Maxwell Neisler is a financial advisor at AdvisorsTrust Partners LLC with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prospera Financial Services Inc, Ryan Consulting Group, and Grant Thornton LLP. AdvisorsTrust Partners LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $435 million in assets for around 172 clients, employing a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis while implementing both active and passive strategies.

Wesley Lyon II is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving at Lyon Wealth Advisors Group. He has previously worked with Dimensional Fund Advisors and United Capital Financial Advisors among others. In addition to his advisory role, he is President and CEO of McGill and Lyon Dental Advisors, a firm providing tax and business planning services to dentists and specialists, and also serves as a speaker for The McGill & Hill Group, which hosts events targeting dental professionals. Lyon Wealth Advisors Group offers discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning to high net worth individuals, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm uses customized strategies based on Modern Portfolio Theory and often employs low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, with a distinctive affiliation to tax and business advisory services and educational events focused on dental specialists.

Kyle Sikes is a financial advisor at WealthPoint Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at firms including Dempsey Lord Smith, LLC, and Kalos Management. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of CaroMont Care Advocates, which supports patient- and family-centered healthcare initiatives. WealthPoint Financial LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a blend of fundamental, technical, and relative-strength analysis across both passive and active strategies, serving a broad retail client base with customized portfolios.

Robert Boggs is a financial advisor at Catawba River Capital with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at R.P. Boggs & Co. for 21 years and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. for six years. Catawba River Capital provides wealth management and investment consulting primarily to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, pension or profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and other legal entities. The firm employs a conservative, scenario-based investment approach with both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and offers specialized private investment consulting services.

Jonathan Shaw Jr. is a financial advisor at Catawba River Capital with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at R.P. Boggs & Co. Wealth Management, Core Scientific, Flexential, and PricewaterhouseCoopers. Catawba River Capital provides wealth management and investment consulting primarily to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, pension or profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a conservative, scenario-based investment approach with a focus on fundamental analysis and longer-term holding periods, while offering a formal private investment consulting program that evaluates direct private funds and private equity opportunities.

Brad Playford is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Copperleaf Capital, LLC. His prior work includes 16 years at The Vanguard Group and entrepreneurial roles in hospitality and custom gaming equipment companies. He is also a licensed insurance producer with experience in health, disability, and life insurance products. Copperleaf Capital provides advisory services to individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers tailored financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and digital currency management, combining a values-based discovery process with model portfolio-driven investment implementation.

Keith Miller is a financial representative at Vestech Asset Management Inc. with 35 years of industry experience. He previously worked at First Allied Advisory Services, Inc. and First Allied Securities, Inc. Miller serves on several local boards, including the Kings Mountain Housing Authority and the Cleveland County Board of Equalization & Review. Vestech Asset Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and corporate clients. The firm employs a combination of technical, fundamental, and cyclical analysis to manage diversified portfolios and offers both ongoing investment management and project-based planning.

Amanda Pate is a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) and Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®) with nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Summit Wealth Partners, LLC since 2014. Summit Wealth Partners serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional and tax-sheltered entities across more than 20 states. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management with an investment approach that emphasizes broad diversification, strategic asset allocation, and tax-efficient funds, supported by academic frameworks and technological tools.

Taylor Lee is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC, affiliated with Fusion Investment Advisors, and has previously worked at firms including Voya Investment Management and Preferred Capital Securities. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with Belmont Capital Advisors, marketing insurance and annuity investments as an insurance agent. Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients with discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs a combination of internally developed and independent asset allocation models, using both fundamental and technical analysis to manage portfolios on a discretionary basis.

Allyson Sacratini is a financial advisor at Integrated Advisors Network LLC with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc. Prior to her advisory career, she attended the University of South Carolina. Allyson is also the Director of Client Services at Capital City Financial Partners. Integrated Advisors Network is an SEC-registered multi-team investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement and employee benefit plans, and corporate entities. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, employing a mix of fundamental and quantitative approaches and frequently utilizing third-party sub-adviser platforms.

