David Rea is a financial advisor at Salem Investment Counselors Inc with 37 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Salem Investment Counselors since 1982 and at Ultimus Fund Distributors, LLC since 2000. Salem Investment Counselors provides investment management, financial planning, and asset-management services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, foundations, and institutional accounts. The firm emphasizes equities as the foundation of its portfolios, focusing on long-term selection and a range of investment strategies across multiple asset classes.

Brice Payne is a financial advisor at AlphaStar Capital Management with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including The Wealth Navigators, LLC, The Wealth Guardians, and W. Wall and Company, Inc. Outside of financial advising, Payne owns a photography business. 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 offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both model and custom strategies based on strategic asset allocation and quantitative analysis.

Robert Beach is a financial advisor at Salem Investment Counselors Inc with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Ultimus Fund Distributors, LLC since 2000 and Salem Investment Counselors, Inc since 1985. Salem Investment Counselors provides investment management, financial planning, and asset-management services to a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, foundations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes equities with a long-term selection strategy and manages marketable securities on a discretionary basis while also assisting with private investments non-discretionarily.

Jesse Goins is a financial advisor at Salem Investment Counselors Inc with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has been with Salem Investment Counselors since 2007. Salem Investment Counselors provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, retirement and profit-sharing plans, charitable institutions, foundations, and trusts. The firm manages approximately $3.845 billion in assets, focusing on equity-based portfolios complemented by fixed income and alternative investments, and employs a disciplined approach without market timing.

Kristopher Abernethy is a financial advisor at Salem Investment Counselors Inc with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Avid Wealth Management, Old North State Trust, and operated his own advisory practice. Salem Investment Counselors serves individuals, corporations, retirement and profit-sharing plans, charitable institutions, foundations, and trusts, providing portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $3.845 billion in assets, focusing on equities as portfolio foundations and supplementing with fixed income and complementary investment vehicles.

Kenneth Jones is a financial advisor with Salem Investment Counselors Inc in Winston-Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ultimus Fund Distributors, LLC and Salem Investment Counselors since 2000. Salem Investment Counselors provides investment management, financial planning, and asset-management services to individual and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes equities as the foundation of portfolios with a long-term selection approach, and it manages a diverse range of assets including marketable securities and private investments.

William Watson is a financial advisor with Salem Investment Counselors Inc in Winston-Salem, NC, holding a Series 63 designation and over 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Salem Investment Counselors since 1982. Salem Investment Counselors offers investment management, financial planning, and asset-management services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, foundations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes equities as the foundation of its portfolios, focusing on long-term growth opportunities and maintaining a multi-advisor team with expertise in institutional investing, trust services, and endowment management.

Michael Ferrin is a financial advisor with Compass Financial Management LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Compass in 2023, he worked at Kovack Advisors, Inc. and Kovack Securities, Inc. from 2001 to 2023. He is also president of Pinnacle Insurance and Investments, Inc., where he is involved in sales and service related to securities and fixed insurance products. Compass Financial Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and estates, offering discretionary portfolio management and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a multi-strategy investment process across various asset classes and supports approximately 1,310 client relationships through a team of 27 advisors.

Matthew Simmons is a CFA® charterholder with Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has eight years of industry experience. He is currently with Salem Investment Counselors Inc, where he has worked since 2022. Prior to that, he was with Truist Advisory Services and BB&T Asset Management. Salem Investment Counselors serves individuals, corporations, retirement and profit-sharing plans, charitable institutions, foundations, and trusts, offering portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm manages public market securities on a discretionary basis and provides advisory support for private investments on a non-discretionary basis, with an investment approach focused on equities and risk-managed fixed income.

Steven Golden is a CFP® with 33 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is affiliated with ON Investment Management Company and has held roles at The O.N. Equity Sales Company since 2004, as well as operating Golden Mack & Associates since 1991. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates a third-party administration business for retirement plans and is involved in selling life and disability insurance. ON Investment Management Company is a SEC-registered adviser that serves individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, businesses, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services, utilizing a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies and access to multiple third-party investment programs.

