Frank Shields is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has worked with Capital Investment Brokerage, Inc. since 1997. 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 regular portfolio reviews.

Daniel Shive is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Capital Investment Advisory Services and its related entity, Capital Investment Companies, since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, Shive serves as a board member for the Yonahlossee Racquet Club in Boone, NC, and holds executive and agent roles in insurance-related businesses. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including separately managed accounts, referrals to third-party managers, private-label model portfolios, and financial planning, using a mix of analytical methods and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

As a former Deputy U.S. Marshal and with a Master's degree in Financial Planning, Charlie brings decades of specialized financial experience to the private sector. His Federal Law Enforcement background gives him distinctive insight into the financial challenges and opportunities facing Federal Employees and specifically, Federal Agents. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, Charlie is the Lead Financial Planner of Charles Michael Financial, a Fee-Only Financial Planning firm serving Federal Agent families nationwide. Charlie also founded and runs the MoneyArmor™ Membership at Charles Michael Financial, which focuses on financial coaching and educational resources designed specifically for Federal Agents & Heroes. As a Certified Financial Planner, Charlie follows the CFP Board’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct. The complex knowledge required to obtain and maintain this professional designation helps Charlie develop extensive financial plans that hardworking people deserve. When he's not helping clients navigate their financial futures, Charlie embraces the "Work Optional" lifestyle by specializing in outdoor family adventures and enjoying great food and friends around the fire pit. He’s often found perfecting his ping-pong skills (where he claims an undefeated status), writing, and sharing amateur dog training tips with anyone willing to listen.

Elizabeth Donner is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, Cetera, and Diversified Retirement and Wealth. Outside of her advisory role, she is a licensed independent insurance agent providing life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care insurance products. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, institutional investors, and other financial firms. The firm offers advisory services spanning financial planning, portfolio management, and managed account platforms, utilizing a fund-of-funds approach with ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, as well as multiple model portfolios and third-party managers.

Joseph Fox is a CFP® and CFA® with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Franklin Street Advisors, Inc. since 2007. The firm provides discretionary investment management and advisory services to individuals, pooled investment vehicles, pensions, trusts, non-profits, and governmental entities. Franklin Street Advisors employs an open-architecture approach combining in-house management with external managers, guided by a quarterly Investment Policy Committee and a disciplined manager-research process.

Ralph Aiello is a financial advisor with Founders Financial Alliance, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Founders Financial Alliance since 2017 and previously held roles at WealthPLAN Partners and LPL Financial LLC. Founders Financial Alliance provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and related advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm employs an evidence-based investment process using ETFs, third-party managers, and ongoing portfolio monitoring, and offers a family-office style program under a flat fee arrangement.

Hallie Burris is a financial advisor at Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC with one year of industry experience and a Series 65 designation. Prior to joining the firm, she worked at EY and Elliott Davis, and has experience in accounting and tax preparation. She is also involved in a seasonal CPA practice focused on tax return preparation. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides portfolio management and supervisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, foundations, and charitable institutions. The firm offers a range of investment solutions including separately managed accounts, third-party asset managers, and private-label model portfolios, tailoring investment programs to client objectives, time horizons, and risk tolerances.

Michael Brennan Jr. is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at BANK of AMERICA, N.A., Merrill, Highland Capital Funds Distributor, Inc., and Bluerock Capital Markets LLC. He is also co-manager of Bass Brennan Advisory, LLC, an entity involved in facilitating the purchase of Rising Tide, Inc. Capital Investment Advisory Services provides portfolio management and supervisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, foundations, and charitable institutions. The firm offers customized investment programs with a range of strategies across equities, fixed income, ETFs, and other asset classes, managing most assets on a discretionary basis.

Colin Bates is a financial advisor at Franklin Street Advisors, Inc. in Chapel Hill, NC, holding a Series 65 designation with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Franklin Street Advisors since 2016. Franklin Street Advisors, Inc. provides discretionary, customized investment management to high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients, including pension plans and trusts. The firm employs a team-based manager research process and offers separately managed accounts alongside fund advisory programs that utilize mutual funds and ETFs.

Don Rudolph is a financial advisor with Founders Financial Alliance, LLC, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Founders Financial Alliance and LPL Financial LLC since 2016. Founders Financial Alliance provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and related advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm employs an evidence-based investment process using ETFs, third-party managers, and regular portfolio monitoring, and offers a family-office style program called FlatFeeCIO that combines management, planning, and tax analysis under a flat fee.

