Sheldon Fox is a CFP® and Series 65 advisor at Curi Capital, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at KDI Capital Partners, LLC for 17 years before joining Curi Capital and its affiliated entities. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Executive Director of the Altamira Foundation, a private charitable organization. Curi Capital serves individuals, families, institutions, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations with a range of wealth management, asset management, and retirement plan services. The firm manages approximately $9.83 billion and employs a long-term, fundamental investment approach combining in-house strategies with external managers and proprietary risk analysis tools.

Kristine Carothers is a financial advisor with First Citizens Asset Management, Inc. in Raleigh, NC. She holds a Series 66 designation and has six years of industry experience. Prior to joining First Citizens Asset Management in 2021, she worked with First Citizens Investor Services and First South Financial Services. First Citizens Asset Management provides investment advisory and sub-advisory services to individuals, trusts, corporations, institutional accounts, and municipal entities. The firm manages approximately $167 million on a discretionary basis through a multi-team platform and offers global, multi-asset model portfolios with dynamic asset allocation and ongoing monitoring.

Robert Barton II is a financial advisor with CreativeOne Wealth, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at CreativeOne Wealth since 2021 and previously held roles at Institute For Wealth Management LLC and Cherry Investment Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, Barton is also a fitness trainer, teaching group strength training classes. CreativeOne Wealth, LLC offers fee-based asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting services to individuals, corporations, and other advisors. The firm manages primarily discretionary accounts using proprietary and third-party model portfolios, employing a variety of investment strategies including ETFs, individual equities, options, and private investments.

Duncan Gibson is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Curi Capital, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at SharpVue Capital, LLC and Curi Wealth Management LLC before joining Curi RMB Capital LLC. Outside of finance, he is a member manager of Trash Hounds, LLC, a waste and recycling management business. Curi Capital is an SEC-registered investment adviser with approximately $11.6 billion in regulatory assets under management, serving individuals, employers, institutions, and family offices. The firm employs a long-term, fundamental investment approach combining proprietary strategies, third-party managers, mutual funds, and private funds.

Edward Monaghan is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing before joining Capital Investment Advisory Services and Monaghan Wealth Management in 2017. Outside of advising, he manages agricultural operations through Riverlab Farms, LLC and Kelbo Farms, LLC, and serves as treasurer and secretary for Brentwood Office Park POA. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized investment management through discretionary mandates, third-party managers, and private-label model portfolios, employing a variety of analytical methods and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Timothy Nugent is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently with SVB Wealth and has previously worked at First Citizens Bank, Fidelity, Truist Investment Services, and Wells Fargo Clearing. SVB Wealth LLC provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm uses a documented due diligence process to select and monitor third-party managers and operates as a wholly owned, non-bank subsidiary of First Citizens Bank.

Morgan Gojanovich is a financial advisor at Guardian Wealth Advisors, LLC in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 65 designation. He has industry experience beginning in 2025, with prior roles at a family office, Advisory Services Network / Olde Raleigh Financial Group, First Horizon Bank, and American Savings Bank. Guardian Wealth Advisors serves individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and business entities by providing investment advisory, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses ETFs and mutual funds within a systematic, quantitative framework combining fundamental and technical analysis, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Rodger Isom is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 10 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked with Advisors Capital Management since 2023 and previously held positions at West Financial Services Inc. and 1st Portfolio Wealth Advisors. Advisors Capital Management provides discretionary portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individuals, employee benefit plans, and clients of unaffiliated broker-dealers and RIAs. The firm combines top-down macro analysis with bottom-up security selection across proprietary equity, fixed-income, and tactical strategies, managing over $8.1 billion in assets and serving nearly 18,000 clients.

Susan Whitfield is a Certified Financial Planner® with 22 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC in Raleigh, NC. She has held roles at Cic Advisers, LLC, Capital Investment Group, Inc., and Ballantyne Tax & Finance over the past two decades. Whitfield is the founder and owner of Ballantyne Tax & Financial, where she provides tax and financial planning services. Capital Investment Advisory Services offers portfolio management and supervisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, foundations, and charitable institutions. The firm customizes portfolios to clients’ objectives and risk tolerance, managing the majority of assets on a discretionary basis through various investment strategies.

Jason Knight is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC in Raleigh, NC. He has worked at Gaines Financial Group and LPL Financial since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he provides non-variable insurance services including life, health, disability, and long-term care insurance. Great Valley Advisor Group is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, and trusts through personalized portfolio construction, ongoing oversight, and a combination of in-house strategies and third-party platforms. The firm supports a network of approximately 190 advisors and offers a range of investment management and financial planning services.

