Stacey Anderson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Colton Groome Financial Advisors, LLC since 2019 and has prior experience with Wells Fargo Advisors, LPL Financial, and McQuilling Financial Services. Anderson also serves as a retirement plan advisor through a related business activity. Colton Groome Financial Advisors, LLC manages approximately $725 million in client assets and provides investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach using both passive and active management and supports clients with custom performance reporting and detailed portfolio analysis.

Alexis Cole is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving at California Capital Management since 2013. Her prior roles include positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and LPL Financial. Outside of her advisory duties, she serves as treasurer and board member of the Southern California Reined Cow Horse Association and holds board positions with other local community organizations. California Capital Management provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, pension plans, and corporate entities, managing approximately $358 million in discretionary assets. The firm offers customized portfolio management through a wrap fee program and retirement plan consulting, utilizing a range of investment vehicles tailored to each client’s risk tolerance and goals.

Matthew Groome is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Colton Groome Financial Advisors, LLC since 2010. He has prior experience at ValMark Advisers, Inc. and ValMark Securities, Inc., where he held roles spanning over a decade. Outside of his advisory work, Groome is involved in nonprofit governance as Board Chair of the WNC Bridge Foundation and serves as president of the Ramblers Sports Club, a local organization. Colton Groome Financial Advisors, LLC is a team of ten advisors managing approximately $725 million in client assets. The firm provides investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, employing a strategic asset allocation approach that includes both passive and active managers alongside alternative strategies.

Jeffrey Cooper is a financial advisor with Lifestyle Freedom Advisory Group, LLC and holds a Series 65 designation. He has 12 years of industry experience and also serves as an attorney and CPA, operating the Cooper Law Firm, P.C. dba Sentry Law, Wealth and Tax, where he spends the majority of his time. His career includes roles at Matson Money, Inc. and AlphaMark Wealth fka Sentry Wealth, Inc. Lifestyle Freedom Advisory Group is a registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and ERISA plan services, with a focus on customized portfolios based on clients’ goals, time horizons, and risk tolerances.

Robert Wood is a CFP® with 39 years of industry experience, currently serving at Southland Equity Partners, LLC since 2016. He also maintains a role with FSC Securities Corporation since 2009. Wood is involved in an investment advisory and portfolio management business outside of his primary firm. Southland Equity Partners advises individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and businesses, providing financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to create customized portfolios and manages the majority of accounts on a discretionary basis.

Ira Starr is a financial advisor with IFC in Asheville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked with IFC and Insurance Marketing, Inc. since 2020 and has been the managing member of Myth Free Financial, LLC, an educational and coaching platform related to his published book, since 2015. Additionally, he operates as a sole proprietor in insurance sales. IFC is a team of seven advisors managing approximately $110 million in client assets, offering investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and businesses. The firm uses mutual funds and ETFs for portfolio construction, provides ongoing investment management, and offers educational seminars and newsletters.

Robin Barber is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience. He is currently with Colton Groome Financial Advisors, LLC and has previously worked at Boys Arnold & Company. Colton Groome Financial Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm uses a strategic asset allocation approach combining passive and active managers and employs various analytical tools and an Investment Committee to oversee alternative investments.

Jay Reese is a CFA® charterholder with 19 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He has been with Colton Groome Financial Advisors, LLC since 2020 and previously worked for Boys, Arnold & Company, Inc. for 15 years. Reese holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Colton Groome Financial Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm’s investment approach combines strategic asset allocation with both passive and active management, utilizing tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and Modern Portfolio Theory.

David Nelson is a financial advisor at Colton Groome Financial Advisors, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at ValMark Securities, Inc., ValMark Advisers, Inc., Ameritas Investment Company, LLC, and Chase Investment Services Corp. Nelson is also involved in retirement plan advisory services, assisting plan sponsors with fiduciary responsibilities. Colton Groome Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional clients. The firm employs a team-based approach using strategic asset allocation with a mix of passive and active management and offers custom reporting and benchmarking to support client investments.

Matthew Donohue is a CFP® and CFA® credentialed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Colton Groome Financial Advisors, LLC since 2018, following prior roles at Valmark Securities, Inc., Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc., and Webb Investment Services, Inc. Colton Groome Financial Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach using both passive and active managers and utilizes tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and Modern Portfolio Theory to support portfolio management.

