William Petty is a financial advisor at ON Investment Management Company with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Paychex Inc. from 2015 to 2021. In addition to his advisory work, he assists Golden Mack & Associates by enrolling and educating participants in retirement plans. ON Investment Management Company is a registered investment adviser that provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, businesses, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of services including comprehensive and modular financial plans and access to third-party investment programs, maintaining a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary asset management.

Jon Yancey is a financial advisor with AlphaStar Capital Management in Cornelius, NC, holding a Series 65 credential and 11 years of industry experience. He has been associated with AlphaStar since 2014 and is president of Yancey Financial, LLC, where he also works as an insurance agent specializing in fixed annuities and life insurance. AlphaStar Capital Management manages approximately $1.84 billion for a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, small businesses, and other advisers. The firm employs both model and customized strategies using strategic asset allocation and quantitative analysis, and provides a range of portfolio management and consulting services.

Rachel Posner is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Wealth with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with multiple firms, including Mutual Securities, Inc. and Signature Investment Advisors, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she also engages in gig work related to food delivery. Cornerstone Wealth Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, employer plan sponsors, other advisers, and corporations. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and related services, utilizing model-based portfolios with a range of investment vehicles and an investment committee that oversees asset allocation and rebalancing.

William Averkamp is a financial advisor at Altitude Capital Management LLC with a Series 65 credential. He has professional experience including 14 years at Wells Fargo and more recently has been with Altitude Capital Management LLC and Harborlight Wealth since 2026. Altitude Capital Management LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals and high net worth clients. The firm uses a variety of investment approaches tailored to client goals and risk tolerance, operating managed account programs with $103.6 million in discretionary assets under management.

Matthew Moyzis is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Wealth with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Gratus Capital, The Vanguard Group, and Robert Baird & Co. Cornerstone Wealth Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, employer plan sponsors, other advisers, and corporations. The firm uses model-based portfolios that incorporate ETFs, mutual funds, equities, bonds, and, when appropriate, alternative investments managed by third-party managers, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions.

Joshua Kight is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Principal Advised Services since 2022 and has held roles at Principal Financial Services and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2016 and 2012, respectively. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients through nondiscretionary recommendations and a discretionary, wrap-fee investment management program called SimpleInvest. The firm integrates third-party and proprietary models, serving clients within the Principal Financial Group family and other retail clients.

Landon Pate is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Principal since 2026. Prior to joining Principal, his background includes roles in education and small business operations. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients. The firm combines third-party methodologies with proprietary models and is part of the Principal Financial Group family, offering integrated access to affiliated bank products and investment management services.

David Stortz is a Series 66-licensed advisor with Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC. He has been with Principal Advised Services and affiliated entities, including Principal Bank and Principal Life Insurance Company, since 2026. Prior to joining Principal, Mr. Stortz has experience in various roles across multiple industries, including marketing and community-focused organizations. 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 integrates third-party and proprietary models and benefits from its affiliation with Principal Financial Group and related entities.

Ryan Asher is a financial advisor at Prosperity Capital Advisors in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 credential with four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Sovereign Financial Group, CG Advisor Network, Curran Financial Partners, and Mass Mutual. Prosperity Capital Advisors provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management to individual investors, corporate clients, charitable organizations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs a model-driven, multi-sleeved investment approach using core risk-based portfolios and specialized strategies, and it offers a range of intermediary services including TAMP, sub-advisory, and Fund Strategist roles.

William Allen II is a financial advisor at Cary Street Partners with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has been with Cary Street Partners since 2015. Cary Street Partners serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment and financial planning services, utilizing proprietary strategies, third-party managers, and AI tools to support portfolio management.

Nnamdi Anyafo is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with Simplicity Wealth and has held roles at Freedom Financial Advantage, LLC and NCI Wealth Management, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he is involved as a partner and tax preparer in tax and accounting businesses affiliated with H&R Block. Simplicity Wealth serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and institutional clients, and other financial firms. The firm uses a fund-of-funds approach with ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, offering model portfolios with ongoing monitoring and rebalancing, alongside technology and operational services for advisers.

John Moore is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. He has held multiple roles within the Principal Financial Group affiliates since 2025, 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 integrates third-party methodologies with proprietary models and benefits from operational ties within the Principal Financial Group family, enabling access to affiliated products and services.

Alec Luna is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and just beginning his career in the industry. His experience includes roles at Principal Securities, Principal Bank, Principal Life Insurance Company, and Bankers Life Advisory. Outside of advising, he has worked in sales and education roles within a banking environment. 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 combines third-party methodologies with proprietary models and leverages its affiliation with Principal Financial Group to offer access to affiliated funds, bank products, and trading services.

Dwain Gullion is a financial advisor at Blueprint Financial Advisors with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at several firms, including Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Deep River Capital Advisors, LLC. Gullion serves as a board member of Bethesda Family Ministries and is president of The Abba Fund, Inc. Blueprint Financial Advisors is a multi-advisor firm offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, pension and ERISA plans, and nonprofit entities. The firm manages approximately $1.4 billion in assets using a globally diversified investment approach that incorporates a proprietary strategic-and-tactical framework based on price-driven trend-following and momentum rules.

David Winslow is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Choreo, LLC since 2022. Prior to joining Choreo, he worked for 15 years at RSM US Wealth Management LLC. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Choreo provides investment and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individual investors, family offices, endowments, foundations, and corporate clients. The firm focuses on strategic asset allocation and diversified model portfolios managed by a centralized team, offering services such as portfolio management, financial planning, OCIO consulting, and specialized advice like 1031 exchanges and Deferred Sales Trust™ consulting.

Tanner Smith is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Principal Advised Services, Principal Securities, Inc., and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2026 and has eight years of prior self-employed experience. He is based in Huntersville, North Carolina. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering a combination of non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary investment management program called SimpleInvest. The firm is part of the Principal Financial Group family and integrates proprietary models and third-party methodologies with governance oversight to serve its clients.

Nickles Spryn is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC. He has previously worked at Vanguard Advisers, Inc., Old Point Trust & Financial Services, and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, Mr. Spryn is also an insurance agent at Belmont Capital, focusing on suitability assessments for life and long-term care annuities. Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes an open-architecture platform offering tailored investment strategies and a broad range of investment tools, supported by a team of 76 advisors managing over $1.1 billion in client assets.

Cynthia Cross is a financial advisor with Cornerstone Wealth Group, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cornerstone Wealth Group since 2018 and previously held roles at Mutual Securities, Inc., LPL Financial, and Cornerstone Financial Partners. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as the treasurer for the Edgewater Park Homeowners Association. Cornerstone Wealth Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, employer plan sponsors, other advisers, and corporations. The firm employs model-based portfolios using ETFs, mutual funds, equities, bonds, and, when appropriate, alternative investments managed by third parties, and it offers both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions.

Milton Castellanos is a financial advisor at Guardian Wealth Advisors, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Guardian Wealth Advisors in 2020, he worked at Harbor Capital Management Inc for five years. Guardian Wealth Advisors serves individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and other business entities. The firm uses ETFs and mutual funds combined with fundamental and technical analysis within a systematic, quantitative framework, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management and utilizing tools such as Riskalyze to measure risk.

Elizabeth Ward is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Abacus Wealth Partners since 2019. Her prior experience includes roles at Workable Wealth, A. Ward Financial Planning LLC, and First Financial Group. Abacus Wealth Partners provides financial planning, consulting, and both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, and institutional entities. The firm employs an asset-class investing approach grounded in academic research, utilizing no-load mutual funds, ETFs, and passive institutional funds, while incorporating ESG screening and private pooled vehicles in suitable portfolios.