Nick Dell'aquila is a financial advisor with Virtue Capital Management, LLC in Winston-Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Virtue Capital Management since 2019 and previously held roles at Horter Investment Management LLC, Dell'Aquila Insurance Services, LLC, Dell'Aquila Financial, Inc., and Equity Services, Inc. He is president of Dell'Aquila Financial, Inc., an insurance sales business. Virtue Capital Management, LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, qualified retirement plans, and other advisers, offering portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and sub-advisory services. The firm employs a multi-team investment adviser model, customizing portfolios through tactical, strategic, and dynamic approaches, with ongoing monitoring, education, and specialized due diligence on third-party managers.

Michael Carpenter Jr. is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at AlphaStar Capital Management with two years of industry experience. He has worked at AlphaStar since 2023 and has additional experience at Asset Guard Inc and Best Cartage. Carpenter is also a licensed independent insurance agent, dedicating a portion of his professional time to insurance sales. AlphaStar Capital Management is an enterprise firm managing approximately $1.84 billion for a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, small businesses, and pension plans. The firm employs both predefined model portfolios and customized strategies using quantitative analysis and tactical asset allocation, and it serves as a subadviser and referral agent to other investment advisers.

Jeffrey Howard is a financial advisor at Salem Investment Counselors Inc with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Salem Investment Counselors since 1996 and Ultimus Fund Distributors, LLC since 2000. Salem Investment Counselors provides investment management, financial planning, and asset-management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, foundations, corporations, retirement plans, charitable institutions, trusts, and estates. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes equities with a focus on long-term growth, complemented by fixed income and alternative investments, and operates with a structured oversight framework including annual surprise audits and a documented proxy-voting policy.

Ronald Perry is a financial advisor with Founders Financial Alliance, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Founders Financial Alliance in 2020, he worked at UBS Financial Services from 2011 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he participates as a club member in Hagerty Classic Car Club’s Drive Share rental program, which involves renting classic cars under a supervised insurance arrangement. Founders Financial Alliance provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting 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 portfolio monitoring, and offers a family-office style program under a flat fee structure.

Stanley Hayes is a financial advisor at Global View Capital Management LLC in Winston-Salem, NC, holding a Series 65 designation with six years of industry experience. Prior to his current role starting in 2020, he worked in automotive sales and real estate. Outside of financial services, Hayes is president of Love On Mission, a non-profit ministry serving minor ethnic groups in Burma (Myanmar). Global View Capital Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plan participants. The firm employs a technical and quantitative investment approach focused on ETFs and mutual funds, integrating proprietary research and operational infrastructure to manage discretionary portfolios and retirement plan assets.

Lori Smith is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC in Clemmons, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at LPL Financial, Fidelity Investments, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, Merrill, and UBS Financial Services. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, providing services such as asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and utilizes technology platforms for asset aggregation and estate planning.

Steven Gallo is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 26 years of industry experience and has been affiliated with LPL Financial and Independent Advisor Alliance since 2015. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers comprehensive asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, utilizing a network of advisory representatives supported by third-party managers and advanced technology platforms.

Mary Maysilles is a financial advisor at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC with a Series 66 credential and over 13 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes 11 years at Blue Rock Wealth Management. 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 and employs a diversified investment approach combining passive and active managers with quantitative, momentum, and fundamental analysis overseen by an internal Investment Committee.

Jonathan Marzano is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC and holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has 26 years of industry experience, including roles at LPL Financial and Wells Fargo Advisors. Marzano is also involved with Marzano Capital Group, an investment-related business linked to his LPL activities. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a broad range of clients such as individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, providing asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting services. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and utilizes technology platforms to support estate planning and asset aggregation.

Michael Mc Gilvary is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with Independent Advisor Alliance, Marzano Capital Group, LPL Financial, and Edward Jones. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, providing asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm employs a network model combining independent advisory representatives with brokerage services through LPL Financial and utilizes technology platforms for portfolio management and estate planning.