Michael Fowler is a financial advisor at Insight Folios in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 65 designation. He has one year of experience in the financial industry, joining Insight Folios in 2026 after prior roles in sales and outdoor solutions. Insight Folios provides portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, while also offering ERISA plan consulting and serving as a sub-adviser to other registered investment adviser firms. The firm uses a team approach combined with proprietary planning software and artificial intelligence tools to support its discretionary account management and long-term trading orientation.

Sara Warntz is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Topsail Wealth Management LLC since 2024. Her prior experience includes over a decade at THE Vanguard Group, Inc. and a year at Independent Advisor Alliance. Topsail Wealth Management advises high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth families, trusts, and related entities, providing comprehensive wealth management services including financial planning, investment advisory, tax and estate planning, and ancillary services such as bookkeeping and trustee services. The firm employs a customized investment process that integrates passive and active strategies across various asset classes and manages over $1.3 billion in regulatory assets.

Nicholas Morabito IV is a financial advisor at Hobart Wealth with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Nelson Investment Planning Services, Inc and Signature Wealth Advisors. Hobart Wealth provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and trusts. The firm offers tailored asset management, financial planning, and ERISA retirement plan consulting, utilizing a range of investment strategies including individual securities, ETFs, and third-party managers.

Jared Audette is a financial advisor at Eagle Wealth Management Group Inc. in Charlotte, NC, with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Abiding Wealth Advisors and Crown Capital Securities. Eagle Wealth Management Group serves both individual clients, including high-net-worth households, and institutional retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, retirement plan advisory, and business planning services through a multidisciplinary team with diverse credentials.

Cameron Newell is a CFP® and CFA® with eight years of industry experience. He currently works at Alpha Financial Advisors, LLC and previously held roles at Rock Point Advisors, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo Securities. Alpha Financial Advisors serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, small businesses, and certain retirement plans with comprehensive financial planning and investment management. The firm employs strategic asset allocation primarily through no-load mutual funds and ETFs, managing most accounts on a discretionary basis with quarterly reviews and rebalancing.

Gregory Vezzosi is a CFP® with 10 years of experience in financial advisory roles. He currently works at BNA Wealth, a team-based firm, and has prior experience at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and TIAA-CREF. BNA Wealth provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, Section 529 plans, endowments, and charitable organizations. The firm serves both individual and institutional clients with mainly non-discretionary portfolios, using mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities guided by fundamental, technical, and charting analyses.

Brian Colan is a financial advisor at Hobart Wealth in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 65 credential. He has experience in mortgage brokerage through his role at MPIRE Financial LLC and has worked in healthcare and lending sectors prior to his current advisory position. Hobart Wealth is an SEC-registered advisory firm with a team of eight advisors managing approximately $430 million. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, and estates, offering customized asset management and financial planning using a range of analytical methods and implementation strategies.

Ann Marie Reilley is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Alpha Financial Advisors, LLC since 2011. She is based in Charlotte, NC, and is part of an eight-advisor team. Alpha Financial Advisors provides comprehensive financial planning and investment management services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, small businesses, and certain retirement plans. The firm employs strategic asset allocation using no-load mutual funds and ETFs, manages most accounts on a discretionary basis, and offers quarterly reviews and rebalancing.

Matthew Snipes is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience. He is currently with Topsail Wealth Management LLC and previously worked at Independent Advisor Alliance and The Vanguard Group, Inc. since 2006. Snipes provides trustee services for clients in addition to his advisory role. Topsail Wealth Management advises high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth families, their trusts, and related entities through comprehensive wealth management services that include financial planning, investment advisory, tax and estate planning, bookkeeping, and trustee services. The firm employs a customized, priorities-based investment process using both passive and active strategies across multiple asset classes.

Joshua Pohl is a financial advisor at Hobart Wealth in Charlotte, NC, with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at EP Wealth Advisors, AW Securities, Wealthcare Capital Management, and TD Ameritrade. Hobart Wealth is an SEC-registered advisory firm with a team of eight advisors managing approximately $430 million. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and estates, providing asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting using a range of analytical methods and implementation strategies.

