Roy Mattox is a financial advisor with Exodus Wealth, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Integrated Financial Strategies, LLC, Uwharrie Investment Advisors, and Darvas Investment Management LLC, as well as experience as a self-employed trader. Exodus Wealth serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and pension/profit-sharing plans by providing asset management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm manages several hundred million dollars in discretionary assets with a tailored investment approach that combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across various securities and strategies.

Janet Correll is a financial advisor at Arkadios Wealth Advisors with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked with Kalos Capital and SouthPark Capital. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as President and Directing Member of Janet Long LLC, providing independent investment advisory services. Arkadios Wealth Advisors offers 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’s integrated operating model includes an in-house portfolio team that supports advisors with model strategies and trade execution across various asset classes.

Tammy Le June is a financial advisor at Modera Wealth Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Parsec Financial and the Archdiocese of Galveston Houston. Modera Wealth Management provides fiduciary, fee-only advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an allocation-driven investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing diversified portfolios of mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and selected alternative strategies tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

James Hardison IV is a financial advisor at Stephens with 46 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Stephens since 2010. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Citigroup Global Markets. He serves on the board and finance committee of the Ronald McDonald House of Winston Salem. Stephens provides investment advisory and wealth-management services to individuals, pension plans, foundations, corporations, and other institutional clients, focusing on tailored portfolio programs and committee-based oversight. The firm combines broker-dealer and investment banking activities alongside advisory services, offering a range of solutions including portfolio management, financial planning, and institutional equity research.

Matthew Mc Nabb is a financial advisor with IP Financial Advisory Services LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Innovation Partners LLC, The Vanguard Group, Inc., Park Avenue Securities, and Guardian Life Insurance. IP Financial Advisory Services LLC primarily serves individual retail clients, focusing on comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a range of analytical approaches and offers personalized portfolio construction with discretionary management, catering mainly to non–high-net-worth investors and retirement plan participants.

Christopher Oden is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with nine years of industry experience, currently with Arkadios Wealth Advisors in Charlotte, NC. His prior roles include seven years at The Vanguard Group and four years at BB&T. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Oden Enterprises LLC, a financial services business. Arkadios Wealth Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, trusts, businesses, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm creates customized investment plans using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, deploying portfolios through various internally managed solutions and selected third-party managers.

Joseph Leary is a financial advisor at Ascentis Independent Advisors, LLC in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Citizens Bank N.A., and several other financial firms. Ascentis Independent Advisors serves individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and businesses, offering tailored portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a combination of asset allocation, fundamental and technical analysis, and utilizes third-party managers and alternative investments through its Private Direct Investments program.

Michael Reilly is a financial advisor at MissionSquare Retirement with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and previously worked at GWFS Equities, Inc., MML Distributors, LLC, and MassMutual Financial Group. He is also engaged as MVP, Field Sales with MissionSquare Retirement. MissionSquare Retirement serves state and local government employers, their employees, and certain nonprofits by administering deferred compensation and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers plan administration, recordkeeping, education, and Guided Pathways Advisory Services, with investment advice developed by Morningstar Investment Management and a multi-team advisory structure supporting over 40,000 participants.

Oliver Gooden is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with CG Advisory Services and has previously worked at Geneos Wealth Management, Wealth Advisory Group, and Steben & Company Inc. Gooden also works as a registered assistant for the Wealth Advisory Group. CG Advisory Services is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management through proprietary and customized models, along with financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and fiduciary advice, using a combination of fundamental and technical research and AI tools to support investment decisions.

Ken Adams is a financial advisor with Advisory Services Network, LLC, holding the PFS™ designation and Series 63 license, and has 21 years of industry experience. Before joining Advisory Services Network in 2025, he was with Cetera Wealth Services for 12 years. Adams also owns and operates an accounting and tax services business and is a licensed insurance agent specializing in life, accident, and health insurance. Advisory Services Network provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, families, corporations, and retirement plans through a large network of independent advisers. The firm offers a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, employing various investment strategies tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances.

