Todd Rowe is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Compound Planning, Inc. since 2024, following roles at Choreo, LLC and RSM US Wealth Management LLC. Compound Planning, Inc. serves individuals, families, businesses, and retirement plans with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and a Turnkey Asset Management Program for financial intermediaries. The firm employs customized, risk-based allocations using fundamental, technical, and modern portfolio theory analysis, integrating low-cost ETFs, direct indexing, and alternative strategies.

Heather Hammonds is a financial advisor at Cape Investment Advisory, Inc. with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and has worked with firms including American Global Wealth Management and John Tonissen. Outside of finance, she is an owner and member manager of Spot On Roofing & Solar LLC, where she manages the company's bookkeeping. Cape Investment Advisory provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and qualified plans. The firm supports approximately 1,624 clients through a network of about 40 advisors and employs a model that allows advisors flexibility in tailoring asset allocation and portfolio construction using fundamental, technical, and macroeconomic analysis.

Benjamin Mc Donald is a financial advisor at Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for six years and BGW Wealth Advisors, LLC for two years before joining Kestra in 2023. Outside of advisory work, he is the owner of a coffee shop business, Daily Ritual Coffee LLC. Kestra Private Wealth Services provides investment advisory services through a network of independent advisors and multi-advisor teams, managing approximately $13.45 billion in client assets. The firm serves individual and institutional clients with access to a broad range of investment products and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory arrangements.

Monica Hamilton is a financial advisor at Choreo, LLC with six years of industry experience. She holds the PFS™ designation and previously worked at GreerWalker Wealth Management LLC from 2015 to 2023. Choreo provides investment and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, family offices, endowments, foundations, and corporate clients. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation process with diversified model portfolios managed by a centralized team and overseen by an Investment Committee.

Zach Ziros is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and AXA Advisors and currently serves in roles involving retirement plan participant advice and bank deposit product sales within the Principal Financial Group. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, blending third-party and proprietary investment models. The firm is part of the Principal Financial Group and offers integrated access to affiliated mutual funds, bank products, and model services to serve its clients.

Jaynene Landrum is a financial advisor with Credit Union Investment Services in Gastonia, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. She has worked at Credit Union Investment Services since 2021 and is also associated with Members Trust Company and SECU Life Insurance Company. Landrum serves as a Financial Advisory Services Specialist at State Employees' Credit Union, providing financial services to eligible members. Credit Union Investment Services serves primarily individual investors in North Carolina, offering non-discretionary portfolio management, retirement and financial planning, and a wrap-fee program. The firm emphasizes low-cost, index-based mutual funds and ETFs, fixed-income products, and a goals-based, long-term planning approach, with advisers as salaried employees of the parent credit union.

William Simmons is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Credit Union Investment Services in Charlotte, NC. He has held roles at Secu Life Insurance Company, Secu Brokerage Services, Members Trust Company, and State Employees' Credit Union, where he serves as a Financial Services Officer. Simmons’s activities include providing financial services aimed at improving the economic and social conditions of credit union members. Credit Union Investment Services serves primarily individual investors in North Carolina, offering non-discretionary portfolio management, retirement and financial planning, and a wrap-fee program. The firm emphasizes low-cost, index-based mutual funds and ETFs, along with fixed-income products and a goals-based, long-term planning approach.

Raymond Morrill is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience and is currently affiliated with Choreo, LLC in Charlotte, NC. His prior roles include positions at RSM US Wealth Management LLC, Argosy Wealth Management, and CETERA Advisor Networks LLC. Choreo, LLC serves a diverse clientele ranging from individual investors to institutional clients, offering a range of advisory services including portfolio management, financial planning, and outsourced CIO services. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation process combined with quantitative screening and due diligence to manage portfolios through various investment vehicles and specialized advisory services.

Wendell Estep is a financial advisor at SignatureFD, LLC with 5 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 66 license. His prior experience includes roles at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, The Ayco Company, L.P./Mercer Allied, and The Citadel. SignatureFD serves individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicle investors. The firm offers discretionary wealth management, financial planning, retirement plan management, and advisory services for private investment funds, implementing diversified, long-term asset allocation strategies.