Jake Giles IV is a financial advisor at Prosperity Capital Advisors with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with firms including Northwestern Mutual Investment Services and Pure Wealth Strategies. Mr. Giles is involved with the local chapter of the American Financial Education Alliance, where he conducts seminars aimed at improving financial literacy. Prosperity Capital Advisors is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser offering financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management to individual and institutional clients. The firm utilizes model-based, asset-allocation strategies with portfolios managed to model targets, incorporating providers such as BlackRock, Dimensional, and Vanguard.

Dustin Poteat is a financial advisor with Gradient Advisors, LLC and holds a Series 65 designation. He has one year of industry experience and a background that includes roles at Crane Resistoflex and Premier Insurance Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a consultant in operations and analytics for a manufacturing firm. Gradient Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm operates primarily through third-party money managers and Investment Advisor Representatives, utilizing a largely non-discretionary model and multiple analytical approaches to support client portfolios.

Dustyn Livesay is a financial advisor with Prosperity Capital Advisors in Arden, NC, holding a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Infinity Wealth Management, South-West Insurance Agency, Crutchfield, and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. In addition to his advisory role, Mr. Livesay is involved with the American Financial Education Alliance, conducting seminars to promote financial literacy. Prosperity Capital Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, corporations, trustees, and retirement plans. The firm employs model-based, asset-allocation strategies supported by multiple providers and offers services ranging from discretionary investment management to turnkey asset management programs and retirement plan solutions.

Paul Kisielewski is a financial advisor with Signal Advisors Wealth, LLC in Asheville, NC, holding a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. He has worked at Lionhead Financial Planning and has prior experience with Southern Appalachian Anglers and JustRite Manufacturing. In addition to his advisory role, he is also active as an insurance agent involved in the sales of various insurance products. Signal Advisors Wealth provides investment management and financial planning services to retail clients and independent registered investment advisers through its Signal Platform TAMP. The firm employs a top-down, macro-environmental investment approach with tactical asset allocation, sector rotation, and a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis.

Glen Pier is a financial advisor at Prosperity Capital Advisors with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Prosperity Capital Advisors and its affiliated entities since 2012. Outside of advisory work, Mr. Pier is involved in educational activities as the chapter president for the American Financial Education Alliance in Asheville, NC, where he teaches retirement planning courses, and he operates a training business as an Avatar Master. Prosperity Capital Advisors provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base including individual investors, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm uses a model-driven, multi-sleeved investment approach featuring core risk-based portfolios, specialized strategies, and access to a range of mutual funds, ETFs, SMAs, and alternative investments.

Aaron Symonette is a financial advisor with International Assets Investment Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at International Assets Advisory, LLC, and IAA Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory work, Symonette serves as an assistant coach and defensive coordinator for youth football. International Assets Investment Management provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and other entities through a national network of independent representatives. The firm offers customized, long-term portfolio management using a range of investment vehicles and may employ third-party managers or wrap programs to meet client objectives.

Catherine Reid is a financial advisor at Prosperity Capital Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Innovation Partners LLC and Mercap Securities, LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in caregiving services for individuals with disabilities. Prosperity Capital Advisors provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base including individuals, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a model-driven, multi-sleeved investment approach utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, SMAs, and alternative solutions, and offers institutional and sub-advisory services.

Paul Buckle is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed advisor with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Signal Advisors Wealth, LLC and also serves as CEO of Paul Buckle CPA, PC, providing tax consulting services integrated into his financial planning work. Buckle has held prior roles at Lionhead Financial Planning, LLC, AE Wealth Management, and Raymond Marx Financial Advisory Group. Signal Advisors Wealth offers investment management and financial planning services to retail clients and independent RIAs, utilizing a top-down, macro-environmental investment approach that includes tactical asset allocation and sector rotation implemented through discretionary model portfolios. The firm manages over $1.3 billion in discretionary assets across a team of ten advisors.

Noah Brandt is a financial advisor with OneAscent Financial Services LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and beginning his career in 2026. His prior work experience includes roles at Signal Advisors Wealth, LLC, Lionhead Financial Planning, and Hajoca Corporation. OneAscent Financial Services LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, broker/dealer customers, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including asset management, financial planning, Unified Managed Account solutions, and outsourced CIO and CCO services.

Laurence Casper is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer in Asheville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Oppenheimer since 2011 and previously at Edward Jones from 2007 to 2011. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, pooled investment vehicles, and IRAs. The firm offers a broad range of programs and advisory services across equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios, utilizing strategic and tactical asset allocation, manager selection, and periodic portfolio reviews.