Jerrica John is a financial advisor at Principal Advised Services with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. She has held roles within Principal Bank, Principal Financial Services, and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2023. Outside of her advisory work, she is the managing director of Juke Properties, LLC, a real estate investment business involving property renovation and rental management. 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 wrap-fee investment management program. The firm combines third-party and proprietary models and operates within the Principal Financial Group family, providing access to affiliated products and integrated services.

Perrin Berry is a financial advisor at Apollon Wealth Management, LLC with a Series 65 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he held positions at Crisp Event Rentals, Modern Woodmen, and the Secretary of States Office. He also has experience working in educational and recreational organizations, including the University of South Carolina and Lake Murray Boat Club. Apollon Wealth Management is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $11.56 billion in client assets across 67 offices. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, trusts, estates, businesses, retirement plans, and insurance clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and advisory services that combine centrally managed strategies with locally managed portfolios supported by extensive research and technology tools.

Anthony Bykovsky is a CFA® charterholder with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Bragg Financial Advisors Inc since 2018 and previously worked at Barings Securities, Barings LLC, and Bedel Financial Consulting. Based in Charlotte, NC, he holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. 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.

Murray Kinlaw III is a financial advisor at Mariner Independent with a Series 65 designation and over 18 years of industry experience, including a long tenure at TIAA-CREF. He has also worked at Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC and Mariner Platform Solutions. Mariner Independent provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm offers a range of portfolio management options and retirement plan services, supported by institutional resources and affiliations that enhance its investment capabilities.

Shepard Ottaway is a financial advisor at Blueprint Financial Advisors with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Securities America, Inc., among other firms. Outside of his advisory role, he volunteers as an assistant track and field coach for High Point Christian Academy. Blueprint Financial Advisors is a multi-advisor SEC-registered firm managing approximately $1.4 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, trusts, pension and ERISA plans, and nonprofits, employing a globally diversified investment approach that incorporates a proprietary strategic-and-tactical framework to adjust asset-class allocations based on price-driven trend-following and momentum rules.

Cynthia Burger is a financial advisor at Stephens in Charlotte, NC, with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Stephens since 2006, following five years at UBS Financial Services. Stephens is a multi-team investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, foundations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, combining bottom-up equity research with committee-driven asset allocation and fixed-income strategies.

Edward Taylor III is a financial advisor at Beck, Mack & Oliver LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Beck, Mack & Oliver, he worked at Banbury Partner LP and Scopia Capital Management LP. Beck, Mack & Oliver LLC provides discretionary asset management primarily through separately managed accounts for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, tax-exempt institutions, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm follows a long-only, value-based, process-driven equity approach rooted in fundamental research and manages approximately $6.1 billion.

Ivan Henriquez is a financial advisor with Infinity Financial Services Advisory in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with seven years of industry experience. He has previously worked with Forthright Capital Advisory, Guardian Life Insurance Company, Park Avenue Securities, and Equitable Advisors. Henriquez has also been involved with entrepreneurial ventures including Munchies Vending, LLC and Synergized Property Acquisitions, LLC. Infinity Financial Services Advisory is a multi-advisor firm managing approximately $174 million for about 642 clients. The firm employs a multi-method investment approach and offers portfolio management, financial planning, adviser selection, and pension consulting for individual and high-net-worth clients.

Malinda Dornan is a financial advisor at Modera Wealth Management, LLC in Charlotte, NC, with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Thrivent Financial and Novant Health. Modera Wealth Management provides wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm combines diversified asset allocation based on Modern Portfolio Theory with in-house accounting and tax capabilities, supporting a wide range of client needs through an integrated advisory and accounting service model.

Marc Scavo is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently advising at Bragg Financial Advisors Inc in Charlotte, NC. He has previously worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc. for nine years and held roles at TIAA-CREF and Tiaa for four 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 emphasizes strategic asset allocation through written Investment Policy Statements, broad diversification, and periodic rebalancing, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and managed-account services.