Brendan Grady is a financial advisor with Gibbs Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 license and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple firms including FormulaFolios, Gradient Investments, Clarity Financial Group, and Questar Asset Management. Grady also serves as an insurance agent with Grady Group, Inc., where he conducts dinner seminars. Gibbs Wealth Management provides discretionary investment advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients through a Model Management program that utilizes third-party platforms and strategists. The firm focuses on selecting and monitoring model portfolios based on client financial situations, goals, and risk tolerance rather than constructing proprietary portfolios.

John Walker is a financial advisor at Stephens in Charlotte, NC, with 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Stephens since 2003 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an Innovative Club Advocate for Rotary District 7680, supporting the growth of new Rotary clubs in North Carolina. Stephens provides investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, pension plans, foundations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored portfolio programs with committee-based oversight and combines advisory services with broker-dealer and investment banking activities.

Katherine Grzeszczak is a financial advisor at Stephens in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning her industry experience in 2026. Prior to joining Stephens, she worked at Barings and held various roles in healthcare, hospitality, and athletics. Stephens provides investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, pension plans, foundations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored portfolio programs with committee-based oversight and combines advisory services with broker-dealer and investment banking activities.

Judy Poole is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing eight years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Lincoln Investment and Robinson & Associates. She is also a 50% owner and officer of Poole Financial Services Inc., involved in life insurance and annuities, and serves as CFO of Medlin Ventures LLC, overseeing financial management for family real estate. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, and corporate clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team, utilizing proprietary screening processes and a range of portfolio options.

William Allen II is a financial advisor at Cary Street Partners with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has been with Cary Street Partners since 2015. Cary Street Partners serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment and financial planning services, utilizing proprietary strategies, third-party managers, and AI tools to support portfolio management.

Mandisa Landry is a financial advisor with Belpointe Asset Management LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Purpose Comprehensive Wealth Management and Wells Fargo entities. She is also licensed as an insurance agent involved in the sale of various insurance products. Belpointe Asset Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser with over 160 advisors managing more than $7.5 billion for individuals, corporations, trusts, and other advisers. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, utilizing customized portfolios and a range of affiliated products and services.

John Currier is a financial advisor at United Brokerage Services, Inc. based in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations with 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Patrick Capital Markets, LPL Financial, Independent Advisor Alliance, idSquares, and DWS Distributors. United Brokerage Services, Inc. provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, small businesses, and retirement plans. The firm focuses on strategic and tactical asset allocation, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, individual equity and fixed income selection, and third-party research, typically offering advice on a non-discretionary basis.

Ryan Morgan is a Certified Financial Planner® with 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with NorthCoast Asset Management LLC and has held prior roles at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, Connectus Wealth, Fisher Investments, Charles Schwab, and Victory Capital Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he manages a rental property in Parker, Colorado. NorthCoast Asset Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional and intermediary clients. The firm employs a quantitatively driven, systematic investment process and offers a diverse range of strategies, including strategic asset allocation, equity and fixed income approaches, options overlays, and alternative interval funds.

Kevin Stewart is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Modera Wealth Management, LLC and previously worked at LPL Financial and The Vanguard Group, Inc. Kevin is based in Charlotte, NC. Modera Wealth Management, LLC serves individuals, trusts, corporations, and plan sponsors, offering wealth and portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, financial planning, tax services, and business coaching. The firm employs a diversified asset allocation strategy based on Modern Portfolio Theory and integrates investment management with in-house accounting and ancillary services.

Clare Lawrence is a financial advisor at Colony Family Offices, LLC with a Series 65 designation and over 15 years of prior experience at KPMG LLP. Based in Charlotte, NC, Lawrence has been with Colony Family Offices since 2025. Colony Family Offices, LLC provides comprehensive wealth management and financial planning services primarily to ultra-high-net-worth families, their trusts, estates, and related entities. The firm employs a priorities-based, customized planning process with portfolios that combine passive and active strategies and utilizes third-party managers and independent research for implementation and due diligence.