Chad Trevithick is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Modern Capital Securities, Inc., Liberty Partners Financial Services, LLC, and BB&T Investment Services, Inc. He holds the Series 66 license. Summit Financial, LLC is an SEC-registered, multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets for around 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs, combining discretionary and consultative services to meet diverse client needs.

Jacqueline Hall is a financial advisor at Guardian Wealth Advisors, LLC in Raleigh, NC. She holds a Series 65 designation and joined the firm in 2024 after a decade in full-time education. She has no prior industry experience in financial advising. Guardian Wealth Advisors serves individuals—including high-net-worth clients—retirement plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and other business entities. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis within a systematic, quantitative framework to manage portfolios primarily through ETFs and mutual funds, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Martin Hardy is a financial advisor with Guardian Wealth Advisors, LLC, based in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Hornor Townsend And Kent, Inc. and 1717 Capital Management Company. Hardy is also involved in disability income insurance, long-term care sales, and fixed life insurance services. Guardian Wealth Advisors serves individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and business entities, offering investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm employs a systematic, quantitative investment approach using ETFs, mutual funds, third-party managers, and risk analysis tools.

David Misenheimer is a CFP® with 24 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Guardian Wealth Advisors, LLC and previously worked at Aptus Capital Advisors, LLC and Gordon Asset Management, LLC. He also serves as president of ASM Capital Corp., an investment-related business. Guardian Wealth Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm employs a systematic investment approach using mutual funds, ETFs, bonds, options, and equities, combining fundamental and technical analysis to manage risk and seek market upside.

William Sneed Jr. is a financial advisor at Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wealth Advisor Group LLC, and FORVIS Wealth Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of All Jesus Ministries and works part-time as a non-compensated associate of B&K Lawn Care. Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors provides financial planning, investment management, and consulting services to individuals, families, retirement plans, institutions, and nonprofit organizations. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes customized asset allocation and integrated wealth management services in coordination with tax, accounting, and family-office offerings from its parent firm.

Joseph Moore is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC in Durham, NC, with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, CFA®, and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Summit Financial in 2024, he worked at Gordon Asset Management, LLC and Gibraltar Financial, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a managing partner at a real estate holding company. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm with 216 advisors serving approximately 17,800 clients and managing about $26.35 billion in assets. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs alongside financial planning and retirement plan advisory, operating both discretionary and consultative service models.

John Sleesman is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently with Summit Financial, LLC and previously held roles at Modern Capital Securities, Inc., Liberty Partners Financial Services, LLC, Secrest Blakey & Associates, LLC, and LPL Financial Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he is a 25% partner in an agricultural land business, JNH Land Company, LLC. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm with over $26 billion in assets under management, serving approximately 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory, portfolio management, and retirement plan services through discretionary and consultative models.

Christopher Mann is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience. He currently works at Titleist Asset Management, LLC and previously held roles at Fidelity and Fisher Investments. Titleist Asset Management provides customized investment advice and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate retirement plans. The firm uses a rules-based Total Return framework and offers a range of portfolio strategies overseen by an investment committee.

Roger Eubanks is a financial advisor at Franklin Street Advisors, Inc. in Chapel Hill, NC, with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Franklin Street Advisors since 2016 and holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Franklin Street Advisors provides discretionary, customized investment management to high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients, utilizing a team-based approach that combines strategic and tactical asset allocation through a range of models and tailored mandates. The firm offers separately managed accounts and a Fund Advisory Program with access to both internal portfolio teams and third-party managers.

Allen Huggins is a financial advisor with Verity Asset Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with Verity Financial and Verity Asset Management since 1997, and more recently with The Leaders Group DBA Simplicity Investments since 2025. Outside of his advisory role, Huggins is active as a group fitness instructor in Wilmington, NC. Verity Asset Management is a multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $1.15 billion for individual and institutional clients. The firm employs a largely model-based investment approach with tactical asset allocation, offering discretionary portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and sub-advisory services.

Gregory Rhinehardt is a financial advisor at Guardian Wealth Advisors, LLC in Raleigh, NC, with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Aptus Capital Advisors, LLC and Gordon Asset Management, LLC. Guardian Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm employs a systematic investment approach using mutual funds, ETFs, bonds, options, and equities, combining fundamental and technical analysis while overseeing third-party manager and UMA strategies.