George Climer III is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving at Bragg Financial Advisors Inc since 2013. He is based in Charlotte, NC, and holds the Series 66 designation. Outside of his advisory role, Climer participates on the Finance and Investment Committees for both the First Presbyterian Church of Charlotte and Myers Park High School, focusing on endowment review and cash management. Bragg Financial Advisors, Inc. is a family-owned, SEC-registered investment adviser managing over $4.6 billion for individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and investment companies. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation, broad diversification, and long-term holdings, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to independent managers, including oversight of affiliated mutual funds.

Reginald Johnson is a financial advisor at MissionSquare Retirement with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at The Vanguard Group, Merrill, and Bank of America. He serves as a Retirement Plans Specialist at MissionSquare Retirement, a non-profit focused on assisting state and local government entities with deferred compensation and qualified retirement plans. MissionSquare Retirement serves state and local government employers and certain non-profit entities by administering retirement plans and providing education, recordkeeping, and advisory services through its Guided Pathways program. The firm’s investment advice is developed by Morningstar Investment Management and delivered via multiple channels within MissionSquare-administered accounts.

Evan Stout is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently advising at Choreo, LLC since 2023. Prior to joining Choreo, he worked at Financial Plans & Strategies, Inc. from 2017 to 2023 and held a position at Winthrop University from 2015 to 2018. Choreo serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, family offices, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm uses a quantitative, committee-driven investment process centered on strategic asset allocation and offers a wide range of advisory services such as portfolio management, financial planning, outsourced CIO, and specialized consulting.

Danny Pham is a financial advisor at First Citizens Asset Management, Inc. with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at The Vanguard Group, J.M. Barry & Associates, M Holdings Securities, Wells Fargo Advisors, and Campbell University. First Citizens Asset Management provides model-based sub-advisory and direct investment advisory services to a broad range of clients, including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, municipalities, and institutions. The firm uses a multi-asset class approach combining fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis, with a focus on strategic asset allocation and risk management.

Brian Swilling is a financial advisor at RFG Advisory, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with RFG Advisory since 2020. He serves on the Belk College of Business Alumni Council at UNC Charlotte and the Charlotte Area Alumni Council of Pi Kappa Phi. RFG Advisory provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and select institutional clients. The firm’s investment approach features discretionary portfolio management using model strategies and third-party platforms, along with fiduciary oversight of retirement accounts and access to alternative investments.

Robert Kovalesky Jr. is a financial advisor at McAdam LLC in Charlotte, NC, with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Stash Wealth, Morgan Stanley, and Merrill. McAdam LLC serves a diverse client base including 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 strategies, including direct indexing and private investment funds.

Gerald Craig is a financial advisor at IFG Advisory, LLC with over 33 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked at IFG Advisory since 2016. Prior to this, he has been associated with LPL Financial and Carolina Planning Consultants, LLP for over two decades. IFG Advisory, LLC provides comprehensive investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a variety of analytical approaches and utilizes sub-advisors and third-party managers to tailor investment strategies that align with client objectives.

Jonathan Blevins is a CFP® and ChFC® at AlphaStar Capital Management with 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include tenure at TIAA-CREF and Oakwood Capital Securities. He also serves as Vice President of Advisor Consulting for Alpha Star. AlphaStar Capital Management serves individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients with discretionary investment management, financial planning, and subadvisory services. The firm uses model portfolios and advisor-directed strategies incorporating multiple asset types and employs third-party portfolio construction technology.

Carly Hensley is a financial advisor with Merit Financial Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments since 2024 and has been with Merit Financial Advisors since 2010. Prior to that, she was associated with LPL Financial from 2010 to 2024. Merit Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $10.6 billion and serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment strategy using model portfolios and customizable sleeves, with oversight by a central Investment Management team and Investment Committee.

Jonathan Lindner is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with Arkadios Wealth Advisors in Charlotte, NC, having joined in 2025. His prior roles include positions at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, Raymond James Financial Services, Cygnus Asset Management, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is president and CEO of The Barly Group LLC, which manages certain investment-related activities. Arkadios Wealth Advisors provides 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 supports discretionary portfolio management with an in-house team that delivers models and trade execution across multiple asset classes, employing fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.