Mahendra Rathore is a CFP® and ChFC® certified financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He is the principal of Omega Wealth Management, LLC, an independent firm based in Charlotte, NC. Rathore has previously worked with firms including Ally Invest Advisors, AXA Equitable, and Merrill. He is also a Notary Public in North Carolina and holds an appointed agent position for selling fixed insurance products. Omega Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit organizations. The firm emphasizes globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios using a blend of index/passive strategies, multifactor models, and income-oriented programs, alongside offerings in insurance, tax services, and real estate-related guidance.

Richard Freitag is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience and is the sole advisor at Freitag Financial Group, LLC, an independent firm based in Charlotte, NC. He has led Freitag Financial Group since 2009. Freitag Financial Group provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, serving 43 clients with approximately $49.17 million in assets under management. The firm employs fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and typically operates on a non-discretionary basis, focusing notably on institutional and pension clients alongside individual investors.

Susan Kelly is a CFP® at Tassel Capital Management, Inc with experience at the firm dating back to 2017. She has been with Tassel Capital in her current role since 2025. Tassel Capital Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans by providing discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm uses a research approach that combines modern portfolio theory with fundamental analysis and internal due diligence, managing portfolios primarily through low-cost, diversified mutual funds and ETFs supplemented as needed with individual securities.

Justin Brooks is a financial advisor at Gouws Capital LLC in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 65 designation with nine years of industry experience. He worked at Eastover Capital Management from 2015 to 2021 before joining Gouws Capital in 2021. Gouws Capital LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and consulting services to individuals, trusts, and estates, serving both high-net-worth and non-HNW clients. The firm employs a client-specific profile to guide investment decisions, primarily using individual stocks and bonds alongside ETFs, ETNs, and grantor trusts, with a notable use of options and derivatives to manage risk and generate income.

Fanie Gouws is a CFA® charterholder with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Gouws Capital LLC since 2010. Based in Charlotte, NC, Gouws holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Gouws Capital LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and consulting services to individuals, trusts, and estates, including both high-net-worth and non-HNW clients. The firm employs fundamental analysis and utilizes options and derivatives strategies within separately managed accounts to tailor investment approaches.

Benjamin Dolan is a CFP® with 11 years of experience in the financial industry. He is a principal at Dolan Capital Advisors, LLC and also serves as president of Dolan Family, Inc., a holding company where he manages banking and payroll-related duties. Dolan Capital Advisors provides investment management and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses model portfolios aligned with documented risk profiles and employs tax-overlay strategies such as tax-loss harvesting, with investments primarily in mutual funds and ETFs.

Todd Calamita is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Calamita Wealth Management since 2010. Based in Charlotte, NC, he holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of financial advising, he is an owner of a real estate holding company. Calamita Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and businesses. The firm employs a structured advisory process and combines qualitative and quantitative research in its investment approach, managing client accounts primarily on a discretionary basis.

Paul Gibert Jr. is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience and is a principal at Gibert Wealth Management in Charlotte, NC. He previously worked for Kestra Advisory and Kestra Investment Services from 2010 to 2026. Gibert also holds a minor shareholding in a family real estate and investment company. Gibert Wealth Management offers discretionary wealth management and retirement plan advisory services to retirement plan sponsors, business entities, and fiduciary clients including trusts and charitable organizations. The firm manages roughly $316 million in assets using a mix of quantitative and qualitative analysis along with modern portfolio theory to construct and monitor diversified portfolios.

Reagan Brittain is a Series 65 licensed advisor at Ascendant Capital Research, Ltd. with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ascendant Capital Research in 2021, he worked at Georgia-Pacific, LLC and Rheem Manufacturing Company. Ascendant Capital Research, Ltd. provides investment management and consulting services primarily to individual clients focused on wealth building and retirement planning. The firm employs a total-portfolio, layered asset-allocation approach combining fundamental, economic, and quantitative analysis with proprietary valuation and portfolio construction techniques.

Robert Jones is a financial advisor with Investor Advisory Group in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Investor Advisory Group since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he performs as a compensated singer in the Myers Park Presbyterian Church choir. Investor Advisory Group provides portfolio management, retirement plan advisory, fiduciary consulting, and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and estates. The firm primarily manages assets on a non-discretionary basis, focusing on mutual funds, ETFs, and fixed income investments.

