Terrance Holmes is a financial advisor with Credit Union Investment Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Truist Investment Services, BB&T Securities, and MassMutual Investors Services. Outside of his advisory work, he also engages in several delivery service roles with companies such as Amazon Flex, DoorDash, and UberEats. Credit Union Investment Services serves primarily individual investors in North Carolina, offering non-discretionary portfolio management, retirement and financial planning, and a wrap-fee program. The firm emphasizes low-cost, index-based mutual funds and ETFs, with salaried advisers providing recommendations that clients implement at their discretion.

Richard Marrone is a financial advisor at 1919 Investment Counsel, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Washington Crossing Advisors LLC, Ziegler Capital Management, and Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc. He is based in Charlotte, NC. 1919 Investment Counsel provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and wealth-planning services to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, foundations, and pension plans. The firm emphasizes customized portfolios focused on liquid mid- and large-cap equities and investment-grade fixed income, supported by proprietary and third-party research, including AI and machine-learning inputs.

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® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at Merit Financial Advisors since 2020. His prior roles include positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, LPL Financial, and The Vanguard Group, Inc. He also holds a municipal leadership role as Deputy Town Manager in Stanley, North Carolina. Merit Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $10.6 billion and serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach through customizable model portfolios overseen by a central Investment Management team and offers specialized services such as fiduciary and ESOP trustee work.

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.

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.

Noah Ordway is a financial advisor at Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Morgan Stanley Distribution, Inc. and Wells Fargo Funds Distributor, LLC prior to joining Manning & Napier in 2021. Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory services primarily to institutional clients and pooled vehicles, managing discretionary separately managed accounts and offering non-discretionary advice to various proprietary funds. The firm employs a team-based, strategy-specific investment process combining top-down macro analysis with bottom-up security selection and offers additional services such as retirement plan advice and custom wealth management solutions.

Louis Woodbeck is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with IP Financial Advisory Services LLC in Charlotte, NC, bringing three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Innovation Partners LLC and IP Financial Advisory Services LLC since 2021, as well as prior experience with Swim Club Management Group and Red Beard Farms. IP Financial Advisory Services primarily serves individual retail clients, focusing on portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm emphasizes customized portfolios for non-high-net-worth individuals and offers access to third-party investment advisors alongside retirement-plan 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.

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.

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.

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 less than one year of industry experience and has previously worked at FD Transaction Advisory, CohnReznick, Benchmark International, and held various roles at the University of Alabama. Lombard Advisers provides personalized investment management services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, utilizing methods such as fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis, and manages approximately $670 million in assets.

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.