John Taylor is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 20 years of industry experience. He currently works at Truist Advisory Services and Truist Investment Services, having been with the firms since 2021. Prior to that, he spent eight years at Bb&T Securities, LLC, and sixteen years with Scott & Stringfellow, Inc. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation and investment policy analysis, plan sponsor fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program, utilizing a blend of discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by AI-enabled research tools and inter-affiliate integration.

James Kraft is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at BB&T Securities, Truist Investment Services, and Truist Advisory Services. He is a member of the Knights of Columbus in Morehead City, NC. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base through a combination of in-house portfolio management and third-party managers across multiple advisory programs and offers brokerage, financial planning, and consulting services.

Craig Miller is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 19 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Principal Financial Services since 2018, following four years at Jeffrey B. McClaugherty. Miller holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and active‑duty military personnel. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third‑party money manager asset allocation and separately managed accounts.

Jay Barish is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently associated with Commonwealth Financial Network. He has worked at Murphy Matza Wealth Management for 12 years and has been with Commonwealth Financial Network since 2011. His other business activities include fixed insurance sales conducted at his branch location. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and comprehensive support services, including operations, trading, technology, compliance, and investment management.

Horace Kornegay is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Truist Advisory Services and Truist Investment Services since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at BB&T Securities and Scott & Stringfellow. Kornegay is also a member of TRAA Partners LLC, a real estate investment entity. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program that combines discretionary and non-discretionary approaches, supported by AI-enabled research tools and inter-affiliate integration.

Matthew Glova is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Johns Creek, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth since 2011 and is co-owner of LifeTime Asset Management and LifeTime Tax Management, entities involved in advisory, insurance, and tax-related services. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of nearly 3,000 advisors and their clients, offering a range of advisory programs and back-office support including operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice management. The firm provides advisors discretion in portfolio construction and manages discretionary model portfolios through its Investment Management and Research team.

Kevin Mc Kinney is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Raleigh, NC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has experience working at LifeTime Asset and Tax Management, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Atlantic Union Bank, and several other organizations. Commonwealth Financial Network supports a national network of advisors by providing advisory programs, technology, compliance, and practice-management services. The firm offers a range of investment solutions, including discretionary model portfolios and customized programs, serving both retail and institutional clients.

Jeremy De Falco is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience and has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2009. He holds a Series 66 license and is based in Raleigh, NC. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and municipal clients, offering brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and advisory services through a combination of in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Myles Oliver is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Fidelity Investments, Ameriprise, Davenport, and PNC. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and municipal clients, offering brokerage services, financial planning, and advisory programs through both in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Justin Howie is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Cary, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Fidelity Investments and Fidelity Brokerage Services, where he worked from 2016 to 2021. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a men's clothing website and works as an Uber driver. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage clients. The firm’s integrated model supports point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions, emphasizing long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

James Applewhite III is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Truist Advisory Services since 2021 and has prior experience with Bb&T Securities and Scott & Stringfellow. Outside of finance, he is a singer in a local classic and alternative rock band. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, fiduciary support, and manager-selection programs, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Robert Leggett III is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, holding CFP® and CFA® designations and more than 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at WealthShield Partners, LLC and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Leggett is a 50% owner of WealthShield Insurance LLC, a business involved in insurance product sales with limited active duties. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in assets and employs a diversified investment approach combining passive and active management with quantitative, momentum, and fundamental analysis overseen by an internal Investment Committee.

Barry Goldberg is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has worked at Commonwealth since 2017 and previously spent two years with National Planning Corporation. Goldberg is also president and sole owner of BGI Capital Management, Inc., a private entity established for tax and accounting purposes. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and back-office support, including operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice management.

Cody Jeffcoat is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently advising at Truist Advisory Services. He has held roles with Suntrust Investment Services and Suntrust Advisory Services since 2014. Outside of finance, he owns and operates a pottery business. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing a blend of discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Jessie Harris is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. She is currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and is co-owner of Cardinal Hill Wealth Management. Prior to her current roles, she worked at Edward Jones for eight years. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing about $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a comprehensive adviser-support platform, including managed account programs, third-party asset manager access, and custody/clearing services.

Bruno Barboza is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services in Cary, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining the firm, he served six years in the Navy and completed four years of full-time education. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a particular focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs, delivering investment management through a centralized team that selects and monitors model portfolios and third-party managers.

Susanna Segrave is a financial advisor at Sanctuary Advisors, LLC with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Sanctuary Securities, Inc., Capital Wealth Advisors, and various other businesses, including operating a guest ranch and involvement with a fitness studio. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations, through a large network of independent adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing multiple investment approaches and serving clients with both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Matthew Buddo is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving at Truist Advisory Services in Raleigh, NC. His prior roles include positions at SunTrust Investment Services and SunTrust Bank. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting supported by third-party platform and manager arrangements to implement its advice.

Hunter Houser is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Cook Wealth Management Group, LLC and Triangle Family Dentistry. Cerity Partners provides customized wealth management and related services to a broad national client base, including individuals, families, trusts, business entities, and institutional investors. The firm employs tailored asset allocation, manager selection, and proprietary quantitative screens alongside third-party managers and individual securities.

Gideon Sims is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Cook Wealth, LLC. Sims serves in the U.S. Army Reserve as a cargo specialist. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $126.9 billion in client assets, offering customized portfolios and a broad range of services including investment management, financial planning, tax and insurance support, and access to alternative and private-market investments.