Kathy White is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at various Truist-affiliated firms since 2006. 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 manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools to manage client portfolios and oversee investment selections.

Cameron Wood is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with a Series 66 credential and approximately one year of industry experience. Before joining Empower Advisory Group, he held roles at TD Bank, MWA Financial Services Inc., Modern Woodmen of America, and Maine State Credit Union. 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 retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s integrated service model focuses on long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and clients’ savings rates within plan lineups chosen by plan sponsors.

Lisa Baverso is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Truist and its predecessor firms since 2006, including roles at Bb&T Investments and Bb&T Securities. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, utilizing third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools to support its investment approach.

Daniel Collinson is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Morganton, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked with various Truist entities since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a rental property in Charlotte, NC. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary and non-discretionary manager arrangements and integrates affiliate resources to deliver its investment solutions.

James Gowen is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with Truist Advisory Services and related entities since 2018, following earlier roles at BB&T Investments. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a volunteer firefighter with the Propst Crossroads Volunteer Fire Department. Truist Advisory Services offers investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting supported by third-party platforms and AI-enhanced research.

Thomas Rembert IV is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Benjamin F. Edwards, he worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a Councilman and Mayor Pro-Tempore for the Town of Maiden, North Carolina. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers a range of investment solutions through fee-based wrap programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and investment management, supported by an internal trading desk and monitored by an Investment Strategy Committee.

Neil Ramirez is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. in Hickory, NC, beginning his industry career in 2025. Prior to entering finance, he spent five years with Major League Baseball. Neil is involved with Elite Performance Wealth Management LLC as an owner. Equity Services, Inc., doing business as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms, frequently utilizing third-party asset managers and combines long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading and specialized instruments.

Vincent Johnson is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Hickory, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His career includes over 20 years with BB&T Investment Services, Inc. and its affiliates before joining Truist in 2021. He serves as a board member for the Western Piedmont Council of Governments, participating in regional housing program coordination and providing guidance to graduates of a family self-sufficiency program. Truist Advisory Services offers investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with third-party platform support and AI-enabled research tools.

Ian Williams is a financial advisor at NewEdge Advisors with a Series 65 credential. He has diverse work experience including positions at Mercury Tech Partners, Piper Aircraft, Textron Aviation, and service in the United States Army. 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, retirement plan consulting, and access to sponsored advisory programs, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party strategies supported by technology and centralized due diligence.

William Mode is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. in Hickory, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of fee-based wrap programs, financial and retirement planning, and investment management consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across multiple asset classes.

Matthew Cook is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at NewEdge Advisors and has previously worked at Edward Jones, LPL Financial LLC, Greenstone Ventures LLC, and Blue Ridge Realty & Investments. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser that serves 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 suite of services and multiple program structures, combining in-house manager selection with third-party model portfolios and advisor discretion, supported by centralized due diligence and technology tools.

Alice Scarborough is a financial advisor at Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc, Broyhill Asset Management, and SagePoint Financial. Scarborough also serves as a notary public in Hickory, NC, providing notary services to clients as needed. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of fee-based wrap programs and investment strategies, combining custody and execution services with oversight by an Investment Strategy Committee.

Charice Biggins is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Conover, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. She has previously worked with First Citizens Investor Services and currently advises through Advised Assets Group, LLC and GWFS Equities, Inc. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm uses an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and focuses on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing in its planning services.

Bailey Sigler is a financial advisor at TLG Advisors, Inc. with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at The Leaders Group Inc. since 2021. Prior to that, he was associated with Premier Planning NC Group and was self-employed in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an independent insurance agent specializing in life insurance sales. TLG Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.0 billion in discretionary assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and institutional investors, offering services such as portfolio management, financial and estate planning, and ERISA fiduciary services.

Thomas Robinson is a financial advisor with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Equitable Distributors, CUSO Financial Services, and Truliant Federal Credit Union. Outside of finance, he is a professional musician. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and retirement plan sponsors, offering services such as financial planning, portfolio management, and plan-sponsor consulting. The firm provides advice primarily through non-discretionary programs, combining SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer functions.

Laura Chatham is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has worked with Truist Advisory Services since 2021 and previously held roles at BB&T Securities and BB&T Bank. Outside of finance, she is the owner and photographer of Laura Chatham Photography, specializing in family portraits and special event photography. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by inter-affiliate integration and third-party platform partnerships.

Grant Rembert is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of advising, he owns and manages Athletes Lab, LLC, a performance training facility, and serves as a director for the Athletes Lab Foundation, which provides scholarships for athletes. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, pension plans, nonprofit organizations, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers a range of investment management and consulting services, including fee-based wrap programs with strategies managed internally and by third-party managers.

Keith Holtsclaw Jr. is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services. His career includes roles at Truist Investment Services, Truist Bank, TD Ameritrade, and Scottrade. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a trustee on the Lenoir Rhyne University Alumni Board and as an associate trustee for the Piedmont Education Fund, where he is involved in alumni engagement and scholarship fundraising. He is also a partner in a company specializing in disposable children’s cups and dinnerware. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing a combination of discretionary management and consulting supported by third-party platforms and research tools.

Cassandra Smith is a financial advisor with NewEdge Advisors, holding a Series 65 designation and beginning her industry career in 2026. Her prior work experience includes roles at Dean Financial, Planet Fitness, and Family Video. 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 suite of services including portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party managers, utilizing centralized due diligence and technology tools to support advisor and client needs.

John Setzler is a financial advisor with TLG Advisors, Inc. based in Hickory, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has held roles at The Leaders Group Inc, LifeBridge, Premier Planning Group NC, LLC, and Ameritas Life Insurance Corp and Ameritas Investment Corp. Setzler is also president of Premier Planning Group NC, LLC and Optimus Life Designs, both involved in insurance business and client consulting. TLG Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.0 billion in discretionary assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and institutional investors, offering investment supervisory services, financial and estate planning, ERISA fiduciary services, and a direct-to-consumer program called Starlight Portfolios.