Jennifer Laughlin is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services and holds a Series 66 designation. She has seven years of industry experience, including prior roles at Merrill from 2014 to 2018 and SunTrust Investment Services since 2018. 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 called AMC Advantage. The firm employs both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches and integrates multiple affiliated entities to deliver its services.

Jacob Garrou is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with one year of industry experience. He is currently with Truist Advisory Services and previously held roles at Truist Investment Services, Truist Bank, and First State Bank of the Florida Keys. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including asset allocation, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Thomas Norris is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Greensboro, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Valic since 2000 and is also associated with Agia. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member of Connection Valley Church. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S. individuals, including high net worth clients and employer-sponsored retirement participants, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and wrap programs through a large network of advisors. The firm utilizes third-party model managers and centralized technology to manage approximately $29.2 billion in assets for nearly 300,000 clients.

Ryan Deuel is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LPL Financial LLC, Merrill, Banc of America Investment Services, Inc., and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, pooled investment vehicles, and IRAs. The firm offers a broad range of investment and consulting services, managing portfolios through both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches while maintaining custody of client assets.

Jonathan Crockett is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services in Winston-Salem, NC. He has been with Truist Investment Services since 2019 and previously worked at BB&T/Truist from 2014 to 2021. Truist Advisory Services provides 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 and non-discretionary consulting, utilizing third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools to support its investment process.

Christopher Borzych is a CFP® professional with 37 years of industry experience. He is currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. and has held prior roles at Charles Schwab & Co. and USAA Financial Advisors. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, using asset-allocation models and internal research tools to tailor recommendations according to client goals and risk tolerance.

Beverly Settle is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. She has 28 years of industry experience, including eight years with Bb&T Securities and five years with Truist Advisory Services. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm offers services such as asset allocation, investment policy analysis, and fiduciary support, utilizing a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting with support from AI-enabled research tools.

Michael Schultz is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Birmingham, AL, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 1986 and also holds an agent position with Agia, focusing on non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors primarily 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, consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet UMA models for portfolio construction.

Clarence Slaughter III is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 30 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Independent Advisor Alliance, LPL Financial, and Kersey Valley Entertainment since 2016. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved with NC Physicians Retirement Strategy. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base, including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm employs a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by various analytical techniques and technology platforms, operating under a network model with strong connections to LPL Financial.

John Brownlow III is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Greensboro, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 1999 and also serves as an agent with Agia, focusing on non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors primarily 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, consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction and management.

Braxton Towery is a financial advisor at Valic Financial Advisors with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Agia, Cru, and Vector Marketing Corporation. In addition to his advisory role, he is an agent involved in non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a large network of advisors and utilizes centralized technology and unified managed account solutions.

John Langley is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Winston-Salem, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked within various Truist-affiliated entities since 2010, including Truist Investment Services and BB&T Investments. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary approaches, integrates third-party managers, and uses AI-enabled tools to support investment research and manager selection.

Victor Valentino Rodriguez is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Truist and its affiliated entities since 2015, including Bb&T Securities. Outside of advising, he is involved in real estate through ownership and management of several property-related ventures. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory solutions to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing a blend of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Vicki Bertholomey is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 24 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Merrill, BB&T Securities, and A.G. Edwards & Sons. She is based in High Point, NC. Truist Advisory Services offers investment consulting, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan services to individuals, corporations, plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of financial data collection, goal definition, and manager selection through the Envestnet platform, supported by research and AI-enabled tools, providing ongoing client consultations and reporting.

Patrick Rhyne is a financial advisor at &Partners with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory role, he is a silent investor in Pison Stream Solutions. &Partners serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of investment management and financial planning services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Adam Bray is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Truist Advisory Services since 2021, following prior roles at Bb&T Securities and BBTIS. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering asset allocation, fiduciary support, and a third-party manager selection program. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by advanced research tools and inter-affiliate integration.

Joshua Kincaid is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with Truist Advisory Services and Truist Investment Services, where he has worked since 2025. Prior to that, he held positions at Equitable Advisors and Credit Union Investment Services. Kincaid occasionally assists with in-home pet care alongside his spouse. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, fiduciary support, and manager-selection programs, utilizing a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by third-party platforms and an AI-enabled equity research team.

Fred Liles Jr. is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with VALIC Financial Advisors since 2003 and also holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations. Outside of financial advising, he owns agricultural land which generates revenue through rental agreements and occasional timber sales. VALIC Financial Advisors primarily 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-developed UMA models for portfolio construction and management.

Matthew Masten is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving at Truist Advisory Services since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Bb&T Investment Services, Bb&T Securities, Uvest Financial Services Group, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer for 638 Brewing Company, a restaurant and brewing business in Winston-Salem, NC, where he reviews financials and participates in management activities. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation and investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, and manager selection through its AMC Advantage program, combining discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by integrated inter-affiliate operations.

James Peters is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Greensboro, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Valic Financial Advisors since 1997 and is also an agent for AGIA, focusing on non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors primarily 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, consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction.