Evan Lockwood is a financial advisor with Arkadios Wealth Advisors in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he served in the Army National Guard for 11 years and worked with the Baltimore City Police Department. Outside of advising, he leads the tax division at Proximity Financial Partners and Proximity Tax Strategies, providing tax planning and preparation services. Arkadios Wealth Advisors offers investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of advisor-managed accounts, third-party money managers, and an internal portfolio team that supports discretionary account management through fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Marcus Davis is a financial advisor with First Advisors National, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. He previously worked with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company for 12 years and Erie Insurance Group for 12 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Ultimate Choice Insurance Group Inc, where he has operated since 2007. First Advisors National provides investment management, asset allocation advice, and retirement plan consulting primarily to individual clients, including ERISA plan participants. The firm manages approximately $506.8 million in discretionary assets and implements strategies through third-party money managers, using tactical and strategic asset allocation approaches.

Matthew Vaughan is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Capital Investment Advisory Services and Capital Investment Brokerage since 2020, and previously was with Acorn Financial Advisory Services and The Strategic Financial Alliance from 2015 to 2020. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in fixed insurance sales as an agent. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers personalized investment management through discretionary mandates, third-party managers, or centrally managed private-label model portfolios, utilizing a mix of analytical methods and ongoing portfolio reviews.

Tony Mcneill is a financial advisor with Chelsea Advisory Services, Inc. holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Chelsea Financial Services since 2019 and previously held positions at Royal Alliance Associates and John Hancock SII. He also operates McNeill Financial Services, a separate business. Chelsea Advisory Services provides financial planning, investment advisory, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, and corporate entities. The firm follows a fundamental, long-term investment approach, managing diversified portfolios primarily on a discretionary basis while offering periodic compliance and portfolio reviews.

Adam Buchanan is a financial advisor with Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Avantax Advisory Services, HPG Wealthcare Advisors, and 1st Global Advisors. He is a partner at EisnerAmper, focusing on tax and accounting. Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company serves individuals, trustees, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and diversification, using both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by third-party independent managers and technology platforms.

Ahmad Quqa is a financial advisor with RFG Advisory, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for seven years and FA Invest for four years. He is also the founder and owner of Crescent Private Wealth and serves as an agent for Financial Independence Group, LLC. RFG Advisory is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 178 advisors managing around $8 billion for over 17,000 clients, including individuals, high-net-worth households, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm employs a combination of actively managed and passive ETF/mutual fund models, direct indexing, and tax-aware strategies with a focus on risk management.

Charles Mc Callum III is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at First Citizens Asset Management, Inc. He previously held roles at Truist Advisory Services, Truist Investment Services, BB&T Securities, and SunTrust. He serves on the boards of SVB Wealth and First Citizens Asset Management. First Citizens Asset Management provides model-based sub-advisory and direct investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, municipalities, and institutions, offering a range of multi-asset class portfolios monitored regularly by its board.

Todd Zempel is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Gordon Asset Management, LLC for 12 years. Outside of his advisory work, he is a co-managing member of Z & M Real Estate Holdings, LLC, a passive real estate investment entity. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets for about 17,800 clients. The firm offers investment advisory and portfolio management programs, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services through a combination of discretionary and consultative approaches.

Lauren Medlin is a financial advisor at Credit Union Investment Services with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Secu Life Insurance Company, Members Trust Company, and State Employees' Credit Union. Medlin also serves as a Financial Advisory Services District Manager at State Employees' Credit Union. 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, and its advisors are salaried employees of the parent credit union.

Robert Oakes is a financial advisor with Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company in Raleigh, NC. He holds the CFP® and PFS™ designations and has nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Avantax Investment Services and Hughes, Pittman & Gupton, LLP. He serves on the boards of Johnston Health and UNC Rex Healthcare. Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company advises individuals, trustees, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and diversification, managing approximately $5 billion in client assets through a multi-team approach.

