Casey Mc Intyre is a CFA® charterholder with over 18 years of experience in the investment management industry. He currently works at AlphaStar Capital Management and previously held roles at Sterling Capital Management, LLC and Cambridge Associates, LLC. AlphaStar Capital Management manages approximately $1.84 billion for a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs both model and customized investment strategies that combine strategic asset allocation with quantitative and momentum analysis, and it offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services.

David Welton is a financial advisor with Cape Investment Advisory, Inc. in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 50 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at American Global Wealth Management, CAPE Securities, Hobart Private Capital, and G.F. Investment Services. Outside of advisory work, he is an insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance and fixed annuity products, with over five decades in the insurance industry. Cape Investment Advisory provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and qualified plans. The firm supports approximately 1,624 clients through a multi-office network of around 40 advisors and employs a flexible investment approach that includes fundamental, technical, and macroeconomic analysis.

Graham Martin is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Principal Advised Services with two years of industry experience. He has held multiple roles within the Principal Financial Group family, including positions at Principal Bank, Principal Life Insurance Company, and Principal Securities, Inc. Outside of finance, he has experience working with Newsong Church (Ardent Faith Ministries) and in retail through The Bakery Shoppe. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary investment management program called SimpleInvest. The firm operates as part of the Principal Financial Group, leveraging proprietary tools and affiliated entities to support its advice and investment solutions.

Thomas Burick is a financial advisor with Credit Union Investment Services in Concord, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. He has worked with Members Trust Company since 2023 and has been affiliated with Credit Union Investment Services, SECU Life Insurance Company, SECU Brokerage Services, and State Employees' Credit Union since 2015. In addition to his advisory roles, he serves as a financial advisory services specialist at State Employees' Credit Union and as an agent with SECU Life Insurance Company. 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 recommends mostly low-cost, index-based mutual funds and ETFs, fixed-income products, and employs a goals-based, long-term planning approach.

Nicholas Jones is a financial advisor at Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and has previously worked at Principal Bank, Principal Life Insurance Company, Principal Securities, Inc., Consolidated Planning, Charles Schwab, and Secured Financial Solutions. Prior to his financial services career, he worked at Mountainside Fitness and Blue Ridge High School. 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, wrap-fee investment management program called SimpleInvest. The firm integrates third-party methodologies and proprietary models, and operates as part of the Principal Financial Group family, which offers access to affiliated financial products and services.

Meghan Oldis is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently serving at Bragg Financial Advisors Inc. Prior to joining Bragg in 2023, she worked for Bank of America Private Bank for four years and Wells Fargo Private Bank for fourteen years. Bragg Financial Advisors, Inc. is a family-owned, SEC-registered investment adviser managing over $4.6 billion for individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and investment-company clients. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach with broad diversification and periodic rebalancing, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and managed-account services.

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.

Joshua South is a financial advisor with Credit Union Investment Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Members Trust Company since 2016 and has been affiliated with State Employees’ Credit Union in various capacities since 2007, including roles related to financial advisory and life insurance services. Credit Union Investment Services serves primarily individual investors 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, fixed-income products, and a goals-based, long-term planning approach, with salaried advisers who provide recommendations while clients retain final decision authority.

Charles Pendergraft II is a financial advisor at Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Capital Investment Group, Inc. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a farm in East Bend, NC. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized investment management through discretionary mandates, third-party managers, and private-label model portfolios, employing a variety of analytical methods and conducting ongoing portfolio reviews.

Brian Spencer is a financial advisor with CoreCap Advisors in Cornelius, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and six years of industry experience. He has worked at CoreCap Advisors and CoreCap Investments since 2020 and has been with Capital Choice Financial Services since 2019. Outside of advisory roles, Spencer serves as President and Director of Credit on the Board of Directors at Hooker Furniture Company, a position he has held since 2014. CoreCap Advisors serves individuals, including high-net-worth and accredited investors, as well as institutional clients such as pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisors, with an investment approach focused on long-term relationships and a range of mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and bonds.

