Thomas Dumas is a CFP® and ChFC® with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is affiliated with Primerica Advisors and has been associated with Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for his parents' estate. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers both transaction-based brokerage and fee-based advisory services, utilizing a range of proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Rachel Ashman is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at SunTrust Bank and affiliated entities since 2018, as well as The Prudential Insurance Company of America from 2016 to 2018. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary manager relationships supported by AI-enabled research tools and inter-affiliate resources.

Jessica Jones is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. She holds a Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as a Unit Field Trainer at Bankers Life & Casualty, Inc., where she recruits and trains insurance agents and sells various insurance and annuity products. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and investment consulting primarily to mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals. The firm emphasizes customized asset allocation, tax efficiency, and a combination of fundamental and technical analysis in its investment approach.

Robert Gerraputa is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at LPL Financial, Edward Jones, and Joseph Gunnar & Co., LLC. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering advisory services through third-party asset manager platforms, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes client-directed implementation and oversight, managing the majority of client assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Thomas Capul is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Charlotte, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Eagle Strategies since 2026. Prior to his advisory role, he gained experience in various positions including roles at the University of Maryland and Appalachian State University. Outside of finance, he is involved with C2x Wrestling Academy. Eagle Strategies provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to individual and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm offers multiple program types and emphasizes tailored solutions, with the majority of its assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Genie Theimer is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors based in Charlotte, NC. She holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 43 years of industry experience. Her career includes over two decades at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2005. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a diverse retail client base, offering brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies through proprietary models, third-party managers, and digital advice platforms, managing approximately $15 billion in regulatory assets with a network of nearly 1,900 investment adviser representatives.

Helene Moll is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 16 years of industry experience. She is currently with Truist Advisory Services and has previously worked at Truist, BB&T Securities, and SunTrust Advisory Services. 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 with non-discretionary consulting and uses third-party platforms and manager arrangements to support its offerings.

Thomas Fitts is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Charlotte, NC. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life, and several healthcare and technology companies. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple program types tailored to client objectives, with a significant portion of its assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Derek Motto is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including LPL Financial and Equitable Advisors. Motto provides investment advisory services through Independent Advisor Alliance, an independent firm distinct from LPL Financial. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering asset management, financial planning, wealth coaching, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management strategies and leverages technology platforms to enhance client service.

Jamie Kulik is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Private Advisor Group, LLC. Prior to this, Kulik spent 15 years at Uvest Financial Services Inc. and 20 years at LPL Financial. Outside of advisory work, Kulik is involved with Ship Happens, LLC, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. Private Advisor Group, LLC is an SEC-registered firm managing over $41 billion for more than 135,000 clients, including individuals, trusts, and corporate retirement plans. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing multiple third-party asset management programs and a variety of investment strategies.

Luke Piccione is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Bankers Life, he worked in various roles including as a driver for a ride-sharing service and in educational and fitness organizations. He is also appointed as an insurance agent with Bankers Life and Casualty Company, focusing on retirement services such as Medicare, life insurance, and long-term care insurance. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals through discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor asset allocations and portfolio management according to clients’ goals, risk tolerances, and time horizons.

Stuart Singer is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 47 years of industry experience. He has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2003. Singer serves as a board member of Jewish Family Services of Greater Charlotte, a social work and counseling agency. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipal clients, offering brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and multiple advisory programs.

James Matthews is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Primerica Advisors and has previously worked at Aon Hewitt Financial Advisors LLC and Guardian Life Insurance Company. Matthews is involved in writing for his firm and serves on the Peer Review Board for the Journal of Financial Planning. Primerica Advisors serves a broad retail client base, offering brokerage and advisory services along with financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and business consulting. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies through proprietary and third-party models and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Taylor Bryant is a Series 66-licensed advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC and also provides administrative support to Charlotte Wealth Management, LLC, an independent investment advisor firm separate from LPL Financial. Prior to his current roles, he worked at LPL Financial for 10 years. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a network model with a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, utilizing various analytical techniques and technology platforms to support client needs.

Michael Porter is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. since 2017. He has a long-standing career with Bankers Life and its affiliates dating back to 2004, where he also supervises a team of insurance agents. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser that primarily serves mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals through discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor asset allocations and portfolio management aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

John Hall is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, and Carroll Financial Associates Inc. He operates out of Charlotte, NC. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a strategic investment process combining passive and active management, supported by an internal Investment Committee and multiple program offerings.

Michael Bellavia is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Matthews, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Truist Advisory Services, Truist Investment Services, and Bb&T Securities. Fifth Third Securities provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account options combining third-party portfolio managers and advisor-managed strategies, and is notable for its municipal-advisor registration and affiliation with a large bank.

Sarah Le Phew is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 12 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. She has worked at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC and Wealth Enhancement Group since 2021, following prior roles at Carroll Financial Associates Inc. and Lephew Financial Services, Inc. She is based in Rock Hill, SC. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a strategic investment approach combining passive and active management, guided by an internal Investment Committee, and offers a range of financial planning, asset management, and specialized consulting services.

Michael Thompson is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors based in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Park Avenue Securities since 2012 and has been affiliated with Guardian Life Insurance Co. since 2001. Outside of his work with Guardian, he operates Thompson Planning Group Insurance, focusing on the sale of traditional insurance products. Park Avenue Securities serves a diverse retail client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory services, employing a range of proprietary and third-party investment strategies and supporting various account-level features such as lending solutions and tax-harvesting.

Joshua Griffin is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services who holds a Series 66 designation and has 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Truist Advisory Services and its affiliated entities since 2016. 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 implemented through a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.