Troy Hill is a financial advisor at Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Merrill. Capital Investment Advisory Services provides portfolio management and supervisory services to individuals, corporations, and various institutional clients. The firm generally customizes portfolios based on client objectives, time horizon, and risk tolerance, managing the majority of assets on a discretionary basis.

Samuel Knight is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Service, Wells Fargo Bank, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and Metlife Securities Inc. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers individualized investment management through discretionary mandates, third-party managers, and private-label model portfolios, employing a variety of analytical methods and conducting ongoing portfolio reviews.

Tory Klinedinst is an investment advisor with Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 20 years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Gaines Financial Group, Inc. dba Balanced Investment Strategies, LPL Financial, Davis Wealth Management, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Tory provides investment advisory services through Great Valley Advisor Group, an independent firm separate from LPL Financial. Great Valley Advisor Group is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm emphasizes individualized portfolio construction and ongoing oversight, utilizing a range of in-house and third-party strategies to align portfolios with client objectives.

Kemp Mebane is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at FIRST Citizens Investor Services and Equitable Advisors. Capital Investment Advisory Services provides portfolio management and supervisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable institutions. The firm employs tailored investment strategies using fundamental, technical, and charting analysis across multiple asset classes, managing most assets on a discretionary basis.

Wanda Cooper is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has worked with Capital Investment Group, Inc. since 1997. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the board of Camp Kerr Lake - Shiloh Family Ministry, where she participates in teaching and family activities. Capital Investment Advisory Services provides portfolio management and supervisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable institutions, offering tailored investment solutions through a range of strategies and third-party managers.

Steven Colford is a financial advisor with First Citizens Asset Management, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and 21 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Ascensus, LPL Financial, TIAA-CREF, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Prudential Equity Group. First Citizens Asset Management provides model-based sub-advisory and direct investment advisory services to a range of clients, including individuals, trusts, municipalities, and institutions. The firm employs global multi-asset class model portfolios and combines fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis in its discretionary investment management approach.

Kashif Osman is an investment advisor at RFG Advisory, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior work experience with the Islamic Association of Raleigh and the North Carolina Democratic Party. Outside of his advisory role, Osman serves as a director at Samakash Limited, advising on the purchase and sale of commercial properties. RFG Advisory provides investment advisory and planning services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional clients including investment companies and government entities. The firm’s approach includes discretionary portfolio management, utilizing model strategies and third-party platforms, and acting as sub-adviser to multiple ETFs while offering access to alternative investments and annuity platforms.

Kenyon Allman is a financial advisor with Level Four Advisory Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 45 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Mid-Atlantic Securities, Inc. and Raymond James & Associates. He serves as co-trustee for the Diane and Robert Allman Revocable Trusts and the R&D Family LP. Level Four Advisory Services is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $5.32 billion across 115 advisors and over 13,800 client relationships. The firm serves a diverse client base and offers fee-only financial planning, asset management, third-party manager referrals, and retirement plan advisory services.

Eddie Dubose is a financial advisor at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS Securities LLC and Fidelity Investments. He also served in the Army National Guard for six years and has experience working in healthcare and customer service sectors. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm offers portfolio management, wrap programs, model portfolios, and financial planning, focusing on IAR-led assessments and a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analyses to guide client investments.

Joseph Lucente is an advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. based in Cary, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and possessing four years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at Fifth Third Securities, Fifth Third Bank, and SunTrust Bank, as well as six years at Chipotle Mexican Grill prior to his financial services career. FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and institutional clients, including corporations, trusts, and retirement accounts. The firm offers multiple program types through its Passageway Managed Account Platform, featuring advisor-directed mutual fund and ETF models, SMA strategies, tax-overlay services, and direct-indexing options.

Kenneth Bollinger is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC since 2026. His prior roles include positions at Emerald Investment Partners, LLC, Niagara International Capital Limited, and Principal Financial Company. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved as a healthcare benefits insurance agent with Triangle Insurance & Benefits Insurance Agency. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in assets through a large advisor network and employs a diversified investment process blending passive and active strategies supported by an internal Investment Committee.

Jennifer Ploehn is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Truist and its predecessor entities since 2008. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved as a distributor for weight loss and wellness supplements and as a consultant for fragrance products. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships with non-discretionary consulting and utilizes third-party platforms and AI-enabled tools to support investment decisions.

John Liddicoat is a CFP® with over 32 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. since 2017 and previously worked at Saybrus Equity Services, Inc. and Saybrus Partners. Outside of his advisory work, he operates a personal farm where he grows hay and is developing a truffle business. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses, offering advisory and brokerage services with a focus on portfolio management, financial planning, and tax-aware strategies. The firm emphasizes IAR-led client assessments and a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to manage investments.

Henry Stotz is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles in automotive sales and financial services, and he volunteers with FINADDICTS LLC, a local fishing apparel brand. First Citizens Investor Services serves individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering advisory and brokerage services with a client process focused on assessing financial needs and using fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis across various investment vehicles.

Katie Peeden is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Raleigh, NC. Her career includes positions at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC before joining First Citizens Bank and its investor services division in 2021. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm uses a client-focused process to assess financial needs and risk tolerance, employing a range of investment analyses to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Vernon Russ is a financial advisor at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, New York Life Insurance Company, and MML Investors Services. Outside of finance, he was involved with The Curious Kitchen from 2015 to 2019. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities, offering advisory and brokerage services through IARs and third-party Portfolio Managers. The firm’s investment approach includes fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis across various asset classes, with a client process focused on financial assessments led by IARs.

Cody Wagner is an advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. based in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has experience working at Fifth Third Securities since 2026 and has previous roles at Fifth Third Bank, Truist, and Wells Fargo dating back to 2016. FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple program types and third-party portfolio managers on its Passageway platform, combining advisor-guided strategies with advanced portfolio management techniques.

Michael Mordecai is a financial advisor at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. His prior experience includes three years at Edward Jones and four years at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm employs IAR-led financial assessments and a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Cynthia Harvard is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has worked with SunTrust Advisory Services and Sun Trust Investment Services since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member for the American Red Cross Central NC Chapter and operates a personal online resale business. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of discretionary and non-discretionary solutions supported by third-party manager relationships and AI-enabled research tools.

Julie Knight is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience and is currently an advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott. Her prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. She volunteers with the Estate Planning Council of the Lehigh Valley and is involved as a member and volunteer with Lehigh Valley Aging in Place. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large enterprise firm managing approximately $110 billion in client assets, serving a diverse client base with brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and advisory programs. The firm combines in-house and third-party portfolio management and offers custody and trustee services through a subsidiary trust company.