Ryan Leake is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been working in the industry since 2023, including prior roles at firms such as Capstone Financial and Cetera Advisors LLC. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary, wrap-fee investment management program called SimpleInvest. The firm combines third-party and proprietary models, leveraging its membership in the Principal Financial Group family to offer access to proprietary funds and affiliated services.

Derek Ahrens is a financial advisor at Principal Advised Services with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several Principal affiliates since 2025. Prior to his financial services career, he held various roles in the automotive and retail sectors. He previously sold life insurance from April to October 2024. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary wrap-fee investment management program called SimpleInvest. The firm integrates proprietary models with third-party methodologies and leverages its affiliation with Principal Financial Group to offer access to proprietary funds, bank products, and trading services.

Alexander Coggins is a financial advisor at 49 Financial with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior work experience including roles at Homefront Brands and the YMCA. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in fixed insurance sales through Financial Independence Group. 49 Financial serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and investment management. The firm employs a disciplined, long-term approach to diversified asset allocation and offers tiered fractional family office services alongside access to third-party managers.

Richard Westover Jr. is a financial advisor at Blueprint Financial Advisors in Charlotte, NC, with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including Maplewood Investments Inc and Securities America Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he teaches a finance course at The Covenant School and serves as a deacon on the board of Westover Church. Blueprint Financial Advisors is a multi-advisor SEC-registered firm that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting to individuals, trusts, pension and ERISA plans, and nonprofits. The firm employs a proprietary, price-driven strategic and tactical investment approach across diversified asset classes and manages approximately $1.4 billion in client assets.

William Van Pelt is a financial advisor with A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 53 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc, Wells Fargo Clearing, and UBS Financial Services. Van Pelt serves as a FINRA arbitrator and is a board member of the Saint Nicholas Society of the City of New York, a genealogy organization. A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners is a dually registered SEC investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer servicing individual clients, retirement plans, and institutional vehicles through a multi-team platform. The firm offers a range of portfolio management options, financial and estate planning, and maintains a notable focus on international investing along with management of pooled vehicles and active broker-dealer operations.

David Block is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving at IP Financial Advisory Services LLC in Charlotte, NC. He has held roles at firms including Lifemark Securities Corp. and Invest Financial Corp., and also serves as CEO of TaxMaster Financial, a company providing tax planning and advisory services. Additionally, he is a board member of NYC Basket Brigade Inc., a nonprofit organization focused on providing food and essentials to families in need during Thanksgiving. IP Financial Advisory Services LLC primarily serves individual retail clients with portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a range of analytical approaches and offers discretionary portfolio management along with specialized advisory services such as actuarial and insurance consulting.

Michael Radford is a CFP® and PFS™ with 26 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Choreo, LLC since 2022 and previously spent 15 years at RSM US Wealth Management LLC. Choreo, LLC provides investment and advisory services to a diverse client base including individual investors, family offices, endowments, foundations, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm’s investment process emphasizes strategic asset allocation and diversified model portfolios managed by a centralized team and overseen by an Investment Committee.

Eric Mohammed is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 11 years of industry experience. His prior work includes six years at Wells Fargo Advisors and ongoing roles with multiple Principal entities since 2021. He also serves as a retirement consultant, providing one-on-one investment advice to retirement plan participants eligible for distribution. Principal Advised Services delivers investment advice and related services mainly to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary investment management program called SimpleInvest. The firm integrates third-party methodologies with proprietary models and benefits from its affiliation with the Principal Financial Group family, enabling access to a range of proprietary products and resources.

Evan Normile is a financial advisor at Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 license with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ryder System, Inc. and Dick's Sporting Goods, and he currently serves as a retirement consultant providing one-on-one investment advice to Principal retirement plan participants. Evan also holds an assistant vice president role at Principal Bank, where he is involved in sales of bank deposit products. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients. The firm offers non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary, wrap-fee investment management program, leveraging both proprietary models and third-party methodologies within the Principal Financial Group family.

Jaime Facchino is a financial advisor with Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab, UBS Financial Services, Wells Fargo Clearing, and multiple investment advisory firms. He currently serves as a Relationship Manager focused on client presentations, financial planning, and customer service. Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company advises individuals, trustees, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm manages approximately $5 billion in client assets through a multi-team approach emphasizing asset allocation and diversification, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies.

Andrews Browne is a financial advisor at IFG Advisory, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and has worked at IFG Advisory since 2022 and LPL Financial since 2017, with additional experience at Integrated Support Services. IFG Advisory, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a multi-faceted investment approach incorporating fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and provides specialized services such as real estate-oriented planning and business valuation.

William Swecker is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Swecker holds roles across multiple Principal affiliates, including serving as an investment adviser representative providing retirement plan distribution advice. Principal Advised Services offers investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, combining third-party methodologies and proprietary models. The firm operates within the Principal Financial Group family, providing integrated access to affiliated products and discretionary investment management through its SimpleInvest program.

Randolph Autrey is a financial advisor with Arkadios Wealth Advisors in Indian Land, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 35 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Arkadios Wealth Advisors and Arkadios Capital in 2020, he worked at Triad Advisors, Inc. for six years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Thompson Financial Group, where he acts as an agent in the sale of non-variable life insurance, health insurance, long-term disability, and fixed annuities. Arkadios Wealth Advisors provides investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans through a variety of programs including advisor-managed accounts, wrap programs, third-party money managers, and 401(k) advisory. The firm supports customized investment plans and discretionary management, utilizing an internal portfolio team and a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Kyle Trokey is a financial advisor at Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Principal Advised Services, he held various positions in education and staffing. Principal Advised Services offers investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, combining third-party methodologies and proprietary models in both non-discretionary and discretionary investment programs. The firm is part of the Principal Financial Group family, providing integrated access to affiliated products and services through a multi-team structure.

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.