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.

Oliver Gooden is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with CG Advisory Services and has previously worked at Geneos Wealth Management, Wealth Advisory Group, and Steben & Company Inc. Gooden also works as a registered assistant for the Wealth Advisory Group. CG Advisory Services is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management through proprietary and customized models, along with financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and fiduciary advice, using a combination of fundamental and technical research and AI tools to support investment decisions.

Ken Adams is a financial advisor with Advisory Services Network, LLC, holding the PFS™ designation and Series 63 license, and has 21 years of industry experience. Before joining Advisory Services Network in 2025, he was with Cetera Wealth Services for 12 years. Adams also owns and operates an accounting and tax services business and is a licensed insurance agent specializing in life, accident, and health insurance. Advisory Services Network provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, families, corporations, and retirement plans through a large network of independent advisers. The firm offers a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, employing various investment strategies tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances.

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.

Amy Parker is a financial advisor with Credit Union Investment Services in Monroe, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. She has worked with multiple related firms, including State Employees' Credit Union since 2006, SECU Life Insurance Company since 2014, and Members Trust Company since 2009. Outside her advisory roles, she is involved with Parker Construction of Union, LLC, a construction-related business in Monroe, NC. Credit Union Investment Services serves North Carolina residents, focusing on individual investors and a smaller number of trust clients. The firm offers non-discretionary portfolio management, retirement and financial planning, and emphasizes low-cost, index-based mutual funds and ETFs within a goals-based, long-term planning framework.

Brooke Humphrey is a financial advisor at Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Her prior work includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and positions outside finance such as at Doordash and Pure Haven Essentials. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered firm providing wealth management, investment management, and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, 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, serving over 13,000 clients across multiple offices.

Brendan Grady is a financial advisor with Gibbs Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 license and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple firms including FormulaFolios, Gradient Investments, Clarity Financial Group, and Questar Asset Management. Grady also serves as an insurance agent with Grady Group, Inc., where he conducts dinner seminars. Gibbs Wealth Management provides discretionary investment advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients through a Model Management program that utilizes third-party platforms and strategists. The firm focuses on selecting and monitoring model portfolios based on client financial situations, goals, and risk tolerance rather than constructing proprietary portfolios.

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.

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.

David Stortz is a Series 66-licensed advisor with Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC. He has been with Principal Advised Services and affiliated entities, including Principal Bank and Principal Life Insurance Company, since 2026. Prior to joining Principal, Mr. Stortz has experience in various roles across multiple industries, including marketing and community-focused organizations. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary wrap-fee investment management program called SimpleInvest. The firm integrates third-party and proprietary models and benefits from its affiliation with Principal Financial Group and related entities.

Judy Poole is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing eight years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Lincoln Investment and Robinson & Associates. She is also a 50% owner and officer of Poole Financial Services Inc., involved in life insurance and annuities, and serves as CFO of Medlin Ventures LLC, overseeing financial management for family real estate. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, and corporate clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team, utilizing proprietary screening processes and a range of portfolio options.

Ryan Asher is a financial advisor at Prosperity Capital Advisors in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 credential with four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Sovereign Financial Group, CG Advisor Network, Curran Financial Partners, and Mass Mutual. Prosperity Capital Advisors provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management to individual investors, corporate clients, charitable organizations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs a model-driven, multi-sleeved investment approach using core risk-based portfolios and specialized strategies, and it offers a range of intermediary services including TAMP, sub-advisory, and Fund Strategist roles.

William Allen II is a financial advisor at Cary Street Partners with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has been with Cary Street Partners since 2015. Cary Street Partners serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment and financial planning services, utilizing proprietary strategies, third-party managers, and AI tools to support portfolio management.

Mandisa Landry is a financial advisor with Belpointe Asset Management LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Purpose Comprehensive Wealth Management and Wells Fargo entities. She is also licensed as an insurance agent involved in the sale of various insurance products. Belpointe Asset Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser with over 160 advisors managing more than $7.5 billion for individuals, corporations, trusts, and other advisers. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, utilizing customized portfolios and a range of affiliated products and services.

Nnamdi Anyafo is a financial advisor with Simplicity Wealth in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 65 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with Alphastar Capital Management and currently holds roles at Freedom Financial Advantage, LLC, and NCI Wealth Management, Inc. Outside his advisory work, he is a partner and tax preparer at two tax and accounting businesses affiliated with H&R Block. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporate and institutional investors, and financial firms. The firm employs a fund-of-funds investment approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, and offers a range of advisory and managed account services combined with technology and operational support for other advisers.

John Currier is a financial advisor at United Brokerage Services, Inc. based in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations with 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Patrick Capital Markets, LPL Financial, Independent Advisor Alliance, idSquares, and DWS Distributors. United Brokerage Services, Inc. provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, small businesses, and retirement plans. The firm focuses on strategic and tactical asset allocation, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, individual equity and fixed income selection, and third-party research, typically offering advice on a non-discretionary basis.

John Moore is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. He has held multiple roles within the Principal Financial Group affiliates since 2025, including positions at Principal Bank and Principal Life Insurance Company. 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 called SimpleInvest. The firm integrates third-party methodologies with proprietary models and benefits from operational ties within the Principal Financial Group family, enabling access to affiliated products and services.

Ryan Morgan is a Certified Financial Planner® with 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with NorthCoast Asset Management LLC and has held prior roles at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, Connectus Wealth, Fisher Investments, Charles Schwab, and Victory Capital Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he manages a rental property in Parker, Colorado. NorthCoast Asset Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional and intermediary clients. The firm employs a quantitatively driven, systematic investment process and offers a diverse range of strategies, including strategic asset allocation, equity and fixed income approaches, options overlays, and alternative interval funds.