Toya Pollard is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing before joining Principal Financial Services and Principal Life Insurance Company. Pollard also holds a position as Assistant Vice President for Advice, Education & Sales at Principal Bank, focusing on the sales of bank deposit products. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering both nondiscretionary recommendations and a discretionary investment management program called SimpleInvest. The firm leverages proprietary models and third-party methodologies within the Principal Financial Group family, supporting integrated access to affiliated products and services.

Christian Cancello is a financial advisor with 49 Financial in Charlotte, NC. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been in the industry since 2023, including experience at Resurgent Capital Services and Indaco Greenville. Prior to advisory roles, his background includes work at the University of South Carolina and various other positions. 49 Financial serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans, offering financial planning, investment management, and tiered fractional family office services. The firm employs a disciplined, long-term, diversified asset allocation strategy based on Modern Portfolio Theory and leverages proprietary and platform model portfolios with oversight of sub-advisers and model providers.

Joseph Leary is a financial advisor at Ascentis Independent Advisors, LLC in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Citizens Bank N.A., and several other financial firms. Ascentis Independent Advisors serves individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and businesses, offering tailored portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a combination of asset allocation, fundamental and technical analysis, and utilizes third-party managers and alternative investments through its Private Direct Investments program.

Jack Bush is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC, and has one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at Principal Bank, Principal Life Insurance Company, and Principal Securities, Inc. He also has experience in tutoring and various customer service positions prior to joining the financial sector. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary investment management program. The firm leverages a combination of third-party tools, proprietary models, and integration with affiliated Principal Financial Group entities to deliver its services.

Austin Portelance is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC and Kestra Investment Services, LLC, having joined in 2024 following six years at Edward Jones. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with Destination Wealth Advisors, where he creates and executes financial plans and manages client assets. Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC provides investment advisory services through a network of independent advisors and multi-advisor teams, serving both individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment products and specialized offerings. The firm oversees advisor recommendations while allowing flexibility within an approved product menu.

Jason Rindskopf is a financial advisor with Signal Advisors Wealth, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and six years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including AE Wealth Management, Advisory Alpha, and Financial Independence Group. Rindskopf is also the author of the book *Survive the Crash*. Signal Advisors Wealth provides investment management and financial planning services to retail clients and independent registered investment advisers through its Signal Platform TAMP. The firm employs a top-down, macro-environmental investment approach with tactical asset allocation and sector rotation, serving individual, high-net-worth, family, and business clients.

Devin Young is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and currently in their first year in the industry. Prior to joining Principal, Young held positions at Goldman Sachs and several other companies across diverse industries. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering both nondiscretionary recommendations and a discretionary wrap-fee investment management program called SimpleInvest. The firm integrates proprietary and third-party methodologies and operates within the Principal Financial Group family, enabling access to a range of affiliated products and services.

Andrew Ball is a financial advisor at AlphaStar Capital Management with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at AlphaStar since 2021. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as Vice President of Sales for the Annuity Division at Financial Independence Group. 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 custom strategies, utilizing strategic asset allocation combined with quantitative and momentum analysis, and provides a range of portfolio management and consulting services.

Bryant Trombly is a financial advisor with Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC, holding the Series 66 designation and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Morgan Stanley spanning over a decade. Outside of his primary advisory role, he is a partner at Destination Wealth Advisors and serves as an adjunct instructor facilitating online graduate classes. Kestra Private Wealth Services provides investment advisory services through a network of independent advisors and multi-advisor teams, managing approximately $13.45 billion in client assets. The firm offers access to a broad range of investment products and specialized services, serving both individual and institutional clients.

Caden Minnich is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC. He holds a Series 66 designation and began his industry career in 2026. Prior to his current role, Minnich has held positions at Principal Bank, Principal Securities, Inc., and Principal Life Insurance Company. Outside of financial services, he has experience working at Elon University and other organizations in various roles. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services mainly to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering both nondiscretionary recommendations and a discretionary wrap-fee investment management program called SimpleInvest. The firm integrates proprietary and third-party tools within the Principal Financial Group family, serving clients with a blend of algorithmic model portfolios, governance oversight, and affiliated product access.

Ryan Whitley is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience, currently practicing with RFG Advisory, LLC. He has worked with firms including Waddell & Reed Inc. and Navipath Financial, where he is also involved as an owner and financial advisor. RFG Advisory is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 178 advisors managing around $8 billion for over 17,000 clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and a range of investment strategies, serving individuals, institutions, and retirement plans with both active and passive approaches.

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.

Rachel Posner is a financial advisor with Cornerstone Wealth, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at several firms, including Mutual Securities, Inc., Signature Intelligent Portfolios, and Signator Investors Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she also engages in food delivery services on a part-time basis. Cornerstone Wealth Group is an SEC-registered multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $2.1 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, other advisers, and corporate clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through model portfolios with discretionary management and options for alternative investments for qualified clients.

John Walker is a financial advisor at Stephens in Charlotte, NC, with 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Stephens since 2003 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an Innovative Club Advocate for Rotary District 7680, supporting the growth of new Rotary clubs in North Carolina. Stephens provides investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, pension plans, foundations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored portfolio programs with committee-based oversight and combines advisory services with broker-dealer and investment banking activities.

Katherine Grzeszczak is a financial advisor at Stephens in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning her industry experience in 2026. Prior to joining Stephens, she worked at Barings and held various roles in healthcare, hospitality, and athletics. Stephens provides investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, pension plans, foundations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored portfolio programs with committee-based oversight and combines advisory services with broker-dealer and investment banking activities.

William Averkamp is a financial advisor at Altitude Capital Management LLC with a Series 65 credential. He has professional experience including 14 years at Wells Fargo and more recently has been with Altitude Capital Management LLC and Harborlight Wealth since 2026. Altitude Capital Management LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals and high net worth clients. The firm uses a variety of investment approaches tailored to client goals and risk tolerance, operating managed account programs with $103.6 million in discretionary assets under management.

Matthew Moyzis is a CFP® professional at Cornerstone Wealth with 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Gratus Capital, The Vanguard Group, MML Investors Services, and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company. Cornerstone Wealth Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, estates, employer retirement plans, other advisers, and corporate entities. The firm offers portfolio management and financial planning through model portfolios using ETFs, mutual funds, stocks, bonds, and alternative investments, with regular reviews by its investment committee.

Joshua Kight is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Principal Advised Services since 2022 and has held roles at Principal Financial Services and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2016 and 2012, respectively. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients through nondiscretionary recommendations and a discretionary, wrap-fee investment management program called SimpleInvest. The firm integrates third-party and proprietary models, serving clients within the Principal Financial Group family and other retail clients.

Landon Pate is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Principal since 2026. Prior to joining Principal, his background includes roles in education and small business operations. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients. The firm combines third-party methodologies with proprietary models and is part of the Principal Financial Group family, offering integrated access to affiliated bank products and investment management services.

Patrick Schultz is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience, currently with Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC. He has worked at firms including New York Life Investment Management, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and Neuberger Berman. Outside of his advisory role, he provides marketing consulting for Armstrong, Fleming, & Moore. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, families, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a primarily long-term, portfolio-driven investment approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and selected individual securities, with approximately $15.7 billion in assets under management and a multi-office platform.