Thomas Casey II is a financial advisor at Intellectus Partners, LLC in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with 27 years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. and Lehman Brothers Inc. Outside of his advisory practice, he serves on the board of advisors for Marcus & Associates, LLC, an executive recruiting firm in the life sciences sector. Intellectus Partners provides wealth management, financial planning, investment consulting, and wealth coaching primarily to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, and private funds. The firm manages approximately $3 billion in assets and uses a combination of fundamental and quantitative analysis to build long-term portfolios, encompassing a range of asset types and separately managed accounts.

Thomas Maclennan is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently a partner and Chief Compliance Officer at WMS Advisors, LLC and also has ownership in TGM Capital, LLC, a holding company for interests in WMS Advisors. He serves on the board and finance committee of Charlotte Bilingual Preschool, a nonprofit organization. WMS Advisors is a team-based SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $281 million for individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm employs asset-class oriented portfolios using ETFs, index funds, individual securities, and select alternatives, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside financial planning and retirement-plan consulting.

James Harlow is a CFA® charterholder and holds the Series 66 designation, with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Novare Capital Management since 2012. 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, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and financial institutions. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management services, employing proprietary investment strategies and utilizing both human and AI tools for research and risk monitoring.

Charles Dann is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at Novare Capital Management since 2021. He previously worked at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Investments. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales. Novare Capital Management is an SEC-registered wealth management firm with a team of 18 advisors managing approximately $1.9 billion for individuals, trusts, estates, and institutions. The firm utilizes a client-specific Investment Policy Statement with proprietary strategies and incorporates artificial intelligence tools alongside human oversight in its portfolio management.

Joseph Brooks is a Certified Financial Planner® with 27 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He is currently with Sapere Wealth Management, LLC in Matthews, NC, and has held positions at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Nfp, among others. Sapere Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a top-down global macroeconomic analysis with an absolute-return focus, using diversified model portfolios designed to manage liquidity and limit drawdowns.

Julia Martinelli is a financial advisor at Strathmore Capital Advisors with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Dimensional Fund Advisors, The Vanguard Group, and Hightower Advisors. Strathmore Capital Advisors serves individuals, trusts, endowments, and participant-directed retirement plans with discretionary portfolio management and goals-based financial planning. The firm uses an asset-allocation-driven investment approach focused on mutual funds and ETFs, incorporates technology for client service, and offers integrated tax preparation and a securities-backed lending strategy.

Brian Huff is a CFP® professional with one year of experience at Providence Capital Advisors, LLC. He previously worked for Flood, Bumstead, McCready & McCarthy, Inc. from 2018 to 2025 and held roles at American University and Live Nation. Providence Capital Advisors, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and small businesses. The firm employs fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with customized portfolio construction and incorporates derivatives, borrowing, and alternative investments within some separately managed accounts.

Niki Erb is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Insight Folios with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Insight Folios and Durso Capital Management Co. in 2020, she worked at Frito Lay for over two decades. She is also involved in insurance and annuity sales. Insight Folios provides portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, along with ERISA plan consulting and participant advisory services. The firm often acts as a sub-adviser to other registered investment advisers and uses a team-of-advisers approach supported by proprietary planning software and artificial intelligence tools.

John Wilks is a CFP® and holds a Series 63 license with 16 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked with Novare Capital Management since 2009. 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 client-specific investment policies, proprietary strategies, and a combination of human oversight and AI tools for research and risk monitoring.

Cynthia Burger is a financial advisor at Stephens in Charlotte, NC, with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Stephens since 2006, following five years at UBS Financial Services. Stephens is a multi-team investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, foundations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, combining bottom-up equity research with committee-driven asset allocation and fixed-income strategies.

Malinda Dornan is a financial advisor at Modera Wealth Management, LLC in Charlotte, NC, with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Thrivent Financial and Novant Health. Modera Wealth Management provides wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm combines diversified asset allocation based on Modern Portfolio Theory with in-house accounting and tax capabilities, supporting a wide range of client needs through an integrated advisory and accounting service model.

Carly Hensley is a financial advisor with Merit Financial Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments since 2024 and has been with Merit Financial Advisors since 2010. Prior to that, she was associated with LPL Financial from 2010 to 2024. Merit Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $10.6 billion and serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment strategy using model portfolios and customizable sleeves, with oversight by a central Investment Management team and Investment Committee.