Daniele Donahoe is a CFA® charterholder with 16 years of industry experience. She is currently with Waverly Advisors, LLC and has previously worked at Rinehart Wealth Management. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 224 advisors and $29.9 billion in regulatory assets under management. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles, offering a range of services including investment management, financial planning, and multi-family office solutions. Waverly integrates traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private markets allocations and operates affiliated entities such as a state-chartered trust company and a tax and accounting business.

Matthew Devries is a CFA® charterholder with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Bragg Financial Advisors, Inc. since 2015. Devries serves on the investment committee of Camp Luck, a nonprofit organization in Cherryville, NC. Bragg Financial Advisors, Inc. is a family-owned SEC-registered investment adviser managing over $4.6 billion for individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and investment-company clients. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation, broad diversification, and longer-term holdings, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and managed-account services.

Angela Hatley is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Hilltop Securities Inc. in Charlotte, NC, with 16 years of industry experience. She previously worked at RBC Capital Markets for 21 years before joining Hilltop Securities in 2026. Hilltop Securities Inc. provides brokerage, investment advisory, and retirement-plan consulting services to individuals, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of managed account programs through an open-architecture platform and features municipal bond strategies co-advised by Franklin Templeton Group.

Louis Woodbeck is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with IP Financial Advisory Services LLC in Charlotte, NC, bringing three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Innovation Partners LLC and IP Financial Advisory Services LLC since 2021, as well as prior experience with Swim Club Management Group and Red Beard Farms. IP Financial Advisory Services primarily serves individual retail clients, focusing on portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm emphasizes customized portfolios for non-high-net-worth individuals and offers access to third-party investment advisors alongside retirement-plan consulting services.

Evan Anderson is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently advising at Bragg Financial Advisors Inc. He spent eight years at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. before joining Bragg Financial Advisors, where he has worked for the past five years. Bragg Financial Advisors, Inc. is a family-owned, SEC-registered investment adviser managing over $4.6 billion for individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and investment companies. The firm focuses on strategic asset allocation, broad diversification, and long-term holdings, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and managed-account services, including sub-advisory roles on mutual funds and independent manager mandates.

Aaron Combs is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Modera Wealth Management, LLC since 2023 and previously spent 11 years at Parsec Financial Management Inc. Modera Wealth Management, LLC provides fiduciary, fee-only advisory services to a broad client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm’s investment approach is allocation-driven and grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing diversified portfolios with options for ESG integration and private-placement opportunities for qualified investors.

Erica Yount is a CFP® and CFA® with nine years of industry experience. She is currently a financial advisor at Modera Wealth Management, LLC, where she has worked since 2020. Her prior experience includes positions at Keatley Wealth Management, LLC and SignupGenius. Modera Wealth Management, LLC serves individuals, trusts, corporations, and plan sponsors with wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning. The firm employs a diversified asset allocation approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and offers integrated services including tax preparation, accounting, and business coaching.

Peter Hunt is a CFP® and Series 65 credentialed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with Advisory Services Network, where he has worked since 2025, following five years at Exencial Wealth Advisors and eleven years at Willingdon Wealth Management. Hunt is also the owner and managing member of Rock Harbor WM, LLC, a service company supporting his financial services practice. Advisory Services Network serves individuals, families, corporations, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans through a network of approximately 208 independent Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, investment and retirement-plan consulting, and third-party manager selection, overseeing about $8.6 billion in client assets.

Thomas Rose is a CFP® and CFA® with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Bragg Financial Advisors, Inc. in Charlotte, NC, for 14 years. Bragg Financial Advisors, Inc. is a family-owned SEC-registered investment adviser managing over $4.6 billion for individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and investment-company clients. The firm focuses on strategic asset allocation, broad diversification, and longer-term holdings, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and managed-account services.

Richard Ranson is a financial advisor at Saxony Capital Management, LLC in Charlotte, NC, with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Saxony Securities since 2002, joining Saxony Capital Management in 2017. Ranson also operates Ranson Capital Management for his investment-related activities. Saxony Capital Management provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients such as retirement plans, trusts, charities, and corporations. The firm uses a multi-team model with a range of investment strategies, including discretionary asset management and third-party manager due diligence.