William James is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and Northwestern Mutual in various capacities from 2017 to the present. Outside of advisory services, he has experience in business ownership through Davie Subways Inc. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm provides asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by technology platforms and a network model of advisory representatives.

Edwin Hill is a financial advisor with Guardian Life in Winston-Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 41 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Park Avenue Securities and C.P. Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory work, he operates Golfbetter2day.com, an informational service for amateur golfers offering instruction and tournament information. Park Avenue Securities LLC, part of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and offers both proprietary and third-party solutions tailored to client needs.

Matthew Nadeau is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Truist Advisory Services since 2021, and previously held roles at Bank of America, Merrill, First Citizens Investor Services, and BB&T. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management through affiliated platforms and technology-enhanced research.

Daniel Riazzi is a financial advisor at &PARTNERS with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. He is also involved in investment-related private businesses in Winston Salem, NC. &PARTNERS serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and retirement plans, offering investment management, financial and tax planning, and ERISA consulting through a combination of proprietary and third-party strategies.

James Jones is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has served as president of APEX Benefits, a company specializing in group employee benefits insurance. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, businesses, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement-plan consulting, and specialized advisory services through multiple platforms, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Timothy Towery is a CFP® professional with 36 years of experience and has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 1997. He serves as Treasurer for the Gate City Vineyard Christian Fellowship and is an advisory board member of a nonprofit coffee shop employing adults with disabilities. Valic Financial Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer serving primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm uses a model-driven approach with discretionary unified managed accounts and offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services through a large network of advisors.

Tyler Britton is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Oppenheimer since 2017 and previously worked at Servicemaster Building Care and with the Houston Astros. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and IRAs. The firm offers a wide range of investment programs and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management across equity, balanced, and fixed-income strategies.

Christine Frazier is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bb&T Investment Services, Inc. from 2013 to 2021. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, using third-party platforms and tools to support its AMC Advantage manager-selection program and ongoing due diligence.

Bradford Clinard is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience, currently with NewEdge Advisors. He has worked previously at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Clinard provides investment advisory services through NewEdge Advisors, an independent registered investment advisory firm. NewEdge Advisors serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and various institutional clients through a network of independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and utilizes multiple program structures with an emphasis on centralized due diligence and the use of technology tools to support client and advisor needs.

Richard Class II is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently with D.A. Davidson & Co. since 2022. His prior roles include positions at Truist Advisory Services and Bb&T Securities. He is a longtime member of the Kiwanis Club of Greensboro, where he has served as a board member and mentor. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a broad client base, including retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of services from financial planning and equity research to discretionary portfolio management, operating under fiduciary standards and with notable involvement in municipal advisory and underwriting activities.

Ronald Clinard is a financial advisor with NewEdge Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has 42 years of industry experience, including prior roles at LPL Financial and Wells Fargo Advisors. Clinard provides investment advisory services through NewEdge Advisors, an independent registered investment adviser. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale firm serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent advisers. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, combining in-house and third-party strategies supported by technology and centralized due diligence.

Stephen Strouse is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with Empower Advisory Group, where he has worked since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at Personal Capital Advisors Corporation and Fisher Investments, as well as a four-year period at Vider Chocolate Co. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, in addition to services for Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm delivers an integrated financial planning model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and savings rates.

Sterling Swaim is a financial advisor at &PARTNERS with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 certifications and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory role, he holds a real estate license in North Carolina, currently inactive. &PARTNERS serves a diverse clientele including individuals, institutions, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial and tax planning, and ERISA consulting. The firm employs a variety of analytical approaches and third-party strategies to manage accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Robin Miller is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Winston-Salem, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with First Citizens Investor Services since 2014 and First Citizens Bank since 2012, with prior experience at Truist Investment Services. Outside of his advisory role, Miller serves as an uncompensated board member for local nonprofit organizations including the Kaleidum Children's Museum, Piedmont Opera Theatre, and the Arts Council of Winston-Salem Forsyth County. 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 a client-focused process led by Investment Adviser Representatives and utilizes fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to manage portfolios including equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs.

Samantha Sizemore is a financial advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Private Advisor Group since 2019, following prior experience at Capstone Wealth Management. In addition to her advisory role, Ms. Sizemore provides tax advice and tax preparation services separately from her investment advisory work. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and managed account solutions. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model and utilizes both proprietary and third-party platforms and strategies to meet client goals.

David Ratcliffe is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Winston Salem, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Principal Securities since 2016 and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2009 and previously at UBS Financial Services from 2006 to 2009. Outside of finance, he is a playwright and has had one play produced, with others in competition involving compensation. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and active-duty military personnel. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions through both adviser and promoter arrangements.

Brett Laboube is a financial advisor at &PARTNERS with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. &PARTNERS serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers investment management and financial planning services using a range of strategies and third-party managers, supported by both advisory and brokerage capabilities.

Robert Reavis is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and previously worked at Oppenheimer and Truist Investment Services. Outside of finance, he serves as a board member for the Yadkin Community Foundation, advising on scholarship and grant opportunities for Yadkin County, NC. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches, with a focus on manager selection supported by AI-enabled research and inter-affiliate integration.

Jillian Spinelli is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Winston-Salem, NC, bringing 10 years of industry experience. She has worked with various Truist and BB&T entities since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the board of The Bethesda Center, a local homeless shelter. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting supported by advanced research tools and inter-affiliate integration.

Matthew Hearn is a financial advisor with Farther, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial and Private Client Services, LLC, among other firms. In addition to his advisory work, he is president of Method To My Money, Inc., which provides faith-based financial education and counseling. Farther offers discretionary investment management and related advisory services primarily to individual investors, trusts, and estates, combining Modern Portfolio Theory with proprietary model portfolios and algorithmic rebalancing. The firm employs a range of investment vehicles and supplements advisor judgment with AI tools under internal controls.