Haad Majied is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC since 2018 and previously worked at Fidelity Investments and Ameriprise. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and CEO of Majied Properties LLC and operates a separate life insurance business. Stratos Wealth Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and retirement plans, through a network of 71 investment advisory representatives across multiple teams. The firm offers customized financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing third-party managers and technology platforms to meet client goals.

Joseph Varamo is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has worked at Truist Advisory Services and Truist Investment Services since 2021, following a 20-year tenure at BB&T Investment Services and three years at BB&T Securities. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary management through third-party platforms and integrates inter-affiliate resources to support investment and fiduciary solutions.

Andrea Gutierrez is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at TIAA, Uwharrie Investment Advisors, and the Embassy of Peru in Washington, D.C. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a digital discretionary model account available by invitation to employees with existing PNC Bank online credentials, utilizing algorithmic risk assessment and third-party managed portfolios.

Daniel Potts is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Horace Mann Companies and Horace Mann Investors, Inc. for seven years. Potts serves as a board member for Communities In School Rowan, a nonprofit focused on fundraising to support local schools. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is a large enterprise advisory and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and educators. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and access to third-party managers, supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team that develops strategic model portfolios and adaptive investment strategies.

David Hudson is a CFP® and ChFC® with 20 years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc., where he has worked since 2023. Prior to that, he spent 10 years at TIAA and TIAA-CREF. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and retirement plans, offering investment advisory, brokerage, and insurance services. The firm’s advisory programs include a digital platform and managed accounts, alongside commission-based brokerage and other non-discretionary business.

Kawii Jayjay is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with nine years of industry experience. Jayjay holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including The Vanguard Group, First Citizens Bank, and Wells Fargo. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, along with Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s services integrate with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans and managed account solutions.

Nicholas Miles is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Centennial Group, Princor Financial Services Corporation, and Principal Life Insurance Company. His professional activities include providing investment advisory services through Independent Advisor Alliance. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, wealth coaching, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing a network model with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management supported by various analytical strategies and technology platforms.

Charles Roberts Jr. is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Lincoln Investment in 2026, he worked at LPL Enterprise, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, Principal Securities, Roberts Financial Group, Woodbury Financial Services, and TCA Financial Group. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans, with a longstanding focus on educators and 403(b) and 457(b) programs. The firm combines advisor-led consulting with a strategic investment management team that employs model portfolios and third-party managers to tailor solutions.

Heather Coley is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining First Citizens Investor Services in 2023, she worked at First Citizens Bank and Trust beginning in 2006. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm employs a client process driven by individualized assessments and utilizes fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to manage diversified portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Carolina Bentancort Moreira is an advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has experience working within financial services since 2022, including roles at Fifth Third Bank and Woodforest National Bank. Prior to her financial career, she worked in retail and food service positions. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions across investment advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers multiple investment programs through the Passageway Managed Account Platform and operates as a subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank, managing approximately $10.9 billion in assets.

Christian Potts is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has one year of experience in the industry. Prior to joining FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, he worked at Fifth Third Bank, Allied Universal, and All American Roofing. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage services, offering a variety of investment programs on the Passageway Managed Account platform. The firm operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank and provides access to mutual fund, ETF, SMA strategies, and direct indexing options.

Travis Griffin is a financial advisor with Brookstone Capital Management LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Brookstone since 2018 and also maintains a long-term association with Harmony Wealth Group. Outside of his advisory role, he manages NC Financial Solutions LLC, a business focused on retirement income planning and insurance products, and operates an online retail company as well as teaching finance-related courses. Brookstone Capital Management is an SEC-registered adviser that provides fee-based asset management and financial planning through a turnkey asset management platform and wrap-fee program. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, other registered investment advisers, sovereign wealth funds, and banking institutions.

Scott Salisbury is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Mint Hill, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 35 years of industry experience. Since 2016, he has operated under the DBA SWS Financial Group, Inc., focusing on selling New York Life products and brokering non-registered insurance products. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base, including individual investors and institutional sponsors, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

William King is a CFP® professional with 27 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Kestra Advisory since 2016 and has a long tenure at Kestra Investment Services, LLC as well as Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. King serves as secretary of the Concord Downtown Development Corporation Foundation Board, a local community organization. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a diverse range of institutional and individual clients, offering services including fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education. The firm manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serves large institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds.

Lindsey Adams is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF in Concord, NC, holding a Series 66 credential with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF, Adams worked in animal health products and held various roles including teaching at Western Carolina University and Jay M. Robinson High School. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with pre-existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers both one-time financial planning and ongoing portfolio management with model and customized portfolios under a fiduciary standard.

Phillip Price is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has two years of industry experience, including roles at PNC Investments LLC and PNC Bank. Prior to his financial services career, he also worked at Charlotte National Golf Club and other firms. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital portfolio strategy that uses algorithmic risk assessment and discretionary management via mutual funds and ETFs.

Sean Bruce is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 10 years of industry experience. Sean has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2015 and has worked at Fifth Third Bank since 2009. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account programs and features such as direct indexing and a tax-overlay service, combining its municipal-advisor registration with a corporate affiliation to a large bank.

Johnny Rutledge is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC and holds the Series 66 designation. He has 18 years of industry experience, including roles at LPL Financial since 2014 and Independent Advisor Alliance since 2016. Outside of his advisory work, Rutledge is a part-owner of Red Key Ventures, an entertainment business. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm provides asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting, using both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management approaches along with various analytical techniques and technology platforms.

Jin Mei is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Mei has one year of industry experience, with previous roles at LPL Financial, Primerica, Robeco, Franklin Templeton, and Natixis. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm provides asset management, financial planning, wealth coaching, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing various portfolio management strategies and technology platforms to support clients’ financial goals.

Bradley Konawalik is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in several life insurance brokerage ventures and serves as a managing partner in a partnership that includes Empire Wealth Strategies and Advisor Partner Group, focusing on insurance sales, recruiting, and advisor coaching. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans by offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered adviser and a FINRA-member broker-dealer, providing a range of custody, execution, and brokerage services alongside investment advice.