Frederic Kane is a financial advisor at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to his current role, he worked at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company, and has teaching experience at Coastal Carolina University, Campbell University, and Carolina Forest High School. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm emphasizes IAR-led assessments of financial needs and risk tolerance, employing fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to manage diversified portfolios.

Robert Holmes is a financial advisor with Guardian Life in Charlotte, NC, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 52 years of industry experience. He has worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life since 2013, with prior roles at New England Securities, Woodbury Financial Services, and Mony Securities Corporation. Holmes serves as a general board member of the Society of Financial Services Professionals. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a blend of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, along with financial planning, consulting, and access to proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Mohit Nigam is a financial advisor at Osaic Institutions, Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at LPL Financial and Financial Management Inc. Prior to his advisory career, he was involved with Luxury Lounge and Lighting for eight years. Osaic Institutions serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides customized advisory services and integrated financial solutions, delivering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Jessica Sexton is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. She has 17 years of industry experience and has worked at Independent Advisor Alliance and LPL Financial since 2014. She also contributes a few hours per month to various research firms outside of her primary roles. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, providing asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management strategies, leveraging technology platforms and a network model supported by LPL Financial ownership.

Shawna Minervini is a financial advisor with Guardian Life in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 22 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Park Avenue Securities, MassMutual Life Insurance Co., and MetLife Securities Inc. Outside of her advisory work, she is also a licensed real estate broker with Farms & Estates Realty. Guardian Life's subsidiary, Park Avenue® Wealth Management, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory solutions, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and access to insurance products and alternative investments.

Steven Boner is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and 19 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial, Cetera Advisor Networks, and Carroll Financial Associates. He is based in Charlotte, NC. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of advisors and diverse program offerings. The firm employs a strategic investment process combining passive and active management, supported by an internal Investment Committee and research targeting factor premiums.

Mac Kowaleski is a financial advisor at Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with three years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Hamilton Henry Wealth Strategies LLC, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and New York Life. Kowaleski previously owned a raw materials sales business, which is now dormant. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and retirement plans, providing financial planning, investment management, and advisory services. The firm employs multiple program types and primarily manages assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Mark Capecci is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His work history includes six years at LPL Financial and prior roles at the University of Alabama and ClubUp. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a broad client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, providing asset management, financial planning, wealth coaching, and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management strategies, supported by technology platforms and a network model that integrates LPL Financial brokerage services and third-party estate-planning resources.

Braxton Barber is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Charlotte, NC. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Eagle Strategies, Barber was associated with NYLife Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of his financial career, he has been involved with the United States Golf Association (USGA). Eagle Strategies serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated investment adviser representatives. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Edmond Henley Jr. is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 37 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Merrill, Morgan Stanley, BB&T Securities, and SunTrust Advisory Services. Truist Advisory Services offers investment consulting, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan services to individuals, corporations, plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of traditional research and AI-enabled tools to support client portfolio construction and ongoing monitoring, working closely with Envestnet platforms and affiliated financial entities.

Edward Tyree III is a financial advisor at NewEdge Advisors with 34 years of industry experience. He has held positions at RBC Capital Markets Corporation and Citigroup Global Markets before joining NewEdge Advisors in 2023. Tyree holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of portfolio management, financial planning, consulting services, and access to various advisory programs, utilizing centralized due diligence, technology tools, and a combination of in-house and third-party investment strategies.

Daniel Johnson is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at Private Advisor Group, LLC and LPL Financial since 2026. His prior experience includes roles at Osaic Wealth Inc., SagePoint Financial, Inc., LPL Financial, and TIAA-CREF. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various managed account solutions. The firm utilizes a fiduciary-based advisory model supported by technology platforms and a mix of investment strategies, often implementing advice through third-party managers and TAMPs.

Keith Taylor is a ChFC® and holds a Series 66 license, with 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Park Avenue Securities since 2000 and previously was with C.P. Advisory Services from 2000 to 2004. Outside of his advisory work, he teaches pickleball part time in Charlotte, NC. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers tailored client relationships through a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, supported by proprietary programs and third-party platforms.

Robert Stewart is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience, currently with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC. He has held roles at firms including LPL Financial, CETERA Advisor Networks, and Carroll Financial Associates. Stewart is based in Charlotte, NC. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise firm serving individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and specialized retirement consulting, employing a strategic investment approach that combines passive and active management guided by an internal Investment Committee.

Nathaniel Chambers II is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial, LLC and Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 2007. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, and charitable organizations, providing asset management, financial planning, wealth coaching, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and utilizes various investment strategies and technology platforms to deliver its services.

Robert Stroup is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 44 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Scott & Stringfellow, Inc. for 22 years, Bb&T Securities, LLC for 8 years, and Truist Investment Services since 2021. Truist Advisory Services offers investment consulting, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm integrates traditional research with AI tools and provides ongoing client support through regular reviews and reporting.

Norman Grant is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at firms including Commonwealth Financial Network and Edward Jones. Grant is also the owner of Grant Capital, LLC, which facilitates securities, advisory, and insurance business. LPL Financial is a national broker‑dealer and SEC‑registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third‑party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with a range of discretionary and non‑discretionary investment strategies.

Mitchell Hodgkiss is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 28 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Morgan Keegan & Company, LLC prior to joining Ameriprise. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Pi Kappa Alpha KK Alumni Association. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement income planning advice through a structured, non-discretionary process incorporating proprietary research and third-party data.

Jacob Heinz is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Charlotte, NC, with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His previous positions include roles at Fidelity Investments and E*TRADE Capital Management. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of thousands of financial advisors and branch offices.

Andrew King is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Metlife Securities, Mass Mutual, Sii, and Osaic since 2018. King serves as Vice President on the board of The Gary Hammond Scholarship Foundation, assisting with event coordination. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach focuses on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various tools and discretionary strategies, and is notable for its scale, affiliate network, and recent consolidation activity.