Carter Ellis is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Guardian Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2022 and previously spent eight years at Kuhn Advisors, Inc. Outside of his financial advisory work, he is a co-founder and partner of Valley Peak Tax & Accounting, providing tax preparation and business consulting services. Guardian Wealth Advisors serves individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and business entities by offering investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm employs a systematic, quantitative approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and third-party managers, and is notable for disclosing hypothetical performance materials in its client communications.

William Bowers III is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. since 2010. Prior to this, he worked at OneAmerica Securities, Inc. for eight years. He is also the owner of Bowers Advisory Inc., a financial planning practice based in Raleigh, NC. The Strategic Financial Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers customized investment strategies through portfolio management, third-party manager selection, financial planning, and consulting, utilizing a range of products including mutual funds, ETFs, and select alternative investments.

Cynthia White is a financial advisor with First Citizens Asset Management, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has worked with various entities affiliated with First Citizens since 2019, as well as previous experience with BB&T from 2008 to 2019. Cynthia serves on the Halifax Community College Foundation Board and its Finance Board committee. First Citizens Asset Management provides model-based sub-advisory and direct investment advisory services to a range of clients including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and public institutions. The firm offers multi-asset class portfolios implemented through funds, ETFs, and income-oriented strategies, combining fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis, and emphasizes discretionary management with strategic asset allocation and manager research.

Paul Desmond is a financial advisor with Guardian Wealth Advisors, LLC in Raleigh, NC. He holds a Series 65 credential and has been with Guardian Wealth Advisors since 2026. Prior to his current role, he worked at Stifel, Nicolaus & Company and has held various positions in the hospitality and service industries. Guardian Wealth Advisors serves individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and business entities by providing investment advisory, portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and cash management services. The firm uses a systematic approach combining fundamental and technical analysis, primarily with ETFs and mutual funds, and incorporates risk-mitigation strategies.

William Blackwood is a financial advisor at First Citizens Asset Management, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with First Citizens Bank and its affiliated entities since 1989, holding roles at First Citizens Investor Services since 2013 and First Citizens Asset Management since 2017. First Citizens Asset Management provides investment advisory and sub-advisory services to individuals, trusts, corporations, institutional accounts, and municipal entities. The firm manages approximately $167 million through a multi-team platform of 33 advisors, offering global multi-asset model portfolios with dynamic asset allocation and discretionary management.

Jeffrey Talley is a financial advisor with Founders Financial Alliance, LLC in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Founders Financial Alliance, Founders Wealth Advisors, and LPL Financial since 2016. Founders Financial Alliance provides discretionary, fee-based investment management and financial planning for individual and high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and corporate retirement plans. The firm employs an evidence-based investment approach tailored to clients' goals and risk tolerances, combining asset allocation, rebalancing, and various strategies alongside third-party manager solutions.

Roy Bass is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with over 40 years of industry experience. He is currently with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC and has held roles at Cic Advisers, LLC and Charitable Management Advisors, Inc. He is also the president and owner of Strategic Asset Management Consultants, Inc. and serves as co-trustee of multiple family trusts. Capital Investment Advisory Services provides portfolio management and supervisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, foundations, and charitable institutions. The firm tailors portfolios to client objectives and risk tolerance, managing the majority of assets on a discretionary basis through various investment strategies.

Richard Gardner Jr. is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Capital Investment Advisory Services since 2013 and has worked at Capital Investment Group Inc. since 2002. Outside of his advisory roles, he is an owner and chief investment officer of RGA Investments and also provides life, health, disability, and long-term care insurance services. Capital Investment Advisory Services offers portfolio management and supervisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable institutions. The firm customizes portfolios to clients’ objectives and risk tolerance, managing the majority of its assets on a discretionary basis and employing various investment strategies across multiple asset classes.

Orlando Rosario is a financial advisor with SeaCrest Wealth Management, LLC in Durham, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, and Advised Assets Groups, LLC. SeaCrest Wealth Management is an SEC-registered multi-advisor firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a customized, long-term investment approach that combines fundamental and technical analysis and incorporates both internal and third-party AI tools as decision support.

John Billiter is a financial advisor with Founders Financial Alliance, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Founders Financial Alliance and LPL Financial since 2020 and previously spent nine years with UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Elite Wealth Management, LLC, an entity established for business and tax purposes. Founders Financial Alliance provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and related services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm employs an evidence-based investment process using ETFs, third-party managers, and ongoing portfolio monitoring, and offers a family-office style program that integrates multiple advisory services under a flat fee.