Rodger Isom is a CFP® and Series 65 professional with nine years of industry experience. He currently works at Advisors Capital Management, LLC and previously held roles at West Financial Services Inc. and 1st Portfolio Wealth Advisors. Advisors Capital Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, employee benefit plans, and the clients of unaffiliated broker-dealers and RIAs. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management through customized private accounts, model strategies, and a self-directed brokerage solution, managing over $8 billion in assets with a combination of top-down and bottom-up investment analysis.

Susan Whitfield is a Certified Financial Planner® with 22 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC in Raleigh, NC. She has held roles at Cic Advisers, LLC, Capital Investment Group, Inc., and Ballantyne Tax & Finance over the past two decades. Whitfield is the founder and owner of Ballantyne Tax & Financial, where she provides tax and financial planning services. Capital Investment Advisory Services offers portfolio management and supervisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, foundations, and charitable institutions. The firm customizes portfolios to clients’ objectives and risk tolerance, managing the majority of assets on a discretionary basis through various investment strategies.

Jason Knight is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC in Raleigh, NC. He has worked at Gaines Financial Group and LPL Financial since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he provides non-variable insurance services including life, health, disability, and long-term care insurance. Great Valley Advisor Group is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, and trusts through personalized portfolio construction, ongoing oversight, and a combination of in-house strategies and third-party platforms. The firm supports a network of approximately 190 advisors and offers a range of investment management and financial planning services.

Jonathan Jones is a CFP® with 18 years of experience in financial services, currently serving at Credit Union Investment Services in Raleigh, NC. His career includes long-term roles at State Employees' Credit Union, Members Trust Company, SECU Brokerage Services, and SECU Life Insurance Company. He also serves as treasurer of CFJ Farms LLC, a farming-related business. Credit Union Investment Services serves individual investors and trust clients in North Carolina, providing non-discretionary portfolio management, retirement and financial planning, and a wrap-fee program. The firm emphasizes low-cost, index-based mutual funds and ETFs, with salaried advisers offering recommendations while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Kenneth Duncan is a financial advisor with First Citizens Asset Management, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and offering 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include various positions at PNC Bank and its affiliates. First Citizens Asset Management provides model-based sub-advisory and direct investment advisory services to a range of clients including individuals, trusts, municipalities, and institutions, using global multi-asset class model portfolios that combine fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis.

Adam Coleman is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with five years of industry experience. He has worked at Compound Planning, Inc. since 2026 and previously spent six years at Maia Wealth and one year at Colorado Wealth Group, LLC. Prior to his financial advisory career, he was employed at Dell for 18 years. He is also a licensed insurance agent. Compound Planning, Inc. serves individuals, families, businesses, and retirement plans through discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and a Turnkey Asset Management Program (TAMP) for intermediaries. The firm’s investment approach involves customized, risk-based model allocations using fundamental, technical, and modern portfolio theory analysis, and incorporates low-cost ETFs, direct indexing, alternative strategies, and specialized lending solutions.

John Palko is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC since 2018. He previously worked at Bb&T Securities, LLC from 2013 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is a general board member of the Matthews Area Chamber of Commerce. Capital Investment Advisory Services provides portfolio management and supervisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plans, trusts, estates, foundations, and charitable institutions. The firm offers customized investment solutions through separately managed accounts, third-party asset managers, and financial planning services, managing most assets on a discretionary basis.

Robert Falconer is a financial advisor at Guardian Wealth Advisors, LLC in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial, MML Investors Services, Mass Mutual Life Insurance, and involvement with golf-related companies such as Titleist Golf Company and Eastward Ho Golf Club. Guardian Wealth Advisors serves individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and business entities by providing investment advisory, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a mix of fundamental and technical analysis within a systematic, quantitative framework and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Antonio Navarro is a financial advisor at Credit Union Investment Services with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at SECU Life Insurance Company and SECU Brokerage Services since 2022, alongside his ongoing role at State Employees' Credit Union since 2015. Navarro also serves as an agent with SECU Life Insurance Company. Credit Union Investment Services serves residents of North Carolina, primarily individual investors and some trust clients, offering non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning focused on low-cost, index-based mutual funds and ETFs. The firm operates as a subsidiary of State Employees’ Credit Union and manages over $3 billion in non-discretionary advisory assets.

Trevor Nace is a financial advisor at SageSpring Wealth Partners in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 65 designation. Although new to the financial advisory industry, he has prior experience with firms such as Collector's Edge Minerals, Science Trends LLC, Forbes Media LLC, and Shell Exploration & Production Company. He has been involved with Science Trends LLC since 2019. SageSpring Wealth Partners manages approximately $8.5 billion for over 11,500 clients, serving a wide range of individual and institutional clients. The firm offers customized portfolios using fundamental and technical analysis, and provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and third-party manager oversight.

