Keith Chandler is a CFP® and ChFC® with 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 22 years before joining Inspire Advisors, LLC in 2019 as part of The Chandler Team. He serves as a fund manager for the Inspire Tactical Balanced ESG ETF, overseeing asset allocation based on trend-following triggers. Inspire Advisors, LLC is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser managing about $1.03 billion for approximately 3,800 clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm integrates Biblically Responsible Investing through proprietary scoring and screening tools and employs a mix of quantitative, fundamental, technical, and modern portfolio theory analyses in its portfolio management.

Brandon Allain is a financial advisor with M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. based in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 11 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC, and has been associated with J.M. Barry & Associates, LLC since 2019. Outside of his advisory work, Allain is involved as a financial consultant specializing in life insurance and securities consultation and sales. M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations through a nationwide network of independent firms and financial professionals. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, combining discretionary and non-discretionary investment management with financial planning, insurance advisory, and retirement plan consulting.

Tyler Washington is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 15 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Edward Jones, Newbridge Securities, and Bluecrest Capital Ltd. Outside of his advisory work, he is also an insurance agent, selling fixed annuities and life insurance. Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, using model portfolios and an asymmetric rebalancing approach, and offers a range of affiliated services and sub-advisory arrangements.

Kathleen Kowkabany is a financial advisor at Cary Street Partners with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work history includes roles at Merrill, Rhodes Branding, and Nemours Children's Health. Cary Street Partners serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional clients, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and access to proprietary investment strategies and third-party managers. The firm integrates AI tools into its investment process while maintaining human oversight.

Keith Blumenstock is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently advising at Modera Wealth Management, LLC since 2026. He spent the prior decade with PNC Investments from 2016 to 2026. Outside of his financial advisory role, he has worked as a dog sitter. Modera Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, corporations, and plan sponsors, offering wealth management, retirement plan consulting, financial planning, tax services, trust services, and business coaching. The firm employs diversified asset allocation guided by Modern Portfolio Theory and combines investment management with in-house accounting and tax capabilities.

James Thompson Jr. is a CFA® charterholder with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Stephens in Charlotte, NC. His prior roles include positions at Sallux Investments, LLC, Prodeo Asset Management, Inc., and Elevation LLC, where he is a Senior Managing Director. He serves on the Board of Governors of Charlotte Country Club. Stephens provides investment advisory and wealth-management services to individuals, pension plans, foundations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored portfolio programs, committee-based oversight, and a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, and institutional equity research.

Joseph Bennett is a Certified Financial Planner® with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC since 2016 and is also affiliated with LPL Financial, LLC. Bennett provides administrative services within Great Valley Advisor Group in addition to his advisory role. Great Valley Advisor Group is an SEC-registered, multi-team investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, using a combination of in-house strategies and third-party managers across various platforms.

Michael Barrows is a financial advisor at IP Financial Advisory Services LLC in Charlotte, NC, with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at several firms, including Kingswood Capital Partners and M Stevens Wealth Advisors. IP Financial Advisory Services primarily serves individual retail clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm uses a variety of analyses to construct customized portfolios and also refers clients to third-party investment advisors while providing a range of advisory and consulting services beyond traditional investment management.

John Polyviou is a financial advisor with IP Financial Advisory Services LLC in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Linden Thomas and Company Securities, LLC since 2019 and was previously with Merrill from 2014 to 2021. IP Financial Advisory Services primarily serves individual retail clients, focusing on portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting for non-high-net-worth individuals. The firm uses a combination of discretionary portfolio management and third-party investment advisor referrals to meet client needs.

Clinton Crocker is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. since 2008. He is also CEO of JM Barry & Associates LLC, where he has held a leadership role since 1999. Based in Charlotte, NC, Crocker’s background includes extensive leadership and advisory responsibilities. M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations through a network of independent Member Firms and Financial Professionals. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, combining discretionary and non-discretionary investment management with retirement plan consulting and insurance advisory.

Evan Kluttz is a CFP® with 35 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Harbour Investments, Inc. since 2017. He previously worked at Rm Stark & Co Inc. for 21 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the board for the McGregor Downs suite owners association. Harbour Investments provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, charitable and corporate clients, retirement plans, and other financial advisors. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to create customized investment strategies and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

David Worley is a financial advisor at Colony Family Offices, LLC with a Series 65 credential and four years of industry experience. He has been with Colony Family Offices since 2016, working continuously through its multi-team structure. Colony Family Offices provides wealth management and financial planning services primarily to ultra-high-net-worth families and their related entities. The firm employs a priorities-based, customized planning process and integrates both passive and active investment strategies, managing over $3 billion in discretionary assets.

Christina Schappert is a financial advisor at Modera Wealth Management, LLC in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 65 credential with seven years of industry experience. She previously worked at Parsec Financial Management, Inc. for six years before joining Modera Wealth Management in 2023. Modera Wealth Management provides wealth management, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm emphasizes diversified asset allocation based on Modern Portfolio Theory and integrates investment management with in-house accounting and tax services, serving approximately $17.7 billion in regulatory assets under management.

Jake Riche is a financial advisor at McAdam LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at McAdam LLC since 2020, with prior roles including positions at Mariner Finance and Winthrop University. McAdam LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and government entities, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages client portfolios using fundamental analysis and incorporates a range of investment options, including mutual funds, ETFs, independent managers, and alternative exposures such as private investment funds and cryptocurrency vehicles.

Devrin Avant is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Capital Investment Advisory Services since 2013 and at Capital Investment Group, Inc. since 2004. Avant serves as a board member of Carson's Pond Homeowner's Association in addition to his advisory role. Capital Investment Advisory Services 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 mix of analytical methods and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Jason Vieira is a financial advisor at First Citizens Asset Management, Inc. with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials. Prior to joining First Citizens Asset Management in 2023, he held roles at First Citizens Investor Services, Michael Ryan Realty, LPL Financial, Woodbury Financial Services, Questar Asset Management, Questar Capital Corporation, and Global Alternative Investment Services. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates Provident Home Services LLC, a handyman and home renovation business. 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 employs a global, multi-asset investment approach using dynamic asset allocation and both quantitative and qualitative manager research.

Earl Hensley is a financial advisor with IP Financial Advisory Services LLC in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Aegis Capital Corp., Investacorp Inc., LPL Financial, and INVEST Financial Corp. He is the founder and co-owner of Asset Protection Network, an insurance agency, and serves as a board member of the Alzheimer's Association in North Carolina. IP Financial Advisory Services primarily serves individual retail clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, managed accounts, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm emphasizes customized portfolios and supports clients through a combination of investment advisory services and referrals to third-party advisors.

Paul Patterson is a financial advisor with First Advisors National, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Centurian Capital since 1989 and has also been a self-employed marketing consultant during the same period. First Advisors National manages discretionary assets for individual clients, including high-net-worth households, offering investment management, third-party separately managed portfolio recommendations, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment process focuses on selecting and monitoring third-party money managers with a combination of tactical and strategic approaches, supplemented by fundamental analysis of individual securities.

John Black Jr is a financial advisor with Stephens in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 credential and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Stephens since 2013. Stephens provides investment advisory and wealth-management services to individuals, pension plans, foundations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored portfolio programs overseen by multiple investment committees and combines advisory services with broker-dealer and investment banking activities.

Justin Viviano is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Modera Wealth Management, LLC since 2026. His prior work includes roles at The Vanguard Group, Inc., UBS Financial Services, Merrill, JP Morgan Securities, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Modera Wealth Management provides wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm utilizes diversified asset allocation based on Modern Portfolio Theory and combines investment management with tax, accounting, and business coaching services.