Kenneth Duncan is a financial advisor with First Citizens Asset Management, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and offering 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include various positions at PNC Bank and its affiliates. First Citizens Asset Management provides model-based sub-advisory and direct investment advisory services to a range of clients including individuals, trusts, municipalities, and institutions, using global multi-asset class model portfolios that combine fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis.

John Palko is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC since 2018. He previously worked at Bb&T Securities, LLC from 2013 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is a general board member of the Matthews Area Chamber of Commerce. Capital Investment Advisory Services provides portfolio management and supervisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plans, trusts, estates, foundations, and charitable institutions. The firm offers customized investment solutions through separately managed accounts, third-party asset managers, and financial planning services, managing most assets on a discretionary basis.

Robert Falconer is a financial advisor at Guardian Wealth Advisors, LLC in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial, MML Investors Services, Mass Mutual Life Insurance, and involvement with golf-related companies such as Titleist Golf Company and Eastward Ho Golf Club. Guardian Wealth Advisors serves individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and business entities by providing investment advisory, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a mix of fundamental and technical analysis within a systematic, quantitative framework and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Bryan Dearolf is a CFP® and ChFC® with three years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Mariner Independent in Raleigh, NC. Prior to joining Mariner Platform Solutions, he worked at Abundant Life Financial and CWM, LLC. He served in various capacities with the U.S. Navy from 2011 to 2023. Outside of financial advising, he teaches personal finance at Cary Christina School. Mariner Independent serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services supported by in-house and third-party resources, with access to alternative investments and affiliated business solutions.

Trevor Nace is a financial advisor at SageSpring Wealth Partners in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 65 designation. Although new to the financial advisory industry, he has prior experience with firms such as Collector's Edge Minerals, Science Trends LLC, Forbes Media LLC, and Shell Exploration & Production Company. He has been involved with Science Trends LLC since 2019. SageSpring Wealth Partners manages approximately $8.5 billion for over 11,500 clients, serving a wide range of individual and institutional clients. The firm offers customized portfolios using fundamental and technical analysis, and provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and third-party manager oversight.

Phillip Neuhart is a financial advisor with First Citizens Asset Management, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 19 years of industry experience. He has been with First Citizens Asset Management since 2017 and also maintains roles with First Citizens Bank and First Citizens Investor Services. In addition to his advisory duties, he serves as a Portfolio Strategist for Institutional Business within his firm. First Citizens Asset Management provides model-based sub-advisory and direct investment advisory services to a range of clients including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and municipalities. The firm offers global multi-asset class model portfolios through various implementation frameworks, combining fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis with strategic asset allocation and ongoing risk management.

Evan Lockwood is a financial advisor with Arkadios Wealth Advisors in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he served in the Army National Guard for 11 years and worked with the Baltimore City Police Department. Outside of advising, he leads the tax division at Proximity Financial Partners and Proximity Tax Strategies, providing tax planning and preparation services. Arkadios Wealth Advisors offers investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of advisor-managed accounts, third-party money managers, and an internal portfolio team that supports discretionary account management through fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Marcus Davis is a financial advisor with First Advisors National, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. He previously worked with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company for 12 years and Erie Insurance Group for 12 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Ultimate Choice Insurance Group Inc, where he has operated since 2007. First Advisors National provides investment management, asset allocation advice, and retirement plan consulting primarily to individual clients, including ERISA plan participants. The firm manages approximately $506.8 million in discretionary assets and implements strategies through third-party money managers, using tactical and strategic asset allocation approaches.

Matthew Vaughan is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Capital Investment Advisory Services and Capital Investment Brokerage since 2020, and previously was with Acorn Financial Advisory Services and The Strategic Financial Alliance from 2015 to 2020. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in fixed insurance sales as an agent. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers personalized investment management through discretionary mandates, third-party managers, or centrally managed private-label model portfolios, utilizing a mix of analytical methods and ongoing portfolio reviews.

Tony Mcneill is a financial advisor with Chelsea Advisory Services, Inc. holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Chelsea Financial Services since 2019 and previously held positions at Royal Alliance Associates and John Hancock SII. He also operates McNeill Financial Services, a separate business. Chelsea Advisory Services provides financial planning, investment advisory, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, and corporate entities. The firm follows a fundamental, long-term investment approach, managing diversified portfolios primarily on a discretionary basis while offering periodic compliance and portfolio reviews.