Micheal Foster is a financial advisor at A4 Wealth Advisors LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC and Valic Financial Advisors, Inc. Outside of advising, Foster runs a camp for college-bound athletes through his business, R2L LLC. A4 Wealth Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, managing approximately $214 million. The firm employs a multi-strategy investment approach involving direct management and third-party managers, providing comprehensive financial planning and access to alternative investments.

Jennifer Fensley is a CFP® and Series 65 credentialed advisor at CapSouth Wealth Management with eight years of industry experience. She has been with CapSouth Partners Inc since 2017 and previously worked at Spectrum Brands Global Batteries & Appliances for four years. CapSouth Wealth Management provides investment management, financial planning, and institutional consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $884 million in assets and employs a multidisciplinary team offering a range of strategies and fiduciary services.

Lynn Irvin is an advisor at Intercarolina Financial Services, Inc. with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Intercarolina Financial Services since 1993. Prior to that, he worked at CK Federal Savings Bank starting in 1990. Intercarolina Financial Services, Inc. provides investment advisory and retirement plan consulting to individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, as well as qualified retirement plans. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to manage portfolios across equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Thomas James is a financial advisor at Everstar Asset Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has a background that includes consulting roles and a long tenure at Sierra Wireless. Everstar Asset Management offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, foundations, and certain institutional accounts. The firm manages approximately $311 million in assets for about 1,077 clients and sponsors multiple private funds, employing a five-step investment process that incorporates proprietary equity and fixed-income models.

John Balcerzak is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as a managing member at A4 Wealth Advisors LLC in Huntersville, NC. His background includes leadership roles in several investment-related businesses, including Sunset Cove Enterprises LLC where he focuses on land development and investor relations. He also manages an insurance company, A4 Insurance Solutions, and oversees a family holding company, JBB Holdings. A4 Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, managing approximately $214 million in assets. The firm employs a comprehensive investment approach that integrates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and provides a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and access to alternative investments.

Andrew Kelleher is a financial advisor with Aptus Financial, LLC and holds a Series 65 designation. He has been with Aptus Financial since 2026 and has prior work experience at Summit Coffee. Aptus Financial provides flat-fee financial planning and advisory services to individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and employer-sponsored defined-contribution plans. The firm focuses on financial planning rather than discretionary portfolio management, emphasizing passive, long-term indexing, simple asset allocation, cash-flow management, and periodic rebalancing.

Carolyn Reynolds is a financial advisor at Proxy Wealth Advisors LLC with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Fidelity Investments, JPMorgan Securities LLC, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Proxy Wealth Advisors LLC provides fee-based discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a tactical allocation strategy using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across various instruments and offers specialized services including cross-border and immigration-related financial planning.

Wesley Taylor is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Aspire Private Capital. He previously worked for The Vanguard Group and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in individual insurance sales, focusing on annuities and life insurance. Aspire Private Capital manages approximately $510 million for individuals, corporations, and retirement plans, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and selective tax services. The firm employs a range of analytical approaches and frequently uses third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios through the GeoWealth platform.

Richard Jakiel is a financial advisor at Everstar Asset Management, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Advanced Wealth Strategies, Inc. and Cambridge Investment Research. Outside of his advisory role, he teaches private tennis lessons and is involved in community organizations such as the Queen City League and Kiwanis Uptown in Charlotte, NC. Everstar Asset Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, foundations, and certain institutional accounts. The firm manages approximately $311 million in assets and offers a range of investment strategies including proprietary equity and fixed-income models, as well as managing multiple private funds with performance-based incentive structures.

John Philpott is a financial advisor with Aspire Private Capital and holds a Series 65 designation. He has 16 years of industry experience, including five years at Global Financial Private Capital. Outside of financial advising, he owns and brokers real estate through Pier 28 Realty and serves as president of Estate and Retirement Consultants, which offers fixed life and annuity products. Aspire Private Capital manages approximately $510 million for individuals, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across various asset classes and often employing third-party sub-advisers.

