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.

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.

Nikolas Gernhard is a financial advisor at Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones for 10 years before joining Kestra in 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns a rental property with his wife and is involved with Destination Wealth Advisors, assisting clients with financial planning. Kestra Private Wealth Services provides investment advisory services through a network of independent advisors and multi-advisor teams, serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $13.45 billion in client assets and offers a range of investment products and specialized services within a platform that supports discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

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.

Miranda Mc Neil is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Credit Union Investment Services in Raleigh, NC. She has been with the firm and its affiliated entities since 2025 and has prior work experience in retail and education. Credit Union Investment Services serves individual investors and trust clients in North Carolina, providing non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning with a focus on low-cost, index-based mutual funds and ETFs. The firm’s advisors are salaried employees of the parent credit union and emphasize client decision-making without exercising trading discretion.

Jonathan Miller is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Credit Union Investment Services with three years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Credit Union Investment Services, SECU Life Insurance Company, SECU Brokerage Services, and State Employees' Credit Union since 2015. Outside of his financial services roles, he occasionally resells retro sneakers such as Jordans and Nike products. Credit Union Investment Services serves primarily individual investors in North Carolina, providing 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 planning approach, with advisory representatives employed by the parent credit union rather than working on commission.

Michael Weyenberg is a financial advisor at Integrity Advisory Solutions in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 65 credential with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Integrity Advisory Solutions, he worked at Burlington Alliance Capital Management and has additional experience in the construction and development sector with DH Griffin Companies, Samet Corporation, and Gilbane Building Company. He is also the owner and managing member of Weyenberg Group, LLC, an insurance company specializing in life, accidental, Medicare supplement insurance, and annuities, where he trains and assists agents. Integrity Advisory Solutions serves individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and business clients through a network of approximately 100 independent advisors managing about $1.1 billion in assets. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and model portfolio programs, utilizing various asset-allocation frameworks and third-party platforms to deliver tailored investment solutions.

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.

Laura Northcutt is a financial advisor at Credit Union Investment Services with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked concurrently with Secu Life Insurance Company, Members Trust Company, Secu Brokerage Services, and State Employees’ Credit Union since 2010. Northcutt serves as a life insurance agent and trust representative in addition to her advisory role. Credit Union Investment Services primarily serves individual investors residing in North Carolina, offering non-discretionary portfolio management, asset allocation advice, and retirement and financial planning. The firm emphasizes a long-term, goals-based approach using low-cost index mutual funds and ETFs, operating within a credit union ecosystem as a wholly owned subsidiary of State Employees’ Credit Union.

Michael Davis is a financial advisor at Wealth Watch Advisors, Inc. with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at KCD Financial and Fortress Financial Partners. Before entering financial services, he was employed at Mercy Diagnostics for seven years. Wealth Watch Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and financial institutions. The firm uses an investment approach that combines quantitative, qualitative, and technical methods through approved third-party model managers and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Benjamin Barrett is a Series 66 registered advisor with Credit Union Investment Services and has two years of industry experience. He currently holds roles with SECU Brokerage Services, SECU Life Insurance Company, and State Employees' Credit Union. Outside of his financial services work, he occasionally provides pet sitting services. Credit Union Investment Services primarily serves individual investors in North Carolina, offering non-discretionary portfolio management, asset allocation advice, and retirement planning. The firm emphasizes a long-term, goals-based approach using low-cost index funds and ETFs and operates within a credit union ecosystem as a subsidiary of State Employees’ Credit Union.

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.

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.

Kyle Neuenschwander is a financial advisor at Soltis Investment Advisors, LLC in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Goldenwest Credit Union, A&Z Produce, and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Soltis Investment Advisors provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and pension consulting to individuals, institutions, trusts, endowments, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $13 billion in client assets using a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach combined with quantitative and qualitative manager analysis.

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.