Jake Daigle is a financial advisor at 49 Financial with a Series 65 credential and less than one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles outside finance such as teaching and entrepreneurship. He is also a licensed insurance agent. 49 Financial serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, consulting, and tiered fractional family office services through a multi-team structure managing approximately $1.4 billion in assets.

Gina Trokey is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Principal Advised Services and its affiliated entities since 2026. Prior to joining the firm, she worked in education and tutoring roles. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients through a combination of non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary investment management program called SimpleInvest. The firm integrates third-party methodologies and proprietary models and is part of the Principal Financial Group family, offering access to affiliated products and services.

Adam Mark is a financial advisor with Credit Union Investment Services in Harrisburg, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He has held roles at Members Trust Company since 2018 and is involved with State Employees' Credit Union in a financial advisory capacity. Mark’s outside activities include serving as a district manager providing financial advisory services at State Employees' Credit Union. Credit Union Investment Services primarily serves individual investors who reside in North Carolina, offering non-discretionary portfolio management, asset allocation advice, and retirement and financial planning. The firm emphasizes a long-term investment horizon using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs and operates within a credit union ecosystem that provides ancillary services through affiliated entities.

Anders Wesley is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC with one year of industry experience and holds a Series 65 designation. Prior to joining Fifth Third Wealth Advisors, he was involved with Kings Routine LLC and Marci LLC, among other roles. He has experience outside of finance including work with Larsen's Bakery and the Phinney Neighborhood Association. Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC manages approximately $7.8 billion in discretionary assets for a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, pension plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of services such as discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to alternative investments, and integrates resources from its parent company, Fifth Third Bank, in its investment processes.

Leighton Becker is a financial advisor at 49 Financial with a Series 65 designation and no prior industry experience. His background includes involvement with Clemson Football and Clemson University, as well as a role as a fixed insurance agent. 49 Financial serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, consulting, retirement-plan consulting, and tiered fractional family office services, focusing on disciplined, long-term diversified asset allocation using proprietary and platform model portfolios.

Karisha Reel is a financial advisor at Apollon Wealth Management, LLC with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Motley Fool Wealth Management, The Vanguard Group, and Wallah Richardson State Farm. She also has experience outside finance, including a role at Sunflour Baking Co. Apollon Wealth Management is an SEC-registered multi-team adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan advisory, and consulting services, combining centrally managed model strategies with locally managed portfolios to tailor client solutions across various investment vehicles.

Charles Hammond IV is a financial advisor at Foundations Investment Advisors LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with firms including Equitable Advisors, Northwestern Mutual, and Alloy Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory roles, Hammond is also active as an insurance agent specializing in fixed annuities and life insurance. Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and offers a range of services through a large network of affiliated offices and investment adviser representatives.

Jordan Walters is a Series 65-licensed advisor at OneSeven with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining OneSeven, he worked at Capitol Financial Solutions and Amazon Inc. He is also vice president of Community Educational Funding, a college education planning business. OneSeven serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach using diversified portfolios and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Eric Ridenour is a Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) and Personal Financial Specialist™ (PFS™) with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Colony Family Offices, LLC since 2013. Colony Family Offices, LLC provides comprehensive wealth management and financial planning primarily to ultra-high-net-worth families, managing approximately $3.32 billion in discretionary assets across more than 600 client relationships. The firm employs a priorities-based, customized planning process and combines passive and active investment strategies supported by third-party managers and independent research.

Joseph Calhoun is a financial advisor at Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC in Charlotte, NC, with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC for four years. His background also includes roles outside finance, such as positions in the media department at UNCC and various educational institutions. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $15.7 billion in assets across a multi-office platform, employing a long-term, portfolio-driven investment approach that incorporates ETFs, mutual funds, and selected individual securities aligned with client goals and risk tolerance.

