive and active strategies across various asset classes and manages over $1.3 billion in regulatory assets.

Nicholas Morabito IV is a financial advisor at Hobart Wealth with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Nelson Investment Planning Services, Inc and Signature Wealth Advisors. Hobart Wealth provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and trusts. The firm offers tailored asset management, financial planning, and ERISA retirement plan consulting, utilizing a range of investment strategies including individual securities, ETFs, and third-party managers.

Holly Skipper is a financial advisor at Verum Partners LLC with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Verum Partners since 2019, previously spending five years at Carolinas Investment Consulting LLC. Verum Partners provides customized wealth management and discretionary portfolio management services for high net worth individuals, families, trusts, and estates. The firm sponsors a wrap fee program that combines advisory and securities transaction services, offering access to independent portfolio managers and maintaining institutional relationships with Schwab and Fidelity for research and technology support.

Mallen Bruggeman is a financial advisor at Auctus Advisors LLC in Charlotte, NC, with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. and MBL Advisors. In addition to her advisory role, she is a licensed insurance agent and occasionally offers insurance products to clients. Auctus Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm uses a goals-based investment process incorporating comprehensive planning and Monte Carlo simulations, blending strategic and tactical asset allocation with potential use of advanced trading strategies and third-party managers.

Brian Baum is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Family Wealth Partners, LLC since 2024 and previously spent seven years with The Vanguard Group, Inc. Brian also has a background in Impact Media Systems, Inc, where he worked for nine years. Family Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, business entities, charitable organizations, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, pension consulting, and estate plan coordination, using a digital platform and a range of traditional and alternative investments tailored to each client’s financial profile.

Jennifer Jones is a financial advisor at Laurel Wealth Advisors, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Laurel Wealth Advisors since 2007. In addition to her advisory role, she is the managing member of Single Shingle, LLC, a real estate holding company. Laurel Wealth Advisors provides investment advice and portfolio management to individuals, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm customizes strategies based on client goals and risk tolerance, utilizing fundamental analysis and various investment techniques, while integrating financial planning within its asset management services.

Natale Monastra is a financial advisor with WestEnd Advisors, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining WestEnd Advisors, Natale worked at Victory Capital Services, Inc. and Opus Capital Management, LLC, and spent five years at Xavier University. WestEnd Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser that offers discretionary portfolio management and third-party ETF model strategies to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, government entities, and corporations. The firm employs a macro-driven investment process, using economic data to guide sector and equity allocations, and operates as an autonomous franchise of Victory Capital while providing model portfolio recommendations to other financial institutions.

Jessica Rickert is a financial advisor at Novare Capital Management with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Vanguard Advisors, Inc. for five years. Novare Capital Management is an SEC-registered wealth management firm with a team of 18 advisors managing approximately $1.9 billion for a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and institutions. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management, using proprietary strategies and AI tools alongside human oversight.

Brian Rudisill is a CFA® charterholder with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Novare Capital Management in Charlotte, NC since 2010. Novare Capital Management is an SEC-registered wealth management firm with a team of 18 advisors managing approximately $1.9 billion for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and financial institutions. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management, utilizing proprietary strategies and a combination of individual securities, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments, supported by both human oversight and artificial intelligence tools.

Michelle Notardonato is a financial advisor at Matauro, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Equitable Advisors and AXA Advisors. She is also an independent licensed insurance agent specializing in life insurance and variable annuities. Matauro, LLC manages over $1 billion across nearly 900 client relationships, offering wealth management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm employs a multi-method investment process that includes fundamental, macroeconomic, technical, and ESG screening across diverse asset classes, combining in-house portfolio management with third-party managers and leveraging technology for strategy implementation and account oversight.

Jared Audette is a financial advisor at Eagle Wealth Management Group Inc. in Charlotte, NC, with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Abiding Wealth Advisors and Crown Capital Securities. Eagle Wealth Management Group serves both individual clients, including high-net-worth households, and institutional retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, retirement plan advisory, and business planning services through a multidisciplinary team with diverse credentials.

N Gregg is a financial advisor with CORE Advisory Group in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with CORE Advisory Group since 2020 and has worked at LPL Financial since 2008. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in non-variable insurance product sales and operates a separate business entity for tax and investment purposes. CORE Advisory Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $297 million in assets with a team of ten advisors, offering discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, utilizing a range of investment strategies and platform solutions.