Phillip Neuhart is a financial advisor with First Citizens Asset Management, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 19 years of industry experience. He has been with First Citizens Asset Management since 2017 and also maintains roles with First Citizens Bank and First Citizens Investor Services. In addition to his advisory duties, he serves as a Portfolio Strategist for Institutional Business within his firm. First Citizens Asset Management provides model-based sub-advisory and direct investment advisory services to a range of clients including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and municipalities. The firm offers global multi-asset class model portfolios through various implementation frameworks, combining fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis with strategic asset allocation and ongoing risk management.

Evan Lockwood is a financial advisor with Arkadios Wealth Advisors in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he served in the Army National Guard for 11 years and worked with the Baltimore City Police Department. Outside of advising, he leads the tax division at Proximity Financial Partners and Proximity Tax Strategies, providing tax planning and preparation services. Arkadios Wealth Advisors offers investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of advisor-managed accounts, third-party money managers, and an internal portfolio team that supports discretionary account management through fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Marcus Davis is a financial advisor with First Advisors National, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. He previously worked with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company for 12 years and Erie Insurance Group for 12 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Ultimate Choice Insurance Group Inc, where he has operated since 2007. First Advisors National provides investment management, asset allocation advice, and retirement plan consulting primarily to individual clients, including ERISA plan participants. The firm manages approximately $506.8 million in discretionary assets and implements strategies through third-party money managers, using tactical and strategic asset allocation approaches.

Matthew Vaughan is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Capital Investment Advisory Services and Capital Investment Brokerage since 2020, and previously was with Acorn Financial Advisory Services and The Strategic Financial Alliance from 2015 to 2020. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in fixed insurance sales as an agent. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers personalized investment management through discretionary mandates, third-party managers, or centrally managed private-label model portfolios, utilizing a mix of analytical methods and ongoing portfolio reviews.

Tony Mcneill is a financial advisor with Chelsea Advisory Services, Inc. holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Chelsea Financial Services since 2019 and previously held positions at Royal Alliance Associates and John Hancock SII. He also operates McNeill Financial Services, a separate business. Chelsea Advisory Services provides financial planning, investment advisory, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, and corporate entities. The firm follows a fundamental, long-term investment approach, managing diversified portfolios primarily on a discretionary basis while offering periodic compliance and portfolio reviews.

Adam Buchanan is a financial advisor with Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Avantax Advisory Services, HPG Wealthcare Advisors, and 1st Global Advisors. He is a partner at EisnerAmper, focusing on tax and accounting. Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company serves individuals, trustees, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and diversification, using both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by third-party independent managers and technology platforms.

Charles Mc Callum III is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at First Citizens Asset Management, Inc. He previously held roles at Truist Advisory Services, Truist Investment Services, BB&T Securities, and SunTrust. He serves on the boards of SVB Wealth and First Citizens Asset Management. First Citizens Asset Management provides model-based sub-advisory and direct investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, municipalities, and institutions, offering a range of multi-asset class portfolios monitored regularly by its board.

Lauren Medlin is a financial advisor at Credit Union Investment Services with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Secu Life Insurance Company, Members Trust Company, and State Employees' Credit Union. Medlin also serves as a Financial Advisory Services District Manager at State Employees' Credit Union. Credit Union Investment Services serves primarily individual investors in North Carolina, offering non-discretionary portfolio management, retirement and financial planning, and a wrap-fee program. The firm emphasizes low-cost, index-based mutual funds and ETFs, and its advisors are salaried employees of the parent credit union.

Robert Oakes is a financial advisor with Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company in Raleigh, NC. He holds the CFP® and PFS™ designations and has nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Avantax Investment Services and Hughes, Pittman & Gupton, LLP. He serves on the boards of Johnston Health and UNC Rex Healthcare. Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company advises individuals, trustees, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and diversification, managing approximately $5 billion in client assets through a multi-team approach.

Matthew Horne is a financial advisor with Credit Union Investment Services in Raleigh, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has three years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Credit Union Investment Services, SECU Life Insurance Company, SECU Brokerage Services, and State Employees' Credit Union since 2014. Credit Union Investment Services serves primarily individual investors in North Carolina, offering non-discretionary portfolio management, retirement and financial planning, and a wrap-fee program. The firm emphasizes low-cost, index-based mutual funds and ETFs, fixed-income products, and a goals-based, long-term planning approach, with investment adviser representatives as salaried employees of the parent credit union.