Steven Christensen is a financial advisor at Liberty Wealth Management, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked previously at AE Financial Services, Liberty Group, and AXA-Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is an insurance agent with Lifetime Planning Marketing, Inc., an insurance field marketing association. Liberty Wealth Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, corporations, and other entities. The firm employs a combination of centrally developed and advisor-specific investment strategies, integrating quantitative and fundamental analysis, third-party managers, and diversified asset classes, while also offering financial planning, retirement plan services, and client education programs.

Brian Seay is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience. He has been with Mill Capital Management, LLC since 2021 and previously worked at Wells Fargo from 1994 to 2021. Mill Capital Management serves individual clients, including high net worth individuals, and charitable organizations by providing discretionary investment management and financial planning. The firm employs a concentrated large-cap equity strategy focused on high-quality, value-oriented U.S. companies, combining internal management with selective use of external managers.

Christel Turkiewicz is a financial advisor at ONE Advisory Partners, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and previously worked at Northwest Investment Counselors LLC for 13 years. She is also the owner of TTTF, LLC, a consulting business established in 2023. ONE Advisory Partners serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities by providing financial planning and discretionary investment management, including a Virtual Family Office that coordinates financial and legal professionals. The firm constructs globally diversified portfolios using both fundamental and technical analysis and operates under fiduciary standards for retirement accounts.

Daniel Antonelli is a CFA® charterholder with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently with Everstar Asset Management, LLC and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. since 2003. Everstar Asset Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, foundations, and certain institutional accounts. The firm manages approximately $311 million in regulatory assets for about 1,077 clients and sponsors multiple privately offered pooled investment vehicles, employing a multi-step investment process that includes proprietary equity and fixed-income models.

Ravi Mujumdar is a financial advisor at Everstar Asset Management, LLC with a Series 65 credential and over 18 years of professional experience, including a 17-year tenure at Duke Energy. He has also worked as an independent consultant prior to joining Everstar. Everstar Asset Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, foundations, and certain institutional accounts. The firm manages approximately $311 million in regulatory AUM for about 1,077 clients and sponsors multiple private investment funds using a proprietary five-step investment process.

Christina Dell'aquila is a financial advisor at Victrix Investment Advisors with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Wealth Advisors Trust Company and Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation. Outside of her advisory role, she provides freelance pet sitting services through Rover. Victrix Investment Advisors offers investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, and retirement plan clients, managing approximately $343 million in assets. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to develop tailored financial profiles and investment plans, and it utilizes derivatives and related strategies in some separately managed accounts.

Gerald Craig is a financial advisor at IFG Advisory, LLC with over 33 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked at IFG Advisory since 2016. Prior to this, he has been associated with LPL Financial and Carolina Planning Consultants, LLP for over two decades. IFG Advisory, LLC provides comprehensive investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a variety of analytical approaches and utilizes sub-advisors and third-party managers to tailor investment strategies that align with client objectives.

Kenneth Miller is a financial advisor with Integrated Financial Strategies, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Integrated Financial Strategies since 2015 and also operates Miller Financial Inc., an insurance agency focusing on life, health, and group insurance sales. Integrated Financial Strategies is a registered investment adviser serving individual clients, corporations, and business entities with portfolio management, retirement income planning, and financial planning services. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and charting analysis to construct diversified portfolios and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside web-based consulting and wrap fee programs.

Jacob Hardy is a financial advisor at Credit Union Investment Services with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with organizations including State Employees' Credit Union, SECU Life Insurance Company, and Members Trust Company. Hardy also serves as a Financial Advisory Services District Manager at State Employees' Credit Union. Credit Union Investment Services serves individual investors and trust clients in North Carolina, providing non-discretionary portfolio management, retirement and financial planning, and a wrap-fee program. The firm emphasizes a goals-based, long-term planning approach using primarily low-cost, index-based mutual funds and ETFs, with salaried representatives who do not exercise trading discretion over client accounts.

Ryan Mesimer is a financial advisor at Advisory Alpha, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Gradient Advisors LLC and Bostian Retirement. In addition to his advisory role, he owns Northridge Wealth Advisors, providing financial, education, and consulting services, and is a licensed insurance agent involved in the sale of fixed insurance products. Advisory Alpha serves a diverse retail client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and specialty solutions such as retirement plan services and donor-advised funds. The firm also acts as a subadvisor or co-advisor for other registered investment advisors and employs a broad range of managed portfolio strategies overseen by an internal Investment Team.

