Roger James Jr. is a financial advisor at Modera Wealth Management, LLC in Asheville, NC, holding a Series 65 designation with 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Parsec Financial Management Inc. for seven years before joining Modera in 2023. Modera Wealth Management provides fiduciary, fee-only advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an allocation-driven investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing diversified portfolios and supplementing core strategies with independent managers, private placements, and optional ESG integration.

Dustyn Livesay is a financial advisor with Prosperity Capital Advisors in Arden, NC, holding a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Infinity Wealth Management, South-West Insurance Agency, Crutchfield, and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. In addition to his advisory role, Mr. Livesay is involved with the American Financial Education Alliance, conducting seminars to promote financial literacy. Prosperity Capital Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, corporations, trustees, and retirement plans. The firm employs model-based, asset-allocation strategies supported by multiple providers and offers services ranging from discretionary investment management to turnkey asset management programs and retirement plan solutions.

Mark Lewis is a financial advisor with Modera Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 license and 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Parsec Financial Management, Inc. for 12 years before joining Modera in 2023. Modera Wealth Management provides wealth management, retirement plan consulting, portfolio management, and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm integrates investment management with accounting, tax planning, and business coaching, applying diversified asset allocation strategies centered on Modern Portfolio Theory.

James Weikart is a financial advisor with Perigon Wealth Management, LLC in Asheville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Prager Metis Wealth Management, LPL Financial, and Private Advisor Group. Outside of advisory work, he is an author and freelance fiction writer and also prepares tax returns as a tax preparer and enrolled agent. Perigon Wealth Management provides customized investment advisory and wealth management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and banking institutions. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and oversight of sub-advisors with a focus on individualized portfolio construction and ongoing monitoring.

Virginia Hansen is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving at Prospera Financial Services, Inc. since 2006. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley DW Inc. from 2003 to 2006. Outside of her advisory role, Ms. Hansen is involved in community service as a Guardian ad Litem volunteer, representing children’s interests in court proceedings. She also holds positions as owner of Paige Hansen, Inc. and as a board member of Hansen Montanari & Associates. Prospera Financial Services, Inc. is a multi-team advisory firm with 271 advisors managing approximately $14.4 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and multiple advisory platforms, including both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Anna Bruder is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) at Modera Wealth Management, LLC with four years of industry experience. She previously worked at Parsec Financial Management, Inc. and held roles at Blue Ridge Bone & Joint and Perimeter Orthopedics. Outside of her advisory work, she is an artist and owner of Little Bit of Sunshine, a business based in Asheville, NC. 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 an integrated advisory and accounting approach.

Michael Reep is a financial advisor at Tucker Asset Management LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. and Alpha Peak Capital, LLC. He is also the sole owner and president of Reep Wealth Planning, Inc., where he provides insurance and tax services. Tucker Asset Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as foundations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering discretionary investment management, model-portfolio solutions, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory. The firm uses a macroeconomic asset-allocation approach and integrates alternative investments through the CAIS platform.

Noelle Smith is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts based in Asheville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Lincoln Investment for nine years and Legend Equities Corporation for 23 years. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Treasurer of the Broadway Asheville Homeowners Association. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, third-party manager access, and retirement-plan advice, providing both discretionary investment management through an in-house team and non-discretionary options via advisors and external managers.

Neal Nolan is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently with Modera Wealth Management, LLC and previously worked at Parsec Financial Management, Inc. for 17 years. Modera Wealth Management, LLC provides fiduciary, fee-only advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and business entities. The firm’s investment approach is allocation-driven and based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing diversified portfolios supplemented by independent managers and optional ESG integration.

Harli Palme is a CFP®, CFA®, and holds a Series 65 license with 20 years of industry experience. She currently works at Modera Wealth Management, LLC and previously spent seven years at Parsec Financial Management, Inc. Outside of her advisory role, Harli serves on the board of directors for Mountain True, an environmental nonprofit, and leads board meetings for OnTrack Financial Education and Counseling, a nonprofit focused on financial literacy and asset building. Modera Wealth Management, LLC provides fiduciary, fee-only advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an allocation-driven investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing diversified portfolios and a mix of strategies tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

James Brunner is a financial advisor at Modera Wealth Management, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual and Empower Financial Services. He serves as an unpaid board member of the Asheville Hockey League, a nonprofit organization. Modera Wealth Management provides wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm integrates diversified asset allocation strategies with in-house accounting and tax capabilities, offering a combination of investment management and ancillary services uncommon among firms of its size.

