Nabeel Shums is a financial advisor at Principal Advised Services with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Principal Securities. Outside of finance, he has experience in the car wash industry and studied at the University of North Carolina. 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 proprietary models and third-party methodology to tailor advice and operates within the Principal Financial Group family, which allows access to affiliated products and services.

Spencer Harrison is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with McAdam LLC in Charlotte, NC, where he has worked since 2022. He has three years of industry experience, including prior roles at Croghan Colonial Bank and two winery companies. McAdam LLC is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, and retirement-plan consulting, implementing portfolios primarily through fundamental analysis and a multi-advisor platform managing approximately $2.29 billion in discretionary assets.

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.

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 with Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Concurrent and Nine Bridge Financial Partners in 2026, he worked for Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC from 2022 to 2026 and has held positions across various sectors including insurance and education. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm focuses on customized, primarily long-term investment portfolios and offers a range of wealth management and financial planning services supported by a network of approximately 286 advisors.

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 with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Blueprint, she worked at firms including Hornor, Townsend & Kent LLC, Eagle Strategies LLC, and New York Life. Outside of her advisory role, Leah co-owns Empower-Her, a networking group focused on supporting women through events and motivational speaking, and co-hosts a podcast that highlights local female business owners and nonprofits in Fort Mill, SC. Blueprint Financial Advisors is an SEC-registered multi-advisor firm offering portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to 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 across multiple asset classes to manage approximately $1.4 billion in client assets.

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.

Charis Jones is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley, LPL Financial, and Hightower Advisors. Stratos Wealth Advisors is an SEC-registered, multi-team firm with approximately 71 advisors managing about $5.57 billion in assets for individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers customized portfolio management and financial planning services through a network of independent advisory representatives and has strategic affiliations with SEI entities.

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.

Jaime Musa is a financial advisor with Insigneo Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked with Insigneo Advisory Services since 2020 and was previously employed at Citibank and Citi International Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and director of MZM21 LLC, a pass-through entity for tax purposes. Insigneo Advisory Services provides investment advisory and consulting services to retail and institutional clients, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management. The firm combines committee-driven model portfolios with advisor-led customization, utilizing third-party macroeconomic research to align investments with client objectives and risk tolerances.

Randy Leclair is a financial advisor at Zacks Investment Management, Inc. with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at multiple firms including Fisher Investments, Quasar Distributors, and Optsecurities. Leclair has been with Zacks since 2006. Zacks Investment Management provides discretionary portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional investors. The firm employs a proprietary stock-ranking model focused on earnings-estimate revisions and offers a wide range of strategies and investment vehicles across retail and institutional channels.