Kelsey Oltmans is a financial advisor at Strategic Blueprint, LLC in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Strategic Blueprint since 2019 and has been involved with The Strategic Financial Alliance and Cornerstone Wealth Management for over a decade. She is also a partner and director of operations at Cornerstone Wealth Management, where she manages systems and finance. Strategic Blueprint, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers customized, goal-based strategies through portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and educational programs, including a formal Subscription Advisory Services program with a flat-fee model.

John Franklin is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with IFG Advisory, LLC and LPL Financial LLC, and previously worked at Securities America Advisors. IFG Advisory, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm uses a diversified investment approach incorporating sub-advisors, third-party models, and multiple analytical methods to tailor strategies to client objectives.

Brad Corbett is a financial advisor at Verity Asset Management with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Verity since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for Thalweg Capital Management, a real estate firm, providing oversight and governance. Verity Asset Management is a multi-team SEC-registered firm managing approximately $1.15 billion across 55 advisers. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, institutional clients, and other investment advisers, using a largely model-based investment approach that includes both internally managed specialty strategies and third-party models.

Dillon Smith is a financial advisor with First Citizens Asset Management, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining First Citizens, he worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Equitable Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Smith serves as Vice President on the board of a homeowners association and provides athletic training services at sporting events. First Citizens Asset Management, Inc. offers model-based sub-advisory and direct investment advisory services to a variety of clients including individuals, trusts, estates, municipalities, and institutions. The firm focuses on multi-asset class portfolios using fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis, with emphasis on strategic asset allocation and periodic rebalancing.

Brandon Furlong is a financial advisor at Larson Financial Group, LLC in Durham, NC, holding a Series 66 credential with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Larson Financial Group and its affiliated broker-dealer, Larson Financial Securities, LLC, since 2012. Furlong is also a shareholder in Larson Financial Holdings, LLC, a non-operating holding company. Larson Financial Group provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, trusts, corporations, nonprofits, and pension plans, with a particular focus on doctors and related businesses. The firm employs a mix of strategic and tactical investment approaches, including model portfolios, custom discretionary programs, option overlays, and separately managed accounts, supported by AI-assisted research tools.

Austin Pruitt is a financial advisor at First Citizens Asset Management, Inc. with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. His prior roles include positions at BB&T Retirement & Institutional Services and Ascensus. First Citizens Asset Management provides model-based sub-advisory and direct investment advisory services to a range of clients including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and municipalities. The firm employs a global multi-asset class approach with discretionary management focused on strategic asset allocation, manager research, and risk control.

Joseph Froemming is a financial advisor at Kingsview Wealth Management, LLC in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones from 2014 to 2022 before joining Kingsview in 2022. Kingsview Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser managing approximately $6.7 billion and serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines advisor-led financial planning and portfolio construction with model-based and separately managed strategies, offering a diverse range of investment instruments and access to third-party managers and alternative investments.

Robert Martin is a financial advisor with Bison Wealth, LLC in Chapel Hill, NC, holding a Series 65 credential and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at truAdvice, LLC, Oxley Capital Management, LLC, and Zenith Retirement Planning. In addition to his advisory work, he operates as an insurance agent through Zenith Retirement Planning, focusing on private pension plans involving annuities and life insurance. Bison Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, family offices, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA retirement plan advice. The firm is notable for its turnkey asset management platform and distinctive investment strategies that combine tactical and strategic allocations across liquid and private-market assets.

Clark Callaway is a financial advisor at Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Capital Investment Advisory Services since 2016. Prior to that, he was with Princor Financial Services Corporation and Principal Life Insurance Company from 2014 to 2016. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized investment management through discretionary mandates, third-party managers, and private-label model portfolios, employing a variety of analytical methods and conducting regular portfolio reviews.

Frederick Turner is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial, Fidelity Bank, and Fifth Third Bank. He also serves as a Senior Vice President and Wealth Consultant at the Trust Company of North Carolina. Capital Investment Advisory Services provides portfolio management and supervisory services to individuals, corporations, and various institutional clients, offering customized investment programs primarily managed on a discretionary basis. The firm utilizes multiple analytical methods and a wide range of investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

Ellen Bailey is a CFP® with 16 years of experience in the financial industry. She is currently with Verity Asset Management and has previously worked at BB&T Securities and Morgan Stanley. In addition to her advisory role, she is also an insurance agent with Advisor Share, LLC. Verity Asset Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with discretionary portfolio management, model portfolio services, retirement-plan advisory, and financial planning. The firm employs a model-driven investment process with tactical asset allocation across diverse asset classes and offers both internally managed and third-party models while operating under fiduciary and ERISA standards.

