Wendell Estep is a financial advisor at SignatureFD, LLC with 5 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 66 license. His prior experience includes roles at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, The Ayco Company, L.P./Mercer Allied, and The Citadel. SignatureFD serves individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicle investors. The firm offers discretionary wealth management, financial planning, retirement plan management, and advisory services for private investment funds, implementing diversified, long-term asset allocation strategies.

John Polyviou is a financial advisor with IP Financial Advisory Services LLC in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Linden Thomas and Company Securities, LLC since 2019 and was previously with Merrill from 2014 to 2021. IP Financial Advisory Services primarily serves individual retail clients, focusing on portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting for non-high-net-worth individuals. The firm uses a combination of discretionary portfolio management and third-party investment advisor referrals to meet client needs.

Robert Warren is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Principal Life Insurance Company, Principal Bank, Principal Securities, Inc., and Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. 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, wrap-fee investment management program, combining third-party methodologies with proprietary models and supported by its affiliation with Principal Financial Group.

Clinton Crocker is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. since 2008. He is also CEO of JM Barry & Associates LLC, where he has held a leadership role since 1999. Based in Charlotte, NC, Crocker’s background includes extensive leadership and advisory responsibilities. M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations through a network of independent Member Firms and Financial Professionals. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, combining discretionary and non-discretionary investment management with retirement plan consulting and insurance advisory.

Christopher Osmond is a CFP® certificant with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC since 2025. His prior experience includes roles at Centura Wealth Advisory, DLP Capital, and Prime Capital Investment Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in rental property management in Denver, CO, and St. Augustine, FL. Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $7.8 billion in discretionary assets for a broad client base, including individuals, trusts, pension plans, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes household-level Investment Policy Statements and a combination of in-house oversight and third-party managers to construct and rebalance portfolios, leveraging its affiliation with Fifth Third Bank for research and operational support.

Evan Kluttz is a CFP® with 35 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Harbour Investments, Inc. since 2017. He previously worked at Rm Stark & Co Inc. for 21 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the board for the McGregor Downs suite owners association. Harbour Investments provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, charitable and corporate clients, retirement plans, and other financial advisors. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to create customized investment strategies and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Mason Lerch is a financial advisor at Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Principal Bank, Principal Life Insurance Company, Principal Securities, Inc., and several other companies. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, combining third-party methodologies and proprietary models in both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary wrap-fee investment management program called SimpleInvest. The firm is part of the Principal Financial Group family, offering access to affiliated products and integrated operational support.

David Worley is a financial advisor at Colony Family Offices, LLC with a Series 65 credential and four years of industry experience. He has been with Colony Family Offices since 2016, working continuously through its multi-team structure. Colony Family Offices provides wealth management and financial planning services primarily to ultra-high-net-worth families and their related entities. The firm employs a priorities-based, customized planning process and integrates both passive and active investment strategies, managing over $3 billion in discretionary assets.

Christina Schappert is a Series 65 registered advisor at Modera Wealth Management, LLC with seven years of industry experience. She joined Modera in 2023 after working at Parsec Financial Management, Inc. from 2016 to 2023. Modera Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, corporations, and plan sponsors with wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning. The firm combines diversified investment strategies based on Modern Portfolio Theory with in-house accounting and tax services, offering a broad range of integrated advisory and ancillary services.

Jake Riche is a financial advisor at McAdam LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at McAdam LLC since 2020, with prior roles including positions at Mariner Finance and Winthrop University. McAdam LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and government entities, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages client portfolios using fundamental analysis and incorporates a range of investment options, including mutual funds, ETFs, independent managers, and alternative exposures such as private investment funds and cryptocurrency vehicles.

Brent Rosen is a financial advisor at Alera Investment Advisors, LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Minnesota Life Insurance Company and Securian Financial Services, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, Rosen is involved with GCG Financial, providing fixed business insurance products such as long-term care, property and casualty, disability, and group benefits. Alera Investment Advisors offers investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, businesses, and institutions. The firm employs a primarily long-term, fundamental analysis investment approach and integrates its advisory services with insurance and pension consulting platforms.

