John Triantafelow is a financial advisor at Renaissance Wealth Management, LLC in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at FSC Securities Corporation and has been involved with Renaissance Wealth Management since 2007. Outside of his advisory work, he is a managing member of a family real estate investment company formed with his sons. Renaissance Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm employs a range of investment strategies, including fundamental and technical analysis, alternatives, and use of derivatives, while maintaining regular account reviews and tailored investment policy statements.

Michael Zeblo is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, serving as a financial advisor with Ridgeline Wealth Advisors, LLC in Raleigh, NC. He has four years of industry experience, including roles at Lennar Homes and Norton, Collar, Lund, Lilley, PLLC. In addition to his advisory work, he owns Michael Zeblo Tax Services, where he provides CPA and tax return preparation services. Ridgeline Wealth Advisors offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals and plan sponsors. The firm emphasizes a long-term, diversification-focused investment approach and integrates ancillary services such as tax preparation and insurance to serve roughly 200 clients, including high-net-worth individuals.

Paul Delaney is a CFA® charterholder with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Capital Endurance Group, Inc. since 2016 and previously spent seven years at Piedmont Investment Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages rental properties in Ireland. Capital Endurance Group provides wealth management and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients through discretionary portfolio management and limited engagement financial planning. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach emphasizing low-cost, tax-aware strategies and uses leverage and derivatives when appropriate.

Philip Giordano is a financial advisor with Wake Wealth Management Co. in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at LPL Financial and Uber, alongside longstanding involvement in college admission and funding advisory services and independent insurance sales. Wake Wealth Management Co. provides financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, foundations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm emphasizes written financial plans and typically delivers advice on a non-discretionary basis, using a range of strategies drawn from modern portfolio theory to tailor client-specific implementations.

Joshua Holland is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with over 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Sycamore Financial Planning, LLC since 2015. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses, managing approximately $104 million in client assets. Sycamore Financial Planning serves a select client base with an emphasis on low-cost indexed funds, offering distinct service tracks including standalone planning and employer-sponsored programs.

Mathew Richard is a financial advisor at Based Capital Wealth LLC in Durham, NC, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Based Capital Wealth, he worked at Entergy, Rayne Fitness, Louisiana Energy & Power Authority, and Anytime Fitness. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a data-analytics business, Stocklabs, and creates monetized social-media content. Based Capital Wealth LLC provides portfolio management services to individual and high-net-worth clients, preparing customized Investment Policy Statements and offering both discretionary and non-discretionary account management. The firm primarily recommends equities, fixed-income securities, and ETFs, employing a variety of analytical methods and trading strategies.

Cornelius Mcdonald III is a CFP® with 42 years of industry experience, currently serving at Physicians Financial Services, Inc. He has previously worked with The Wealth Group, Ltd, Capital Investment Brokerage, Inc., Capital Investment Group, Inc., and Capital Investment Counsel, Inc. Mcdonald is also assistant treasurer of the North Carolina Society of the Cincinnati, a charitable organization supporting historical causes. Physicians Financial Services, Inc. manages approximately $482 million for a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a contrarian/value investing approach, focusing on financially strong, undervalued securities with a long-term holding strategy, and offers both internally managed and third-party overseen portfolios.

Lauretta Reeves is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with 13 years of industry experience. She joined Bastion Fiduciary in 2024 after spending 12 years at Islamorada Investment Management, LLP. Reeves serves as a voting member of the investment committee for the Burroughs Wellcome Fund, a private foundation. Bastion Fiduciary provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm applies modern portfolio theory and fundamental analysis to build diversified portfolios, offering tailored financial planning alongside portfolio management.

Zachary Palmer is a CFP® with seven years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Ark Royal Wealth Management LLC and previously worked at Modera Wealth Management, The Vanguard Group, and several other firms. Palmer has also worked outside the advisory field, including a role at Postmates. Ark Royal Wealth Management LLC provides discretionary investment management and financial planning for individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs long-term strategies based on Modern Portfolio Theory, using primarily passively managed mutual funds and conducts suitability reviews before implementing alternative investments.

Kelsey Plummer is a financial advisor with Pursuit Wealth Strategies, LLC in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. for 14 years. Plummer serves on the boards of Sparrow Data Solutions, a nonprofit focused on data solutions, and Trinity Academy of Raleigh, a local private school. Pursuit Wealth Strategies provides investment advisory, portfolio management, and financial planning services to individuals, high net worth clients, small businesses, profit-sharing plans, charitable institutions, and foundations. The firm emphasizes customized portfolios with a mix of investment vehicles and conducts regular portfolio monitoring and reviews.

