Jeffrey Phillips is a financial advisor with Blueprint Financial Advisors in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. His career includes nearly a decade at Securities America Advisors and Securities America Inc, followed by roles at OSAIC and Maplewood Investments Inc. He serves as a board member for two elementary charter schools affiliated with National Heritage Academies. Blueprint Financial Advisors is a multi-advisor firm managing approximately $1.4 billion in assets, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting services to individuals, trusts, pension plans, and nonprofit organizations. The firm employs a strategic-and-tactical investment approach that integrates trend-following and momentum rules across diversified asset classes.

Jason Craig is a financial advisor with Prospera Financial Services, Inc. in Mount Holly, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and totaling 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Prospera Financial Services since 2013. Prospera Financial Services is an enterprise-scale adviser and dually registered broker-dealer serving individuals, corporate and charitable entities, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $12.4 billion through about 207 advisors across roughly 140 offices, offering investment advisory and financial planning services through multiple delivery vehicles and a combination of firm models, third-party sub-advisers, and customizable allocations.

Derrick Morgan is a financial advisor at SAX Wealth Advisors, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Dimensional Fund Advisors and The Auxin Group prior to joining SAX Wealth Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Queen City Greens CLT LLC, an urban farming business focused on growing and selling microgreens. SAX Wealth Advisors provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and small businesses. The firm employs a long-term, evidence-based asset allocation strategy using low-cost, passively managed funds and offers specialized consulting on employee benefit plans, real estate exchanges, private funds, and alternative investments.

John Bragg III is a CFP® with 37 years of experience and serves at Bragg Financial Advisors Inc in Charlotte, NC. He was previously with Queens Road Securities, LLC for 19 years. Bragg Financial Advisors, Inc. is a family-owned SEC-registered investment adviser managing over $4.6 billion for individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and investment companies. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation, broad diversification, and longer-term holdings, providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and managed-account services.

Paul Zodtner is a financial advisor at Ritholtz Wealth Management with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for six years before joining Ritholtz in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he has fiduciary responsibilities such as acting as a trustee or personal representative. Ritholtz Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm employs a goal-based investment approach focused on asset allocation and behavioral finance, using diversified, low-cost ETFs alongside tactical overlays and alternative investments, and provides digital platforms for model portfolio implementation and management.

Jeffrey Hillesland is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill and The Vanguard Group. Merit Financial Group, LLC manages approximately $10.6 billion for a diverse client base including individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using model portfolios and modular sleeves, with services that include asset management, financial planning, retirement plan advice, educational workshops, and employee financial wellness programs.

Shaun Moynihan is a financial advisor at Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Dempsey Lord Smith, LLC, Kalos Management, Kalos Capital, and Belmont Capital Advisors. Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning through a flexible investment approach that incorporates internally developed asset allocation models and both fundamental and technical analysis.

Malik Pearson is a financial advisor with IP Financial Advisory Services LLC in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with IP Financial Advisory Services since 2019 and also has experience with Innovation Partners LLC and Truth of Touch Apparel. IP Financial Advisory Services primarily serves individual retail clients, focusing on personalized portfolio management and financial planning, with additional consulting services including actuarial analysis and investment banking support. The firm emphasizes tailored strategies for non-high-net-worth investors and retirement plan participants.

Konrad Brown is a financial advisor with United Capital Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC and Girard Securities, Inc. Brown is also the owner of KB Group Sales & Leasing, Inc., a retail business based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. United Capital offers national financial planning and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth households, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm supports customized investment strategies and operates FinLife Partners, a platform that provides technology and sub-advisory services to independent advisors.

Wesley Mattox is a CFA® charterholder with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Exodus Wealth, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Prosperity Wealth Management, Integrated Financial Strategies, Wolfe Research Advisors, Wolfe Research, and Evaluserve. Exodus Wealth serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and pension/profit-sharing plans by providing asset management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm manages portfolios using a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across various investment strategies and conducts regular portfolio reviews and due diligence on third-party managers.