Jonathan Lindner is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with Arkadios Wealth Advisors in Charlotte, NC, having joined in 2025. His prior roles include positions at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, Raymond James Financial Services, Cygnus Asset Management, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is president and CEO of The Barly Group LLC, which manages certain investment-related activities. Arkadios Wealth Advisors provides investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans through a combination of advisor-managed accounts, wrap programs, third-party money managers, and financial planning. The firm supports discretionary portfolio management with an in-house team that delivers models and trade execution across multiple asset classes, employing fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Alberto Esparza is a financial advisor with IP Financial Advisory Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Transamerica Financial Advisors, Dream Builders, Inc., and Blue Cross Blue Shield. Outside of advisory work, he is an independent sales agent for health insurance products affiliated with Blue Cross Blue Shield and Transamerica Financial Advisors. IP Financial Advisory Services primarily serves individual retail clients, focusing on customized portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm integrates a range of analytic approaches and offers access to third-party investment advisors, emphasizing service to non-high-net-worth individuals.

David Block is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving at IP Financial Advisory Services LLC in Charlotte, NC. He has held roles at firms including Lifemark Securities Corp. and Invest Financial Corp., and also serves as CEO of TaxMaster Financial, a company providing tax planning and advisory services. Additionally, he is a board member of NYC Basket Brigade Inc., a nonprofit organization focused on providing food and essentials to families in need during Thanksgiving. IP Financial Advisory Services LLC primarily serves individual retail clients with portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a range of analytical approaches and offers discretionary portfolio management along with specialized advisory services such as actuarial and insurance consulting.

Eric Mohammed is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 11 years of industry experience. His prior work includes six years at Wells Fargo Advisors and ongoing roles with multiple Principal entities since 2021. He also serves as a retirement consultant, providing one-on-one investment advice to retirement plan participants eligible for distribution. Principal Advised Services delivers investment advice and related services mainly to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary investment management program called SimpleInvest. The firm integrates third-party methodologies with proprietary models and benefits from its affiliation with the Principal Financial Group family, enabling access to a range of proprietary products and resources.

Jaime Facchino is a financial advisor with Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab, UBS Financial Services, Wells Fargo Clearing, and multiple investment advisory firms. He currently serves as a Relationship Manager focused on client presentations, financial planning, and customer service. Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company advises individuals, trustees, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm manages approximately $5 billion in client assets through a multi-team approach emphasizing asset allocation and diversification, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies.

Randolph Autrey is a financial advisor with Arkadios Wealth Advisors in Indian Land, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 35 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Arkadios Wealth Advisors and Arkadios Capital in 2020, he worked at Triad Advisors, Inc. for six years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Thompson Financial Group, where he acts as an agent in the sale of non-variable life insurance, health insurance, long-term disability, and fixed annuities. Arkadios Wealth Advisors provides investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans through a variety of programs including advisor-managed accounts, wrap programs, third-party money managers, and 401(k) advisory. The firm supports customized investment plans and discretionary management, utilizing an internal portfolio team and a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Edward Barnard is a financial advisor at Sound Income Strategies, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at multiple firms, including Formula Folios Investments and Family Legacy Wealth Management. Barnard is also involved with Family Legacy Group, Inc., where he provides fixed insurance products, fixed annuities, and Medicare and long-term care services. Sound Income Strategies, LLC manages approximately $4.0 billion in client assets and serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm emphasizes fixed-income analysis alongside equity review and offers a range of services such as discretionary asset management, financial planning, and insurance planning through affiliated channels.

Richard Marrone is a financial advisor with 15 years of experience, currently with 1919 Investment Counsel, LLC. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Washington Crossing Advisors LLC, Ziegler Capital Management, Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc, Thomas Weisel Partners LLC, and Advisors Asset Management, Inc. 1919 Investment Counsel provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and wealth-planning services to individuals and institutions, including high-net-worth clients, endowments, and pension plans. The firm offers customized portfolios focused on liquid mid- and large-cap equities and investment-grade fixed income, supported by proprietary and third-party research and technological tools.