William Petty is a financial advisor at ON Investment Management Company with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Paychex Inc. from 2015 to 2021. In addition to his advisory work, he assists Golden Mack & Associates by enrolling and educating participants in retirement plans. ON Investment Management Company is a registered investment adviser that provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, businesses, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of services including comprehensive and modular financial plans and access to third-party investment programs, maintaining a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary asset management.

Jon Yancey is a financial advisor with AlphaStar Capital Management in Cornelius, NC, holding a Series 65 credential and 11 years of industry experience. He has been associated with AlphaStar since 2014 and is president of Yancey Financial, LLC, where he also works as an insurance agent specializing in fixed annuities and life insurance. AlphaStar Capital Management manages approximately $1.84 billion for a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, small businesses, and other advisers. The firm employs both model and customized strategies using strategic asset allocation and quantitative analysis, and provides a range of portfolio management and consulting services.

Jeremy Bryant is a financial advisor with Brookwood Investment Group, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Redwood Private Wealth LLC and Prosperity Capital Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Bryant serves as president of Breese Financial Group LLC, an insurance sales and marketing business, and is a managing director at Redwood Tax Specialists, focusing on insurance sales. Brookwood Investment Group serves individual investors, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm customizes portfolios using a range of strategies and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management, operating a network of partner offices and affiliated businesses across insurance, compliance, legal, and CPA services.

Austin Carter is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and various positions within the Principal Financial Group family, including Principal Bank, Principal Securities, and Principal Life Insurance Company. Principal Advised Services offers investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, combining third-party methodologies with proprietary models for both non-discretionary recommendations and discretionary investment management. The firm operates within the Principal Financial Group, providing access to affiliated products and integrated trading services.

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.

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.

Shane Robinson is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Lincoln Investment since 2005 and previously worked at Planmember Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, Robinson is involved in insurance sales as president of Agapa Ent and also runs a consulting firm, SRW Consulting, which manages operational aspects for a separate office. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is a large enterprise advisory and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm offers a range of services such as financial planning, portfolio management through model portfolios, and access to third-party managers, with an investment approach supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team.

William Harris is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 21 years of industry experience, including roles at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life since 2004. Harris also operates Consolidated Planning Inc., through which he sells life and long-term care insurance products from companies other than Guardian. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, combining proprietary and third-party platforms to tailor client relationships across a range of financial planning and consulting services.

Douglas Rucki is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 2011. In addition to his advisory role, he is also involved in life insurance and fixed annuity sales and service. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is an enterprise investment advisory and broker-dealer serving individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and advisor-led consulting, supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team that constructs strategic model portfolios and adaptive strategies.

Kawii Jayjay is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has worked at several firms, including The Vanguard Group and First Citizens 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 offers integrated services linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates through both point-in-time planning and optional managed account solutions.

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. with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. She began her financial services career in 2024 at Fifth Third Bank and has prior experience in retail and hospitality roles. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement accounts through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple program types on the Passageway platform, emphasizing risk-profile-based investment selection and employing strategies such as direct indexing and tax-loss harvesting.

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.

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.

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.

Antonio Porretta is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations, and has 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with Independent Advisor Alliance since 2014 and has also been affiliated with LPL Financial since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in youth soccer as a coach with the Charlotte Eagles Soccer Club and Charlotte Soccer Academy. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, providing asset management, financial planning, wealth coaching, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a network model with independent advisory representatives and offers services through discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, leveraging technology platforms and third-party resources.

Jamison Holt is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Harrisburg, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF and its predecessor TIAA since 2003. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans, often serving clients connected through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers a combination of model portfolio and customized portfolio management under a fiduciary standard within a vertically integrated structure that includes affiliated funds and donor-advised fund services.