Benton Bragg is a CFP® and CFA® with 33 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He has worked at Bragg Financial Advisors since 1993 and spent 20 years at Queens Road Securities, LLC. Bragg serves on the finance committees and boards of several nonprofit organizations, including the Mecklenburg County Council of Boy Scouts, Wingate University, Dowd YMCA, and Davidson College Presbyterian Church. Bragg Financial Advisors, Inc. is a family-owned SEC-registered investment adviser managing over $4.6 billion for individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and investment companies. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation, diversification, and longer-term holdings through discretionary portfolio management and managed-account services, and also manages and sub-advises mutual funds.

Nathan Antonik is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at Principal Life Insurance Company, Principal Securities, and other positions in various industries prior to joining Principal Advised Services. 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 wrap-fee investment management program called SimpleInvest. The firm leverages proprietary models and third-party methodologies, operating within the Principal Financial Group family to access a range of affiliated products and services.

Cameron Rebant is a financial advisor at Choreo, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at UBS Financial Services, Hantz Financial Services, Jackson National Life, and Citizens Bank. Choreo provides investment and advisory services to a diverse client base including individual investors, family offices, endowments, retirement plans, and corporate clients. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes strategic asset allocation and diversified model portfolios managed by a centralized team and overseen by an Investment Committee.

Andrew Parow is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 license and one year of industry experience. He has held roles within Principal Bank, Principal Life Insurance Company, and Principal Securities, Inc., focusing on retirement plan participant advice and related banking sales activities. 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’s approach combines third-party tools and proprietary models and benefits from integration with affiliated Principal Financial Group entities.

James Winters III is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having three years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Principal Financial Services, Principal Bank, Principal Life Insurance Company, and Cardinal Financial. He also has experience working outside the financial sector, including at Wofford College and Carolinas Animal Hospital. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients. The firm offers both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary investment management program, leveraging a combination of third-party methodologies and proprietary models within the Principal Financial Group family.

Michael Martin is a financial advisor at CWA Asset Management Group with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Capital Wealth Advisors since 2018, following six years at Burney Company. CWA Asset Management Group provides portfolio management and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional entities. The firm combines fundamental active analysis with quantitative rankings and offers family-office services, retirement plan fiduciary support, and access to private investment vehicles.

Jeffrey Brewer is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at Modera Wealth Management, LLC since 2025. His prior roles include positions at Choreo, LLC, WealthSource Partners, LLC, SurePath Wealth Management LLC, and Dimensional Fund Advisors LP. He has also operated Brewer Marketing Consulting LLC from 2019 to 2021. Modera Wealth Management provides wealth and portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm combines diversified asset allocation with in-house accounting and tax services, offering an integrated advisory and accounting model uncommon at its scale.

Michael Cox is a financial advisor with Lombard Advisers Incorporated in Matthews, NC, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Lombard Securities Incorporated since 2007. In addition to his advisory role, he has started insurance sales for life and health in North Carolina. Lombard Advisers provides personalized investment management services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary programs, employing various analytical approaches to portfolio construction and management, with a significant portion of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Suzanne Barry is a financial advisor at Gladstone Wealth Partners with seven years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations. Her prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, N.A., LPL Financial, and Merrill. Gladstone Wealth Partners serves individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations through a network of nearly 100 investment adviser representatives. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to wrap programs and third-party manager solutions.

Roger Slayton is a ChFC® and Series 63 credentialed financial advisor with 43 years of industry experience. He is currently with IP Financial Advisory Services LLC and Innovation Partners LLC, having previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Securities America, Inc. Since 1997, he has owned and operated the Slayton Insurance Agency, which provides various insurance products and services. IP Financial Advisory Services primarily serves individual retail clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm focuses on customized portfolio construction and monitoring, often using discretionary authority, and provides access to third-party investment advisors alongside a range of insurance and risk management services.