Steven Gallo is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 26 years of industry experience and has been affiliated with LPL Financial and Independent Advisor Alliance since 2015. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers comprehensive asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, utilizing a network of advisory representatives supported by third-party managers and advanced technology platforms.

Justin Hall is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Elkin, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with Truist Advisory Services and its affiliated firms since 2014, including roles at Bb&T Securities and BB&T Investment Services. Truist Advisory Services offers investment consulting and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, integrates third-party manager platforms, and maintains extensive inter-affiliate relationships to support its AMC Advantage manager-selection program.

Jonathan Marzano is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC and holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has 26 years of industry experience, including roles at LPL Financial and Wells Fargo Advisors. Marzano is also involved with Marzano Capital Group, an investment-related business linked to his LPL activities. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a broad range of clients such as individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, providing asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting services. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and utilizes technology platforms to support estate planning and asset aggregation.

Cody Grant is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Empower Financial Services, BHG Financial, and Apple. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, delivering services through an integrated model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and savings rates in its financial planning approach and serves a large participant base relative to its adviser headcount.

Jacob Johnson is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at PNC Investments LLC, PNC Bank, Salem Heritage, and various positions outside financial services. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only online discretionary model account that uses algorithm-driven risk assessments and implements investment strategies via mutual funds and ETFs.

Michael Mc Gilvary is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with Independent Advisor Alliance, Marzano Capital Group, LPL Financial, and Edward Jones. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, providing asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm employs a network model combining independent advisory representatives with brokerage services through LPL Financial and utilizes technology platforms for portfolio management and estate planning.

Alva Smith is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Advance, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Eagle Strategies since 1999 and with New York Life Insurance Company since 2006. Smith serves as a board member of Clemmons First Baptist Church’s Finance Committee. Eagle Strategies provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base including individual investors, defined contribution and benefit plans, and charitable and corporate clients. The firm delivers tailored advice through multiple program types and emphasizes fiduciary responsibilities, managing the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

William James is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and Northwestern Mutual in various capacities from 2017 to the present. Outside of advisory services, he has experience in business ownership through Davie Subways Inc. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm provides asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by technology platforms and a network model of advisory representatives.

James Jones is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has served as president of APEX Benefits, a company specializing in group employee benefits insurance. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, businesses, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement-plan consulting, and specialized advisory services through multiple platforms, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Corina Parmenter is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Fidelity Investments, GWFS Equities, Advised Assets Group, Nuveen, and TIAA. Outside of advising, she is the owner of Bue Properties, LLC. 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 account holders. The firm offers a financial planning service focused on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing, delivered through an integrated platform connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative systems.

William Amburn is a financial advisor with Farther, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple firms including LPL Financial and Private Client Services, LLC, and is also a partner at Cannon & Company, LLP, a CPA firm. In addition to his advisory role, Amburn is involved with an insurance agency and maintains a partnership in a CPA firm. Farther provides discretionary investment management and advisory services primarily to individual investors, trusts, and estates through a web and mobile platform along with in-person meetings. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach using proprietary model portfolios, algorithmic rebalancing, and a range of securities including ETFs, mutual funds, equities, and fixed income.

Dustin Ainsworth is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Truist, he worked four years at Sheffield Financial and has experience spanning roles in both finance and other industries. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering asset allocation, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program implemented through a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.

Christopher Borzych is a CFP® professional with 37 years of industry experience. He is currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. and has held prior roles at Charles Schwab & Co. and USAA Financial Advisors. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, using asset-allocation models and internal research tools to tailor recommendations according to client goals and risk tolerance.

Beverly Settle is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. She has 28 years of industry experience, including eight years with Bb&T Securities and five years with Truist Advisory Services. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm offers services such as asset allocation, investment policy analysis, and fiduciary support, utilizing a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting with support from AI-enabled research tools.

Sean Starling is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Clemmons, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Pinnacle Wealth Strategies, LLC and NYLIFE Securities, LLC, alongside tenure with New York Life Insurance Company. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional plans, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Mark Walton is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 22 years of industry experience. His career includes previous roles at Allegacy Federal Credit Union, Cuso Financial Services, Mass Mutual, Metlife Securities, and Edward Jones. Walton is also involved in managing the Allegacy Investment Group, an affiliated business related to his LPL activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Amy Hill is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Clemmons, NC. She holds a Series 66 designation and has extensive industry experience, having worked at Wells Fargo for 27 years before roles at Principal Trust Company, Ascensus, and Allegacy Federal Credit Union. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, supported by advanced operational tools and a large network of more than 22,800 advisors.

Tracy Duncan is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. She has a long tenure at Allegacy Federal Credit Union since 2001 and previously worked with CUSO Financial Services, L.P. from 2001 until 2025. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive advisor tools and a broad non-advisory financial services network.

Jennifer Gibson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Clemmons, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 21 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Allegacy Federal Credit Union and Cuso Financial Services, LP. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Jason Pardue is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Winston Salem, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Outside of his financial advisory role, he owns and operates Honey Hill Farms, where he raises approximately 20 cows and sells the calves annually. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a wide range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.