Patrick Lovenberg is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Empower, he worked at Fifth Third Bank. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s integrated model is tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

Sean Mayer is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2024. Prior to his current role, he worked at IHOP for eight years. In addition to his advisory duties, he serves as a Field Manager at Bankers Life and Casualty, overseeing operations and training agents at the Fayetteville location. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment consulting primarily to mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals. The firm focuses on customized asset allocation, tax efficiency, and integrates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in its investment approach.

Amelia Penkiunas is a financial advisor at Mariner with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She previously held positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Goldman Sachs, and Dyson Capital Advisors. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, providing investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios combining in-house research with third-party managers, and offers integrated tax, accounting, and financial wellness solutions.

Sandi Bullock is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services in Fayetteville, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has worked within various First Command entities since 2018 and previously held roles at Papa Johns Pizza and H&R Block. Bullock is also the owner of Capital Acquisitions Financial Services LLC, which handles financial payments to her employees. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a particular focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and wrap-fee asset management programs using model portfolios managed by a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers, emphasizing in-person financial coaching and operating under an employee-ownership structure.

Brandon Livrago is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and ten years of industry experience. His career includes multiple tenures at Private Advisor Group and LPL Financial, alongside service in the United States Army. He is based in Aberdeen, North Carolina. Private Advisor Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing over $41 billion for more than 135,000 clients, including individuals, trusts, estates, and corporate retirement plans. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing various investment strategies and third-party asset management programs.

William Hanlon II is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked within Truist-affiliated firms since 2016, including Truist Bank and BB&T prior to their merger. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Teresa White is a financial advisor at NewEdge Advisors with 24 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Milestone Advisory Partners for 10 years. Outside of her advisory role, she is a licensed insurance agent and a notary public. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations through a network of independent advisers. The firm offers a broad range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing centralized due diligence and technology tools to support clients and advisers.

Alexander Witt is a CFA® charterholder with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Guardian Life in Southern Pines, NC. Prior to his current role, he held positions at Capital Group, Evercore Group LLC, and RBC Capital Markets, LLC. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue® Wealth Management, provides brokerage services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and investment advisory programs to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients.

Allan Strange is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2009. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and various advisory programs.

David Hammond is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services in Fayetteville, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 14 years of industry experience, including over a decade with First Command firms. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm provides financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs featuring model portfolios built from mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managed accounts, managed centrally by an Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.

Mary Zastrow is a CFP® professional with 17 years of experience in financial advising. She currently works at NewEdge Advisors and previously spent ten years at Milestone Advisory Partners. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent representatives. The firm provides a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party managers, utilizing technology and centralized due diligence in its investment approach.

Ilir Berberi is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Fayetteville, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at TRUIST Investment Services, BB&T, and affiliated entities from 2016 to the present. He serves as a board member of the Sandhills Children Center, contributing to organizational decision-making and volunteer efforts. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing a combination of discretionary manager relationships and consulting supported by third-party platforms and AI-enhanced research tools.

Dwight Mejan is a financial advisor with Brookstone Capital Management LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and five years of industry experience. He previously worked at 360 Capital Management for 14 years before joining Brookstone in 2020. Outside of investment advising, he has been involved in insurance sales since 1994 and is currently training a successor to take over that business. Brookstone Capital Management is an SEC-registered adviser providing fee-based asset management and financial planning through a turnkey asset management platform and wrap-fee program. The firm serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients such as sovereign wealth funds and banking institutions.

Winfred Hasty Jr. is a financial advisor at NewEdge Advisors with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Milestone Advisory Partners for 10 years. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed insurance agent and may offer insurance products as part of his services. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent advisers. The firm provides a wide range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to sponsored advisory programs, utilizing centralized due diligence and technology-driven solutions.

Aaron Breasseale is a financial advisor at NewEdge Advisors with a Series 65 credential. He joined NewEdge Advisors in 2025 and has prior experience working in the retail pet supply industry. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, combining in-house manager selection with third-party model portfolios and advisor discretion.

Morgan Andregg is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining First Command, Morgan has worked in various roles including positions at the University of Washington Tacoma, Defiance Law PLLC, and service in the Army National Guard. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a specialized focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs managed centrally by an Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.

James Fitch is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Pinehurst, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 30 years of industry experience. His career includes over 15 years at BB&T affiliates before joining Truist Advisory Services and Truist Investment Services in 2021. 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 combines discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by AI-enabled research tools and inter-affiliate integration.

Mitchell Keiser is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Brookstone Capital Management LLC, based in Southern Pines, NC, and has three years of industry experience. He previously worked at 360 Capital Management, where he served as a wealth management associate and as director of operations. Outside of his advisory role, Keiser is involved with insurance advising and business operations. Brookstone Capital Management provides fee-based asset management and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and other entities. The firm uses a range of investment strategies, including strategic and dynamic asset allocation models and a mix of ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and options-enhanced strategies, while serving both direct clients and other advisory programs.

Mary Spooner Rocca is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Southern Pines, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2018 and previously held a position with the National Association of Home Builders from 2012 to 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Tracey Mcinnis is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Southern Pines, NC, with 22 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial and its predecessor firms since 2004. Mcinnis serves as a board member for Family Promise of Moore County, a nonprofit organization. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research.