Sheila Dalton is a financial advisor with Credit Union Investment Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked with Members Trust Company since 2022 and SeCU Life Insurance Company since 2014, alongside her longstanding roles at Credit Union Investment Services and State Employees' Credit Union dating back to 1990. Her activities include providing financial advisory services to credit union members and acting as a life insurance agent. 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 planning approach, with advisor representatives employed on a salaried basis and clients retaining final decision authority.

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.

Michael Mahoney is a financial advisor at Coastal Bridge Advisors with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials. Prior to joining Coastal Bridge Advisors in 2025, he worked at Trinity Point Wealth, LLC and Morgan Stanley Distribution, Inc., among other firms. Outside of his advisory role, Mahoney serves as treasurer for the American Legion Post 503 and the Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce, and participates on committees for the Investment & Wealth Institute and the Sea Trail Master Association. Coastal Bridge Advisors provides financial planning, consulting, and wealth management services to individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, foundations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, fundamental analysis approach and constructs diversified portfolios using equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments, often utilizing external managers and scenario analysis tools.

Marcus Anderson is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merit Financial Advisors since 2016 and previously at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and LPL Financial, LLC. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with over 260 advisors serving approximately 20,000 clients across 66 offices. The firm offers coordinated wealth management services and employs a long-term, diversified investment approach overseen by an internal committee, allowing advisors to customize portfolios using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis methods.

William Smiley is a financial advisor at Coastal Bridge Advisors with eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at TrinityPoint Wealth, LLC, and Penland Legacy Advisors. He serves on the board of directors for the Winthrop University Foundation, providing volunteer leadership in community outreach and university engagement. Coastal Bridge Advisors offers financial planning, consulting, and wealth management services to individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, foundations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, fundamental analysis approach to construct diversified portfolios and provides specialized advisory services including retirement plan consulting and HSA investment management.

Anna Houser is a CFP® with five years of industry experience and has been with Prospera Financial Services, Inc. since 2014. She serves as president of the counsel and volunteers at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, where she also teaches Sunday school and leads Bible study. Additionally, she is the managing member of Sandy Ventures, LLC, a business focused on the sale of apparel, stickers, and accessories currently in early development. Prospera Financial Services, Inc. is an enterprise-scale adviser and dually registered broker-dealer managing approximately $12.4 billion across 207 advisors and about 140 offices. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporate and charitable entities, and retirement plans, offering investment advisory and financial planning services through multiple platforms and customizable portfolio management options.

Mitchell Roth is a CFP® professional with eight years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Sovran Advisors, LLC and holds a Series 66 license. His prior experience includes positions at The Vanguard Group, LPL Financial, Equitable Advisors, and Ameriprise Financial Services. Sovran Advisors serves individuals, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors by providing financial planning, advisory services, and portfolio management across various program types. The firm employs both active and passive investment strategies and utilizes multiple custodial platforms to support its clients' diverse objectives.

Alaina Sanders is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC and has two years of industry experience. She is also affiliated with Belmont Capital Advisors. Outside of advisory work, she manages Zebra Home Solutions and related entities involved in real estate holdings and operations. Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plan participants, trusts, estates, charities, and businesses. The firm employs a broad investment toolkit and an open-architecture platform to implement tailored strategies with continuous monitoring and periodic rebalancing.

James Beam is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC, holding the Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Sollinda Capital Management LLC and Capital Investment Group, Inc. He serves as chairman of the Cherryville ABC Board of Directors, overseeing operations related to controlled spirit sales in Cherryville, NC. Capital Investment Advisory Services provides portfolio management and supervisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers tailored investment programs with a focus on discretionary management and employs fundamental, technical, and charting analyses across various investment strategies.

Brendan Grady is a financial advisor with Gibbs Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 license and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple firms including FormulaFolios, Gradient Investments, Clarity Financial Group, and Questar Asset Management. Grady also serves as an insurance agent with Grady Group, Inc., where he conducts dinner seminars. Gibbs Wealth Management provides discretionary investment advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients through a Model Management program that utilizes third-party platforms and strategists. The firm focuses on selecting and monitoring model portfolios based on client financial situations, goals, and risk tolerance rather than constructing proprietary portfolios.

Nickles Spryn is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC. He has previously worked at Vanguard Advisers, Inc., Old Point Trust & Financial Services, and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, Mr. Spryn is also an insurance agent at Belmont Capital, focusing on suitability assessments for life and long-term care annuities. Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes an open-architecture platform offering tailored investment strategies and a broad range of investment tools, supported by a team of 76 advisors managing over $1.1 billion in client assets.

Tyler Reller is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor at Principal Advised Services with seven years of industry experience. He has held roles at Principal Securities, Principal Life Insurance Company, and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as a financial counselor at Principal Bank, where he is responsible for sales of bank deposit products. 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 investment management program, leveraging a combination of third-party tools and proprietary models while benefiting from its affiliation with the Principal Financial Group.

Jason Craig is a financial advisor with Prospera Financial Services, Inc. in Mount Holly, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and totaling 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Prospera Financial Services since 2013. Prospera Financial Services is an enterprise-scale adviser and dually registered broker-dealer serving individuals, corporate and charitable entities, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $12.4 billion through about 207 advisors across roughly 140 offices, offering investment advisory and financial planning services through multiple delivery vehicles and a combination of firm models, third-party sub-advisers, and customizable allocations.

Jeffrey Hillesland is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill and The Vanguard Group. Merit Financial Group, LLC manages approximately $10.6 billion for a diverse client base including individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using model portfolios and modular sleeves, with services that include asset management, financial planning, retirement plan advice, educational workshops, and employee financial wellness programs.

Shaun Moynihan is a financial advisor at Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Dempsey Lord Smith, LLC, Kalos Management, Kalos Capital, and Belmont Capital Advisors. Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning through a flexible investment approach that incorporates internally developed asset allocation models and both fundamental and technical analysis.

Aaron Ruen is a financial advisor at Principal Advised Services with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Principal Financial Services, Principal Life Insurance Company, and Wells Fargo in various capacities. His current roles include providing investment advice to retirement plan participants and advising on bank deposit products. Principal Advised Services offers investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, blending third-party methodologies and proprietary models. As part of the Principal Financial Group family, the firm integrates services across affiliated entities to provide access to proprietary products and algorithm-driven investment management.

Ryan Robinson is a financial advisor at Principal Advised Services with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with several Principal entities as well as Wells Fargo Clearing Services. His background also includes roles outside the financial sector at DoorDash and Food Lion. Principal Advised Services offers investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, combining third-party methodologies with proprietary models to provide both nondiscretionary and discretionary investment solutions. The firm’s integration within the Principal Financial Group affiliates enables access to a range of proprietary products and services.

Michael Santos is a financial advisor at Gibbs Wealth Management, LLC in Pineville, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has one year of industry experience, with prior roles at Northwestern Mutual and Grady Group Inc. Outside of finance, he has served in the Armed Forces since 2022. Gibbs Wealth Management provides discretionary investment advisory services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients through an advisor-directed Model Management program, utilizing third-party platforms and strategists to implement model portfolios.

Natalia Ruiz is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services in Dallas, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having nine years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Wells Fargo Bank. She currently serves as a retirement consultant, providing one-on-one investment advice to Principal retirement plan participants. Principal Advised Services offers investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, combining third-party tools and proprietary models to deliver both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary investment management program called SimpleInvest. The firm is part of the Principal Financial Group family, integrating affiliated products and services with robust governance and supervision.

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.