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 and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Guardian Life since 2016 and with Park Avenue Securities since 2022. Outside of his advisory work, Hill operates Golfbetter2day.com, an informational service for amateur golfers that provides instruction, tournaments, and general golf information. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, offers brokerage, financial planning, retirement consulting, and advisory services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment programs.

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 in Winston Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. He is a part owner of two related investment firms, Riazzi Rhyne & Swaim Investment Group LLC and CIWJII LLC. &Partners serves individual and institutional clients including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers investment management, financial and tax planning, and retirement-plan consulting through a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies utilizing both proprietary and third-party models.

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 at Oppenheimer with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Oppenheimer since 2017. Prior to his financial career, he was employed by Servicemaster Building Care and the Houston Astros. Oppenheimer serves individuals, corporations, pooled vehicles, and retirement plans with a variety of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, consulting, and financial planning. The firm employs a range of investment approaches tailored by program and advisor, covering equity, balanced, and fixed income strategies.

Alexander Barrett is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Winston-Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Truist Advisory Services and Truist Investment Services since 2021 and previously worked at BB&T Securities beginning in 2014. Barrett serves on the boards of the Centers of Aging and Rehabilitation of Florida, Inc., and the Winston Salem Foundation, where he also holds the position of Treasurer. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary manager relationships supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

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® with 16 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked with NewEdge Advisors and LPL Financial since 2017 and spent a year at Wells Fargo Advisors prior to that. Clinard provides investment advisory services through NewEdge Advisors, an independent registered investment adviser. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent advisers. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, combining in-house manager selection with third-party models and advisor discretion.

Elizabeth Madden is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Truist Advisory Services since 2016. Truist Advisory Services offers investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships with non-discretionary consulting and utilizes third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools to support its investment process.

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 financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with a Series 65 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions 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, offering integrated services linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates in its planning approach and serves a large participant base relative to its advisor headcount.

Sterling Swaim is a financial advisor with &PARTNERS in Winston Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing from 2009 to 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he has ownership interests in two investment-related ventures based in Winston Salem. &PARTNERS serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers investment management, financial and tax planning, and retirement-plan consulting through a combination of proprietary and third-party strategies, utilizing the Envestnet platform and NFS brokerage infrastructure.

Robin Miller is a financial advisor at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Winston-Salem, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with First Citizens Investor Services since 2014 and with First Citizens Bank since 2012. Miller serves as an uncompensated board member for several local cultural and community organizations, including Kaleidum Children's Museum, Piedmont Opera Theatre, and the Arts Council of Winston-Salem Forsyth County. First Citizens Investor Services serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities by providing advisory and brokerage services through IARs and third-party Portfolio Managers. The firm uses a client-centered process combining fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to guide investment allocations across various asset classes.

Samantha Sizemore is a Series 65-licensed advisor with six years of industry experience. She has worked at Private Advisor Group, LLC since 2019 and Capstone Wealth Management since 2014. 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 a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting across various programs. The firm uses a network of investment adviser representatives to provide tailored advisory solutions supported by multiple custodians, strategists, and platforms.

Martha Hix Siceloff is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has worked with Truist Advisory Services since 2021 and previously held roles at Bb&T Securities, LLC and Scott & Stringfellow. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by third-party platforms and manager arrangements.

David Ratcliffe is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Winston Salem, NC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 19 years of industry experience. Ratcliffe has worked with Principal Securities Inc. for 10 years and with Principal Life Insurance Company for 17 years. Outside of finance, he is a playwright, with one of his plays produced commercially and involvement in compensated writing contests. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, and access to third-party money manager solutions under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Joshua Crane Sr. is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving with Truist Advisory Services. He has held positions within Truist and its predecessor firms since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of Providence, a nonprofit focused on culinary training, and is involved with the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina as both a foundation committee member and at-large board member. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering asset allocation, fiduciary support, and a manager‑selection program that combines discretionary and non‑discretionary approaches supported by third‑party research and platform arrangements.