Noah Plotkin is a financial advisor at 49 Financial in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining 49 Financial, he held positions at Capital Square and has experience as a fixed insurance agent. 49 Financial serves a diverse client base including retail and high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans, offering comprehensive financial planning and investment management. The firm’s investment approach focuses on disciplined, long-term diversified asset allocation using a combination of fundamental, cyclical, technical, and behavioral analysis.

Edward Barnard is a financial advisor at Sound Income Strategies, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at multiple firms, including Formula Folios Investments and Family Legacy Wealth Management. Barnard is also involved with Family Legacy Group, Inc., where he provides fixed insurance products, fixed annuities, and Medicare and long-term care services. Sound Income Strategies, LLC manages approximately $4.0 billion in client assets and serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm emphasizes fixed-income analysis alongside equity review and offers a range of services such as discretionary asset management, financial planning, and insurance planning through affiliated channels.

Stephen Litman is a financial advisor at Diversify Wealth Management, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Stifel and Compass. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in performance coaching for real estate agents and leads a business focused on helping Compass agents organize their CRMs and manage virtual assistant support. Diversify Wealth Management provides investment management, financial planning, retirement plan fiduciary services, corporate consulting, and family office services to a diverse client base, including individuals and institutions. The firm employs a tactical diversification and asset allocation approach, utilizing a wide range of investment instruments and multiple platform options to meet client objectives.

Laura Fellows is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services based in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at NY Life Insurance Company, Eagle Strategies, and MWA Financial Services. She serves as a board member of Many Paws, a nonprofit organization that provides care for abandoned older dogs with special medical needs. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients through both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary wrap-fee investment management program. The firm uses a combination of third-party methodologies and proprietary models and benefits from its integration within the Principal Financial Group family, offering access to affiliated products and services.

Scott Makowski is a financial advisor with Ally Invest Advisors in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ally Invest Securities since 2016 and joined Ally Invest Advisors in 2022. Ally Invest Advisors offers discretionary portfolio management primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients through web-based and virtual solutions, utilizing ETF-based Robo Portfolios and personal advice delivered via a third-party platform. The firm employs model portfolios based on Modern Portfolio Theory across multiple risk tiers and cash allocation strategies.

James Vick is a financial advisor at Principal Advised Services with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Principal Life Insurance Company, Principal Bank, and Principal Securities, Inc., all part of the Principal Financial Group. Outside of finance, he has experience working in various roles at East Carolina University and involvement with small businesses in the food and hospitality sector. Principal Advised Services offers investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, combining third-party methodologies with proprietary models. The firm is part of the Principal Financial Group, which provides access to affiliated products and integrated operational support.

Nicklaus Austin is a financial advisor at Savvy with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, Bank of America N.A., and Merrill. Savvy provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, ERISA plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and corporations, using both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management. The firm offers customized investment plans focusing on diversified, index-based solutions enhanced by quantitative models, tax-aware rebalancing, and access to specialized strategies, integrating advanced technology with human oversight.

Richard Marrone is a financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience, currently at 1919 Investment Counsel, LLC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Washington Crossing Advisors LLC, Ziegler Capital Management, Stifel Nicolaus & Co, Thomas Weisel Partners LLC, and Advisors Asset Management, Inc. 1919 Investment Counsel provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and wealth-planning services to a range of individual and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes customized portfolios focusing on liquid mid- and large-cap equities and investment-grade fixed income, supported by proprietary and third-party research and integrated operational resources through its affiliation with Stifel Financial Corp.

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.

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®-certified financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He is currently with Merit Financial Advisors and has previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, LPL Financial, and The Vanguard Group. Denton also serves as Deputy Town Manager for the Town of Stanley, NC. Merit Financial Group is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, ESOPs, and other institutional clients. The firm employs a long-term, diversified asset allocation strategy supported by an internal investment management team and offers a range of account options along with financial planning and retirement consulting services.

James Lenoir is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ally Invest Advisors and Ally Invest Securities since 2021 and previously at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2021. In addition to his advisory role, he manages licensed representatives and assists with compliance oversight at Ally Invest Advisors. Ally Invest Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients through web-based solutions and virtual interactions. The firm offers ETF-based robo portfolios and financial advisor–delivered personal advice using model portfolios built on Modern Portfolio Theory with multiple risk tiers.

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.

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.

Dylan Hood is a financial advisor at Ally Invest Advisors with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Liberty Mutual Insurance Company. He also serves as a supervisor for client services, managing licensed representatives who support both self-directed and advisory accounts. Ally Invest Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients through discretionary portfolio management that combines automated web-based services with advisor-led guidance. The firm employs model portfolios based on Modern Portfolio Theory and integrates digital tools for performance reporting, tax optimization, and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

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 financial advisor at IP Financial Advisory Services LLC in Charlotte, NC, holding the Series 65 designation with four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Innovation Partners LLC and Swim Club Management Group. IP Financial Advisory Services primarily serves individual retail clients, focusing on portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm offers personalized investment strategies and discretionary management, utilizing a range of analytical approaches and specialized 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.