Cory Esposito is a CFP® with eight years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with A4 Wealth Advisors LLC in Huntersville, NC, and previously worked at LPL Financial and UBS Financial Services. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with A4 Insurance Solutions, an affiliated insurance business connected to his firm. A4 Wealth Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, managing approximately $214 million. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management, using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and incorporates third-party managers and alternative investments into its approach.

John Frechette is a CFP® at Foundry Financial LLC with one year of industry experience. Before joining Foundry Financial, he worked at the Trust Company of the South for three years and has held roles at Huber Engineered Woods, Lowe's Companies, Inc., and Caterpillar. Foundry Financial provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and pension consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations. The firm uses risk-based, diversified portfolios and employs a variety of investment analyses while maintaining adviser-held discretion for long-term portfolio management.

Thomas Hamilton is a financial advisor at Everstar Asset Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and previously worked for American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company for 20 years. Everstar Asset Management provides investment advisory and management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and families, as well as sponsoring and managing multiple private pooled funds. The firm uses an IPS-driven investment approach focused on long-term capital appreciation through proprietary equity and fixed-income models and operates across public and private markets with various strategies including derivatives and private equity.

David Beach Jr. is a financial advisor at Mill Capital Management, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 66 credentials. Prior to joining Mill Capital Management, he spent 19 years with Wells Fargo Bank and five years with Wells Fargo Investment Institute, Inc. Mill Capital Management serves individual clients, including high net worth individuals, and charitable organizations by providing discretionary investment management and financial planning services. The firm employs a concentrated, value-oriented equity strategy focused on U.S. large- and mid-cap companies, complemented by fixed income and alternative exposures tailored to client needs.

Jaime Guevara is a financial advisor at Aspire Private Capital with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Aspire since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a freelance English-Spanish interpreter for state and federal agencies. Aspire Private Capital is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $510 million for individuals, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and tax services, commonly employing third-party sub-advisers and model solutions to serve its clients.

Trenton Derrick is a financial advisor at Aspire Private Capital with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Vanguard Group and 7 Mile Advisors. He also leads Derrick Financial Solutions, LLC, which provides insurance, annuity sales, and financial planning services. Aspire Private Capital manages approximately $510 million for individuals, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and tax consulting, utilizing a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across various asset classes.

Zachary Spainhour is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at A4 Wealth Advisors LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Highland Capital Group and LPL Financial, LLC. He is also the managing member of Spainhour Tax Prep, LLC, a seasonal tax preparation business. A4 Wealth Advisors LLC offers personalized financial planning, investment management, and third-party money manager referrals for individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm integrates discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with alternative investments and maintains active oversight of insurance-related business activities and co-advisor arrangements.

Brian Seay is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience. He has been with Mill Capital Management, LLC since 2021 and previously worked at Wells Fargo from 1994 to 2021. Mill Capital Management serves individual clients, including high net worth individuals, and charitable organizations by providing discretionary investment management and financial planning. The firm employs a concentrated large-cap equity strategy focused on high-quality, value-oriented U.S. companies, combining internal management with selective use of external managers.

Thomas Farrell is a CFP® professional at Aspire Private Capital with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Wells Fargo Clearing and Edward Jones before joining Aspire in 2014. Farrell is also an independent insurance sales agent focusing on insurance and annuity products. Aspire Private Capital is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $510 million for individuals, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing a range of third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios through the GeoWealth platform.

Christel Turkiewicz is a financial advisor at ONE Advisory Partners, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and previously worked at Northwest Investment Counselors LLC for 13 years. She is also the owner of TTTF, LLC, a consulting business established in 2023. ONE Advisory Partners serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities by providing financial planning and discretionary investment management, including a Virtual Family Office that coordinates financial and legal professionals. The firm constructs globally diversified portfolios using both fundamental and technical analysis and operates under fiduciary standards for retirement accounts.