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.

Douglas Amis is a CFP® professional at Cardinal Retirement Planning, Inc. in Durham, NC, with 14 years of industry experience. He has held roles at several firms, including William B. Clark, CFP CPA, and owns Damis, Inc., where he is involved in fixed insurance sales. Amis also serves as a board member of the Durham Community Land Trustees, a local nonprofit organization. Cardinal Retirement Planning, Inc. provides financial planning, portfolio management, and econometric consulting primarily for pre-retirees, retirees, high-net-worth individuals, businesses, and nonprofits. The firm integrates macroeconomic analysis with quantitative models and fundamental research to develop benchmark-based portfolios and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary asset management services, including retirement plan management.

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.

Eric Sobocinski is a financial advisor at Amphora Wealth Management, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has served as Owner and President of Kylix Management, Inc., providing management services and insurance sales. Additionally, he is Of Counsel at Walker, Lambe, PLLC, a law firm, and Vice President & Counsel at Turner-Gary Sports, Inc., a firm representing athletes and coaches. Amphora Wealth Management serves individuals, charitable organizations, and retirement plans by providing investment management, financial planning, pension consulting, and specialized services such as divorce consulting and estate-plan analysis. The firm employs an evidence- and risk-based investment approach with diversified portfolios and offers educational seminars alongside ongoing portfolio monitoring.

John Stillman is a financial advisor at Rosewood Wealth Management with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and co-owns a marketing company, Third Wheel Media, which he has been involved with since 2014. Prior to his role at Rosewood, Stillman has worked at Carolina Wealth Stewards, LLC and AE Wealth Management, LLC. Rosewood Wealth Management serves individual clients and families, focusing on retirement planning and income needs. The firm combines financial planning, portfolio implementation through third-party managers, insurance product sales, and tax preparation and bookkeeping services.

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.

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.

Richard Frazier is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Frazier Financial Consultants, LLC since 2003. The firm provides personalized financial planning and investment management to individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. Frazier Financial Consultants employs a strategic asset allocation approach using a core-and-satellite structure with passive index funds and ETFs complemented by selective active funds, offering globally diversified portfolios and integrated tax and estate planning services.

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.

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.

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.

Seth Cogswell is a financial advisor at AspenTree Capital Corporation with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been the founder and portfolio manager of Running Oak Capital LLC since 2012. Cogswell dedicates significant time to Running Oak Capital, providing portfolio management and overseeing its operations. AspenTree Capital Corporation manages individualized equity portfolios for individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm’s investment approach focuses on option-based strategies, including covered call writing and selective put sales, using fundamental and technical analysis to tailor risk and premium-generating trades for each client.

Ryan Wahlers is a financial advisor at LifePlan Group with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Steward Wealth Strategies and CAPTrust. Outside of finance, he has experience with aquatic and swim club management. LifePlan Group provides financial planning and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with an emphasis on retirement planning and integrating tax, insurance, and estate considerations. The firm tailors advice to client goals and risk tolerances and uses diversified investment models including institutional platforms, ETFs, and individual securities.

Walter Hinson is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Tarheel Advisors, LLC in Chapel Hill, NC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a rental home in Surf City, NC. Tarheel Advisors serves individuals, families, trusts, retirement plan sponsors, non-profits, and corporations, offering discretionary wealth management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm emphasizes customized portfolios, risk management, and conducts regular account reviews, alongside providing retirement plan consulting and broader business advisory services.

William Bryant is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience. He has been a principal at Bryant & Brannock, LLC since 2008 and previously worked at H. Beck, Inc. from 2008 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Harvey Bryant Music & Art, where he creates and sells original compositions and artwork. Bryant & Brannock provides advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm offers a range of services including pension consulting, financial planning, and portfolio management, utilizing both fundamental and technical analysis with an emphasis on options strategies.

Jacob Yocco is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving at Cardinal Retirement Planning, Inc. in Durham, NC. He has held roles at Damis, Inc. since 2021 and also serves as treasurer for the Pi Lambda Phi Omega Beta Alumni Association, managing the organization’s finances. Cardinal Retirement Planning provides financial planning, portfolio management, and econometric consulting primarily for pre-retirees, retirees, high-net-worth individuals, businesses, and non-profits. The firm employs a top-down macroeconomic investment approach combined with proprietary quantitative models and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary asset management services.

Benjamin Kennedy is a financial advisor at Trillium Square Advisors LLC in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 65 designation. He has been with Trillium Square Advisors since 2026 and has prior experience at BlueSky Wealth Advisors, Golub Group, and several other organizations. Outside of advising, he is involved with APlus Test Prep. Trillium Square Advisors serves individuals, small businesses, retirement plans, and institutional clients with financial planning, portfolio management, and corporate cash-management services. The firm uses a combination of active management and quantitative techniques, including algorithmic trading and multi-strategy portfolios, and provides ongoing supervision along with educational seminars as part of its client services.