Matthew Raines is a financial advisor at Balentine with a Series 65 credential and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Balentine since 2018 and previously at CapFinancial Securities and CAPTRUST Financial Advisors from 2011 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for SURV Triangle LLC, a home services business. Balentine serves entrepreneurs, families, high-net-worth individuals, and institutional clients by providing wealth management, financial planning, investment management, family office services, and sub‑advisory arrangements. The firm’s investment approach uses a seven-year Capital Markets Forecast and a Building Blocks framework to allocate assets by risk type, combining active and passive strategies and selected third-party sub-advisers.

Sean Mcgill is a financial advisor at Verity Asset Management in Durham, NC, with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been associated with Verity Financial Group and its affiliates since 2011. Mcgill is also a partner at PlanScope360, LLC, a plan administration business. Verity Asset Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser that offers discretionary portfolio management, model portfolio services, retirement-plan advisory, and financial planning to individual, corporate, institutional, and other adviser clients. The firm employs a model-driven investment process emphasizing tactical asset allocation across diverse asset classes and manages a proprietary no-load mutual fund while serving as a sub-advisor and service provider to other advisers.

Bonnie O Quinn is a financial advisor with Level Four Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Red Reef Advisors LLC, Morgan Stanley, and Equitable Advisors. She serves as board member and chair of the Curham-Orange Estate Planning Council and is involved in business consulting through Level Four Business Solutions. Level Four Advisory Services manages approximately $6.5 billion, serving individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and public entities. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, retirement-plan consulting, and fiduciary services, utilizing model portfolios, multiple custodians, and both affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisors.

Jennifer Mckinnon is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving at Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company. Her prior experience includes roles at Dai Securities LLC, Avantax Advisory Services, HPG Wealthcare Advisors, 1st Global Capital Corp, and UBS Financial Services. She is also licensed as an insurance agent, engaging in fixed annuity and insurance sales. Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company advises individuals, trustees, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, providing financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm employs a multi-team approach with about 65 advisors, manages approximately $5 billion in client assets, and emphasizes asset allocation and diversification through both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies.

Michael Hakerem is a CFA® charterholder with 20 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC and has previously worked at firms including Glenwood Financial Partners, Eudaimonia Partners, and Great Lakes & Atlantic Wealth Managers. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole proprietor of Empowered Portfolios, LLC, a research and analytics firm focused on fintech providers, asset managers, and various economic and market factors. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients, providing portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan advisory, and consulting services. The firm operates an open-architecture platform and integrates with affiliated financial entities while managing insurance-linked accounts, distinguishing itself among multi-team advisory firms.

Nicholas Morrison is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Csenge Advisory Group, LLC and has previously worked with Fidelity Investments and its related entities. Csenge Advisory Group serves charitable organizations, corporations, business entities, and high-net-worth individuals by providing asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a top-down investment process combining fundamental and technical analysis, primarily using mutual funds and ETFs, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Kurt Preble is a financial advisor with Verity Asset Management in Durham, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Verity Asset Management and its affiliated entities since 2000 and also serves as an independent consultant for TSP Pilot, LLC, focusing on Thrift Savings Plan consulting. Verity Asset Management is an SEC-registered adviser providing discretionary portfolio management, retirement-plan advisory, and financial planning services to individual, corporate, institutional clients, and other advisers. The firm employs a model-driven investment process emphasizing tactical asset allocation across diverse asset classes and offers both internally managed and third-party models under fiduciary and ERISA standards.

Brian T Nelan is a financial advisor with Founders Financial Alliance, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and offering 19 years of industry experience. He worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney from 2016 to 2018 before joining Founders Financial Alliance in 2018. 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 employs an evidence-based investment approach tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerances, incorporating asset allocation, rebalancing, and a mix of strategies with third-party manager solutions where appropriate.

Robert Woronoff Jr. is a financial advisor at Level Four Advisory Services with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at Mid Atlantic Securities, Inc. and Dillon Commercial Real Estate Services. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of The Josephus Daniels Foundation and is a vestry member of Christ Church Raleigh. Level Four Advisory Services is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser managing over $5 billion across more than 13,000 client relationships. The firm serves a diverse client base, offering fee-only financial planning, asset management, and retirement plan advisory services tailored to individual needs.