Paul Kisielewski is a financial advisor with Signal Advisors Wealth, LLC in Asheville, NC, holding a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. He has worked at Lionhead Financial Planning and has prior experience with Southern Appalachian Anglers and JustRite Manufacturing. In addition to his advisory role, he is also active as an insurance agent involved in the sales of various insurance products. Signal Advisors Wealth provides investment management and financial planning services to retail clients and independent registered investment advisers through its Signal Platform TAMP. The firm employs a top-down, macro-environmental investment approach with tactical asset allocation, sector rotation, and a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis.

Ashley Gragtmans is a CFP® professional with 12 years of experience in financial advisory. She is currently with Modera Wealth Management, LLC, where she has worked since 2023. Prior to that, she was with Parsec Financial Management Inc. from 2014 to 2023. Modera Wealth Management, LLC provides fiduciary, fee-only advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm’s investment approach is allocation-driven and grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing diversified portfolios and a range of strategies to align with client objectives and risk tolerance.

Elizabeth Cunagin is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at Modera Wealth Management, LLC since 2023 and previously spent seven years at Parsec Financial Management. Modera Wealth Management, LLC provides wealth management, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm employs a diversified asset allocation strategy based on Modern Portfolio Theory and offers integrated accounting and tax services alongside investment management.

Glen Pier is a financial advisor at Prosperity Capital Advisors with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Prosperity Capital Advisors and its affiliated entities since 2012. Outside of advisory work, Mr. Pier is involved in educational activities as the chapter president for the American Financial Education Alliance in Asheville, NC, where he teaches retirement planning courses, and he operates a training business as an Avatar Master. Prosperity Capital Advisors provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base including individual investors, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm uses a model-driven, multi-sleeved investment approach featuring core risk-based portfolios, specialized strategies, and access to a range of mutual funds, ETFs, SMAs, and alternative investments.

Omar Smith is a financial advisor at Modera Wealth Management, LLC with a Series 65 designation and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at TDG Financial LLC and has additional experience in retail roles at CVS and Walgreens. Modera Wealth Management provides wealth management, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm combines diversified asset allocation based on Modern Portfolio Theory with in-house accounting and tax capabilities, serving a broad client base including high-net-worth individuals.

Richard Widick is a CFP® and Series 66 registered financial advisor with four years of industry experience. He currently works at Modera Wealth Management, LLC and previously was with CPS Investment Advisors. Modera Wealth Management provides wealth management, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and standalone financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm employs a diversified asset allocation strategy based on Modern Portfolio Theory and offers integrated accounting and tax services alongside its investment management.

Catherine Reid is a financial advisor at Prosperity Capital Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Innovation Partners LLC and Mercap Securities, LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in caregiving services for individuals with disabilities. Prosperity Capital Advisors provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base including individuals, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a model-driven, multi-sleeved investment approach utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, SMAs, and alternative solutions, and offers institutional and sub-advisory services.

Paul Buckle is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed advisor with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Signal Advisors Wealth, LLC and also serves as CEO of Paul Buckle CPA, PC, providing tax consulting services integrated into his financial planning work. Buckle has held prior roles at Lionhead Financial Planning, LLC, AE Wealth Management, and Raymond Marx Financial Advisory Group. Signal Advisors Wealth offers investment management and financial planning services to retail clients and independent RIAs, utilizing a top-down, macro-environmental investment approach that includes tactical asset allocation and sector rotation implemented through discretionary model portfolios. The firm manages over $1.3 billion in discretionary assets across a team of ten advisors.

Jacob Prater is a financial advisor at Modera Wealth Management, LLC with a Series 65 credential. Based in Asheville, NC, he has one year of industry experience and prior work history that includes positions at Pizza Hut and involvement with Highland Christian Church. Modera Wealth Management provides wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm employs a diversified asset allocation strategy guided by Modern Portfolio Theory and offers a combination of investment management with accounting, tax, and business coaching services.