Carly Hensley is a financial advisor with Merit Financial Advisors in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Merit Financial Advisors since 2010 and previously worked at LPL Financial and Securities America Advisors, Inc. Outside of her advisory work, she is a representative of Pioneer Financial Planning, LLC, an LLC used for tax purposes. Merit Financial Group is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, ESOPs, and other institutional clients. The firm employs a long-term, diversified asset allocation approach managed through centralized sleeves and model portfolios, supported by an internal investment team and external sub-advisers.

Edward Barnard is a financial advisor at Sound Income Strategies, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at multiple firms, including Formula Folios Investments and Family Legacy Wealth Management. Barnard is also involved with Family Legacy Group, Inc., where he provides fixed insurance products, fixed annuities, and Medicare and long-term care services. Sound Income Strategies, LLC manages approximately $4.0 billion in client assets and serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm emphasizes fixed-income analysis alongside equity review and offers a range of services such as discretionary asset management, financial planning, and insurance planning through affiliated channels.

Steven Denton is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He is currently with Merit Financial Advisors and has previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, LPL Financial, and The Vanguard Group. Denton also serves as Deputy Town Manager for the Town of Stanley, NC. Merit Financial Group is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, ESOPs, and other institutional clients. The firm employs a long-term, diversified asset allocation strategy supported by an internal investment management team and offers a range of account options along with financial planning and retirement consulting services.

Jeffrey Thomas is a financial advisor at Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Packerland since 2019. In addition to his advisory role, he owns J S Thomas Consulting, Inc., a business involved in insurance and residential construction, and serves as a Deacon and teacher at Parkwood Baptist Church. Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. serves individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors by providing financial planning, portfolio management, and advisory program access. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory services through a variety of platforms, including firm-managed portfolios and third-party arrangements, with a focus on individualized financial planning and routine client reviews.

Karen Holland is a financial advisor with Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Fusion Capital Management, Dempsey Lord Smith, LLC, Cape Securities, Inc., and several other firms dating back to 2014. In addition to her advisory work, she is involved with Holland Wealth Management / Impact, where she markets insurance and annuity investments as an insurance agent. Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients with discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm uses an open-architecture platform and a combination of tailor-made asset allocation models, fundamental and technical analysis, and ongoing portfolio supervision to meet client objectives.

Brian Seidenwand is a CFP® professional with five years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC and has prior experience at The Vanguard Group, Charles Schwab, and TD Ameritrade. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed to sell life and annuity insurance products. Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs an open-architecture platform with a broad investment toolkit and manages over $1.1 billion in assets across more than 8,800 clients.

Sarah Nestingen is a financial advisor at Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Verum Partners LLC, Trinity Wealth Securities, LLC, and Florida Financial Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she is also involved in marketing insurance and annuity investments as an insurance agent at Belmont Capital Advisors. Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients with discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm employs an open-architecture investment platform and combines tailor-made asset allocation models with fundamental and technical analysis to implement strategies consistent with client objectives.

Andrew Paolini is a financial advisor at Principal Advised Services with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His work history includes roles at Principal Bank, Principal Financial Services, Principal Life Insurance Company, and Wells Fargo. Outside of his advisory duties, he serves as Treasurer for the Charlotte Adult Baseball League, managing financial reporting and budgeting for the organization. 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 investment management program called SimpleInvest. The firm integrates proprietary and third-party tools and operates within the larger Principal Financial Group, granting access to affiliated products and services.

Jon Hoyle is a financial advisor at Gradient Advisors, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked with firms including Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Securities America, and VOYA Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he has operated as an independent Medicare agent. Gradient Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm operates primarily through a network of Investment Advisor Representatives and third-party money managers, managing approximately $289 million in regulatory assets and administering about $1.10 billion in assets.

Michael Bono is a financial advisor with Madison Avenue Securities, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TIAA-CREF and Western Southern Life. Bono is also involved with Sloan Financial Group, LLC, a financial services business operating in Clover, SC. Madison Avenue Securities serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering investment advisory and brokerage services along with pension consulting, college-savings assistance, and services for charitable entities. The firm manages approximately $2.0 billion across 14,000 clients and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through multiple investment models and third-party managers.