David Worley is a financial advisor at Colony Family Offices, LLC with a Series 65 credential and four years of industry experience. He has been with Colony Family Offices since 2016, working continuously through its multi-team structure. Colony Family Offices provides wealth management and financial planning services primarily to ultra-high-net-worth families and their related entities. The firm employs a priorities-based, customized planning process and integrates both passive and active investment strategies, managing over $3 billion in discretionary assets.

Christina Schappert is a financial advisor at Modera Wealth Management, LLC in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 65 credential with seven years of industry experience. She previously worked at Parsec Financial Management, Inc. for six years before joining Modera Wealth Management in 2023. Modera Wealth Management provides wealth management, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm emphasizes diversified asset allocation based on Modern Portfolio Theory and integrates investment management with in-house accounting and tax services, serving approximately $17.7 billion in regulatory assets under management.

Jake Riche is a financial advisor at McAdam LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at McAdam LLC since 2020, with prior roles including positions at Mariner Finance and Winthrop University. McAdam LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and government entities, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages client portfolios using fundamental analysis and incorporates a range of investment options, including mutual funds, ETFs, independent managers, and alternative exposures such as private investment funds and cryptocurrency vehicles.

Devrin Avant is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Capital Investment Advisory Services since 2013 and at Capital Investment Group, Inc. since 2004. Avant serves as a board member of Carson's Pond Homeowner's Association in addition to his advisory role. Capital Investment Advisory Services provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized investment management through discretionary mandates, third-party managers, and private-label model portfolios, employing a mix of analytical methods and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Brent Rosen is a financial advisor with Alera Investment Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at OSAIC, Triad Advisors, Minnesota Life Insurance Company, and Securian Financial Services. He is also involved with GCG Financial, providing fixed business insurance products such as long-term care, property and casualty, disability, and group benefits. Alera Investment Advisors offers investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, businesses, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm combines internal management, an affiliate platform, and independent managers to construct portfolios primarily using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income, with a focus on long-term fundamental analysis.

Jason Vieira is a financial advisor at First Citizens Asset Management, Inc. with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials. Prior to joining First Citizens Asset Management in 2023, he held roles at First Citizens Investor Services, Michael Ryan Realty, LPL Financial, Woodbury Financial Services, Questar Asset Management, Questar Capital Corporation, and Global Alternative Investment Services. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates Provident Home Services LLC, a handyman and home renovation business. First Citizens Asset Management provides investment advisory and sub-advisory services to individuals, trusts, corporations, institutional accounts, and municipal entities. The firm manages approximately $167 million on a discretionary basis through a multi-team platform and employs a global, multi-asset investment approach using dynamic asset allocation and both quantitative and qualitative manager research.

Earl Hensley is a financial advisor with IP Financial Advisory Services LLC in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Aegis Capital Corp., Investacorp Inc., LPL Financial, and INVEST Financial Corp. He is the founder and co-owner of Asset Protection Network, an insurance agency, and serves as a board member of the Alzheimer's Association in North Carolina. IP Financial Advisory Services primarily serves individual retail clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, managed accounts, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm emphasizes customized portfolios and supports clients through a combination of investment advisory services and referrals to third-party advisors.

Matthew Gooch is a financial advisor at 49 Financial with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation. Prior to joining 49 Financial, he had roles at Macon Mayhem, Film Buildings LLC, Samford, and Rama Swim Club. 49 Financial serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and investment management. The firm employs a disciplined, long-term asset allocation strategy grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and offers tiered fractional family office services.

Matthew Poulos is a financial advisor at MCF Advisors, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years and Queen City Racquet Club for two years. MCF Advisors serves individuals, trusts, retirement plans, charitable institutions, and businesses by providing integrated wealth management and institutional advisory services. The firm employs a tactical asset allocation process tailored to individual client goals and combines traditional advisory services with in-house tax, accounting, and estate planning support.

Gianna Truisi is a Series 65 licensed advisor with 1 year of experience at 49 Financial in Charlotte, NC. Her prior experience includes internships and roles at various organizations such as Clemson University Professional Internships & Co-ops and Interparfums Luxury Brands. She has also worked in multiple seasonal and part-time positions, including several years at Malibu Beach Camp. 49 Financial serves individual and institutional clients, offering financial and advanced planning, retirement-plan consulting, and both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management. The firm emphasizes a disciplined, long-term diversified asset allocation approach using proprietary and external model portfolios, with additional services including tiered fractional family office solutions.

