Matthew Marcus is a financial advisor at Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with Principal Advised Services and affiliated Principal entities since 2026. Prior to joining Principal, Marcus worked in various roles including with Live Events Media Group and UNC Charlotte. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary wrap-fee investment management program. The firm integrates third-party and proprietary models and operates within the Principal Financial Group family, providing access to affiliated products and services.

Andrew Harris is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with one year of industry experience, currently serving at Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC. His prior experience includes roles at Principal Bank, Principal Life Insurance Company, Principal Securities, Inc., Nexseer Capital, and BNY Mellon. He also held positions related to investment advice and retirement consulting within the Principal Financial Group. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary wrap-fee investment management program. The firm integrates proprietary models and third-party tools within the Principal Financial Group family, leveraging affiliated entities for a range of financial products and services.

Michael Wassell is a financial advisor with First Citizens Asset Management, Inc. in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank NA and various First Citizens affiliates since 2018. First Citizens Asset Management provides model-based sub-advisory and direct investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers global multi-asset class model portfolios using fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis within discretionary investment management frameworks.

Philip Miller is a financial advisor at Prosperity Wealth Management, Inc. in Concord, NC, with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Fortune Financial Services, Integrated Financial Strategies, and his own Miller Insurance & Financial Services. Miller also has an outside insurance appointment and performs fee-based advisory work through Integrated Financial Group. Prosperity Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, and pension/profit-sharing plans, offering asset management, financial planning, consulting, and referrals to third-party money managers. The firm manages approximately $442 million for around 1,600 clients and employs a multi-method investment process with ongoing oversight of recommended managers.

William Herford is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 35 years of industry experience. He currently serves at Arkadios Wealth Advisors and Arkadios Capital, where he has worked since 2020. Prior to this, he was with Triad Advisors, Inc. from 2014 to 2020. He is also the owner and president of Exclusive Financial Resources, LLC, which manages marketing and operations for his securities business. Arkadios Wealth Advisors provides investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans through a variety of managed accounts and advisory solutions. The firm employs a discretionary management approach supported by an internal portfolio team and offers comprehensive reporting that includes assets held away from their programs.

Erin Searcy is a financial advisor with Credit Union Investment Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having four years of industry experience. She has worked with State Employees' Credit Union since 2016 and concurrently at SECU Life Insurance Company and SECU Brokerage Services since 2022. Outside of financial services, she also works as a food delivery driver in Charlotte. Credit Union Investment Services primarily serves individual investors who are residents of North Carolina, offering non-discretionary portfolio management, asset allocation advice, and retirement planning. The firm emphasizes a long-term, goals-based approach using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs and operates within a credit union ecosystem as a wholly owned subsidiary of State Employees’ Credit Union.

Wesley Hodges is a financial advisor at OneAscent Financial Services LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Securities America Advisors and Securities America, Inc. Hodges is also a licensed insurance agent who occasionally sells term life insurance for client convenience and holds an ownership position in Pure Tax LLC. OneAscent Financial Services LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and institutions through multiple advisory teams. The firm offers a range of asset management and financial planning services utilizing individualized asset-allocation strategies and model-based platforms, with additional services including outsourced CIO, CCO support, and donor-advised fund technology.

David Spencer is a financial advisor with Credit Union Investment Services in Huntersville, NC, holding a Series 66 credential and 20 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at SECU Life Insurance Company, State Employees' Credit Union, Fidelity Investments, and Truliant Federal Credit Union. Outside his advisory work, he is a partner in D & A Investment Group, LLC, where he manages personal investments and business operations. Credit Union Investment Services serves primarily individual investors in North Carolina, offering non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning with a focus on low-cost, index-based mutual funds and ETFs. The firm operates as a subsidiary of State Employees’ Credit Union and emphasizes client decision-making without exercising trading discretion.

Wales Dixon IV is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Principal Life Insurance Company and Principal Financial Services, as well as positions outside the financial industry. Dixon also provides one-on-one investment advice to retirement plan participants as a Retirement Consultant. Principal Advised Services delivers investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering a combination of non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary investment management program supported by proprietary models and third-party methodology.