Jason Vieira is a financial advisor at First Citizens Asset Management, Inc. with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials. Prior to joining First Citizens Asset Management in 2023, he held roles at First Citizens Investor Services, Michael Ryan Realty, LPL Financial, Woodbury Financial Services, Questar Asset Management, Questar Capital Corporation, and Global Alternative Investment Services. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates Provident Home Services LLC, a handyman and home renovation business. 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 and employs a global, multi-asset investment approach using dynamic asset allocation and both quantitative and qualitative manager research.

Earl Hensley is a financial advisor with IP Financial Advisory Services LLC in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Aegis Capital Corp., Investacorp Inc., LPL Financial, and INVEST Financial Corp. He is the founder and co-owner of Asset Protection Network, an insurance agency, and serves as a board member of the Alzheimer's Association in North Carolina. IP Financial Advisory Services primarily serves individual retail clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, managed accounts, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm emphasizes customized portfolios and supports clients through a combination of investment advisory services and referrals to third-party advisors.

Matthew Poulos is a financial advisor with MCF Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years and was involved with Queen City Racquet Club for two years. MCF Advisors is a multi-team, SEC-registered firm managing approximately $4.68 billion for individuals, small businesses, pension plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm provides comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and integrated services including accounting, tax preparation, and outsourced CFO support.

Paul Patterson is a financial advisor with First Advisors National, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Centurian Capital since 1989 and has also been a self-employed marketing consultant during the same period. First Advisors National manages discretionary assets for individual clients, including high-net-worth households, offering investment management, third-party separately managed portfolio recommendations, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment process focuses on selecting and monitoring third-party money managers with a combination of tactical and strategic approaches, supplemented by fundamental analysis of individual securities.

John Black Jr is a financial advisor at Stephens with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Stephens since 2013. Stephens is a multi-team investment adviser with approximately 243 advisors and $18 billion in assets under management, serving individuals, retirement plans, foundations, corporations, and other institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services and utilizes a combination of bottom-up equity research and committee-driven asset allocation in its investment approach.

Emily Jones is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at First Citizens Asset Management, Inc. She has been affiliated with various First Citizens entities since 2017 and also teaches an online course within the Masters of Trust and Wealth Management Program at Campbell University's Lundy-Fetterman School of Business. First Citizens Asset Management, Inc. provides investment advisory and sub-advisory services to individuals, trusts, corporations, institutional accounts, and municipal entities. The firm manages multi-asset global portfolios through a multi-team platform of 33 advisors, employing a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods with dynamic asset allocation.

Grant Wilson Jr. is a financial advisor with Ascentis Independent Advisors, LLC in Charlotte, NC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at ORG Partners, Defender Capital, UBS Financial Services, and other firms. Outside of finance, he has experience at North Carolina Missions of Mercy and Bad Daddy's Burger Bar. Ascentis Independent Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities by providing asset management, comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers tailored investment advice using discretionary management, third-party managers, platform solutions, and a Private Direct Investments program focused on illiquid private funds.

Justin Viviano is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Modera Wealth Management, LLC since 2026. His prior experience includes roles at The Vanguard Group, Inc., Vivi International, SunTrust Advisory Services, UBS Financial Services, Merrill, JP Morgan Securities, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Modera Wealth Management provides wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm uses diversified asset allocation based on Modern Portfolio Theory and combines investment management with in-house accounting, tax services, and business coaching.

Jonathan Moody is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners since 2024. He previously worked at Stifel Financial Corp. for five years and has additional experience at Capitol Financial Solutions and Carroll Financial. Moody has held instructional roles at Winthrop University and Central Piedmont Community College. A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners is a multi-team firm that serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, retirement plans, and institutional vehicles. The firm offers a range of services including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial and estate planning, and brokerage and insurance products, with a notable emphasis on international investing and management of pooled vehicles.