Trina Coltrain is a financial advisor at Founders Financial Alliance, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Founders Financial Alliance and LPL Financial since 2016. Founders Financial Alliance provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and related advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm employs an evidence-based investment process using ETFs, third-party managers, and ongoing portfolio monitoring, and offers a family-office style program under a flat fee arrangement.

Donald Delaria, Jr. is a financial advisor with Gradient Investments, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions with Brookstone Capital Management, Formula Folios Investments, and EQIS Capital. He is also the owner and president of Capital Consulting Group NC, where he manages marketing and sales of insurance products. Gradient Investments, LLC provides discretionary investment management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and various organizations. The firm employs a proprietary investment framework and offers a range of model and custom portfolios, managing assets on a discretionary basis without acting as a custodian.

Ethan Porter is a financial advisor with Founders Financial Alliance, LLC in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Founders Financial Alliance since 2017 and previously was associated with LPL Financial, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he has a background connected to the Chapel Hill Tennis Club during his college years at Elon University. Founders Financial Alliance provides discretionary, fee-based investment management and financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and corporate retirement plans. The firm employs an evidence-based investment approach tailored to client goals and manages approximately $1.18 billion in assets across a multi-advisor team.

Gregory Rhinehardt is a financial advisor at Guardian Wealth Advisors, LLC in Raleigh, NC, with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Aptus Capital Advisors, LLC and Gordon Asset Management, LLC. Guardian Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm employs a systematic investment approach using mutual funds, ETFs, bonds, options, and equities, combining fundamental and technical analysis while overseeing third-party manager and UMA strategies.

Joseph Freedland is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC, based in Raleigh, NC. He has 12 years of industry experience and has been with Capital Investment Companies since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Freedland serves as a trustee for a testamentary trust and is involved in managing rental property partnerships. 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 mix of analytical methods and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Christopher Reid is a financial advisor at Csenge Advisory Group, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Woodward Financial Advisors, Inc. and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC. Outside of financial advising, he is the lead coach for Fitter and Faster Swim Clinics, a swim and fitness business. Csenge Advisory Group provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, high net worth clients, charities, and corporate clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis with a relative strength methodology and a top-down market approach, offering customized portfolio management through discretionary and model-based allocations.

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. He has previously 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 for various sporting events. First Citizens Asset Management offers model-based sub-advisory and direct investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and public entities. The firm emphasizes global multi-asset class portfolios using fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis within discretionary investment management frameworks.

Brandon Furlong is a financial advisor at Larson Financial Group, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Larson Financial Group and its affiliated broker-dealer since 2012. Prior to that, he worked at LPL Financial in 2009. He 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 focus on doctors and related businesses. The firm uses a combination of model portfolios and custom discretionary programs, employing both strategic and tactical approaches, and incorporates AI-assisted tools alongside human review for client advice.

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 and has worked at First Citizens Asset Management since 2026, previously serving at Ascensus and BB&T Retirement & Institutional Services. First Citizens Asset Management provides model-based sub-advisory and direct investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and public entities. The firm employs global multi-asset class model portfolios using fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis, emphasizing discretionary investment management with strategic asset allocation and continuous monitoring.

Joseph Froemming is a financial advisor at Kingsview Wealth Management, LLC in Raleigh, NC, with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones from 2014 to 2022. Kingsview Wealth Management is an SEC-registered, multi-advisor firm serving individuals, retirement plans, registered investment companies, endowments, trusts, and state or municipal clients. The firm offers financial planning and wealth management using both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches, combining internal portfolio strategies with 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 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 securities licenses and has worked at Capital Investment Advisory Services since 2016. Prior to that, he was with Principal Financial Services and MSI Financial Services, Inc. Capital Investment Advisory Services provides portfolio management and supervisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable institutions. The firm offers customized investment solutions through separately managed accounts, third-party asset managers, and financial planning services.

Frederick Turner is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC and Capital Investment Group, Inc., having previously worked at firms including LPL Financial, Fidelity Bank, Fifth Third Bank, First Citizens Investor Services, Inc., and BB&T Investment Services, Inc. He also holds a senior vice president role as a wealth consultant at the Trust Company of North Carolina. Capital Investment Advisory Services provides portfolio management and supervisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, foundations, and charitable institutions. The firm tailors portfolios to client objectives and risk tolerance, managing the vast majority of assets on a discretionary basis using various investment strategies.

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 45 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and Capital Investment Group, Inc. He also acts as a power of attorney for his mother. Capital Investment Advisory Services provides portfolio management and supervisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, foundations, and charitable institutions. The firm tailors portfolios to clients’ objectives, time horizons, and risk tolerances, managing most assets on a discretionary basis.

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.