Jared Hollands is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with four years of industry experience, currently with Accelerate Retirement in Charlotte, NC. His prior roles include positions at NFP Retirement and Jonathan W. White CPA, PLLC, where he also serves as Operations Director outside of his investment advisory work. Accelerate Retirement serves individual and institutional clients, offering retirement plan consulting, discretionary investment management, financial planning, and fiduciary services. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives to create customized long-term investment portfolios and manages significant retirement plan advisory relationships.

Patrick Hawkins is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Wealth Group with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Oakwood Capital Securities, 49 Wealth Management, and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Hawkins is also involved with the Financial Independence Group in a fiduciary role. Cornerstone Wealth Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, estates, employer retirement plans, advisers, and corporate entities. The firm provides portfolio management and financial planning using model portfolios that include ETFs, mutual funds, stocks, and bonds, while also offering retirement plan consulting and related services.

Edwin Shields Jr. is a financial advisor with Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 20 years of industry experience, including previous roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Nine Bridge Financial Partners, where he maintains a one-third ownership interest. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is a multi-team, SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, families, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $15.7 billion in assets through a primarily long-term, portfolio-driven investment approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and selected individual securities.

Carmen Maria Andrews is a financial advisor with Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Sharp Advisors and Merit Financial Group, LLC, and has been affiliated with LPL Financial since 2010. Great Valley Advisor Group is an SEC-registered, multi-team investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm offers personalized portfolio construction and ongoing oversight through a combination of in-house strategies and third-party managers, with a network of approximately 190 advisors.

Richard Fallon III is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Wealth with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and JP Morgan Chase & Co. Outside of his advisory role, he works occasionally as a freelance golf caddy in Charlotte, NC. Cornerstone Wealth Group is a multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $2.1 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, other advisers, and corporate clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services with an investment approach centered on model portfolios and discretionary management.

Robert Warren is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Principal Life Insurance Company, Principal Bank, Principal Securities, Inc., and Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients. The firm offers both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary, wrap-fee investment management program, combining third-party methodologies with proprietary models and supported by its affiliation with Principal Financial Group.

Sydney Cross is a financial advisor at Choreo, LLC with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and The Vanguard Group. Choreo provides investment and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, family offices, endowments, retirement plans, and corporate clients. The firm focuses on strategic asset allocation and diversified model portfolios managed by a centralized team and overseen by an Investment Committee.

Christopher Osmond is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC since 2025. His prior experience includes roles at Centura Wealth Advisory, DLP Capital, Prime Capital Investment Advisors, and BMO Harris Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in rental property management in Denver, CO, and St. Augustine, FL. Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and separately managed account access to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and governmental entities. The firm employs tailored strategic asset allocation frameworks and commonly delegates portfolio management to third-party managers and affiliated strategies, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Kenneth Calhoun is a financial advisor at Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates Basswood Creek Farms, an agricultural business in Gastonia, NC. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term, portfolio-driven investment approach utilizing ETFs, mutual funds, and selected individual securities, with a platform supporting over 13,000 clients managed by approximately 240 advisors.

Mason Lerch is a financial advisor at Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Principal Bank, Principal Life Insurance Company, Principal Securities, Inc., and several other companies. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, combining third-party methodologies and proprietary models in both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary wrap-fee investment management program called SimpleInvest. The firm is part of the Principal Financial Group family, offering access to affiliated products and integrated operational support.

Ethan Bemis is a financial advisor at AlphaStar Capital Management with a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining AlphaStar, he held positions at Fleet Feet Huntersville, Cabarrus Country Club, and Catawba College. AlphaStar Capital Management is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.84 billion for individuals, trusts, small businesses, pension plans, and other advisers. The firm employs both model portfolios and custom strategies using strategic asset allocation and quantitative analysis, and it also serves as a subadviser and referral agent to other investment advisers.