Craig Scheuerman is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Cary, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and Wells Fargo Bank NA, spanning from 2011 to 2021. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital portfolio offering that uses algorithm-driven risk assessments and delegated portfolio management via mutual funds and ETFs.

Richard Murray is a financial advisor with Prime Capital Financial in Clayton, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Prime Capital Investment Advisors, LLC since 2018 and previously worked at Corinthian Partners, LLC and National Securities Corporation. Murray is also involved with CHHSZ Holdings, LLC, which owns Prime Capital Investment Advisors. Prime Capital Financial is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans with services including asset management, financial planning, and family office offerings. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies and provides integrated tax and financial administration services through affiliated entities.

Timothy Cowhey is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and previously worked at Buckingham Strategic Wealth, LLC. Outside of advisory roles, he was involved with Apex Motorsport LLC for six years. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC provides wealth advisory and investment management services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, retirement plans, institutions, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach within an enhanced open architecture framework that combines active and passive strategies, separate account managers, private funds, mutual funds, and ETFs.

Jessica Alpers is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC and holds a Series 65 designation. She has five years of industry experience, having worked previously at WealthShield Partners, LLC, The Atlantic Group, LLC, and Goldman Sachs Personal Financial Management. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in assets using diversified, risk-class based allocations that combine passive and active managers, supported by an internal Investment Committee.

Deborah Wright is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Raleigh, NC. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has seven years of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at First Citizens Bank, HPW Towne Mortgage, and Caldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm employs a client process centered on financial needs assessment and uses a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to allocate assets across various investment types.

Stephanie Bowens is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with 28 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Triad Advisors and OSAIC before joining Kestra in 2025. Outside of her advisory role, she is CEO of Chrysalis Capital Management, a developer of financial education and literacy materials, and serves as a board member on the finance committee of The Hope Center at Pullen. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a diverse range of institutional and individual clients. The firm offers services including fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and access to multiple management platforms, serving clients such as sovereign wealth funds and large institutional investors.

Robert Williams IV is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Cary, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 26 years of industry experience. He is president and owner of AI Financial, Inc., operating as Williams Wealth Management since 2005. Williams worked at NEXT Financial Group, Inc. from 2005 to 2019 before joining Commonwealth and Williams Wealth Management. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing roughly $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform, including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement and plan consulting, and custody/clearing services.

Andrew Orr is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services. He has held previous roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Suntrust Advisory Services. Orr is based in Raleigh, NC. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships with third-party platform and manager arrangements to deliver its services, including its AMC Advantage manager-selection program.

Joseph Fish is a financial advisor at Sanctuary Advisors, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of a condominium owners association and as a trustee for Calvary Raleigh Church, both positions involving advisory responsibilities related to governance and financial oversight. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC offers investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations through a network of over 400 independent adviser representatives. The firm supports various investment strategies and platforms, acting as a fiduciary when a written advisory agreement is in place.

Kimberly Carstens is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 19 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at USAA Financial Advisors Inc., USAA Investment Management Company, and USAA Financial Planning Services. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm employs IAR-led assessments and a blend of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Allen Smith is a financial advisor with OSAIC Institutions, Inc. and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 36 years of industry experience, including roles at Infinex Investments, Inc. since 2012 and First Bancorp since 2011, where he serves as Executive Vice President of Wealth Management. Additionally, he acts as a consultant to Midwood Financial Services, a third-party marketing firm. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers customized advisory and consulting services, with a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer structure that supports both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts alongside access to alternative investments and lending solutions.

Brendan Burns is a CFP® with seven years of experience in financial services, currently serving as an advisor at PNC Wealth Management. He previously worked at various Fidelity Investments divisions from 2016 to 2023. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary account pilot that uses algorithmic risk assessment and invests in mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Matthew Malone is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at BB&T Bank, BB&T Investments, and BB&T Securities. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platform and manager arrangements, and integrates services across its affiliated entities.

Michael Mc Grady is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial and Ameriprise Financial in various capacities. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through managed advice programs and investment education services, relying on Morningstar Investment Management for portfolio construction and oversight. The firm operates at scale with a large client base and primarily manages non-discretionary assets.

Samuel Welch is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Raleigh, NC. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has three years of industry experience, including prior roles at Fidelity Investments and other organizations. First Citizens Investor Services serves a range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm offers advisory and brokerage services with an investment process that incorporates fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis across diverse asset classes.

Colton Narron is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Tailwind Investment Partners, Tailwind Capital Distributors, and Kioti Tractor. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through several model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital offering that uses algorithm-driven risk assessments to recommend investment strategies implemented via mutual funds and ETFs.

Andrew Canady is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at First Citizens Bank and SunTrust Bank. First Citizens Investor Services serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate/business entities, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services including portfolio management, wrap programs, and financial planning. The firm employs a client process focused on assessing financial needs and risk tolerance to allocate assets across various investment vehicles using multiple analytical approaches.

Kerrie Debbs is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience. She is currently with Farther, having joined the firm in 2025, and previously worked for Main Street Financial Solutions, LLC for 13 years. Farther serves individual investors, trusts, and estates through a technology-driven advisory platform combined with direct client meetings. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach using bespoke allocations or proprietary algorithmic model portfolios, primarily investing in ETFs, mutual funds, individual equities, and fixed income.

Theresa Harris is a financial advisor at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with 26 years of industry experience. She has been with First Citizens Investor Services since 2008. First Citizens Investor Services serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities by providing advisory and brokerage services through investment adviser representatives and third-party portfolio managers. The firm employs a client process based on financial needs assessments and applies various analytical methods to allocate investments across multiple asset classes.

Andrea Stewart is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. She has three years of industry experience and previously worked at Carolina Commercial LLC, PNC Bank, and Colony Bank. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers portfolio management, model portfolios, and financial planning, utilizing assessments of client needs and multiple forms of analysis to allocate investments across various asset classes.