Kelsey Oltmans is a financial advisor at Strategic Blueprint, LLC in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Strategic Blueprint since 2019 and has been involved with The Strategic Financial Alliance and Cornerstone Wealth Management for over a decade. She is also a partner and director of operations at Cornerstone Wealth Management, where she manages systems and finance. Strategic Blueprint, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers customized, goal-based strategies through portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and educational programs, including a formal Subscription Advisory Services program with a flat-fee model.

John Franklin is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with IFG Advisory, LLC and LPL Financial LLC, and previously worked at Securities America Advisors. IFG Advisory, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm uses a diversified investment approach incorporating sub-advisors, third-party models, and multiple analytical methods to tailor strategies to client objectives.

Dillon Smith is a financial advisor with First Citizens Asset Management, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining First Citizens, he worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Equitable Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Smith serves as Vice President on the board of a homeowners association and provides athletic training services at sporting events. First Citizens Asset Management, Inc. offers model-based sub-advisory and direct investment advisory services to a variety of clients including individuals, trusts, estates, municipalities, and institutions. The firm focuses on multi-asset class portfolios using fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis, with emphasis on strategic asset allocation and periodic rebalancing.

Brandon Furlong is a financial advisor at Larson Financial Group, LLC in Durham, NC, holding a Series 66 credential with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Larson Financial Group and its affiliated broker-dealer, Larson Financial Securities, LLC, since 2012. Furlong is also a shareholder in Larson Financial Holdings, LLC, a non-operating holding company. Larson Financial Group provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, trusts, corporations, nonprofits, and pension plans, with a particular focus on doctors and related businesses. The firm employs a mix of strategic and tactical investment approaches, including model portfolios, custom discretionary programs, option overlays, and separately managed accounts, supported by AI-assisted research tools.

Austin Pruitt is a financial advisor at First Citizens Asset Management, Inc. with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. His prior roles include positions at BB&T Retirement & Institutional Services and Ascensus. 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 municipalities. The firm employs a global multi-asset class approach with discretionary management focused on strategic asset allocation, manager research, and risk control.

Joseph Froemming is a financial advisor at Kingsview Wealth Management, LLC in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones from 2014 to 2022 before joining Kingsview in 2022. Kingsview Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser managing approximately $6.7 billion and serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines advisor-led financial planning and portfolio construction with model-based and separately managed strategies, offering a diverse range of investment instruments and access to third-party managers and alternative investments.

Nikolas Gernhard is a financial advisor at Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones for 10 years before joining Kestra in 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns a rental property with his wife and is involved with Destination Wealth Advisors, assisting clients with financial planning. Kestra Private Wealth Services provides investment advisory services through a network of independent advisors and multi-advisor teams, serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $13.45 billion in client assets and offers a range of investment products and specialized services within a platform that supports discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Clark Callaway is a financial advisor at Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Capital Investment Advisory Services since 2016. Prior to that, he was with Princor Financial Services Corporation and Principal Life Insurance Company from 2014 to 2016. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides 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 regular portfolio reviews.

Frederick Turner is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial, Fidelity Bank, and Fifth Third Bank. He also serves as a Senior Vice President and Wealth Consultant at the Trust Company of North Carolina. Capital Investment Advisory Services provides portfolio management and supervisory services to individuals, corporations, and various institutional clients, offering customized investment programs primarily managed on a discretionary basis. The firm utilizes multiple analytical methods and a wide range of investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

Michael Weyenberg is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Integrity Advisory Solutions in Raleigh, NC, and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Integrity Advisory Solutions, he worked at Burlington Alliance Capital Management, DH Griffin Companies, Samet Corporation, and Gilbane Building Company. He is also the owner and managing member of Weyenberg Group, LLC, an insurance company focused on life, accidental, Medicare supplement insurance, and annuities, where he provides training and compliance support. Integrity Advisory Solutions serves individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business clients through a network of about 100 independent advisors, managing approximately $1.1 billion in assets. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and other advisory services, using a variety of investment strategies and third-party platforms.

William Rogers is a financial advisor at Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC with 44 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he holds power of attorney responsibilities for his mother. 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 range of analytical methods and conducting at least quarterly portfolio reviews.

David Biliter is a CFP® with 36 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with SVB Wealth LLC, where he has worked since 2023, and previously held roles at First Citizens Investor Services and Arvest Asset Management. He serves as President of SVB Wealth and holds a board position at the firm. SVB Wealth LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, family offices, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth management, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services using a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis, with both discretionary and non-discretionary investment options.

Michael Davis is a financial advisor at Wealth Watch Advisors, Inc. with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at KCD Financial and Fortress Financial Partners. Before entering financial services, he was employed at Mercy Diagnostics for seven years. Wealth Watch Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and financial institutions. The firm uses an investment approach that combines quantitative, qualitative, and technical methods through approved third-party model managers and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Jonathan Huss is a financial advisor at First Citizens Asset Management, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 65 credential with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at First Citizens Asset Management since 2016 and has been with First Citizens Bank & Trust Company since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a rental property business. First Citizens Asset Management provides model-based sub-advisory and direct investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, institutions, and municipalities. The firm employs a multi-asset class investment approach that integrates fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis within discretionary portfolio management.

Cameron Evans is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Foundations Investment Advisors LLC, LifePro Asset Management, LLC, Coppell Advisory Solutions, LLC, and he has been president of Evans Wealth & Asset Management, Inc. since 2012. Evans also provides financial advisory services through his own firm, Evans Wealth & Asset Management, Inc., where he has been involved in money management, insurance, and consulting. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC offers investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an individualized process to manage portfolios through discretionary mandates, third-party managers, or private-label model portfolios, with ongoing monitoring and risk disclosure.

John Nash is a financial advisor with Level Four Advisory Services in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with 47 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Mid-Atlantic Securities, Inc. for 36 years before joining Level Four Financial, LLC. Nash is also vice president of a family farming and investment corporation, Arkcar Farm. Level Four Advisory Services manages approximately $6.5 billion and serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and municipal entities. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, retirement-plan consulting, and fiduciary services, utilizing model portfolios and both proprietary and third-party investment platforms.

Kyle Neuenschwander is a financial advisor at Soltis Investment Advisors, LLC in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Goldenwest Credit Union, A&Z Produce, and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Soltis Investment Advisors provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and pension consulting to individuals, institutions, trusts, endowments, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $13 billion in client assets using a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach combined with quantitative and qualitative manager analysis.

Michael Wilson is a financial advisor at First Citizens Asset Management, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at First Citizens Bank and First Citizens Investor Services since 2013. Wilson also serves as an officer and director at First Citizens Asset Management in a non-paid role. 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 on a discretionary basis through a multi-team platform of 33 advisors, offering global, multi-asset model portfolios across various implementation frameworks with ongoing monitoring and dynamic asset allocation.

Nathan Oltmans is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently with Strategic Blueprint, LLC and has prior experience at Cornerstone Wealth Management and The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. Outside of his advisory roles, he is also involved as an agent with Tucker Insurance Services, specializing in fixed life insurance referrals. Strategic Blueprint, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers customized, goal-based strategies through a variety of services including portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and educational seminars.

Marc Oslar is a financial advisor at Impact Partnership Wealth, LLC with over 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has previously worked at Modern Woodmen of America, Freedom Equity Finance, Inc., and MLO Planning, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is president and manager of Marc Oslar Retirement Experience, LLC, a business focused on insurance and annuities. Impact Partnership Wealth, LLC provides investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans, managing approximately $3 billion. The firm offers model portfolio solutions, discretionary asset management, and retirement plan services through a multi-adviser platform that incorporates both firm-managed and advisor-managed strategies.