Evan Normile is a financial advisor at Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 license with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ryder System, Inc. and Dick's Sporting Goods, and he currently serves as a retirement consultant providing one-on-one investment advice to Principal retirement plan participants. Evan also holds an assistant vice president role at Principal Bank, where he is involved in sales of bank deposit products. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients. The firm offers non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary, wrap-fee investment management program, leveraging both proprietary models and third-party methodologies within the Principal Financial Group family.

Andrews Browne is a financial advisor at IFG Advisory, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and has worked at IFG Advisory since 2022 and LPL Financial since 2017, with additional experience at Integrated Support Services. IFG Advisory, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a multi-faceted investment approach incorporating fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and provides specialized services such as real estate-oriented planning and business valuation.

William Swecker is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Swecker holds roles across multiple Principal affiliates, including serving as an investment adviser representative providing retirement plan distribution advice. Principal Advised Services offers investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, combining third-party methodologies and proprietary models. The firm operates within the Principal Financial Group family, providing integrated access to affiliated products and discretionary investment management through its SimpleInvest program.

Jason Hathcock is a financial advisor at Alphastar Capital Management with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining Alphastar in 2025, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and LPL Financial. Alphastar Capital Management serves individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients, offering discretionary investment management, financial planning, and subadvisory services. The firm uses a combination of firm-designed model portfolios and advisor-directed strategies that incorporate both strategic and tactical approaches across various investment vehicles.

Kyle Trokey is a financial advisor at Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Principal Advised Services, he held various positions in education and staffing. Principal Advised Services offers investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, combining third-party methodologies and proprietary models in both non-discretionary and discretionary investment programs. The firm is part of the Principal Financial Group family, providing integrated access to affiliated products and services through a multi-team structure.

Noah Plotkin is a financial advisor at 49 Financial in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining 49 Financial, he held positions at Capital Square and has experience as a fixed insurance agent. 49 Financial serves a diverse client base including retail and high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans, offering comprehensive financial planning and investment management. The firm’s investment approach focuses on disciplined, long-term diversified asset allocation using a combination of fundamental, cyclical, technical, and behavioral analysis.

Stephen Litman is a financial advisor at Diversify Wealth Management, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Stifel and Compass. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in performance coaching for real estate agents and leads a business focused on helping Compass agents organize their CRMs and manage virtual assistant support. Diversify Wealth Management provides investment management, financial planning, retirement plan fiduciary services, corporate consulting, and family office services to a diverse client base, including individuals and institutions. The firm employs a tactical diversification and asset allocation approach, utilizing a wide range of investment instruments and multiple platform options to meet client objectives.

Laura Fellows is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and seven years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Principal Financial Services, MWA Financial Services, Eagle Strategies, and New York Life. Outside of her advisory duties, she serves as a board member for Many Paws, a nonprofit focused on care for abandoned older dogs with special medical needs. Principal Advised Services offers investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients through a range of non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary, wrap-fee investment management program called SimpleInvest. The firm leverages proprietary models and third-party tools, serving clients with products integrated across the Principal Financial Group family.

James Vick is a financial advisor at Principal Advised Services with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Principal Life Insurance Company, Principal Bank, and Principal Securities, Inc., all part of the Principal Financial Group. Outside of finance, he has experience working in various roles at East Carolina University and involvement with small businesses in the food and hospitality sector. Principal Advised Services offers investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, combining third-party methodologies with proprietary models. The firm is part of the Principal Financial Group, which provides access to affiliated products and integrated operational support.

Nicklaus Austin is a financial advisor at Savvy with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, Bank of America N.A., and Merrill. Savvy provides customized discretionary and non-discretionary investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and other entities. The firm utilizes a blend of index-based core strategies and tailored approaches, including direct indexing with tax-loss harvesting, and offers services supported by proprietary technology and third-party platforms.