As the founder of Southbound Wealth, I take pride in shouldering the heavy lifting for my clients. I have been in the financial services industry for over 9 years and during that time I have worked with individuals at all stages of life. I currently specialize in supporting small business owners, growing families, and those navigating the transition into retirement. I’ve built Southbound Wealth around the idea of making steady, tangible progress. My goal is to make the financial planning process as seamless and stress-free as possible for for my clients. Every action and milestone will be clearly laid out, so you can trust that we’re always making progress towards what is important to you. I live in Rock Hill, SC with my wife, Katie, and our two children, Madelyn and Wyatt.

Sadie Bishop is a financial advisor at Hobart Wealth in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 65 designation with five years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at WFA Asset Management Corp, New York Life Insurance Company, and DSE Financial Services. She also has experience in education and nonprofit settings, including the Waukesha School District and Salto Gymnastics Center. Hobart Wealth provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and trusts. The firm offers tailored asset management, financial planning, and ERISA retirement plan consulting, employing a range of investment strategies including the use of third-party managers.

Edward Coambs is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently serving at Alpha Financial Advisors, LLC. Prior to joining the firm, he worked at Healthy Love and Money, LLC, where he provided consulting and supervision services integrating financial planning and mental health. He is also an author of two books available on Amazon and Audible and has developed online courses focused on self-awareness and relational growth. Alpha Financial Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides personalized financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, families, trusts, estates, and small businesses. The firm emphasizes global diversification and fundamental analysis, managing portfolios primarily through no-load mutual funds and ETFs, and conducts regular account reviews with a team of six advisors.

Daniel Hudspeth is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving at BNA Wealth since 2025. His prior experience includes roles at Waverly Advisors, LLC, McShane Partners, Jessica Ross State Farm, and work in both automotive sales and education sectors. BNA Wealth is a registered investment adviser serving individuals and institutions with portfolio management and financial planning. The firm primarily manages non-discretionary accounts using mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, employing fundamental, technical, and charting analyses alongside both long- and short-term strategies.

Sidney King is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience and is currently with Cornerstone Wealth Planning in Charlotte, NC. He previously worked for TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services and TIAA from 2007 to 2023. Cornerstone Wealth Planning provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small business owners. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory and fundamental analysis, offering flexible planning options and in-house tax preparation services.

Hiram Hutchison is a financial advisor at CORE Advisory Group with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked with Great Valley Advisor Group and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board commissioner for the Rock Hill/York County Convention & Visitors Bureau. CORE Advisory Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $297 million in assets and offers a range of discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting services.

Gavin Gochnour is a financial advisor with BNA Wealth in Rock Hill, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His background includes positions at The Vanguard Group, Inc., Egan, Berger, and Weiner, as well as entrepreneurial experience with K-Coast Surf Shop. BNA Wealth is a registered investment adviser serving individual and institutional clients with portfolio management and financial planning. The firm primarily manages accounts on a non-discretionary basis, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities guided by fundamental, technical, and charting analyses tailored to clients’ goals.

Thomas Hamilton is a financial advisor with Hobart Wealth in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Hobart Private Capital since 2018, following positions at PNC Investments and SCOTTRADE. Hobart Wealth is an SEC-registered advisory firm with a team of eight advisors managing approximately $430 million. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, and estates, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting through tailored portfolios and a variety of analytical methods and implementation strategies.

Aaron Salter is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Wealth Planning in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 65 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Asset Dedication since 2017 and has been with Cornerstone Planning, LLC since 2015. His role at Asset Dedication involves acting as a solicitor related to third-party investment management services for Cornerstone clients. Cornerstone Wealth Planning manages approximately $373 million on a discretionary basis and offers portfolio management alongside financial planning services for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small business owners. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory and fundamental analysis, incorporating third-party sub-advisers and providing flexible planning options including in-house tax preparation and structured educational programs.

Phillip Smiley is a financial advisor at Burkett Financial Services, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Westminster Financial Securities for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in the real estate company Prorentals, LLC. Burkett Financial Services advises individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and retirement plans, managing approximately $573 million across 476 client relationships. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting, with investment strategies primarily focused on mutual funds, ETFs, and fixed income instruments, supported by a five-advisor investment committee and a close affiliation with an accounting firm providing integrated tax-planning support.