Barrett Gray is a financial advisor at Earned Wealth Advisors, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Dimensional Fund Advisors and Choreo, LLC. Earned Wealth Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a focus on doctors, dentists, and their practices. The firm offers financial planning, discretionary wealth management, and retirement-plan advisory services, utilizing independent investment managers and model portfolios guided by an internal Investment Strategy Committee and third-party consultants.

Matthew Pratt is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving at Arkadios Wealth Advisors since 2020. He previously worked at Triad Advisors, Inc. from 2014 to 2020. Pratt is also involved in financial services through his roles in Thompson Pratt Capital Management, LLC, and Pratt Investments, LLC. Arkadios Wealth Advisors provides investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans, utilizing a variety of managed accounts, third-party money managers, and financial planning. The firm supports advisors with an internal portfolio team and offers an integrated operating model combining advisory services, brokerage execution, and portfolio management.

Connor Tuerlings is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Principal Advised Services with two years of industry experience. He has held positions within several Principal Financial Group affiliates, including Principal Bank, Principal Life Insurance, and Principal Securities, Inc. Prior to joining Principal, he worked in marketing and loan services. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients. The firm offers both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary, wrap-fee investment management program called SimpleInvest, integrating proprietary models and third-party tools to support client portfolios.

Brian Barnes is a financial advisor at Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC, with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Principal Life Insurance Company, Principal Financial Services, Robinhood Markets, Inc., and Wells Fargo Clearing, among others. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary, wrap-fee investment management program called SimpleInvest. The firm integrates third-party tools and proprietary models and operates within the Principal Financial Group family, enabling access to affiliated products and services.

Sean Bandazian is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Wealth Group with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at The Leaders Group, Alphastar Capital Management, and LPL Financial. Cornerstone Wealth Group is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $2.1 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, other advisers, and corporate clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting with an investment approach centered on model portfolios using ETFs, mutual funds, individual equities, and fixed income.

Derek Hernquist is a financial advisor at Aptus Capital Advisors, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Aptus since 2018. Prior to that, he worked at Strategic Index Advisors and Adhesion Wealth Advisor Solutions. Aptus Capital Advisors manages approximately $14.47 billion on a discretionary basis and provides advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm employs primarily ETF-based strategies using both technical and fundamental analysis and offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services.

John Helmers is a financial advisor at 49 Financial with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining 49 Financial, he worked at Forward Wealth Management and Rinse N Repeat. He also has experience in fixed insurance sales. 49 Financial serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and fractional family office services, employing a model-driven, long-term diversified investment approach.

Audrey Blanke is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. She is currently with Choreo, LLC and has previously worked at firms including Robert W. Baird and ATLATL Advisers. Choreo provides investment and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, family offices, endowments, and corporate clients. The firm focuses on strategic asset allocation and diversified model portfolios, managing assets through separately managed accounts, registered and private funds, and specialized consulting services.

Edward Wood is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Cornerstone Wealth. He has previously worked at Mutual Securities, Cornerstone Financial Partners, Cornerstone Financial Advisors, and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Cornerstone Risk Management Advisors, LLC, an insurance-related business. Cornerstone Wealth Group is a multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $2.1 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, other advisers, and corporate clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services primarily through model portfolios with discretionary management.

Jeremy Fisher is a financial advisor at Choreo, LLC in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 65 designation with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with RSM US Wealth Management LLC since 2012. Choreo provides investment and advisory services to a diverse client base including individual investors, family offices, endowments, foundations, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation and diversified model portfolios managed by a centralized team and overseen by an Investment Committee.

Casey Hepburn is a financial advisor at Principal Advised Services with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Principal Financial Services, Principal Bank, and Truist Financial. Hepburn provides investment advice to retirement plan participants regarding their distribution options. Principal Advised Services offers investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, combining third-party tools like Morningstar with proprietary models. The firm is part of the Principal Financial Group family, providing access to affiliated mutual funds, bank products, and trading services through integrated operations.