Casey Mc Intyre is a CFA® charterholder with over 18 years of experience in the investment management industry. He currently works at AlphaStar Capital Management and previously held roles at Sterling Capital Management, LLC and Cambridge Associates, LLC. AlphaStar Capital Management manages approximately $1.84 billion for a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs both model and customized investment strategies that combine strategic asset allocation with quantitative and momentum analysis, and it offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services.

David Welton is a financial advisor with Cape Investment Advisory, Inc. in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 50 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at American Global Wealth Management, CAPE Securities, Hobart Private Capital, and G.F. Investment Services. Outside of advisory work, he is an insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance and fixed annuity products, with over five decades in the insurance industry. Cape Investment Advisory provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and qualified plans. The firm supports approximately 1,624 clients through a multi-office network of around 40 advisors and employs a flexible investment approach that includes fundamental, technical, and macroeconomic analysis.

Graham Martin is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Principal Advised Services with two years of industry experience. He has held multiple roles within the Principal Financial Group family, including positions at Principal Bank, Principal Life Insurance Company, and Principal Securities, Inc. Outside of finance, he has experience working with Newsong Church (Ardent Faith Ministries) and in retail through The Bakery Shoppe. 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 investment management program called SimpleInvest. The firm operates as part of the Principal Financial Group, leveraging proprietary tools and affiliated entities to support its advice and investment solutions.

Nicholas Jones is a financial advisor at Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and has previously worked at Principal Bank, Principal Life Insurance Company, Principal Securities, Inc., Consolidated Planning, Charles Schwab, and Secured Financial Solutions. Prior to his financial services career, he worked at Mountainside Fitness and Blue Ridge High School. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering both nondiscretionary recommendations and a discretionary, wrap-fee investment management program called SimpleInvest. The firm integrates third-party methodologies and proprietary models, and operates as part of the Principal Financial Group family, which offers access to affiliated financial products and services.

Meghan Oldis is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently serving at Bragg Financial Advisors Inc. Prior to joining Bragg in 2023, she worked for Bank of America Private Bank for four years and Wells Fargo Private Bank for fourteen years. Bragg Financial Advisors, Inc. is a family-owned, SEC-registered investment adviser managing over $4.6 billion for individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and investment-company clients. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach with broad diversification and periodic rebalancing, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and managed-account services.

Steven Denton is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at Merit Financial Advisors since 2020. His prior roles include positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, LPL Financial, and The Vanguard Group, Inc. He also holds a municipal leadership role as Deputy Town Manager in Stanley, North Carolina. Merit Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $10.6 billion and serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach through customizable model portfolios overseen by a central Investment Management team and offers specialized services such as fiduciary and ESOP trustee work.

Charles Pendergraft II is a financial advisor at Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Capital Investment Group, Inc. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a farm in East Bend, NC. 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 conducting ongoing portfolio reviews.

Brian Spencer is a financial advisor with CoreCap Advisors in Cornelius, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and six years of industry experience. He has worked at CoreCap Advisors and CoreCap Investments since 2020 and has been with Capital Choice Financial Services since 2019. Outside of advisory roles, Spencer serves as President and Director of Credit on the Board of Directors at Hooker Furniture Company, a position he has held since 2014. CoreCap Advisors serves individuals, including high-net-worth and accredited investors, as well as institutional clients such as pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisors, with an investment approach focused on long-term relationships and a range of mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and bonds.

Daniele Donahoe is a CFA® charterholder with 16 years of industry experience. She is currently with Waverly Advisors, LLC and has previously worked at Rinehart Wealth Management. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 224 advisors and $29.9 billion in regulatory assets under management. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles, offering a range of services including investment management, financial planning, and multi-family office solutions. Waverly integrates traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private markets allocations and operates affiliated entities such as a state-chartered trust company and a tax and accounting business.

Matthew Devries is a CFA® charterholder with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Bragg Financial Advisors, Inc. since 2015. Devries serves on the investment committee of Camp Luck, a nonprofit organization in Cherryville, NC. Bragg Financial Advisors, Inc. is a family-owned SEC-registered investment adviser managing over $4.6 billion for individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and investment-company clients. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation, broad diversification, and longer-term holdings, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and managed-account services.