Graham Martin is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Principal Advised Services with two years of industry experience. He has held multiple roles within the Principal Financial Group family, including positions at Principal Bank, Principal Life Insurance Company, and Principal Securities, Inc. Outside of finance, he has experience working with Newsong Church (Ardent Faith Ministries) and in retail through The Bakery Shoppe. 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 investment management program called SimpleInvest. The firm operates as part of the Principal Financial Group, leveraging proprietary tools and affiliated entities to support its advice and investment solutions.

Thomas Burick is a financial advisor with Credit Union Investment Services in Concord, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. He has worked with Members Trust Company since 2023 and has been affiliated with Credit Union Investment Services, SECU Life Insurance Company, SECU Brokerage Services, and State Employees' Credit Union since 2015. In addition to his advisory roles, he serves as a financial advisory services specialist at State Employees' Credit Union and as an agent with SECU Life Insurance Company. 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 recommends mostly low-cost, index-based mutual funds and ETFs, fixed-income products, and employs a goals-based, long-term planning approach.

Joshua South is a financial advisor with Credit Union Investment Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Members Trust Company since 2016 and has been affiliated with State Employees’ Credit Union in various capacities since 2007, including roles related to financial advisory and life insurance services. Credit Union Investment Services serves primarily individual investors in North Carolina, providing 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 salaried advisers who provide recommendations while clients retain final decision authority.

Paul Taylor is a financial advisor with AlphaStar Capital Management, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining AlphaStar in 2021, he worked at Advisory Alpha, LLC, Formula Folio Investments, LLC, and Retirement Wealth Advisors, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates Taylormade Custom Builders, a residential building business. AlphaStar Capital Management serves individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients, offering discretionary investment management, financial planning, and subadvisory services. The firm employs model portfolios and advisor-directed strategies, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and third-party portfolio construction technology.

Kassidy Greer is a financial advisor with Credit Union Investment Services based in Harrisburg, NC. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has four years of industry experience. Greer has worked concurrently at Members Trust Company, SECU Life Insurance Company, SECU Brokerage Services, and State Employees' Credit Union, serving in roles related to financial advisory, trust representation, and insurance. Credit Union Investment Services primarily serves individual investors residing in North Carolina, offering non-discretionary portfolio management, asset allocation advice, and financial planning with a focus on long-term goals and cost-efficient investment products. The firm operates within a credit-union ecosystem and emphasizes salaried advisors who do not receive commissions on recommended products.

Ernest Hatley is a financial advisor with Credit Union Investment Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Lincoln Investment Planning and operating his own firm, Hatley Financial, as well as providing financial advisory and insurance services through various affiliated entities. Outside of finance, he owns a computer setup and service business assisting small businesses with their computer systems. Credit Union Investment Services serves individual investors and trust clients in North Carolina, offering non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning with a focus on low-cost, index-based mutual funds and ETFs. The firm’s representatives are salaried employees of the parent credit union, and clients retain final decision authority over their accounts.

Ioulia Link is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving at Credit Union Investment Services. She has held multiple roles within the State Employees' Credit Union system since 2005, including Regional Vice President overseeing financial services for members. Link also acts as a Trust Representative for Members Trust Company and an agent for SECU Life Insurance Company. Credit Union Investment Services serves primarily individual investors in North Carolina, providing 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, while allowing clients to retain final decision-making authority.

Jennifer Jost is a financial advisor with Simplicity Wealth in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Ameritas Investment Corp and LifePro Asset Management, among other firms. Outside of her advisory role, she is a motivational speaker and money coach focusing on women’s groups, a certified divorce analyst, and the host of a weekly podcast called Rock My Finances. Simplicity Wealth serves a broad client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional clients, offering advisory services from financial planning to discretionary retirement plan management. The firm uses a fund-of-funds investment approach with ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, and provides technology and operational support for other advisers through its managed account platform.

David Gordon is a financial advisor with IFG Advisory, LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 26 years of industry experience, including roles at IFG Advisory since 2016 and LPL Financial since 2001. Outside of his advisory work, he is the managing partner of Gordon, Keeter & Co, CPAs, where he oversees tax preparation, accounting, bookkeeping, and financial statement preparation. IFG Advisory, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, employing a multi-faceted investment approach that includes in-house management, sub-advisors, third-party managers, and model portfolios.

Adam Mark is a financial advisor with Credit Union Investment Services in Harrisburg, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He has held roles at Members Trust Company since 2018 and is involved with State Employees' Credit Union in a financial advisory capacity. Mark’s outside activities include serving as a district manager providing financial advisory services at State Employees' Credit Union. Credit Union Investment Services primarily serves individual investors who reside in North Carolina, offering non-discretionary portfolio management, asset allocation advice, and retirement and financial planning. The firm emphasizes a long-term investment horizon using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs and operates within a credit union ecosystem that provides ancillary services through affiliated entities.