Kurt Dressler is a financial advisor at Capital Investment Counsel, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, with 32 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Capital Investment Brokerage, Inc. since 1997 and at Capital Investment Counsel, Inc. since 1996. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Capital Investment Counsel, Inc. is a registered investment adviser founded in 1984 that offers discretionary, individually tailored portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, and estates. The firm follows a contrarian investment philosophy centered on cash-rich, financially strong companies selling at low valuations, emphasizing low turnover, dividend reinvestment, and tax efficiency.

Cory Capps is a financial advisor at Collegiate Capital Management, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Collegiate Capital Management since 2003 and holds a Series 66 designation. Capps serves on the firm's board of directors and acts as corporate secretary. Collegiate Capital Management serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and retirement plan sponsors by providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA services. The firm offers customized investment strategies and manages both retail brokerage and employer-sponsored retirement accounts, with a focus on mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income, and structured products accessed through prime broker relationships.

Michael Jackson is a CFA® charterholder with 26 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services since 2016 and was previously associated with Phoenix Financial, Inc. Jackson founded a nonprofit ministry focused on supporting mission projects and serves on the finance and investment committee of Triangle Grace Church. Phoenix Wealth Advisors is a seven-advisor team managing approximately $641 million in assets across about 1,593 accounts. The firm serves individuals (including high-net-worth clients), retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporations, offering customized financial planning and wealth management that incorporates fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis alongside both long- and short-term investment strategies.

David Stephan is a CFA® charterholder with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Hamilton Point Investment Advisors, LLC since 2013. He is based in Chapel Hill, NC, and is part of a seven-advisor team at the firm. Hamilton Point provides discretionary investment advisory and wealth management services to a range of clients including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.21 billion in discretionary assets using a fundamental analysis-based investment process that integrates proprietary stock selections with mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative strategies.

Laird Hepburn is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with BSG Advisers and has held roles at the TLA Group, Inc., Business Owner Strategies Group, LLC, MML Investors Services, and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of advising, he is involved in the sale of insurance products and manages a multi-level marketing business focused on prepaid legal service subscriptions. BSG Advisers serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, business owners, trusts, and small- to mid-sized retirement plans, offering financial planning, investment management, pension consulting, and insurance planning. The firm emphasizes growth-oriented, diversified portfolios tailored to client-specific financial plans and incorporates educational programs and business-owner planning as distinguishing features.

Patrick Dunn is a financial advisor with Olde Raleigh Financial Group in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Olde Raleigh Financial Group in 2026, he worked nine years at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. Olde Raleigh Financial Group provides discretionary investment management and ongoing financial planning services primarily for individuals and families. The firm employs a top-down, theme-driven investment approach combined with fundamental company research and asset allocation models, focusing on customized portfolios of U.S. equities, ETFs, cash, and limited fixed-income exposure.

Avery Knowles is an advisor at Family Legacy Financial Solutions, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Family Legacy, Avery worked at Modern Woodman and the Academic Achieve Center UNGC. Family Legacy Financial Solutions serves individual and high-net-worth families, focusing on households planning for and transitioning into retirement. The firm employs an active, model-based investment approach using a proprietary risk-tolerance system and offers financial planning, discretionary investment management, and licensed insurance and annuity sales.

Allison Berger is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Financial Symmetry Inc. since 2008. She holds a Series 65 license and works out of Raleigh, NC. Financial Symmetry serves individual clients across various wealth levels, advising approximately 973 family groups with about $1.54 billion in assets under advisement. The firm employs an evidence-based, three-step investment process and offers services including financial planning, wealth management, small business 401(k) advice, and select tax-return preparation.

Trevor Chambers is a financial advisor at Olde Raleigh Financial Group in Raleigh, NC, with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Raymond James Financial Services Advisors and Advisory Services Network. He is president-elect of the Rotary Club of the Capital City and has been a member since 2016. Olde Raleigh Financial Group provides discretionary investment management and financial planning for individuals and families, focusing on a top-down, theme-driven investment process combined with fundamental research and customized portfolio construction. The firm typically manages accounts on a discretionary basis with an emphasis on U.S. equities, ETFs, and conservative options strategies.

Riley Sutter is a financial advisor at Hilltop Wealth Advisors, LLC with a Series 65 credential and approximately one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Hilltop, Riley held roles at Delegate Advisors and BSG Advisers while attending UNC Chapel Hill. Hilltop Wealth Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities, including both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth clients, providing financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management. The firm's investment process is based on fundamental analysis and tactical asset allocation, offering a range of model portfolios and ongoing account monitoring.

