Michael Fox is a financial advisor with T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining T. Rowe Price in 2025, he worked for Hewitt Associates and Hewitt Financial Services LLC from 2011 to 2025. T. Rowe Price Advisory Services offers a retirement advisory program focused on individual investors and households, combining financial planning, retirement income planning, and discretionary investment management primarily through proprietary mutual funds and ETFs. The firm uses model allocations, tax-aware strategies, and an interactive online tool to deliver financial plans and manage accounts on a discretionary basis.

Bobby Watson is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and previously worked at LPL Financial for 14 years before joining Commonwealth in 2023. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and services, including discretionary model portfolios and personalized investment solutions, while providing operations, technology, compliance, and practice-management support to affiliated advisors.

Holly Camp is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Truist and its predecessor firms since 2005, including Bb&T Investment Services and Bb&T Securities. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in managing multiple short-term rental properties alongside her husband. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of solutions including asset allocation analysis, fiduciary support, and a manager‑selection program, utilizing both discretionary and non‑discretionary strategies supported by third‑party platform partnerships and AI-enabled research tools.

Hugh Renwick is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Truist and its predecessor firms since 1996. Renwick is based in Gastonia, NC. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools, to deliver customized investment solutions.

Daniel Schmitz is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc., Kingdom Building Holdings LLC, Grayley Co., and Lincoln Charter School. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and multiple wrap/advisory programs.

Aaron Moore is a Series 66 licensed advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Gastonia, NC. He has three years of industry experience, including roles at Truist Advisory Services, Truist Investment Services, and Truist Bank. Prior to his financial services career, he worked at David's Detailing. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing a combination of discretionary manager relationships and consulting. The firm integrates inter-affiliate resources and employs AI-enabled tools in its research and manager selection processes.

Brandon Hatcher is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with five years of industry experience. He is currently with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. and has previously worked at Serenity Investment Advisors, Edward Jones, and PNC. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a sports league as a league manager. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a national network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm provides portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions.

Roslyn Ervin is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Mount Holly, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Bb&T Securities LLC for eight years before joining Truist in 2013. Outside the financial industry, Ervin serves as a Disabled Support Person, providing assistance with hygiene, cooking, transportation, and light housekeeping. Truist Advisory Services offers investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches, utilizing third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools, and features a manager-selection program integrated with its affiliated broker-dealer and bank services.

Brandon Thomas is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. based in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones and Ameriprise. Fifth Third Securities provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to a diverse client base, including individuals, charitable organizations, and institutional investors. The firm combines its municipal-advisor registration with its affiliation to Fifth Third Bank to offer a platform featuring multiple discretionary managed-account options, direct indexing, and tax-overlay services.

Robert Moore is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Lowell, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at First Citizens Investor Services, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Wells Fargo, and New York Life Insurance Co. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, delivering services through an integrated model linked to Empower’s administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and offers both point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Jonathan Camp is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 11 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Truist Investment Services, BB&T Securities, SunTrust Bank, and related entities. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting supported by third-party platform and manager arrangements.

Edwin Crisp Jr. is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in financial advising. He has worked at Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC since 2019 and previously spent nine years at Clearbrook Advisory Services, LLC. Crisp serves as an elected executive board member of the Montcross Chamber Board of Directors and is a board member of the Investment Committee of the Associated Reformed Presbyterian Church. He also prepares tax returns for clients and family on a limited basis. Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC provides asset management, financial planning, wealth coaching, and retirement plan consulting to a diverse client base that includes individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm uses a network model of advisory representatives and integrates technology platforms alongside traditional planning to deliver investment and estate-planning services.

Kristen Gurney is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Clover, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing nine years of industry experience. She has worked with PNC Investments since 2016, following three years at TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through various model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model portfolio that uses approved strategies implemented via mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Paul Goetz III is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Independent Advisor Alliance, he worked at LPL Financial, R.J. Schrift Private Asset Management, and Armfield Wealth. Outside of finance, Goetz owns a home-based detailing business. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, providing asset management, financial planning, wealth coaching, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies and integrates technology platforms for account aggregation, rebalancing, and estate planning.

O Haydon is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent time at Wachovia Securities in 2002. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap‑fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by extensive research and analytics.

David Mc Donald is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Gastonia, NC, where he has worked since 2019. He has seven years of industry experience. Outside of advising, he has been affiliated with the Gastonia Grizzlies since 2014 and has occasionally driven for Uber. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Patrick Wittekind is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 38 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC for 22 years and has been self-employed for over two decades. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for his own defined benefit and 401(k) retirement plans. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services and supports its large network with advanced planning tools and specialized programs such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Consulting Services.

Garrett Wilson is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with three years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and also operates Wilson Financial Group, LLC. His background includes roles at Heister Wholesale Parts, Campbell University, and Gaston Christian School. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, providing a range of portfolio management options and institutional resources.

David Weaver is a CFA® charterholder and Series 63 licensee with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2022 and has prior experience with marine services and boat sales firms. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and third-party asset management, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

William Thompson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2019 and has prior work experience in retail, animal care, and printing. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in maintaining an office building as a cleaner in Landrum, South Carolina. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management, offering a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors.