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, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments since 2024 and has been with Merit Financial Advisors since 2010. Prior to that, she was associated with LPL Financial from 2010 to 2024. Merit Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $10.6 billion and serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment strategy using model portfolios and customizable sleeves, with oversight by a central Investment Management team and Investment Committee.

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® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at Merit Financial Advisors since 2020. His prior roles include positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, LPL Financial, and The Vanguard Group, Inc. He also holds a municipal leadership role as Deputy Town Manager in Stanley, North Carolina. Merit Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $10.6 billion and serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach through customizable model portfolios overseen by a central Investment Management team and offers specialized services such as fiduciary and ESOP trustee work.

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 credentials and has worked at Principal Financial Services, Principal Bank, and Wells Fargo in various roles. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Treasurer for the Charlotte Adult Baseball League, managing budgets and financial reporting for the organization. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering both nondiscretionary recommendations and a discretionary investment management program. The firm integrates proprietary models with third-party tools and operates within the Principal Financial Group family, enabling access to a range of 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.

Margarite Lynch is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with eight years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial, LLC and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments prior to her current role. Outside of advisory work, she serves as a suite attendant at the Bank of America Stadium for the Carolina Panthers. Merit Financial Group, LLC manages approximately $10.6 billion and serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using model portfolios and modular sleeves, overseen by an Investment Committee, while offering customized portfolio management options.

Michael Mahoney is a financial advisor with Coastal Bridge Advisors in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Coastal Bridge Advisors in 2025, he worked at Trinity Point Wealth, LLC, Peachtree PC Investors, LLC, and Morgan Stanley Distribution, Inc., among other firms. Outside of his advisory role, Mahoney serves as treasurer for American Legion Post 503 and the Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce and is a member of the Investment & Wealth Institute committee. Coastal Bridge Advisors provides financial planning, consulting, and wealth management services to individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, foundations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, fundamental analysis approach and constructs diversified portfolios, often utilizing external managers and scenario analysis, and is affiliated with the Focus Financial Partners network.

Marcus Anderson is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merit Financial Advisors since 2016 and previously at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and LPL Financial, LLC. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with over 260 advisors serving approximately 20,000 clients across 66 offices. The firm offers coordinated wealth management services and employs a long-term, diversified investment approach overseen by an internal committee, allowing advisors to customize portfolios using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis methods.

William Smiley is a financial advisor at Coastal Bridge Advisors with eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at TrinityPoint Wealth, LLC, and Penland Legacy Advisors. He serves on the board of directors for the Winthrop University Foundation, providing volunteer leadership in community outreach and university engagement. Coastal Bridge Advisors offers financial planning, consulting, and wealth management services to individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, foundations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, fundamental analysis approach to construct diversified portfolios and provides specialized advisory services including retirement plan consulting and HSA investment management.

Mitchell Roth is a CFP® professional with eight years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Sovran Advisors, LLC and holds a Series 66 license. His prior experience includes positions at The Vanguard Group, LPL Financial, Equitable Advisors, and Ameriprise Financial Services. Sovran Advisors serves individuals, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors by providing financial planning, advisory services, and portfolio management across various program types. The firm employs both active and passive investment strategies and utilizes multiple custodial platforms to support its clients' diverse objectives.

Alaina Sanders is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC and has two years of industry experience. She is also affiliated with Belmont Capital Advisors. Outside of advisory work, she manages Zebra Home Solutions and related entities involved in real estate holdings and operations. Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plan participants, trusts, estates, charities, and businesses. The firm employs a broad investment toolkit and an open-architecture platform to implement tailored strategies with continuous monitoring and periodic rebalancing.

James Beam is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC, holding the Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Sollinda Capital Management LLC and Capital Investment Group, Inc. He serves as chairman of the Cherryville ABC Board of Directors, overseeing operations related to controlled spirit sales in Cherryville, NC. Capital Investment Advisory Services provides portfolio management and supervisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers tailored investment programs with a focus on discretionary management and employs fundamental, technical, and charting analyses across various investment strategies.