George Phipps is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raleigh Capital Management, Inc. He has held roles at Quincy Wells Capital, Raleigh Wealth Solutions, Great Point Capital, Financial Directions Group, and Fidelity Investments. In addition to his advisory work, he is a registered representative focusing on alternative investments and also works as an insurance agent. Raleigh Capital Management serves individuals, business entities, trusts, and retirement plans, offering financial planning, discretionary investment management, and access to outside money managers. The firm employs a manager-of-managers approach, utilizing third-party platforms and a range of investment strategies while overseeing ongoing monitoring and annual portfolio reviews.

Michelle Petruolo is a financial advisor with Triangle Wealth Management in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Triangle Securities since 2003. Triangle Wealth Management serves individual clients, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable institutions, foundations, endowments, trusts, and corporations. The firm provides portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning services using a consultative process and fundamental securities analysis, managing approximately $1.2 billion in discretionary assets.

Todd Shand is a financial advisor at TradeWinds, LLC in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC. He is also the owner of Shand Wealth Management LLC, an investment-related registered investment adviser. TradeWinds primarily serves individual investors, including high net worth clients, as well as small businesses and corporations, offering discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio management services. The firm employs a multi-advisor team approach and constructs custom strategies using a combination of equities, mutual funds, ETFs, and various analytical methods.

Suyoung Cha is a financial advisor at BSG Advisers with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at firms including New York Life and Wells Fargo. Outside of advising, she is involved in the sale of life, disability, and long-term care insurance products as a sole proprietor. BSG Advisers serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, business owners, trusts, and small- to mid-sized retirement plans, offering financial planning, investment management, and insurance planning. The firm emphasizes growth-oriented, diversified portfolios tailored to client needs and provides a distinctive educational program alongside business-owner–focused services and ERISA fiduciary advisory for retirement accounts.

Alexander Mihajlov is a financial advisor with Olde Raleigh Financial Group in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and over 40 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Advisory Services Network, LLC and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors. Outside the financial industry, he is part owner of two pest control businesses and an industrial equipment sales company, among other entrepreneurial activities. Olde Raleigh Financial Group provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services primarily for high-net-worth individuals and families. The firm employs a top-down, theme-driven investment approach combined with fundamental research and customized portfolios, typically including U.S. equities, ETFs, and limited fixed-income exposure.

Matthew Underwood is a CFA® charterholder with 13 years of experience in investment advisory. He is currently with Global Strategic NextGen OCIO, part of Global Strategic Investment Solutions, where he has worked since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at BB&T, Patriot Wealth, and Vanguard Advisers. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a limited agent managing family retirement accounts. Global Strategic Investment Solutions provides discretionary portfolio management and third-party manager selection for high-net-worth individuals, donor-advised funds, endowments, and foundations. The firm employs a dynamic strategic asset allocation framework using proprietary quantitative models and emphasizes access to a broad range of investment vehicles, including public and private markets.

Garrick King is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving at Financial Symmetry Inc. in Raleigh, NC. His prior experience includes roles at US Trust and FTB Advisors, as well as a position at Campbell University. Financial Symmetry serves individual clients across a broad range of wealth levels, advising approximately 973 family groups with about $1.54 billion in assets. The firm employs an evidence-based investment process focused on diversified allocations and ongoing monitoring, offering services from financial planning to select private equity access for qualified investors.

Miller Hoffman is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at TradeWinds, LLC. His prior roles include positions at The Vanguard Group, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and Wells Fargo Advisors. He also has experience associated with Clemson University from 2016 to 2019. TradeWinds, LLC serves individual investors, retirement plans, small businesses, and corporations, offering discretionary wealth management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm employs custom strategies combining equities, mutual funds, and ETFs, utilizing various analytical approaches and documenting client suitability factors before making allocation decisions.

Jack Erickson is a financial advisor at Raleigh Capital Management Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Quincy Wells Capital, Great Point Capital, and Ameriprise Financial. Erickson has also been involved in the hospitality industry, working at MyWay Tavern and Mellow Mushroom. Raleigh Capital Management serves individuals, business entities, trusts, and retirement plans by providing financial planning, discretionary investment management, and referrals to outside money managers. The firm typically acts as a manager-of-managers, using third-party platforms to select sub-advisers and model portfolios while conducting ongoing monitoring and reallocations.

Haley Modlin is a CFP® professional at Financial Symmetry Inc. in Raleigh, NC, with six years of industry experience. She has worked at Financial Symmetry since 2014, including its prior iteration before rebranding. Financial Symmetry serves individual clients across various wealth levels, providing financial planning, wealth management, and 401(k) advisory services to approximately 973 family groups with $1.54 billion in assets under advisement. The firm employs an evidence-based investment process with diversified allocations, guided by a quarterly Investment Committee, and offers a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary client relationships.