Robert Brannan is a financial advisor at Uwharrie Investment Advisors, Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Private Client Services LLC since 2012 and Uwharrie Capital Corp since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Executive Vice President of Uwharrie Bank and holds leadership positions in several local nonprofit organizations, including the Central North Carolina Council Boy Scouts and the Concord Rotary Club Foundation. Uwharrie Investment Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm managing approximately $278 million in discretionary assets for individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, charities, and corporations. The firm employs an investment process based on Modern Portfolio Theory, with discretionary portfolio management and oversight by an Investment Committee, offering both internally managed and external sub-advisor strategies.

Carl Grubb is a financial advisor at Uwharrie Investment Advisors, Inc. with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at R.H. Barringer and in various roles outside finance, including at Devils Backbone Brewing. Grubb serves as President of the Board of Directors for the Carl & Linda Grubb Family YMCA and represents the organization on its regional association board. Uwharrie Investment Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm managing approximately $278 million in discretionary assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and corporations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting with an investment process based on Modern Portfolio Theory and oversight by an Investment Committee.

Roger Dick is a financial advisor with Uwharrie Investment Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. He has worked with The Strategic Alliance Corporation since 1994 and Bank of Stanly since 1983. Outside of his advisory roles, he serves on the Pfeiffer College Board of Trustees, participating in the investment committee and working with the endowment portfolio, and he chairs the Stanly County Community Foundation’s advisory board. Uwharrie Investment Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm managing approximately $278 million in discretionary assets for individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs an investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory with oversight by an Investment Committee, offering discretionary portfolio management across multiple asset classes alongside financial planning and retirement consulting services.

Thomas Wall is a financial advisor at Uwharrie Investment Advisors, Inc. in Albemarle, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ally Invest Advisors and State Employees Credit Union. Uwharrie Investment Advisors is an SEC-registered multi-advisor firm managing approximately $338 million for over 800 clients. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and limited financial planning using an asset-allocation approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory.

Bryan Stark is a financial advisor with Stark Financial Advisers, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles at Stark Financial Advisers, Inc. and R.M. Stark & Co., Inc., as well as over three decades at U.S. Airways. Stark Financial Advisers, Inc. manages approximately $94.7 million on a discretionary basis for individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and other business entities. The firm employs an asset-allocation driven approach that incorporates both fundamental and technical analysis, offering strategies ranging from conservative to aggressive and including derivative use in separately managed accounts.

David Beach Jr. is a financial advisor at Mill Capital Management, LLC in Concord, NC, with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Mill Capital Management in 2026, he worked at Wells Fargo Investment Institute, Inc. for five years and Wells Fargo Bank for nineteen years. Mill Capital Management serves individual clients, including high net worth individuals, and charitable organizations by providing discretionary investment management and financial planning. The firm employs a large-cap equity strategy focused on value-oriented U.S. large- and mid-cap companies and manages approximately $1.49 billion in client assets with a compact advisory team.

Kelly Smith is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Uwharrie Investment Advisors, Inc. with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Uwharrie Investment Advisors, Smith worked at Uwharrie Bank for seven years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an additional signer on his local church’s checking account in case of emergency. Uwharrie Investment Advisors is an SEC-registered multi-advisor firm managing approximately $338 million for over 800 clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and limited financial planning, using an asset-allocation strategy guided by Modern Portfolio Theory and a disciplined due diligence process.

Christy Stoner is a financial advisor at Uwharrie Investment Advisors, Inc. with 35 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been associated with The Strategic Alliance Corporation, Bos Financial Corp, and Robert Thomas Securities Inc. since 1991. Outside of advising, she serves as an executive vice president at Uwharrie Bank and is involved with the Uwharrie Capital Corp Community Foundation. Uwharrie Investment Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm managing approximately $278 million in discretionary assets. The firm provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and corporations, emphasizing asset allocation based on Modern Portfolio Theory and oversight by an Investment Committee. Its ownership structure includes affiliations with a community bank, broker-dealer, and insurance agency.

Brian Seay is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience. He has been with Mill Capital Management, LLC since 2021 and previously worked at Wells Fargo from 1994 to 2021. Mill Capital Management serves individual clients, including high net worth individuals, and charitable organizations by providing discretionary investment management and financial planning. The firm employs a concentrated large-cap equity strategy focused on high-quality, value-oriented U.S. companies, combining internal management with selective use of external managers.

Velinda Bost is a financial advisor with Uwharrie Investment Advisors, Inc. in Albemarle, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 19 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial, LLC and Fidelity Investments. Uwharrie Investment Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm managing approximately $278 million in discretionary assets, serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm emphasizes asset allocation based on Modern Portfolio Theory and manages portfolios on a discretionary basis with oversight from an Investment Committee and Chief Compliance Officer.

