Matthew Snipes is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience. He is currently with Topsail Wealth Management LLC and previously worked at Independent Advisor Alliance and The Vanguard Group, Inc. since 2006. Snipes provides trustee services for clients in addition to his advisory role. Topsail Wealth Management advises high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth families, their trusts, and related entities through comprehensive wealth management services that include financial planning, investment advisory, tax and estate planning, bookkeeping, and trustee services. The firm employs a customized, priorities-based investment process using both passive and active strategies across multiple asset classes.

James Winther is a financial advisor with Amerity Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and over 22 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at firms including Brookstone Wealth Advisors, Royal Alliance, and Lincoln Financial Advisors. Outside of traditional advisory work, he serves as CEO of Atlas NexGen Group, focusing on impact investing to create residential housing for low-income residents through fund syndication. Amerity Wealth Management is a multi-advisor fiduciary serving individuals, high-net-worth households, businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, and trusts. The firm manages approximately $339 million in assets across a range of services including asset management, financial planning, and specialized UK pension transfer and management.

Joshua Pohl is a financial advisor at Hobart Wealth in Charlotte, NC, with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at EP Wealth Advisors, AW Securities, Wealthcare Capital Management, and TD Ameritrade. Hobart Wealth is an SEC-registered advisory firm with a team of eight advisors managing approximately $430 million. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and estates, providing asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting using a range of analytical methods and implementation strategies.

As the founder of Southbound Wealth, I take pride in shouldering the heavy lifting for my clients. I have been in the financial services industry for over 9 years and during that time I have worked with individuals at all stages of life. I currently specialize in supporting small business owners, growing families, and those navigating the transition into retirement. I’ve built Southbound Wealth around the idea of making steady, tangible progress. My goal is to make the financial planning process as seamless and stress-free as possible for for my clients. Every action and milestone will be clearly laid out, so you can trust that we’re always making progress towards what is important to you. I live in Rock Hill, SC with my wife, Katie, and our two children, Madelyn and Wyatt.

Sadie Bishop is a financial advisor at Hobart Wealth in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 65 designation with five years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at WFA Asset Management Corp, New York Life Insurance Company, and DSE Financial Services. She also has experience in education and nonprofit settings, including the Waukesha School District and Salto Gymnastics Center. Hobart Wealth provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and trusts. The firm offers tailored asset management, financial planning, and ERISA retirement plan consulting, employing a range of investment strategies including the use of third-party managers.

Edward Coambs is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently serving at Alpha Financial Advisors, LLC. Prior to joining the firm, he worked at Healthy Love and Money, LLC, where he provided consulting and supervision services integrating financial planning and mental health. He is also an author of two books available on Amazon and Audible and has developed online courses focused on self-awareness and relational growth. Alpha Financial Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides personalized financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, families, trusts, estates, and small businesses. The firm emphasizes global diversification and fundamental analysis, managing portfolios primarily through no-load mutual funds and ETFs, and conducts regular account reviews with a team of six advisors.

Sidney King is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience and is currently with Cornerstone Wealth Planning in Charlotte, NC. He previously worked for TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services and TIAA from 2007 to 2023. Cornerstone Wealth Planning provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small business owners. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory and fundamental analysis, offering flexible planning options and in-house tax preparation services.

Hiram Hutchison is a financial advisor at CORE Advisory Group with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked with Great Valley Advisor Group and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board commissioner for the Rock Hill/York County Convention & Visitors Bureau. CORE Advisory Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $297 million in assets and offers a range of discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting services.

Gavin Gochnour is a financial advisor at BNA Wealth with a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. His background includes roles at The Vanguard Group and Egan, Berger, and Weiner, as well as entrepreneurial experience running K-Coast Surf Shop. BNA Wealth provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, with a focus on both discretionary and predominantly non-discretionary portfolio management. The firm also offers estate-planning assistance through a digital platform combined with optional attorney consultations.