John Lyon Jr. is a financial advisor with Rossby Financial, LLC in Durham, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cambridge Investment Research and MML Investors Services. Outside of finance, he serves as a pastor for House of Prayer Ministries and performs as a compensated musician for churches and events. Rossby Financial provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable organizations, pension plans, corporations, and other entities. The firm manages approximately $565 million in discretionary assets and uses a variety of analytical approaches to tailor diversified portfolios aligned with clients’ objectives and risk tolerances.

John Franklin is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with IFG Advisory, LLC and LPL Financial LLC, and previously worked at Securities America Advisors. IFG Advisory, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm uses a diversified investment approach incorporating sub-advisors, third-party models, and multiple analytical methods to tailor strategies to client objectives.

Brad Corbett is a financial advisor at Verity Asset Management with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has been with Verity since 2014. Corbett serves as a board member for Thalweg Capital Management, a real estate company, providing oversight and governance. Verity Asset Management is a multi-team SEC-registered firm managing approximately $1.15 billion and serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and other advisers. The firm uses a largely model-based investment approach with tactical asset allocation and offers both internally managed and third-party model portfolios, along with sub-advisory and financial planning services.

Brandon Furlong is a financial advisor at Larson Financial Group, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Larson Financial Group and its affiliated broker-dealer since 2012. Prior to that, he worked at LPL Financial in 2009. He is also a shareholder in Larson Financial Holdings, LLC, a non-operating holding company. Larson Financial Group provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, trusts, corporations, nonprofits, and pension plans, with a focus on doctors and related businesses. The firm uses a combination of model portfolios and custom discretionary programs, employing both strategic and tactical approaches, and incorporates AI-assisted tools alongside human review for client advice.

Robert Martin is a financial advisor with Bison Wealth, LLC in Chapel Hill, NC, holding a Series 65 license and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Truadvice, LLC and Oxley Capital Management, LLC. In addition to advisory services, he works as an insurance agent, collaborating on private pension plans and overseeing their execution and maintenance. Bison Wealth serves individuals, high net worth clients, family offices, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with financial planning, portfolio management, model portfolios, and ERISA retirement plan services. The firm utilizes outcome-focused, multi-manager model portfolios combining liquid and private-market strategies and provides specialized services through its Turnkey Asset Management Platform.

Ellen Bailey is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. She currently serves at Verity Asset Management and has prior experience at firms including Morgan Stanley and BB&T Securities. Outside of advisory work, she is also an insurance agent with Advisor Share, LLC. Verity Asset Management is a multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $1.15 billion and serving individuals, retirement plan sponsors, institutional clients, and other advisers. The firm employs a model-based investment approach with a focus on tactical asset allocation and offers services including portfolio management, retirement consulting, and sub-advisory solutions.

William Hopwood is a financial advisor at Verity Asset Management with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with related firms including Verity Investments, Inc., and The Leaders Group DBA Simplicity Investments. Verity Asset Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual, corporate, institutional clients, and other advisers. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, retirement-plan advisory, and financial planning, employing a model-driven investment process focused on tactical asset allocation across diverse asset classes.

Amy Simonson is a financial advisor with Verity Asset Management in Durham, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Verity Financial Group and Verity Asset Management since 1996 and served in executive roles at PlanScope360, LLC, focusing on finance, operations, and strategic business development. Verity Asset Management is an SEC-registered, multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $1.15 billion and serving individuals, retirement plan sponsors, institutional clients, and other advisers. The firm employs a largely model-based investment process emphasizing tactical asset allocation and acts as a manager-of-managers through customized model portfolios and sub-advisory arrangements.

William Orchard Hays III is a financial advisor with HBW Advisory Services LLC in Durham, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Silver Oak Securities, Cetera Wealth Services, and multiple financial services firms he has been associated with since 2005. He is also involved with Stepwise Financial, an independent financial professional business. HBW Advisory Services manages approximately $1.75 billion in client assets and offers discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, families, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a blended investment approach, utilizing third-party money managers and multi-manager diversification, and is noted for its institutional and intermediary services alongside a high client load per advisor.