John Black Jr is a financial advisor at Stephens with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Stephens since 2013. Stephens provides investment advisory and wealth management services to a broad range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, foundations, and institutional entities. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, private equity, alternative investments, and institutional equity research through multiple sponsored programs and an integrated broker-dealer and investment banking platform.

Emily Jones is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at First Citizens Asset Management, Inc. She has been affiliated with various First Citizens entities since 2017 and also teaches an online course within the Masters of Trust and Wealth Management Program at Campbell University's Lundy-Fetterman School of Business. First Citizens Asset Management, Inc. provides investment advisory and sub-advisory services to individuals, trusts, corporations, institutional accounts, and municipal entities. The firm manages multi-asset global portfolios through a multi-team platform of 33 advisors, employing a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods with dynamic asset allocation.

Grant Wilson Jr. is a financial advisor at Ascentis Independent Advisors, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has previously worked at ORG Partners, Defender Capital, UBS Financial Services, and other firms. His background also includes roles outside finance, such as involvement with North Carolina Missions of Mercy and Bad Daddy's Burger Bar. Ascentis Independent Advisors provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and businesses. The firm offers tailored portfolio management, financial planning, and access to alternative investments through a Private Direct Investments program.

Justin Viviano is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Modera Wealth Management, LLC since 2026. His prior work includes roles at The Vanguard Group, Inc., UBS Financial Services, Merrill, JP Morgan Securities, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Modera Wealth Management provides wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm utilizes diversified asset allocation based on Modern Portfolio Theory and combines investment management with tax, accounting, and business coaching services.

Jonathan Moody is a CFP® and holds the Series 66 designation, with six years of industry experience. He is currently with A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners and previously worked at Stifel Financial Corp., Capitol Financial Solutions, and Carroll Financial. Moody also held teaching positions at Winthrop University and Central Piedmont Community College. A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer operating a multi-team platform with approximately 131 advisors managing about $2.95 billion for over 7,000 clients. The firm employs an open-architecture model combining internally managed strategies and external sub-advisory relationships, offering a range of portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and brokerage services.

Steven Grubner is a financial advisor at Arkadios Wealth Advisors with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Kalos Capital from 2015 to 2022 before joining Arkadios Capital. He is treasurer of the Rotary District 7680 - Charlotte South Club. Arkadios Wealth Advisors provides investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans through a variety of programs including advisor-managed accounts, wrap programs, and access to third-party money managers. The firm supports advisors with an internal portfolio team and offers diverse investment strategies along with retirement plan consulting and comprehensive portfolio reporting.

Anthony Bridges is a financial advisor at Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Prior to his financial services career, he was involved in education at the University of North Carolina Wilmington and Richard J. Reynolds High School. Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, retirement plans, institutions, and nonprofits. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and consulting services, managing approximately $12 billion in assets while integrating wealth management with coordinated tax and accounting services through its affiliation with a national professional services firm.

Christopher Shaw is a financial advisor with NFSG Corporation, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Newbridge Financial Services Group, Pruco Securities LLC, and Kalos Capital Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as treasurer and bookkeeper for Resurgence PPG, a nonprofit providing powered paragliding therapy to disabled veterans, and he is the head varsity soccer coach at South Point High School. NFSG Corporation provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary asset management and employs an internal portfolio manager to support its advisors, utilizing a variety of investment styles and third-party asset managers.

Philip Brody is a financial advisor with CWA Asset Management Group in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at CWA Asset Management Group since 2014, following seven years at Byron Financial, LLC and one year at Kestra Investment Services, LLC. CWA Asset Management Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, and institutional investors. The firm employs a range of active and quantitative strategies based on proprietary research and models, combining global diversification with techniques such as short selling, tax-aware strategies, and the selective use of artificial intelligence.

John Thacker II is a Certified Financial Planner® with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with SignatureFD, LLC since 2019 and previously worked at Cornerstone Wealth Group, LLC, Cornerstone Financial Advisors, and LPL Financial. SignatureFD serves individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, providing wealth management, retirement plan management, and consulting services. The firm manages portfolios primarily on a discretionary basis using mutual funds, ETFs, and independent managers, and is affiliated with an accounting firm and several private investment funds.