Myles Oliver is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Fidelity Investments, Ameriprise, Davenport, and PNC. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and municipal clients, offering brokerage services, financial planning, and advisory programs through both in-house and third-party portfolio management.

James Applewhite III is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Truist Advisory Services since 2021 and has prior experience with Bb&T Securities and Scott & Stringfellow. Outside of finance, he is a singer in a local classic and alternative rock band. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, fiduciary support, and manager-selection programs, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Patrick Lane is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at First Citizens Investor Services since 2018, with prior roles at Pearl Staffing and Oyster Consulting. First Citizens Investor Services serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities, offering advisory and brokerage services through investment advisory representatives and third-party portfolio managers. The firm employs a client process focused on assessing financial needs, risk tolerance, and time horizon, utilizing fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to manage diversified portfolios.

James Baker is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial for seven years before joining First Citizens Investor Services in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of his condominium homeowners association. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm employs a client process focused on financial needs assessment and diversified portfolio allocation, offering products such as unified managed accounts, wrap programs, and tax-aware services.

Brandan Kot is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services. He has worked with Truist Advisory Services since 2021 and previously held roles at Bb&T Securities and Bb&T Investments. 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, plan sponsor fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program, utilizing a combination of discretionary manager relationships and consulting supported by AI-enabled research tools.

James Phillips III is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to his advisory role, he spent ten years managing operations at Clyde Phillips Seafood, where he remains involved in the business’s apparel sales as a sole proprietor. First Citizens Investor Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations, providing advisory and brokerage services through various portfolio management options and financial planning. The firm emphasizes IAR-led client assessments and employs fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis in asset allocation across multiple investment vehicles.

Amy Keating is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 licenses, and has 13 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes nine years at Bangor Savings Bank before joining First Citizens in 2019. First Citizens Investor Services serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm offers portfolio management, advisory, and brokerage services with a client process based on assessing financial needs and applying fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis across various asset classes.

James Earle is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. He was previously associated with The Prudential Insurance Company of America and PRUCO Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Earle serves as Vice President of the Creek Pointe Homeowners Association and is a board member of the Craven County Health Department. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm emphasizes IAR-led client assessments and employs fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to manage diversified portfolios, including UMAs, SMAs, and tax-aware strategies.

David Snider is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65, Series 63, and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Oppenheimer in 2025, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for a combined 16 years. Oppenheimer serves individuals, corporations, pooled vehicles, and retirement plans, offering a variety of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, consulting, and retirement services. The firm’s investment approach varies by program and includes strategic and tactical asset allocation, manager selection, and periodic rebalancing.

Angela Novak is a financial advisor at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses with 17 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing from 2008 to 2023 before joining First Citizens in 2023. First Citizens Investor Services serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses, providing advisory and brokerage services through various portfolio management and financial planning solutions. The firm emphasizes IAR-led assessments and a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis for portfolio allocation.

Jennifer Jones is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC. She previously worked at Gratus Capital, LLC for over a decade. Focus Partners Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, corporations, retirement plans, and institutions, offering a range of wealth management and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Quinton Libsack is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Cetera Investment Advisors, Cetera Wealth Services, and The John R. McAdams Company, Inc. He also serves as a board member for the Washington Terrace Homeowners Association. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm employs a client-centered process integrating fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to allocate investments across various asset classes.

Michael Davies is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with United Planners Financial Services of America as a Limited Partner. Before joining United Planners in 2023, he spent nine years at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he serves on the Springstone Homeowners Association board and owns a retail business, Graham D's Coffee Beans, in Raleigh, NC. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management firm serving a diverse client base through approximately 359 advisors. The firm offers both advisory and brokerage services with a focus on non-discretionary account management and supports its advisors through a limited-partnership ownership structure and formal transition assistance programs.

Susanna Segrave is a financial advisor at Sanctuary Advisors, LLC with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Sanctuary Securities, Inc., Capital Wealth Advisors, and various other businesses, including operating a guest ranch and involvement with a fitness studio. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations, through a large network of independent adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing multiple investment approaches and serving clients with both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Matthew Buddo is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving at Truist Advisory Services in Raleigh, NC. His prior roles include positions at SunTrust Investment Services and SunTrust Bank. 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 platform and manager arrangements to implement its advice.

Fredena James is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Raleigh, NC. She holds the Series 66 designation and has 17 years of industry experience. Ms. James has been with First Citizens Investor Services since 2001. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities by providing advisory and brokerage services. The firm’s investment approach includes IAR-led assessments and a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis across various asset classes.

Hunter Houser is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Cook Wealth Management Group, LLC and Triangle Family Dentistry. Cerity Partners provides customized wealth management and related services to a broad national client base, including individuals, families, trusts, business entities, and institutional investors. The firm employs tailored asset allocation, manager selection, and proprietary quantitative screens alongside third-party managers and individual securities.

Gideon Sims is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Cook Wealth, LLC. Sims serves in the U.S. Army Reserve as a cargo specialist. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $126.9 billion in client assets, offering customized portfolios and a broad range of services including investment management, financial planning, tax and insurance support, and access to alternative and private-market investments.

Seth Large is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 65 license. Prior to joining Cerity Partners in 2025, he worked at Cook Wealth Management Group LLC and Bluesky Wealth Advisors, LLC. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of services such as investment management, financial planning, tax and insurance support, and retirement plan services, with a focus on diversified asset allocation and access to alternative and private-market investments.

Brian Anderson is a financial advisor at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 24 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at PNC Investments, TD Ameritrade, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of finance, he is the lead guitarist in a band called Vertigo, performing several shows monthly. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm emphasizes IAR-led financial needs assessments and utilizes a range of investment strategies including portfolio management, wrap programs, and tax-aware services.