Matthew Horne is a financial advisor with Credit Union Investment Services in Raleigh, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has three years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Credit Union Investment Services, SECU Life Insurance Company, SECU Brokerage Services, and State Employees' Credit Union since 2014. 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, fixed-income products, and a goals-based, long-term planning approach, with investment adviser representatives as salaried employees of the parent credit union.

Timothy Naylor is a financial advisor at Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Avantax Advisory Services and 1ST Global Capital Corp. Outside of advisory work, he is a partner at EisnerAmper, focusing on tax and accounting services. Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company serves individuals, trustees, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, providing financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and diversification, using both discretionary and non-discretionary management with third-party independent managers and model portfolios.

Brent Ciliano is a CFA® charterholder with 26 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with First Citizens Asset Management, Inc. and serves as a supervisory principal at SVB Wealth, a wholly owned subsidiary of First Citizens Bank. Brent also serves on the board of directors for First Citizens Asset Management, focusing on portfolio construction and investment selection. First Citizens Asset Management provides model-based sub-advisory and direct investment advisory services to a range of clients, including individuals, trusts, municipalities, and institutions. The firm offers multi-asset class portfolios using fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis, with an emphasis on strategic asset allocation and risk management.

Jalyn Thorpe is a financial advisor with Credit Union Investment Services, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing three years of industry experience. She has worked in various roles within the credit union and financial services sector, including positions at State Employees' Credit Union, SECU Life Insurance Company, and Members Trust Company. Thorpe also served as a financial advisory services specialist and life insurance agent, providing financial services and life insurance to credit union members. Credit Union Investment Services primarily serves North Carolina residents, offering non-discretionary portfolio management, asset allocation advice, and retirement planning. The firm focuses on long-term, goals-based advice using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, and operates within a credit union ecosystem as a subsidiary of State Employees’ Credit Union.

Katherine Eaker is a financial advisor at Capital Analysts with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked with Lincoln Investment and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a sales assistant at FFG Companies, where she is studying for the SIE and Series 7 exams. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, and corporate clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through a variety of programs and emphasizes a fiduciary role with automated rebalancing and tax-aware options.

Francis Thomas is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Rising Tide, Inc. and Capital Investment Group, Inc., alongside operating his own insurance agency, F. Michael Thomas & Associates, since 1985. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC offers investment advisory and supervisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an individualized process and a range of analytical methods to manage portfolios through discretionary mandates, third-party managers, or private-label model portfolios.

Jonathan Denton is a financial advisor at Strategic Blueprint, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Cornerstone Wealth Management and The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. since 2014. Strategic Blueprint, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm delivers customized, goal-based strategies through asset allocation, portfolio design, and manager selection, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with financial planning and educational programs.

Joshua Davis is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Credit Union Investment Services in Raleigh, NC, bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has held roles at State Employees' Credit Union since 2008 and has been affiliated with Credit Union Investment Services and related entities since 2013. Davis also serves as a Financial Advisory Services District Manager at State Employees' Credit Union and acts as a trust representative for Members Trust Company. Credit Union Investment Services primarily serves North Carolina residents, focusing on individual investors and trust clients. The firm offers non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, recommending low-cost, index-based mutual funds and ETFs, with a goals-based, long-term approach.

Jason Shutts is a financial advisor with The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining The Strategic Financial Alliance, he worked at Bowers Private Wealth Management. Outside of advising, he is involved in providing tax preparation and filing services for family and a small group of friends and supports remote tax and tech assistance for TurboTax users through a business process outsourcing role. The Strategic Financial Alliance serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business clients. The firm offers portfolio management, third-party manager selection, financial planning, and consulting, implementing customized strategies through various programs and co-advisory relationships.

Kathleen Villegas is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience. She currently works at Root Financial Partners and previously held roles at Ellevest and Old Peak Finance LLC. Prior to her financial advisory career, she worked at Duke University. Root Financial Partners provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes broadly diversified, passive portfolios tailored to client goals and offers specialized strategies when appropriate, along with educational programming and separate paid online academies.