Thomas Hamilton is a financial advisor with Hobart Wealth in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Hobart Private Capital since 2018, following positions at PNC Investments and SCOTTRADE. Hobart Wealth is an SEC-registered advisory firm with a team of eight advisors managing approximately $430 million. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, and estates, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting through tailored portfolios and a variety of analytical methods and implementation strategies.

Aaron Salter is a financial advisor with Cornerstone Wealth Planning in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 65 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Asset Dedication from 2017 to 2021 and has been with Cornerstone Planning since 2015. Cornerstone Planning serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small business owners with investment advisory, portfolio management, and comprehensive financial planning. The firm integrates in-house tax preparation with its advisory services and employs a client-specific, research-driven investment process that includes the use of independent sub-advisers.

Phillip Smiley is a financial advisor at Burkett Financial Services, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Westminster Financial Securities for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in the real estate company Prorentals, LLC. Burkett Financial Services advises individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and retirement plans, managing approximately $573 million across 476 client relationships. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting, with investment strategies primarily focused on mutual funds, ETFs, and fixed income instruments, supported by a five-advisor investment committee and a close affiliation with an accounting firm providing integrated tax-planning support.

Kevin Johnson is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Wealth Planning in Charlotte, NC. He holds a Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Cornerstone Wealth Planning, he was involved with Redeemer Presbyterian Church San Diego and Bridge Church San Diego. Cornerstone Wealth Planning provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small business owners. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory and fundamental analysis, offering flexible planning options and in-house tax preparation services.

William King II is a CFP® with 12 years of experience in financial advising, currently affiliated with CORE Advisory Group. He has previously worked with LPL Financial and Independent Advisor Alliance. Outside of his advisory roles, he is involved with CORE Tax Advisors, providing tax preparation and accounting services. CORE Advisory Group serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, corporations, and charitable organizations with discretionary asset management and financial planning. The firm manages approximately $338 million across 1,141 clients and utilizes a combination of proprietary model portfolios and multiple platform solutions to deliver tailored investment strategies.

Tyler Weaver is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving at Alpha Financial Advisors, LLC since 2017. Prior to joining the firm, he spent time traveling extensively and attended Virginia Tech from 2012 to 2016. Alpha Financial Advisors is a team of eight advisors managing approximately $503 million in client assets. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning and investment management services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, small businesses, and certain retirement plans, typically using strategic asset allocation with no-load mutual funds and ETFs.

Matthew Henry is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience currently serving at Topsail Wealth Management LLC since 2026. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones and The Vanguard Group, bringing a background that spans multiple established financial firms. Topsail Wealth Management advises high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth families and related entities, providing comprehensive wealth management services including financial planning, tax and estate planning, and trustee services. The firm employs a customized investment process combining passive and active strategies and manages most client accounts on a wrap-fee basis.

Charles Bowers is a financial advisor at Insight Folios with 15 years of industry experience and holds a Series 65 designation. He has been with Insight Folios since 2015 and is also associated with Durso Capital Management. Outside of advisory roles, he is licensed as an insurance producer and engages in insurance and annuity sales. Insight Folios provides portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as ERISA plan consulting and participant advisory services. The firm also serves other registered investment advisers through sub-advisory relationships, employing a team-based approach and proprietary planning software enhanced by artificial intelligence tools.

Lemuel Mitchum III is a financial advisor at BURKETT Financial Services, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with BURKETT Financial Services since 2000. BURKETT Financial Services, LLC advises individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and retirement plans, managing approximately $573 million across 476 client relationships. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting, with investment strategies that include mutual funds, ETFs, and fixed income instruments, overseen by a five-advisor investment committee.

Benjamin Small is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Wealth Planning in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Vanguard Group and several other companies outside financial services. Cornerstone Wealth Planning serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small business owners with investment advisory, portfolio management, and comprehensive financial planning, integrating in-house tax preparation and educational seminars alongside its investment services.

Nicholas Adkins is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Hobart Wealth. He previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services and Edward Jones. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed insurance agent involved in the sale of insurance products. Hobart Wealth is an SEC-registered advisory firm with a team of eight advisors managing approximately $430 million. The firm serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and estates, offering tailored asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting using a range of analytical methods and implementation strategies.