Lillian Spiering is a financial advisor with Intentional, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and one year of experience at the firm. Her prior roles include positions at Family First Life and Guard Your Legacy, among others. Intentional provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and advisory services to individuals, families, businesses, and institutions. The firm is notable for its pension consulting services and structured due diligence program for alternative investments, combining fundamental, technical, and economic analysis in its investment process.

Samuel Crump is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with Telos Wealth Advisors and previously worked at Apollon Wealth Management, LLC, and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC. Outside of advising, he is involved in related businesses offering insurance and tax services. Telos Wealth Management provides customized wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to a range of clients including individuals, families, and businesses. The firm emphasizes tailored investment strategies using diversified, low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, and operates primarily as a remote advisory practice with affiliated insurance and accounting services.

Jennifer Meldrim is a financial advisor with Solaris Strategic Wealth and holds a Series 66 designation. She has two years of industry experience, including prior roles at LPL Financial, LLC, and Money Counts, Inc. Meldrim is based in Waxhaw, NC. Solaris Strategic Wealth is a newly registered investment adviser offering financial planning, wealth management, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a customized, goal-oriented investment approach utilizing diverse asset classes and may engage third-party managers as part of its portfolio management.

Sarah Headrick is a financial advisor at Legend Private Wealth, LLC in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials with six years at the firm and four years of industry experience overall. She previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and related entities. Legend Private Wealth serves individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and business clients including employer-sponsored 401(k) plans. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management, combining behavioral, fundamental, and quantitative analysis with AI-informed tactical allocations.

David Rotatori is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently with Beacon Capital Advisory Group and previously worked at LPL Financial, Independent Advisor Alliance, Cornerstone Financial Advisors, and Securities America Advisors. He is also an independent licensed insurance agent. Beacon Capital Advisory Group provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan investment management, and subadvisory services to individual, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plans. The firm employs a mix of fundamental analysis, various trading approaches, and alternative investments tailored to client objectives.

Nadir Noorani is a financial advisor with Nexus Capital Inc in Matthews, NC, holding a Series 65 credential and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Nexus Capital since 2017 and previously at World Financial Group from 2015 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, Noorani is involved in several non-investment businesses including IT consulting, commercial food services, and cellular phone repairs. Nexus Capital provides financial planning and discretionary portfolio management primarily for individual investors and retirement accounts. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes fundamental analysis and long-term purchases, often utilizing passively managed ETFs, with portfolio management conducted on a discretionary basis and tailored to each client’s objectives.

Patricia Farber is a financial advisor at Gibert Wealth Management in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 25 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Kestra Advisory, Kestra Investment Services, Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, and UBS Financial Services. In addition to her advisory work, she is employed at NFP Corporate Services in an administrative capacity focused on insurance. Gibert Wealth Management provides discretionary wealth management and retirement plan advisory services for retirement plan sponsors, business entities, and fiduciary clients such as trusts and nonprofits. The firm manages approximately $316 million in discretionary assets, offering a range of investment options and employing both quantitative and qualitative analysis in its portfolio construction.

Colton Strawn is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving at Copperleaf Capital, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Fidelity Investments, The Vanguard Group, State Farm, and Uber and Lyft. Outside of advisory work, he is also licensed to sell health, disability, and life insurance products through an insurance agency. Copperleaf Capital provides financial advisory services to individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm utilizes a values-based discovery process and model portfolios focused on U.S. equities, government bonds, mutual funds, and ETFs, offering services that include tailored financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and digital currency management.

Francis Claire is a financial advisor at Double Eagle Partners, LLC in Matthews, NC, with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at LPL Financial LLC and Mizuho Securities USA Inc. since 2016, he has been with Double Eagle Partners, an independent firm he leads. Double Eagle Partners provides customized investment management and financial-planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, small businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a discretionary, asset-allocation investment approach guided by economic analysis and offers services such as goal setting, tax and estate planning, and educational workshops.

Caroline Peek is a financial advisor with USA Asset Management, LLC in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 19 years of industry experience. She has been with USA Asset Management since 2006 and has operated as a self-employed professional since 1992. Outside of advisory services, she is also a licensed insurance agent. USA Asset Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other business entities, providing discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs both fundamental and technical analysis across a range of strategies and incorporates insurance and brokerage product offerings alongside advisory services.