James Carson III is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 credential and 15 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at SVB Wealth, First Citizens Asset Management, and Truist Investment Services. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Rusty's Rods LLC, a business that designs and sells custom fishing rods. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, and business entities. The firm offers portfolio management through wrap programs and automated platforms, employing risk- and outcomes-based asset allocation, and benefits from its affiliation with a bank holding company, which integrates banking resources and referral relationships.

Kane Alvarez Del Pino is a financial advisor at Principal Advised Services with industry credentials including Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has been with Principal Advised Services and its affiliated entities since 2026. Prior to this role, his background includes experience with Western Governors University and the Georgia Soccer Officials Association. 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 methodologies and operates within the Principal Financial Group family, which provides access to affiliated products and integrated services.

Sean Kayes is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with six years of industry experience. He currently works at Cary Street Partners and previously held roles at Exencial Wealth Advisors, Willingdon Wealth Management, and Composites One LLC. Outside of his advisory work, Kayes is a general partner in LOG Ventures, an investment group. Cary Street Partners provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm constructs portfolios using a broad range of investment options and offers services including ERISA retirement plan management and proprietary strategies through its affiliated asset manager.

Alex Yarem is a financial advisor at First Citizens Asset Management, Inc. with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and serves as an adjunct professor for Campbell University’s graduate program, teaching Advanced Investment Analysis. Prior to joining First Citizens Asset Management in 2026, he worked at various affiliates of First Citizens Bank since 2019. First Citizens Asset Management provides model-based sub-advisory and direct investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutions. The firm constructs global multi-asset class model portfolios using a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis, with discretionary management focused on strategic asset allocation and risk control.

Nathan Allen is a financial advisor with 49 Financial in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Oakwood Capital Securities and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Outside of advisory work, he has been involved as an associate with the Financial Independence Group, focusing on fixed insurance sales. 49 Financial serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and corporations, offering financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and investment management. The firm emphasizes a disciplined, long-term, diversified asset allocation approach and provides tiered fractional family office services along with access to third-party managers.

Duncan Porter is a financial advisor with United Capital Financial Advisors in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 65 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at United Capital since 2021 and previously spent 12 years with Harbor Capital Management, Inc. United Capital Financial Advisors provides financial planning and investment management services nationally to individual investors, corporations, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm manages accounts primarily on a discretionary basis using asset-allocation models and offers portfolio customization, client-facing technology, and a platform for other advisors.

Patricia Van Pelt is a financial advisor with A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Stifel Nicolaus, Stifel, and Grandview Financial Group. She is also involved with a separate business entity, Van Pelt & Company. A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners is a dually registered SEC investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer that serves individual and institutional clients through a multi-team platform, offering portfolio management, financial and estate planning, and a range of advisory and brokerage services with a focus on international investing and pooled vehicle management.

Brandon Azargoon is a financial advisor at IFG Advisory, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at LPL Financial LLC for eight years. Outside of finance, he has experience working at Charlotte Motor Speedway. IFG Advisory, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies using sub-advisors and third-party managers and offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting.

Alexander Forest is a financial advisor at Ally Invest Advisors in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Prudential Advisors, LPL Enterprise, DoorDash, Uber, and service in the United States Air Force. Outside of finance, he has ongoing positions at DoorDash and Uber. Ally Invest Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients through web-based solutions and virtual interactions. The firm uses model portfolios based on Modern Portfolio Theory and offers automated investing alongside personal advice delivered via a third-party platform.

Kathy Wilson is a financial advisor at Ally Invest Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at The Vanguard Group and Amazon.com Services. Kathy supports both Ally Invest Advisors and Ally Invest Securities in a dually licensed capacity, servicing clients with self-directed and advisory accounts. 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, utilizing model portfolios built on Modern Portfolio Theory across five risk tiers.

Anaiss Zamora is a financial advisor at Savvy with one year of experience. She holds a Series 65 credential and previously worked at Northwest Asset Management, Better Mortgage, and GCG Wealth Management among other firms. Savvy provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts and estates, businesses, ERISA plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a primarily index-based, long-term approach while also offering active equity portfolios and tax-aware direct indexing, utilizing third-party sub-advisers, fintech tools, and integrated tax and estate-planning support.

Nabeel Shums is a financial advisor at Principal Advised Services with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Principal Securities. Nabeel also has experience outside the financial sector with a role at Autobell Car Wash. Principal Advised Services offers investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients. The firm combines third-party and proprietary models to deliver both nondiscretionary recommendations and a discretionary investment management program, serving clients through its integration with the Principal Financial Group family.

Patrick Muldowney is a financial advisor at AlphaStar Capital Management with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at AlphaStar since 2023. His prior work includes positions in education and the food service industry. AlphaStar Capital Management is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.84 billion for a diverse client base that includes individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and pension plans. The firm employs a strategic asset-allocation and quantitative tactical approach, offering both model and custom portfolio strategies along with a range of advisory and consulting services.

Tayisiya Levandovska is a financial advisor with Ally Invest Advisors in Charlotte, NC. She holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ally Invest Advisors, her background includes roles at Ally Invest Securities LLC, Equitable Advisors, LLC, and self-employment. Ally Invest Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients through web-based and virtual solutions. The firm offers ETF-based Robo Portfolios and automated investing services, implementing model portfolios based on Modern Portfolio Theory across five risk tiers.

Spencer Harrison is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with McAdam LLC, based in Charlotte, NC, and has four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Croghan Colonial Bank, Gideon Owen Wine Company, and Ohio University. McAdam LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and government entities, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages client portfolios on a discretionary basis, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and incorporating specialized exposures like direct indexing, private investment funds, and cryptocurrency.

Jake Daigle is a financial advisor at 49 Financial with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining 49 Financial, he held various roles including positions at the University of North Carolina Wilmington and Green Lean & Clean. Daigle is also a licensed insurance agent. 49 Financial serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, investment management, and tiered fractional family office services. The firm’s investment approach focuses on disciplined, long-term diversified asset allocation using a combination of fundamental, cyclical, technical, and behavioral analysis.

David Gordon is a financial advisor at IFG Advisory, LLC in Concord, NC, with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at IFG Advisory since 2016, following a 15-year tenure at LPL Financial. Gordon is also the managing partner of Gordon, Keeter & Co, CPAs, where he oversees management, client engagement, and the preparation of financial statements and tax returns. IFG Advisory, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a range of investment strategies and tools, utilizing sub-advisors and third-party managers to align portfolios with client objectives while offering various financial planning and consulting services.

Gina Trokey is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Principal Advised Services and its affiliated entities since 2026. Prior to joining the firm, she worked in education and tutoring roles. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients through a combination of non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary investment management program called SimpleInvest. The firm integrates third-party methodologies and proprietary models and is part of the Principal Financial Group family, offering access to affiliated products and services.

Anders Wesley is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC with one year of industry experience and holds a Series 65 designation. Prior to joining Fifth Third Wealth Advisors, he was involved with Kings Routine LLC and Marci LLC, among other roles. He has experience outside of finance including work with Larsen's Bakery and the Phinney Neighborhood Association. Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC manages approximately $7.8 billion in discretionary assets for a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, pension plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of services such as discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to alternative investments, and integrates resources from its parent company, Fifth Third Bank, in its investment processes.

Leighton Becker is a Series 65 licensed advisor with 49 Financial in Charlotte, NC. He joined the firm in 2024 and has prior experience working with Clemson Football and several other organizations. Outside of advising, he has worked as a fixed insurance agent. 49 Financial serves individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and investment management. The firm utilizes a disciplined, long-term diversified asset allocation approach and provides tiered fractional family office services alongside access to third-party managers.