Brent Townsend is a financial advisor with Advisory Services Network, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. He has 22 years of industry experience and has worked with Kovack Securities Inc. since 2014 and Advisory Services Network since 2012. Townsend participates in the Dave Ramsey SmartVestor program, providing referral services for investors who complete the program. Advisory Services Network serves individuals, families, corporations, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans through a network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, investment and retirement-plan consulting, and third-party manager selection, managing approximately $8.6 billion in client assets.

Amanda Dowell is a Series 65 licensed advisor with Advisory Services Network in Hickory, NC, with one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at The Corner Table and Shook Chiropractic. Advisory Services Network provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, families, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans through a large network of independent adviser representatives. The firm offers a variety of services including portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing a broad range of investment strategies and flexible engagement models.

Justin Dean is a financial advisor with AlphaStar Capital Management and holds a Series 65 credential. He has five years of industry experience and has been associated with AlphaStar since 2020. Dean also serves as president of Dean Financial LLC and has involvement in the sale of insurance products, including annuities and healthcare insurance. AlphaStar Capital Management manages approximately $1.84 billion in assets for a variety of clients such as individuals, trusts, small businesses, and pension plans. The firm employs both predefined model portfolios and custom strategies, utilizing quantitative analysis and tactical approaches, and provides services including portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting.

Terry Hollar is a ChFC® with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving at Regal Investment Advisors LLC and Regulus, LLC. He has held roles at these firms since 2012 and 2014, respectively. Outside of his advisory work, Hollar is president of a homeowners association and is active as an officer and president in local community organizations, including a Lutheran day school and church. Regal Investment Advisors LLC (doing business as LionShare) provides discretionary investment management services to independent advisers and their clients, offering proprietary and third-party model portfolios across various asset classes. The firm serves individual, charitable, and corporate clients through a network of financial advisers who manage suitability and client communications.

William Hudson Sr. is a financial advisor with AlphaStar Capital Management, holding a Series 65 credential and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with AlphaStar since 2011 and concurrently operates Master's Estate and Financial Inc. and Master's Estate Services Inc., both of which provide investment-related estate planning and estate planning services. AlphaStar Capital Management manages approximately $1.84 billion for a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and pension plans. The firm employs both predefined model portfolios and custom strategies that incorporate quantitative analysis and third-party research, and it also serves as a subadviser and referral agent to other investment advisers.

Eric Whitener is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Advisory Services Network since 2021 and previously spent nine years at Omni Star Financial Group. Outside of his advisory role, he is a managing member of Grayton & Jamison II LLC, which owns investment real estate, and is involved in a service company supporting his advisory practice. Advisory Services Network is an enterprise firm with approximately 208 independent advisers serving individuals, families, corporations, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and a range of investment services, managing about $8.6 billion in client assets through tailored strategies across various asset classes.

Simon Hawkins is a financial advisor at AlphaStar Capital Management with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Dean Financial, Aldi, and State Employees' Credit Union, as well as various positions during his academic years. AlphaStar Capital Management manages approximately $1.84 billion for a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, small businesses, and pension plans. The firm employs strategic asset allocation combined with quantitative and momentum analysis, offering both model and custom portfolio strategies along with a range of advisory and consulting services.

Ernest Ceccato Jr. is a financial advisor with Founders Financial Alliance, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Founders Financial Alliance and LPL Financial since 2015. Founders Financial Alliance provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and related advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm employs an evidence-based investment process using ETFs, third-party managers, and regular portfolio monitoring, and offers a flat-fee family-office style program combining management, planning, and tax analysis.

George Martin is a financial advisor with Impact Partnership Wealth, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Alphastar Capital Management, LLC, Calton & Associates, Inc., and Four Plus One, Inc., dba Charter Financial Group, where he is also an owner and insurance agent involved in property and casualty agency and fixed indexed annuity sales. Impact Partnership Wealth provides investment management, model-portfolio implementation, financial planning, and ERISA retirement-plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm combines third-party strategists, adviser-managed models, and direct indexing with tactical asset allocation and overlays, offering discretionary trading authority subject to client restrictions.

Louis Wetmore is a financial advisor at Advisory Services Network with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Omnistar Financial Group for 11 years before joining his current firm in 2021. Outside of financial advising, he is a certified court mediator operating a sole proprietorship under Wetmore Mediation. Advisory Services Network serves individuals, families, corporations, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans through a network of over 200 independent advisers. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, managing approximately $8.6 billion in client assets with a range of investment strategies and implementation options.

Douglas Frye is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Brookstone Capital Management and Spinnaker Financial, Inc. Frye is also involved in personal finance education through his ownership and hosting of TheMoneyClassroom.com, a platform that generates social media content on financial topics. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans with advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates both advisory and broker-dealer services, offering a comprehensive platform that includes access to third-party asset managers and both discretionary and non-discretionary account options.

Amanda Rembert is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. in Hickory, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She previously worked at Stifel and Wells Fargo Clearing among other firms. Outside of advisory work, she serves as a board member for Eastern Catawba Cooperative Christian Ministry and Ashure Ministry, both charitable organizations. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and custom portfolios, with an emphasis on consolidated wrap-fee programs and active monitoring by an Investment Strategy Committee.

Kathy White is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at various Truist-affiliated firms since 2006. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools to manage client portfolios and oversee investment selections.

Charles Woy is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC in Hickory, NC. He holds a Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Epic Wealth, Southline Converting, and Appliances Superstore. Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management services to a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm uses a range of analysis techniques and offers tailored advice through a network of affiliated offices and representatives.

Cameron Wood is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with a Series 66 credential and approximately one year of industry experience. Before joining Empower Advisory Group, he held roles at TD Bank, MWA Financial Services Inc., Modern Woodmen of America, and Maine State Credit Union. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s integrated service model focuses on long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and clients’ savings rates within plan lineups chosen by plan sponsors.

Lisa Baverso is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Truist and its predecessor firms since 2006, including roles at Bb&T Investments and Bb&T Securities. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, utilizing third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools to support its investment approach.

James Gowen is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with Truist Advisory Services and related entities since 2018, following earlier roles at BB&T Investments. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a volunteer firefighter with the Propst Crossroads Volunteer Fire Department. Truist Advisory Services offers investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting supported by third-party platforms and AI-enhanced research.

Thomas Rembert IV is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Benjamin F. Edwards, he worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a Councilman and Mayor Pro-Tempore for the Town of Maiden, North Carolina. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers a range of investment solutions through fee-based wrap programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and investment management, supported by an internal trading desk and monitored by an Investment Strategy Committee.

Neil Ramirez is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. in Hickory, NC, beginning his industry career in 2025. Prior to entering finance, he spent five years with Major League Baseball. Neil is involved with Elite Performance Wealth Management LLC as an owner. Equity Services, Inc., doing business as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms, frequently utilizing third-party asset managers and combines long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading and specialized instruments.

Vincent Johnson is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Hickory, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His career includes over 20 years with BB&T Investment Services, Inc. and its affiliates before joining Truist in 2021. He serves as a board member for the Western Piedmont Council of Governments, participating in regional housing program coordination and providing guidance to graduates of a family self-sufficiency program. Truist Advisory Services offers investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with third-party platform support and AI-enabled research tools.