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® with eight years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC. He previously worked at Edward Jones for seven years and spent time at the University of South Carolina. In addition to his role at Kestra, he is involved with Destination Wealth Advisors, where he provides financial planning, asset management, and client onboarding services. Kestra Private Wealth Services serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities, offering a range of services such as advisor-managed portfolios, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and private fund placement. The firm utilizes multiple advisory platforms and supports various investment strategies and products under firm supervision.

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.

Cheryl Thompson is a financial advisor at Ally Invest Advisors with 25 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with Ally Invest Advisors since 2020, following roles at Ally Invest Securities LLC and Fifth Third Securities. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as the treasurer and a board member for the local Carolina chapter of the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS). Ally Invest Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients through web-based and virtual platforms, offering ETF-based Robo Portfolios and personalized financial advice. The firm employs model portfolios based on Modern Portfolio Theory across five risk tiers and incorporates features such as tax-sensitive allocations and tax-loss harvesting.

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 at Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Bank of America, Merrill, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner at Destination Wealth Advisors and serves as an adjunct instructor facilitating online graduate classes. Kestra Private Wealth Services manages approximately $10.2 billion in client assets through a network of nearly 200 independent advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, financial planning, and retirement plan services, supporting independent advisor decision-making alongside supervisory oversight.

Caden Minnich is a financial advisor at Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his career in 2026. His prior experience includes roles at Principal Securities, Inc., Principal Life Insurance Company, as well as work outside finance at Pangea Global Tea House, Gap, and Topgolf. Minnich also has a background in education with positions at Elon University and Haverling High School. Principal Advised Services offers investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients. The firm combines third-party methodologies and proprietary models to provide both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary investment management program, serving clients with a variety of employer plans and retail accounts.

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.

Russell Martin is a financial advisor with Ally Invest Advisors in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill and Truist Advisory Services. Ally Invest Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients through largely web-based and virtual solutions, offering ETF-based Robo Portfolios and personalized advice delivered via a third-party asset management platform.

William Petty is a financial advisor at On Investment Management Company with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at The O.N. Equity Sales Company, Constellation Insurance, and Wealth and Income Group LLC. Outside of advisory work, he assists Golden Mack & Associates with enrolling and educating participants in retirement plans. On Investment Management Company provides financial planning and investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of third-party investment programs and managed account options, with a significant portion of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

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.

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.