Jennifer Cute is a CFA® charterholder with 15 years of industry experience. She is currently with Snowden Capital Advisors LLC and Snowden Account Services LLC, having joined in 2025. Her prior experience includes seven years at TD Bank N.A. and TD Private Client Wealth LLC, and two years at Regions Financial Corporation. Snowden Capital Advisors LLC serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, foundations, pension plans, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm offers portfolio management, investment consulting, and financial planning services, employing a multi-team approach with a range of investment tools and third-party manager options.

Jeri Glazer is a CFP® with six years of experience in the financial services industry, currently advising at IP Financial Advisory Services LLC. Her prior experience includes roles at Ameriprise and several insurance companies. She is also involved in independent insurance brokering, focusing on Medicare Supplement products with multiple providers. IP Financial Advisory Services LLC serves primarily individual retail clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and access to third-party investment managers. The firm emphasizes personalized portfolio construction and discretionary management, utilizing various analytical approaches and maintaining a focus on non-high-net-worth retail investors and retirement plan participants.

Clarence Collins is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC based in Charlotte, NC. He holds a Series 65 designation and has experience working since 2007, including a military career with the U.S. Army and roles at Driven Management, Stay Plugged In, and Alloy Investment Management. Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, model portfolios, and third-party sub-advisers to deliver tailored investment advice.

Jeremy Long is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with Principal Bank, Principal Financial Services, Principal Life Insurance Company, and Wells Fargo Advisors. He also serves as a Retirement Consultant, providing one-on-one investment advice to retirement plan participants. Principal Advised Services offers investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients through both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary wrap-fee investment management program, leveraging proprietary models, third-party tools, and integrated support from affiliated Principal Financial Group entities.

Matthew Marcus is a financial advisor at Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with Principal Advised Services and affiliated Principal entities since 2026. Prior to joining Principal, Marcus worked in various roles including with Live Events Media Group and UNC Charlotte. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary wrap-fee investment management program. The firm integrates third-party and proprietary models and operates within the Principal Financial Group family, providing access to affiliated products and services.

Andrew Harris is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with one year of industry experience, currently serving at Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC. His prior experience includes roles at Principal Bank, Principal Life Insurance Company, Principal Securities, Inc., Nexseer Capital, and BNY Mellon. He also held positions related to investment advice and retirement consulting within the Principal Financial Group. 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. The firm integrates proprietary models and third-party tools within the Principal Financial Group family, leveraging affiliated entities for a range of financial products and services.

Michael Wassell is a financial advisor with First Citizens Asset Management, Inc. in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank NA and various First Citizens affiliates since 2018. First Citizens Asset Management provides model-based sub-advisory and direct investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers global multi-asset class model portfolios using fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis within discretionary investment management frameworks.

Michael Kearney is a financial advisor at Arkadios Wealth Advisors with 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Thrivent Investment Management and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans for over 15 years. He is registered as a Series 66 advisor. Outside of Arkadios, he is involved with SouthPark Capital and owns Solipo LLC, both related to financial advising and commission-based compensation. Arkadios Wealth Advisors provides investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans, offering advisor-managed accounts, third-party money management, and financial planning. The firm employs a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, supports discretionary portfolio management through its internal Arkadios Managed Solutions team, and operates an integrated model combining advisory services, brokerage, and in-house portfolio support.

Stephanie Baszner is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ritholtz Wealth Management since 2023. Prior to joining Ritholtz, she spent seven years at The Vanguard Group, Inc. She holds a Series 63 license and is based in Charlotte, NC. Ritholtz Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and college financial planning. The firm employs a goal-based investment process emphasizing asset allocation and behavioral finance, utilizing diversified low-cost ETFs alongside tactical overlays and alternative investments.

Steven Mrozek is a financial advisor at Blueprint Financial Advisors with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Maplewood Investments, BFC Planning, Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services, Fragasso Wealth Advisors, Mid Atlantic Financial Management, and Gateway Financial Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as treasurer for the Neshannock Lions Club, a nonprofit organization. Blueprint Financial Advisors is an SEC-registered, multi-advisor firm managing approximately $1.4 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, trusts, pension and ERISA plans, and nonprofit entities, employing a globally diversified investment approach that integrates strategic and tactical asset allocation using price-driven trend-following and momentum rules.

