Bruce Putnam is a financial advisor at Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with LPL Financial since 2011 and Cornerstone Financial Advisors from 2011 to 2018. Beyond his advisory role, he has been involved in mortgage and real estate services and acts as an agent for fixed insurance products. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through a network of advisory representatives utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management strategies, supported by technology platforms and a governance model that integrates supervised advisors, sub-advisors, and third-party managers.

Cynthia Sherrill is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with 13 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at LPL Financial for 10 years. Cynthia is also associated with Sherrill, Blake & Harrison CPA PA. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients by providing advisory programs, operations, technology, compliance, and practice-management support. The firm offers a variety of portfolio construction options and manages discretionary model portfolios through its Investment Management and Research team.

Kerr Ann Dempster is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. in Denver, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with six years of industry experience. She has worked with Fifth Third Securities since 2019 and FIFTH THIRD BANK since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner and author of Ink City Books, a self-publishing fiction venture. FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage services, offering access to multiple program types and third-party portfolio managers on its Passageway Managed Account platform. The firm operates as a broker-dealer, SEC-registered investment adviser, and municipal advisor, managing a range of investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, SMAs, and tax-overlay strategies.

Amanda Durbiano is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. She is currently with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, and has previously worked at TIAA-CREF, Exencial Wealth Advisors, Hefren Tillotson, Inc., and PNC Investments. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in assets and employs a diversified, risk-class based investment approach that combines passive and active managers with quantitative, momentum, and fundamental analysis.

David Raudman is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 25 years of industry experience. He is currently with Independent Financial Partners and IFP Securities, LLC, where he has worked since 2011 and 2019 respectively, and previously worked at LPL Financial. He is involved in the sale of non-variable insurance products, including life insurance and fixed annuities. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of approximately 261 independent Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm offers a decentralized advisory model with both discretionary and non-discretionary account management, notable retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities, and partnerships for directed trustee services.

Jaclyn Mcgrew is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining Fifth Third Securities in 2021, she worked at Fifth Third Bank starting in 2019 and was involved with D9 Brewing Company from 2015 to 2019. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities, offering investment advisory and brokerage services through various program types on the Passageway platform. The firm operates as a subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank and provides access to multiple third-party portfolio managers, with an emphasis on customizable investment strategies.

Kate Holton is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. She holds a Series 66 designation and has nine years of industry experience. Kate has been with Bankers Life since 2007 and Bankers Life Securities since 2016. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as a Field Development Manager, training agents and managers on insurance-related topics and products. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting primarily to mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals. The firm emphasizes customized asset allocation, tax efficiency, and a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in its investment approach.

Chris Gruin is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Lincolnton, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at First Citizen Investor Services, Wells Fargo Clearing, Suntrust Investment Services, and PNC Bank. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account programs, including advisor-directed models and access to third-party portfolio managers, with features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services.

Daniel Schmitz is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc., Kingdom Building Holdings LLC, Grayley Co., and Lincoln Charter School. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and multiple wrap/advisory programs.

Roslyn Ervin is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Mount Holly, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Bb&T Securities LLC for eight years before joining Truist in 2013. Outside the financial industry, Ervin serves as a Disabled Support Person, providing assistance with hygiene, cooking, transportation, and light housekeeping. Truist Advisory Services offers investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches, utilizing third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools, and features a manager-selection program integrated with its affiliated broker-dealer and bank services.

Robert Eberhardt is a CFP® with over 31 years of industry experience, currently serving at Principal Financial Services since 2011. Based in Denver, NC, he holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is president and owner of Safe Self Storage, LLC, where he manages accounting and marketing for two self-storage locations. Principal Financial Services provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, and access to third-party money manager solutions under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Kelsey Neal is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience with BDS Financial Network and service in the Army National Guard. Neal is also the owner of Waypoint Wealth Solutions, LLC, a private entity involved in securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and support services, including operations, trading, compliance, and investment management, allowing advisors to offer customized portfolio solutions under Commonwealth’s supervision.

Tonya Guffey is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Fifth Third Securities since 2022, as well as at Fifth Third Bank since 2018. Prior to that, she was employed at PNC Bank from 2015 to 2018. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors through its Passageway Managed Account Program. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account options and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Jessica Beard is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network based in Lincolnton, NC. She holds a Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Commonwealth, she worked at Sherrill, Blake & Harrison CPA PA and Abby H. Champion CPA PC, with a combined 13 years in the accounting field. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients. The firm provides advisory programs, back-office support, investment management, and technology solutions, allowing affiliated advisors to offer customized portfolio management and a range of program structures under Commonwealth’s supervision.

Matthew Fortenberry is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Denver, NC, holding a Series 66 credential and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. He also operates Alpha Omega Financial, LLC as a separate business activity. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutions, offering financial planning, insurance distribution, broker-dealer services, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm emphasizes a dual-registered model and works extensively with program sponsors and third-party managers to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

Candance Heavner is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Lincolnton, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2020, following a decade at Lineberger's Cattle Company. Outside of finance, she is involved with Copper Hill Entertainment in Culver City, CA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Mitchell Harris is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Denver, NC. He has been with LPL Financial since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, he is a Notary Public. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Matthew Foster is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at MML Investors Services, LLC since 2020. Prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Life Insurance Co, Advantage Waypoint, and Cabarrus County Schools. He is also the owner of Elite Equity LLC, an entity used for pass-through compensation. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements supported by firm-approved analytical tools, along with various specialized planning programs.

Patrick Wittekind is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 38 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC for 22 years and has been self-employed for over two decades. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for his own defined benefit and 401(k) retirement plans. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services and supports its large network with advanced planning tools and specialized programs such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Consulting Services.

David Balok is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Denver, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and having 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 2006, totaling 20 years at that firm. He also operates a wealth management business under the name David R. Balok Wealth Management. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals—including both high-net-worth and non-HNW clients—retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from multiple sources.