Thomas Baysinger is a financial advisor with Credit Union Investment Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Members Trust Company, SECU Life Insurance Company, SECU Brokerage Services, State Employees' Credit Union, Bank of America, Merrill, and The Vanguard Group. He also serves as a Financial Advisory Services Specialist at State Employees' Credit Union and as a Trust Representative with Members Trust Company. Credit Union Investment Services primarily serves individual investors who are residents of North Carolina, offering non-discretionary portfolio management, asset allocation advice, and financial planning. The firm emphasizes a goals-based, long-term investment approach, focusing mainly on no-load, low-cost index mutual funds and ETFs within a credit-union ecosystem.

Shane Pouliot is a CFP® and CFA® associated with Modera Wealth Management, LLC in Charlotte, NC, with five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Boston Hill Advisors and Charles Schwab Investment Advisory. Modera Wealth Management provides wealth management, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm employs a diversified asset allocation strategy based on Modern Portfolio Theory and offers integrated accounting, tax, and business coaching services alongside investment management.

Margarite Lynch is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with eight years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial, LLC and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments prior to her current role. Outside of advisory work, she serves as a suite attendant at the Bank of America Stadium for the Carolina Panthers. Merit Financial Group, LLC manages approximately $10.6 billion and serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using model portfolios and modular sleeves, overseen by an Investment Committee, while offering customized portfolio management options.

Leah Williams is a financial advisor at Blueprint Financial Advisors in Charlotte, NC, with nine years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation and has previously worked with firms including Hornor, Townsend & Kent LLC, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and Eagle Strategies LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns Empower-Her, a networking group focused on motivational speaking, and co-hosts a podcast featuring local women business owners and nonprofits in Fort Mill, SC. Blueprint Financial Advisors is an SEC-registered, multi-advisor firm managing approximately $1.4 billion in assets for individuals, trusts, pension and ERISA plans, and nonprofit entities. The firm employs a proprietary strategic-and-tactical investment approach that utilizes price-driven trend-following and momentum rules to manage globally diversified portfolios.

Christopher Spalthoff is a financial advisor at 49 Financial with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining 49 Financial, he worked at PKS Investments and Northwestern Mutual. Outside the financial sector, Spalthoff has experience in the restaurant industry, including roles at Paul's Deli Neighborhood Restaurant and Green's Grill and Sushi Bar. 49 Financial serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, consulting, and tiered fractional family office services, employing a long-term, diversified asset allocation strategy grounded in a derivative of Modern Portfolio Theory.

William Grasty is a financial advisor with The Fiduciary Alliance in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. Prior to joining The Fiduciary Alliance in 2024, he spent 11 years at Lakeview Capital Partners / Bison Wealth, LLC. He is also a licensed independent insurance agent specializing in life, accident, and health insurance. The Fiduciary Alliance provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as retirement plans and other investment advisers. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, cyclical, and charting analysis to build individualized investment policies and offers discretionary portfolio management alongside written financial plans and estate-planning support.

Timothy Moore is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc. for 18 years before joining Principal Financial Services and affiliated entities in 2025. 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 methodology with proprietary models and operates within the Principal Financial Group family, which allows access to affiliated investment products and services.

Henry Soule is a financial advisor at Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Restoration Hardware and Purdue University. Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, retirement plans, institutions, and nonprofits. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, consulting, and family-office style services, managing approximately $12 billion in assets.

Nicholas Skudlarick is a financial advisor at 49 Financial with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and previously worked at Equitable Advisors. Outside of advising, he has experience in fixed insurance sales. 49 Financial serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, consulting, and tiered fractional family office services, managing approximately $1.4 billion with a large advisory staff and employing a long-term, diversified investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory.

Jonathan Mathews is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Principal Financial Services, Principal Life Insurance Company, and Businessolver. Mathews serves as a Retirement Consultant, providing one-on-one investment advice to retirement plan participants on distribution options. Principal Advised Services offers investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, combining third-party methodologies and proprietary models. The firm is part of the Principal Financial Group, allowing operational integration with affiliated entities and access to proprietary products and services.