William Sloan is a CFP® professional with eight years of experience at Sound Financial Management, Inc. in Raleigh, NC. He has been with the firm since 2016, working in a financial advisory capacity. Sound Financial Management, Inc. provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations, and serves as a limited-scope ERISA 3(21) advisor for employer retirement plans. The firm uses both fundamental and technical analysis to tailor asset allocation and security selection to clients’ goals, time horizons, and risk tolerance, with ongoing portfolio oversight and quarterly reviews.

John Purrington is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience currently serving at Armor Investment Advisors, LLC in Raleigh, NC. He has been with Armor Investment Advisors since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he manages family investment partnerships, coordinating activities with family members. Armor Investment Advisors serves individuals, families—including high-net-worth clients—and institutional entities by providing comprehensive financial planning, discretionary investment management, and investment consulting. The firm applies a team-based process under a fiduciary standard, integrating multi-asset-class portfolio construction with ongoing financial planning and educational support for retirement-plan sponsors and participants.

Bryant Stone is the sole advisor at Stone Legacy Capital LLC in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with five years of industry experience. He has held roles at multiple firms including Top Rank Wealth Management, LLC and currently is involved with Stone Legacy Insurance, LLC and estate planning services through Legacy Lock and Estate Guru. Stone also owns and operates an insurance and tax preparation business. Stone Legacy Capital LLC provides discretionary investment management and tailored financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm manages approximately $4.9 million in client assets and utilizes model portfolios through Altruist LLC, offering financial planning in three tiers with access to advanced planning software.

Douglas Lewis is a CFP® professional with 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Lewis Financial Management, LLC since 1984 and is also affiliated with The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is a licensed life insurance agent. Lewis Financial Management serves individuals, couples, retirees, widows, and small business owners with personalized financial planning and investment advice. The firm emphasizes fundamental, research-based analysis and a long-term buy-and-hold investment approach, managing over $431 million on a non-discretionary basis with a focus on charitable tax planning and direct investment programs.

Britton Williams is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 15 years of experience in financial advisory. He has worked at Calamita Wealth Management since 2018, following roles at Belpointe Asset Management and Tuttle Wealth Management. Calamita Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and businesses. The firm employs a structured advisory process and utilizes both qualitative and quantitative research across various asset classes, managing client accounts primarily on a discretionary basis.

Matthew Snuggs is a CFP® professional affiliated with Pursuit Wealth Strategies, LLC in Raleigh, NC, with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial and Equitable Advisors LLC. He serves as a committee member of the German Club Alumni Foundation, which supports the alumni activities of the G.E.R.M.A.N. Club of Virginia Tech. Pursuit Wealth Strategies offers investment advisory, portfolio management, and financial planning services to individuals, high net worth clients, small businesses, and charitable institutions. The firm delivers customized portfolios using a variety of investment vehicles and maintains regular monitoring with formal watchlist criteria.

Sean Hilliard is a financial advisor at Rivertree Wealth with eight years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and securities licenses Series 63 and Series 66. Prior to joining Rivertree Wealth, he worked at Empower Financial Services, Personal Capital Advisors Corporation, Thrivent Financial, and Fidelity Investments. Rivertree Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary investment management and standalone financial planning. The firm applies a risk-based, passive investment approach grounded in modern portfolio theory and conducts regular portfolio reviews, incorporating held-away retirement accounts into its advice.

Pamela Rigsby is a CFP® with 32 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has worked at Pursuit Wealth Strategies, LLC since 2010 and previously held positions at Raymond James Financial Services and Wells Fargo Clearing. Pursuit Wealth Strategies is a four-advisor firm that provides investment advisory, portfolio management, and financial planning services to individuals, high net worth clients, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations. The firm creates customized portfolios using a variety of investment vehicles and conducts regular performance monitoring to align with clients’ objectives and risk tolerance.

Charles Averre IV is a financial advisor at Hollingsworth Avent Averre & Purvis, P.A. in Raleigh, NC, with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation and Series 65 license and has been with the firm since 2010. Averre also provides CPA services as an owner of a CPA firm registered as an investment advisor. Hollingsworth Avent Averre & Purvis, P.A. offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting primarily for individuals and high-net-worth clients, alongside accounting and tax services. The firm employs an evidence-based, market-efficiency investment approach focusing on passive instruments, diversification, and periodic rebalancing, integrating tax and accounting expertise directly into its advisory process.

Erin Campbell is a CFP® professional with 21 years of experience, currently serving at Beacon Financial Strategies Corp. in Raleigh, NC, where she has worked since 2004. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is one of three advisors at the firm. Beacon Financial Strategies serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, and corporate retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs a core-and-satellite investment approach combining passive index funds and ETFs with selective active strategies, offering comprehensive net worth management, retirement plan consulting, and tax preparation as an ancillary service.