Alvan Aron Jr. is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Greensboro, NC, bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 2002 and also holds a position as an agent with Agia, where he is involved in non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-based individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction.

Jonathan Crockett is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services in Winston-Salem, NC. He has been with Truist Investment Services since 2019 and previously worked at BB&T/Truist from 2014 to 2021. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, 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 process.

Jennifer Mccosley is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC since 2023. Prior to this, she worked at Triad Financial Advisors, Inc. for eight years. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides investment advisory and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of third-party independent managers selected through a proprietary due-diligence process and offers a range of services such as discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting.

James Williams is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer in Greensboro, NC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has been with Oppenheimer & Co since 2010. Oppenheimer serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services such as discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, consulting, and retirement services. The firm employs strategic and tactical asset allocation along with manager selection across various investment vehicles, and acts as a qualified custodian for client assets.

Paulette Mitchell is a financial advisor at Davenport & Company LLC with 22 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Davenport since 2009, following prior work at Citigroup Global Markets. Davenport & Company LLC is a privately held, employee-owned firm providing investment management and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and non-profit organizations. The firm offers a broad range of services such as asset management, financial planning, and investment banking, employing dedicated portfolio manager teams and committees to oversee investment strategies and account monitoring.

Michael Schultz is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Birmingham, AL, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 1986 and also holds an agent position with Agia, focusing on non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet UMA models for portfolio construction.

Clarence Slaughter III is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 30 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Independent Advisor Alliance, LPL Financial, and Kersey Valley Entertainment since 2016. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved with NC Physicians Retirement Strategy. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base, including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm employs a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by various analytical techniques and technology platforms, operating under a network model with strong connections to LPL Financial.

Timothy Mellon is a financial advisor with OSAIC Advisory Services, LLC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 32 years of industry experience and has held prior roles at Triad Hybrid Solutions, Triad Advisors, Kestra Financial Services, and Green Valley Financial. Outside his advisory work, he is a managing partner at Green Valley Financial, owns Hedge Farm, LLC, and serves on the board of directors for N.C. Grange Mutual. OSAIC Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and nonprofits. The firm provides investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and related services through a variety of program models, utilizing proprietary and third-party platforms.

John Brownlow III is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Greensboro, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 1999 and also serves as an agent with Agia, focusing on non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction and management.

Braxton Towery is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Greensboro, NC, bringing six years of industry experience. He has worked at Valic Financial Advisors since 2019 and holds a current position with Agia involving non-securities insurance products. Prior to Valic, he held roles at Cru and Vector Marketing Corporation. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-based individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction.

John Langley is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Winston-Salem, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked within various Truist-affiliated entities since 2010, including Truist Investment Services and BB&T Investments. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary approaches, integrates third-party managers, and uses AI-enabled tools to support investment research and manager selection.

Victor Valentino Rodriguez is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Truist and its affiliated entities since 2015, including Bb&T Securities. Outside of advising, he is involved in real estate through ownership and management of several property-related ventures. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory solutions to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing a blend of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Vicki Bertholomey is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Truist Advisory Services since 2021, with prior experience at Merrill from 2003 to 2018 and BB&T Securities. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation and investment policy analysis, plan sponsor fiduciary support, participant advice, and a manager-selection program that combines discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by third-party platforms and research tools.

Patrick Rhyne is a financial advisor at &PARTNERS with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory role, he is a silent investor in Pison Stream Solutions. &PARTNERS serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, offering investment advisory, brokerage, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm employs a range of portfolio management strategies through proprietary models and third-party managers while operating as both a broker-dealer and registered investment advisor.

Judy Hill is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 23 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with Truist Advisory Services and Truist Investment Services since 2021, following eight years at BB&T Securities. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platform and manager arrangements, to deliver a range of services including asset allocation, fiduciary support, and manager selection.

Brendan Stringer is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC, where he has worked since 2022. His prior roles include positions at Commonwealth Financial Network, Clarendon Wealth Management, AMERIPSE Financial Services, Inc., and Ethos Financial Partners. Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC provides wealth advisory, consulting, standalone financial planning, retirement-plan platform services, and outsourced chief investment officer services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm combines asset-allocation modeling with third-party independent managers, employing both active and passive strategies across public and private asset classes.

Adam Bray is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Truist Advisory Services since 2021, following prior roles at Bb&T Securities and BBTIS. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering asset allocation, fiduciary support, and a third-party manager selection program. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by advanced research tools and inter-affiliate integration.

Joshua Kincaid is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with Truist Advisory Services and Truist Investment Services, where he has worked since 2025. Prior to that, he held positions at Equitable Advisors and Credit Union Investment Services. Kincaid occasionally assists with in-home pet care alongside his spouse. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, fiduciary support, and manager-selection programs, utilizing a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by third-party platforms and an AI-enabled equity research team.

Fred Liles Jr. is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with VALIC Financial Advisors since 2003 and also holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations. Outside of financial advising, he owns agricultural land which generates revenue through rental agreements and occasional timber sales. VALIC Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction and management.

Matthew Masten is a CFP® with 27 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Truist Advisory Services and has previously worked at Bb&T Investment Services and Bb&T Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for 638 Brewing Company, a restaurant and brewing business based in Winston-Salem, NC. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary and non-discretionary manager relationships and uses third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools to support its investment process.