Jennifer Morehead is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Uwharrie Investment Advisors, Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Private Client Services, LLC and Strategic Investment Advisors since 2014. Uwharrie Investment Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm managing approximately $278 million in discretionary assets. It serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering discretionary portfolio management across various asset classes along with financial planning and retirement plan consulting.

Bryson Childress is a financial advisor at Uwharrie Investment Advisors, Inc. with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Uwharrie Investment Advisors, he worked at Compass Group - Canteen for two years. Uwharrie Investment Advisors is an SEC-registered multi-advisor firm managing approximately $338 million for about 837 clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, financial planning, and legacy position management, utilizing an asset-allocation approach guided by Modern Portfolio Theory.

Brooke Senter is a financial advisor at Uwharrie Investment Advisors, Inc. with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at multiple related firms including Uwharrie Bank, Uwharrie Capital Corp, and The Strategic Alliance Corporation. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as treasurer for Custom Doors, Inc., a family business, and holds several community and nonprofit board positions including roles with the Stanly Community Foundation and UCC Community Foundation. Uwharrie Investment Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm managing approximately $278 million in discretionary assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and corporations, offering discretionary portfolio management across various asset classes along with financial planning and retirement consulting. Its investment approach emphasizes asset allocation based on Modern Portfolio Theory, with oversight from an Investment Committee and compliance officers, and it operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Uwharrie Capital Corp alongside affiliated financial entities.

David Gaskin is a financial advisor with Uwharrie Investment Advisors, Inc. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license, and has 25 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Private Client Services LLC, Bank of Stanly, and Strategic Investment Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of Randolph Friends of the Zoo, assisting with fundraising and organizing an annual auction, and is active in the Randolph Rotary Club, where he serves as president and oversees fundraising and community service projects. Uwharrie Investment Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm managing approximately $278 million in discretionary assets for individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and corporations. The firm emphasizes asset allocation based on Modern Portfolio Theory, offers discretionary portfolio management across multiple asset classes, and operates within a group structure that includes a community bank, broker-dealer, and insurance agency.

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.

Kenneth Miller is a financial advisor with Integrated Financial Strategies, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Integrated Financial Strategies since 2015 and also operates Miller Financial Inc., an insurance agency focusing on life, health, and group insurance sales. Integrated Financial Strategies is a registered investment adviser serving individual clients, corporations, and business entities with portfolio management, retirement income planning, and financial planning services. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and charting analysis to construct diversified portfolios and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside web-based consulting and wrap fee programs.

Thomas Burick is a financial advisor with Credit Union Investment Services in Concord, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. He has worked with Members Trust Company since 2023 and has been affiliated with Credit Union Investment Services, SECU Life Insurance Company, SECU Brokerage Services, and State Employees' Credit Union since 2015. In addition to his advisory roles, he serves as a financial advisory services specialist at State Employees' Credit Union and as an agent with SECU Life Insurance Company. Credit Union Investment Services serves primarily individual investors in North Carolina, offering non-discretionary portfolio management, retirement and financial planning, and a wrap-fee program. The firm recommends mostly low-cost, index-based mutual funds and ETFs, fixed-income products, and employs a goals-based, long-term planning approach.

Joshua South is a financial advisor with Credit Union Investment Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Members Trust Company since 2016 and has been affiliated with State Employees’ Credit Union in various capacities since 2007, including roles related to financial advisory and life insurance services. Credit Union Investment Services serves primarily individual investors in North Carolina, providing non-discretionary portfolio management, retirement and financial planning, and a wrap-fee program. The firm emphasizes low-cost, index-based mutual funds and ETFs, fixed-income products, and a goals-based, long-term planning approach, with salaried advisers who provide recommendations while clients retain final decision authority.

Laurel Bacogeorge is a financial advisor with Credit Union Investment Services and holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. She has 26 years of industry experience, including a long tenure at The Vanguard Group, Inc. from 1999 to 2025. Laurel also serves as a Financial Advisory Services Specialist at State Employees' Credit Union, providing financial services aimed at improving members' economic and social conditions. Credit Union Investment Services primarily serves individual investors residing in North Carolina, offering non-discretionary portfolio management, asset allocation advice, and financial planning with an emphasis on long-term, goals-based strategies using low-cost index funds and ETFs. The firm operates within a credit-union ecosystem and focuses on salaried advisors who provide recommendations without earning commissions.

David Gordon is a financial advisor with IFG Advisory, LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 26 years of industry experience, including roles at IFG Advisory since 2016 and LPL Financial since 2001. Outside of his advisory work, he is the managing partner of Gordon, Keeter & Co, CPAs, where he oversees tax preparation, accounting, bookkeeping, and financial statement preparation. IFG Advisory, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, employing a multi-faceted investment approach that includes in-house management, sub-advisors, third-party managers, and model portfolios.