Amy Chapin is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 9 years of industry experience. She has been with First Citizens Investor Services and First Citizens Bank since 2012 in various roles. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities by providing advisory and brokerage services. The firm uses a client-centered process emphasizing assessments of financial needs and risk tolerance, applying multiple analytical approaches to manage diversified portfolios.

John Swindell is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services based in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at First Citizens Investor Services and First Citizens Bank. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platform arrangements and AI-enabled research tools.

Zachary Ziemba is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Credit Union Investment Services, SECU Brokerage Services, and State Employees' Credit Union. Outside of financial advising, he serves as a Director of Development and board member for the Applied Data Research Institute, a nonprofit focused on data analytics and systems modeling for sustainability and equity. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm’s approach includes IAR-led financial assessments and diversified portfolio management strategies encompassing equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs.

Amy Howell is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She previously worked for 15 years at Capital Investment Group, Inc. Outside of her advisory role, Amy is involved in administrative work for a security and fire installation company. First Citizens Investor Services serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals and institutional entities, offering portfolio management, brokerage services, and financial planning with a client-focused approach that integrates fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis.

Angela Ambrose is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently advising at Cetera Planning Partners in Clayton, NC. Her prior roles include positions at Avantax Advisory Services and SECU Brokerage Services, among others. Outside of advisory work, she provides financial counseling and benefits setup to military personnel prior to deployment through Magellan Health. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on pre-retirees and retirees with services that include investment management, comprehensive financial planning, Social Security optimization, and retirement advice. The firm’s approach emphasizes diversified allocations tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance, supported by ancillary services such as tax planning, bookkeeping, and estate planning solutions.

Dalton Nicely is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has held roles at several firms including Commonwealth Financial Network and New York Life. Outside of advising, he serves as the head wrestling coach at Anthony Wayne High School. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a client-centered process that incorporates fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis across a diversified range of investment options.

Reed Ziemianski is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Equitable Advisors, as well as positions in education at St. Bonaventure University and Kiski Area High School. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, fiduciary support, and manager-selection programs through a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements, supported by integrated inter-affiliate resources and AI-enabled research tools.

Christian Poirier is a Series 66-registered financial advisor at VALIC Financial Advisors with 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Northwestern Mutual Investment Management from 2014 to 2021. VALIC Financial Advisors serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet UMA models for portfolio construction and management.

Stephen Holloman Jr. is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fidelity Investments and various positions affiliated with North Carolina State University. First Citizens Investor Services serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate/business entities, offering advisory and brokerage services through investment adviser representatives and third-party portfolio managers. The firm employs fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to allocate across asset classes and provides a range of portfolio management and financial planning services.

Crystal Fulton is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Money Concepts Capital Corp since 2016. She also holds a role as a paraplanner at NorthPoint Tax, Wealth & Business Advisory, LLP, where she provides administrative support and analysis. Additionally, she serves on the AssetMark Operations Advisory Board in a non-investment capacity. Money Concepts Capital Corp is an enterprise firm with approximately 431 advisors managing around $3.33 billion for about 14,700 clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations, utilizing a variety of managed programs and investment strategies.

Jodi Scott is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing one year of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at State Farm Investment Management Corp, Edward Jones, and several insurance agencies. Outside of finance, she is an artist who creates original paintings on canvas. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm employs IAR-led financial assessments and a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Jonathan Larose is a financial advisor at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at NextEra Energy Resources and Fidelity Investments. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients with advisory and brokerage services. The firm employs a client-centered process integrating fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to manage portfolios composed of equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs.

Jacqueline Williams is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. She has 12 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Fidelity Investments and First Citizens. Williams has been with Fifth Third Securities and FIFTH THIRD BANK since 2019. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, and institutional investors, offering investment advisory and brokerage services through multiple program types and third-party portfolio managers. The firm operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank and sponsors the Passageway Managed Account Program, which features strategies such as mutual funds, ETFs, SMAs, tax overlays, and direct indexing.

Ronald Edwards is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Fidelity Investments and Aaa. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Peachtree Learning Collaborative LLC as a human resources specialist. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management services primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Premier IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm’s approach integrates proprietary and third-party methodologies focused on long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates, delivering both point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Addison Lin is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Truist Investment Services in 2025, Addison held positions at First Citizens Bank and First Citizens Investor Services and worked at North Carolina State University and Saint Stephens High School. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Darisa Paezsantana is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining First Citizens, she worked at Fidelity Investments for five years and held positions at Bank of America, North State Bank, and BB&T. Outside of her advisory role, she is employed at M.S.G. Heating and Air LLC handling payroll and bookkeeping. First Citizens Investor Services serves individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses by providing advisory and brokerage services, including portfolio management, automated investing platforms, and financial planning. The firm’s client process involves thorough assessments led by investment adviser representatives, utilizing various analysis methods to allocate across multiple asset classes.

Liam Powlen is a financial advisor at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fidelity Investments and involvement with the WNY Sustainable Business Roundtable. First Citizens Investor Services serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities by providing advisory and brokerage services through investment advisor representatives and third-party portfolio managers. The firm employs a client process focused on assessing financial needs and risk tolerance, using a range of analytical methods to allocate investments across various asset classes.

William Faircloth is a CFP® with 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked with Truist Advisory Services, Truist Investment Services, and Truist Bank since 2016, and previously was with BB&T Securities, LLC. from 2019 to 2021. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary manager relationships and integrates inter-affiliate services, including affiliated broker-dealer and bank partnerships, to deliver its investment solutions.

Gregory Weiss is a financial advisor at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with First Citizens since 2003 and is also a partner at Weiss Property Holdings, LLC, a real estate investment business he has been involved with since 2020. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm’s approach includes IAR-led financial assessments and diversified investment allocation utilizing fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis.

Gabriel King is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Raleigh, NC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining First Citizens Investor Services, he worked at Coastal Federal Credit Union and CUSO Financial Services, LP, and spent six years at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a client-focused process that incorporates fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to allocate assets across equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs.