Nikolas Gernhard is a financial advisor at Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones for 10 years before joining Kestra in 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns a rental property with his wife and is involved with Destination Wealth Advisors, assisting clients with financial planning. Kestra Private Wealth Services provides investment advisory services through a network of independent advisors and multi-advisor teams, serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $13.45 billion in client assets and offers a range of investment products and specialized services within a platform that supports discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Clark Callaway is a financial advisor at Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 securities licenses and has worked at Capital Investment Advisory Services since 2016. Prior to that, he was with Principal Financial Services and MSI Financial Services, Inc. Capital Investment Advisory Services provides portfolio management and supervisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable institutions. The firm offers customized investment solutions through separately managed accounts, third-party asset managers, and financial planning services.

Frederick Turner is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC and Capital Investment Group, Inc., having previously worked at firms including LPL Financial, Fidelity Bank, Fifth Third Bank, First Citizens Investor Services, Inc., and BB&T Investment Services, Inc. He also holds a senior vice president role as a wealth consultant at the Trust Company of North Carolina. Capital Investment Advisory Services provides portfolio management and supervisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, foundations, and charitable institutions. The firm tailors portfolios to client objectives and risk tolerance, managing the vast majority of assets on a discretionary basis using various investment strategies.

Michael Weyenberg is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Integrity Advisory Solutions in Raleigh, NC, and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Integrity Advisory Solutions, he worked at Burlington Alliance Capital Management, DH Griffin Companies, Samet Corporation, and Gilbane Building Company. He is also the owner and managing member of Weyenberg Group, LLC, an insurance company focused on life, accidental, Medicare supplement insurance, and annuities, where he provides training and compliance support. Integrity Advisory Solutions serves individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business clients through a network of about 100 independent advisors, managing approximately $1.1 billion in assets. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and other advisory services, using a variety of investment strategies and third-party platforms.

William Rogers is a financial advisor at Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC with 45 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and Capital Investment Group, Inc. He also acts as a power of attorney for his mother. Capital Investment Advisory Services provides portfolio management and supervisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, foundations, and charitable institutions. The firm tailors portfolios to clients’ objectives, time horizons, and risk tolerances, managing most assets on a discretionary basis.

David Biliter is a CFP® with 36 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with SVB Wealth LLC, where he has worked since 2023, and previously held roles at First Citizens Investor Services and Arvest Asset Management. He serves as President of SVB Wealth and holds a board position at the firm. SVB Wealth LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, family offices, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth management, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services using a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis, with both discretionary and non-discretionary investment options.

Michael Davis is a financial advisor at Wealth Watch Advisors, Inc. with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at KCD Financial and Fortress Financial Partners. Before entering financial services, he was employed at Mercy Diagnostics for seven years. Wealth Watch Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and financial institutions. The firm uses an investment approach that combines quantitative, qualitative, and technical methods through approved third-party model managers and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Jonathan Huss is a financial advisor at First Citizens Asset Management, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 65 credential with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at First Citizens Asset Management since 2016 and has been with First Citizens Bank & Trust Company since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a rental property business. First Citizens Asset Management provides model-based sub-advisory and direct investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, institutions, and municipalities. The firm employs a multi-asset class investment approach that integrates fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis within discretionary portfolio management.

John Nash is a financial advisor with Level Four Advisory Services in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and bringing 48 years of industry experience. He worked at Mid-Atlantic Securities, Inc. for 36 years before joining Level Four Financial, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he serves as vice president of Arkcar Farm, a family corporation involved in farming and investments. Level Four Advisory Services is an SEC-registered adviser managing approximately $6.5 billion and serving individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, retirement plan consulting, and fiduciary services, implementing client mandates through model portfolios, wrap platforms, and third-party sub-advisors.

Kyle Neuenschwander is a financial advisor at Soltis Investment Advisors, LLC in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Goldenwest Credit Union, A&Z Produce, and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Soltis Investment Advisors provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and pension consulting to individuals, institutions, trusts, endowments, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $13 billion in client assets using a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach combined with quantitative and qualitative manager analysis.

Michael Wilson is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with over 22 years of industry experience. He is currently with First Citizens Asset Management, Inc., where he has worked since 2022, and has held various roles within the First Citizens organization and prior firms including Comerica Securities and Wells Fargo Investments. Wilson serves as an officer and director at First Citizens Asset Management in a non-compensated capacity. First Citizens Asset Management provides model-based sub-advisory and direct investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and public entities. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management with a focus on strategic asset allocation, manager research, and risk control through multi-asset class global portfolios.

Nathan Oltmans is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently with Strategic Blueprint, LLC and has prior experience at Cornerstone Wealth Management and The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. Outside of his advisory roles, he is also involved as an agent with Tucker Insurance Services, specializing in fixed life insurance referrals. Strategic Blueprint, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers customized, goal-based strategies through a variety of services including portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and educational seminars.

James Batey is a financial advisor with Founders Financial Alliance, LLC in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His prior work includes 15 years at Valic Financial Advisors and four years at AGIA. He also works as an agent involved in non-securities insurance products. Founders Financial Alliance provides discretionary, fee-based investment management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and corporate retirement plans. The firm’s evidence-based investment approach incorporates asset allocation, periodic rebalancing, and a mix of strategies tailored to client goals and risk tolerances.

Charles Upshaw III is a CFP® professional with 45 years of industry experience, currently serving at Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC. He has been affiliated with Capital Investment Brokerage, Inc. since 1997. Outside of his advisory work, he is a long-standing member of the Rotary Club of Raleigh and serves as a trustee for the Hill-Pike House Trust. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including separately managed accounts, referrals to third-party managers, private-label model portfolios, and financial planning, using an individualized process tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerance.

Troy Hill is a financial advisor at Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Merrill. Capital Investment Advisory Services provides portfolio management and supervisory services to individuals, corporations, and various institutional clients. The firm generally customizes portfolios based on client objectives, time horizon, and risk tolerance, managing the majority of assets on a discretionary basis.

Samuel Knight is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Service, Wells Fargo Bank, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and Metlife Securities Inc. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers individualized investment management through discretionary mandates, third-party managers, and private-label model portfolios, employing a variety of analytical methods and conducting ongoing portfolio reviews.

Kemp Mebane is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at FIRST Citizens Investor Services and Equitable Advisors. Capital Investment Advisory Services provides portfolio management and supervisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable institutions. The firm employs tailored investment strategies using fundamental, technical, and charting analysis across multiple asset classes, managing most assets on a discretionary basis.

Wanda Cooper is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has worked with Capital Investment Group, Inc. since 1997. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the board of Camp Kerr Lake - Shiloh Family Ministry, where she participates in teaching and family activities. Capital Investment Advisory Services provides portfolio management and supervisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable institutions, offering tailored investment solutions through a range of strategies and third-party managers.

Steven Colford is a financial advisor with First Citizens Asset Management, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and 21 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Ascensus, LPL Financial, TIAA-CREF, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Prudential Equity Group. 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. The firm employs global multi-asset class model portfolios and combines fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis in its discretionary investment management approach.

Kenyon Allman is a financial advisor with Level Four Advisory Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 45 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Mid-Atlantic Securities, Inc. and Raymond James & Associates. He serves as co-trustee for the Diane and Robert Allman Revocable Trusts and the R&D Family LP. Level Four Advisory Services is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $5.32 billion across 115 advisors and over 13,800 client relationships. The firm serves a diverse client base and offers fee-only financial planning, asset management, third-party manager referrals, and retirement plan advisory services.