William Hopwood is a financial advisor at Verity Asset Management with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with related firms including Verity Investments, Inc., and The Leaders Group DBA Simplicity Investments. Verity Asset Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual, corporate, institutional clients, and other advisers. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, retirement-plan advisory, and financial planning, employing a model-driven investment process focused on tactical asset allocation across diverse asset classes.

William Rogers is a financial advisor at Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC with 44 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he holds power of attorney responsibilities for his mother. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized investment management through discretionary mandates, third-party managers, and private-label model portfolios, employing a range of analytical methods and conducting at least quarterly portfolio reviews.

David Biliter is a CFP® with 36 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with SVB Wealth LLC, where he has worked since 2023, and previously held roles at First Citizens Investor Services and Arvest Asset Management. He serves as President of SVB Wealth and holds a board position at the firm. SVB Wealth LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, family offices, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth management, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services using a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis, with both discretionary and non-discretionary investment options.

Jonathan Huss is a financial advisor at First Citizens Asset Management, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 65 credential with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at First Citizens Asset Management since 2016 and has been with First Citizens Bank & Trust Company since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a rental property business. First Citizens Asset Management provides model-based sub-advisory and direct investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, institutions, and municipalities. The firm employs a multi-asset class investment approach that integrates fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis within discretionary portfolio management.

Amy Simonson is a financial advisor at Verity Asset Management with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been affiliated with various Verity entities since 1996. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as CFO and COO of PlanScope360, LLC, a third-party administration firm focused on finance, operations, and strategic business development. Verity Asset Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual investors, corporate and institutional clients, and other advisers. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, retirement-plan advisory, and financial planning, using a model-driven investment process that emphasizes tactical asset allocation across multiple asset classes.

Cameron Evans is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Foundations Investment Advisors LLC, LifePro Asset Management, LLC, Coppell Advisory Solutions, LLC, and he has been president of Evans Wealth & Asset Management, Inc. since 2012. Evans also provides financial advisory services through his own firm, Evans Wealth & Asset Management, Inc., where he has been involved in money management, insurance, and consulting. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC offers investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an individualized process to manage portfolios through discretionary mandates, third-party managers, or private-label model portfolios, with ongoing monitoring and risk disclosure.

John Nash is a financial advisor with Level Four Advisory Services in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with 47 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Mid-Atlantic Securities, Inc. for 36 years before joining Level Four Financial, LLC. Nash is also vice president of a family farming and investment corporation, Arkcar Farm. Level Four Advisory Services manages approximately $6.5 billion and serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and municipal entities. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, retirement-plan consulting, and fiduciary services, utilizing model portfolios and both proprietary and third-party investment platforms.

Michael Wilson is a financial advisor at First Citizens Asset Management, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at First Citizens Bank and First Citizens Investor Services since 2013. Wilson also serves as an officer and director at First Citizens Asset Management in a non-paid role. First Citizens Asset Management provides investment advisory and sub-advisory services to individuals, trusts, corporations, institutional accounts, and municipal entities. The firm manages approximately $167 million on a discretionary basis through a multi-team platform of 33 advisors, offering global, multi-asset model portfolios across various implementation frameworks with ongoing monitoring and dynamic asset allocation.

Katherine Surles is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience, currently working at Credit Union Investment Services in Raleigh, NC. She has held roles at Secu Life Insurance Company, Secu Brokerage Services, and State Employees' Credit Union since 2007, where she serves as a Financial Advisory Services District Manager. Surles is also a trust representative for Members Trust Company. Credit Union Investment Services serves primarily individual investors in North Carolina, offering non-discretionary portfolio management, retirement and financial planning, and a wrap-fee program. The firm emphasizes low-cost, index-based mutual funds and ETFs, fixed-income products, and a goals-based, long-term planning approach, with salaried advisers and client-directed implementation of recommendations.