William Herford is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 35 years of industry experience. He currently serves at Arkadios Wealth Advisors and Arkadios Capital, where he has worked since 2020. Prior to this, he was with Triad Advisors, Inc. from 2014 to 2020. He is also the owner and president of Exclusive Financial Resources, LLC, which manages marketing and operations for his securities business. Arkadios Wealth Advisors provides investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans through a variety of managed accounts and advisory solutions. The firm employs a discretionary management approach supported by an internal portfolio team and offers comprehensive reporting that includes assets held away from their programs.

James Newman is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ascentis Independent Advisors, LLC. His prior roles include positions at ORG Partners, Ameriprise, and UBS. Ascentis Independent Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and corporate clients. The firm offers comprehensive portfolio management and financial planning, utilizing a range of public and private securities and a distinctive Private Direct Investments program for select clients.

Connor Crayne is a financial advisor at Modera Wealth Management, LLC in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Modera in 2026, he was associated with Trinity Wealth Securities, LLC and Florida Financial Advisors DBA Tristate Financial Advisors. He also served nine years in the U.S. Navy and was involved briefly with Hatch Homes, LLC. 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 diversified asset allocation based on Modern Portfolio Theory and combines investment management with in-house accounting and tax capabilities, serving over 100 advisors and managing roughly $17.7 billion in regulatory assets.

Wesley Hodges is a financial advisor at OneAscent Financial Services LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Securities America Advisors and Securities America, Inc. Hodges is also a licensed insurance agent who occasionally sells term life insurance for client convenience and holds an ownership position in Pure Tax LLC. OneAscent Financial Services LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and institutions through multiple advisory teams. The firm offers a range of asset management and financial planning services utilizing individualized asset-allocation strategies and model-based platforms, with additional services including outsourced CIO, CCO support, and donor-advised fund technology.

Clinton Townsend is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license, with 7 years of industry experience. He is currently with Bragg Financial Advisors, Inc., where he has worked since 2023, following a seven-year tenure at Laurel Wealth Advisors, LLC. Bragg Financial Advisors, Inc. is a family-owned, SEC-registered investment adviser managing over $4.6 billion for individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and investment-company clients. The firm focuses on strategic asset allocation, diversification, and long-term holdings, offering discretionary portfolio management and managed-account services, including sub-advisory roles for mutual funds.

Mason Barish is a financial advisor at Principal Advised Services with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Principal, he held roles at Travelers Insurance and Murphy Matza Wealth Management, and worked in education at Wake County Public Schools for 15 years. 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 integrates third-party and proprietary investment models and operates within the Principal Financial Group family, providing access to affiliated products and services.

Kenneth Samuelson Jr. is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. in Charlotte, NC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 40 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Kestra Investment Services, American Financial Management Group, and IFG/Russell Advisors. He is owner and president of The Morehead Group, Inc., an insurance sales and consulting business, and serves as chairman of the Charlotte Estate Planning Council. ValMark Advisers, Inc. provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, plan sponsors, and institutions through a network of approximately 280 advisors. The firm emphasizes diversified, goal-based portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, supported by proprietary platforms and a range of advisory and sub-advisory services.

James Johnson is a financial advisor at Lombard Advisers Incorporated with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with Lombard Securities Incorporated since 2007. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and manages real estate through entities separate from his investment activities. Lombard Advisers provides personalized investment management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management using fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis, and manages approximately $670 million in assets.

Wales Dixon IV is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Principal Life Insurance Company and Principal Financial Services, as well as positions outside the financial industry. Dixon also provides one-on-one investment advice to retirement plan participants as a Retirement Consultant. Principal Advised Services delivers investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering a combination of non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary investment management program supported by proprietary models and third-party methodology.

Bradley Kellen is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Founders Financial Securities LLC and Fairway Financial since 2015. He is based in Matthews, NC, and holds the Series 66 designation. His work includes financial planning and insurance sales with a focus on variable annuities, long-term care, and variable life products. Founders Financial Securities serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing multiple advisory platforms and a combination of mutual funds, ETFs, and sub-advised strategies.