Richard Fields is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Capital Investment Group, Inc. since 2005 and previously held positions at CIC Advisers, Guardian Life, and C.P. Advisory Services. Fields also serves as president of Integrated Advisory Services, where he provides insurance sales and service. 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 most assets on a discretionary basis and employing fundamental, technical, and charting analysis across various investment strategies.

William Moore is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC in Cary, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 23 years of industry experience, including over two decades at Capital Investment Group, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a consulting firm focused on company expense reduction and vendor negotiations. 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, with ongoing monitoring and a mix of analytical methods.

Nga Brown is a financial advisor with Geneos Wealth Management, Inc. and holds a Series 66 designation. She has seven years of industry experience and has previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network, J.W. Cole Advisors, Cambridge Investment Research, and SB Financial Group. She is also a notary public. Geneos Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through financial planning, investment advisory, and brokerage services. The firm employs a combination of continuous account monitoring, discretionary trading, and various analytic strategies while offering customizable portfolios and access to third-party money managers.

Emily Cardillo is a financial advisor with Integrity Advisory Solutions and holds the Series 65 designation. She has three years of industry experience and has worked as an independent agent since 2019. In addition to her advisory role, she is a licensed insurance agent. Integrity Advisory Solutions serves individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business clients through a network of approximately 100 independent advisors, managing around $1.1 billion in client assets. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and client referral services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and third-party platforms.

Johns Ellington is a CFA® charterholder with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Franklin Street Advisors, Inc. since 2015. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Chapel Hill, NC. Franklin Street Advisors, Inc. provides discretionary investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pensions, trusts, non-profits, and governmental entities. The firm employs an open-architecture investment approach that integrates in-house management with external managers, supported by a quarterly Investment Policy Committee and a disciplined manager research process.

Richard Spaulding is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving at Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Greenleaf Trust and Indiana Trust Wealth Management. Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, families, institutions, and nonprofit organizations. The firm’s approach emphasizes customized asset allocation and combines active and passive strategies within an integrated service model connected to its parent accounting and professional services firm.

Hayden Brown is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Greenville, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having two years of industry experience. Prior to joining First Citizens, Hayden spent four years in full-time education. He also serves as a financial consultant with FCAM, meeting with clients to discuss investment capabilities. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, utilizing a mix of asset allocation strategies, discretionary management, and technology-driven model portfolios, supported by its affiliation with a bank holding company.

Joshua Turner is a financial advisor at Franklin Street Advisors, Inc. in Chapel Hill, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Franklin Street Advisors since 2016. Franklin Street Advisors, Inc. provides discretionary investment management and advisory services to individuals, pooled investment vehicles, pensions, trusts, non-profits, and governmental entities. The firm uses an open-architecture approach that combines in-house management with external managers and offers strategic asset allocation models as well as bespoke mandates.

Ervin Millwood III is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Guardian Wealth Advisors, LLC in Raleigh, NC. His work history includes roles at Aptus Capital Advisors, LLC, Triad Advisors, Inc., and Gordon Asset Management, LLC. Outside of his advisory practice, he is involved in scuba instruction as an assistant for Gypsy Divers, LLC. Guardian Wealth Advisors serves individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and business entities, offering investment advisory, financial planning, retirement consulting, and cash management services. The firm employs a mix of fundamental and technical analysis within a systematic, quantitative framework and utilizes tools such as Riskalyze to manage risk and organize trades.

David Handa is a financial advisor with Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. in Cary, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wrp Investments, Inc., WFG Advisors, LP, Truist Investment Services, INC., NCF Financial Services, Inc., and Invest Financial Corporation. He has been with Packerland Brokerage Services since 2016. Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors through a network of 176 advisors and manages over $1.3 billion in assets. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, wrap-fee and unified managed account programs, and retirement-plan consulting, delivering investment solutions both directly and via third-party managers.

Michael Hensley is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Guardian Wealth Advisors, LLC, where he has worked since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at Aptus Capital Advisors, LLC, Gordon Asset Management, LLC, and several other firms dating back to 2005. Guardian Wealth Advisors serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and business entities. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis within a systematic, quantitative framework to manage portfolios primarily through ETFs and mutual funds.