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.

Aaron Combs is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Modera Wealth Management, LLC since 2023 and previously spent 11 years at Parsec Financial Management Inc. Modera Wealth Management, LLC provides fiduciary, fee-only advisory services to a broad client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm’s investment approach is allocation-driven and grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing diversified portfolios with options for ESG integration and private-placement opportunities for qualified investors.

Karen Holland is a financial advisor with Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Fusion Capital Management, Dempsey Lord Smith, LLC, Cape Securities, Inc., and several other firms dating back to 2014. In addition to her advisory work, she is involved with Holland Wealth Management / Impact, where she markets insurance and annuity investments as an insurance agent. Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients with discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm uses an open-architecture platform and a combination of tailor-made asset allocation models, fundamental and technical analysis, and ongoing portfolio supervision to meet client objectives.

Mark Carter is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Forefront Wealth Partners and previously worked at Point2 Capital Partners, LLC, and Prudential-affiliated firms including Pruco Securities, LLC and Prudential Insurance Company of America. Forefront Wealth Partners is a multi-team advisory firm serving individual clients, business owners, and corporate clients. The firm provides discretionary investment management, comprehensive financial and estate planning, and employs a customized portfolio approach using third-party managers and various planning tools.

Erica Yount is a CFP® and CFA® with nine years of industry experience. She is currently a financial advisor at Modera Wealth Management, LLC, where she has worked since 2020. Her prior experience includes positions at Keatley Wealth Management, LLC and SignupGenius. Modera Wealth Management, LLC serves individuals, trusts, corporations, and plan sponsors with wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning. The firm employs a diversified asset allocation approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and offers integrated services including tax preparation, accounting, and business coaching.

Lathan Hunter is a financial advisor at Ally Invest Advisors in Charlotte, NC, with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Ally Invest Advisors since 2022, following prior roles at Ally Invest Securities LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. Ally Invest Advisors serves a large retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary portfolio management through automated services and advisor-led advice. The firm employs a model-based investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing primarily ETFs and digital processes to manage tens of thousands of client accounts.

Brian Seidenwand is a CFP® professional with five years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC and has prior experience at The Vanguard Group, Charles Schwab, and TD Ameritrade. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed to sell life and annuity insurance products. Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs an open-architecture platform with a broad investment toolkit and manages over $1.1 billion in assets across more than 8,800 clients.

Zachary Cox is a financial advisor with Lombard Advisers Incorporated and holds a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at FD Transaction Advisory and CohnReznick. Lombard Advisers provides personalized investment management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses through a multi-team structure. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management solutions, employing a range of analytical methods to construct portfolios.

Shane Robertson is a financial advisor at Ally Invest Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Merrill for eight years before joining Ally Invest Advisors and Ally Invest Securities in 2021. Ally Invest Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients through web-based and virtual solutions, offering ETF-based Robo Portfolios and Financial Advisor-delivered Personal Advice services. The firm utilizes model portfolios based on Modern Portfolio Theory across multiple risk tiers and cash allocation strategies.

Christopher Zambrotta is an advisor with NorthCoast Asset Management LLC holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has worked in various roles since 2017, including positions at Kovitz Investment Group Partners and TIAA-CREF. Previously, he held roles outside the financial sector, including at MegaCorp Logistics and Magnolia Greens Golf Course. NorthCoast Asset Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional and intermediary clients. The firm employs a quantitatively based, systematic investment process combining proprietary market-exposure and security-scoring models with multifactor risk models to guide portfolio construction and trading.

Peter Hunt is a CFP® and Series 65 credentialed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with Advisory Services Network, where he has worked since 2025, following five years at Exencial Wealth Advisors and eleven years at Willingdon Wealth Management. Hunt is also the owner and managing member of Rock Harbor WM, LLC, a service company supporting his financial services practice. Advisory Services Network serves individuals, families, corporations, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans through a network of approximately 208 independent Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, investment and retirement-plan consulting, and third-party manager selection, overseeing about $8.6 billion in client assets.

Thomas Rose is a CFP® and CFA® with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Bragg Financial Advisors, Inc. in Charlotte, NC, for 14 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 focuses on strategic asset allocation, broad diversification, and longer-term holdings, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and managed-account services.

Richard Ranson is a financial advisor at Saxony Capital Management, LLC in Charlotte, NC, with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Saxony Securities since 2002, joining Saxony Capital Management in 2017. Ranson also operates Ranson Capital Management for his investment-related activities. Saxony Capital Management provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients such as retirement plans, trusts, charities, and corporations. The firm uses a multi-team model with a range of investment strategies, including discretionary asset management and third-party manager due diligence.

Lauren Klaiber is a CFA® charterholder with four years of experience in the financial industry. She is currently with Bragg Financial Advisors Inc and previously worked at Wells Fargo Investment Institute and Wells Fargo & Co. Lauren is based in Charlotte, 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’s investment approach focuses on strategic asset allocation, broad diversification, and longer-term holdings, offering discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services.

Ryan Thrower is a financial advisor at Choreo, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill from 2013 to 2024 and at Truist Advisory Services from 2024 to 2026. He holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of his advisory role, Ryan serves on the board of Cannon School in Concord, North Carolina, and is an assistant coach for the Harrisburg Hornets girls' softball team. Choreo, LLC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, family offices, and institutional clients. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation process combined with quantitative screening and due diligence, offering services such as discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and outsourced CIO consulting.

Corey Meyer is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Waverly Advisors, LLC. He previously worked at McShane Partners and The Vanguard Group, Inc. Before entering financial services, he spent time in the hospitality sector. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser that manages portfolios for both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm integrates traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private-market allocations, providing a range of services including investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting.

Ruth Stene is a financial advisor with Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She previously worked at LPL Financial and Bank of America, among other firms. Stene also sells non-variable insurance products, including life and health insurance. Great Valley Advisor Group is a multi-team investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, emphasizing individualized portfolio construction and ongoing oversight through a combination of in-house strategies and third-party managers.

Matthew Lyons is a financial advisor at Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Principal and its affiliated entities since 2026. Prior to entering the financial industry, he worked in the hospitality and golf club sectors and attended the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients. The firm offers both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary wrap-fee investment management program, leveraging proprietary and third-party models, with operational integration across affiliated entities within the Principal Financial Group.

Zachary Macfarland is a financial advisor at Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses with two years of industry experience. He has held multiple roles within the Principal Financial Group, including positions at Principal Bank and Principal Life Insurance Company. 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 investment management program called SimpleInvest. The firm leverages a combination of third-party and proprietary models and benefits from its affiliation with the Principal Financial Group family, which includes Principal Bank and Principal Asset Management.

Scott Jones is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 37 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at ValMark Advisers since 2017, as well as prior positions at Barry, Evans, Josephs & Snipes, M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Kestra Investment Services, and Principal Financial Services. He is also the managing partner of Scott Jones Financial, a firm specializing in fixed insurance sales involving non-variable policies. ValMark Advisers provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm employs a diversified, goal-based investment approach using model portfolios and asset allocation across mutual funds, ETFs, and separate-account managers, with active oversight and regular performance reporting.