Philip Brody is a financial advisor at CWA Asset Management Group in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with CWA Asset Management Group since 2014. CWA Asset Management Group is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, foundations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other institutional clients. The firm utilizes proprietary model portfolios developed by an in-house research team and emphasizes global diversification, tax-aware strategies, and advanced technologies such as AI in its investment process.

Timothy Fox is a financial advisor with Credit Union Investment Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has worked in various roles within the credit union ecosystem, including positions at State Employees' Credit Union since 2008, Members Trust Company, and Secu Life Insurance Company. Fox also serves as a Financial Advisory Services District Manager for State Employees' Credit Union, providing financial services to eligible members. Credit Union Investment Services primarily serves North Carolina residents with goals-based, non-discretionary investment advice focused on long-term planning using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs. The firm operates within the credit union ecosystem as a wholly owned subsidiary of State Employees’ Credit Union and emphasizes asset-based arrangements with a predominance of non-discretionary assets under management.

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.

Michael Baker is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently with Advisory Alpha, LLC and has previously worked at Planners Alliance LLC, Vertex Capital Advisors, and AlphaStar Capital Management. In addition to his advisory work, he owns The Wealth Technique, LLC, through which he provides financial education and public speaking. Advisory Alpha serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and specialty solutions such as retirement plan services and donor-advised fund offerings. The firm also acts as a subadvisor or co-advisor for other registered investment advisors, managing a diverse range of managed portfolio series with a discretionary investment approach.

Gregory Klibanov is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services for 23 years before joining Principal Financial Group and its affiliated entities in 2025. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary wrap-fee investment management program called SimpleInvest. The firm integrates proprietary and third-party models, serving clients within the Principal Financial Group family and leveraging affiliated resources for investment solutions.

Marc Horgan is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with First Citizens Asset Management, Inc. and holds a management role at SVB Wealth LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of First Citizens Bank & Trust. His career includes positions at First Citizens Bank and affiliated entities dating back to 1998. First Citizens Asset Management, Inc. provides investment advisory and sub-advisory services to individuals, trusts, corporations, institutional accounts, and municipal entities. The firm employs a multi-team platform with discretionary management of approximately $167 million, utilizing global multi-asset model portfolios and a combination of quantitative and qualitative investment criteria.

Sampson Reavis Jr. is a financial advisor at Asset Allocation Strategies, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has prior experience at Arthur J Gallagher and GLP Investment Services. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member and secretary for Lions Services, a nonprofit helping the blind, and volunteers with Seeds of Hope, a scholarship organization in Charlotte. Asset Allocation Strategies provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individual investors and plan sponsors. The firm employs advanced quantitative asset allocation models and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary services through diversified portfolios, including ETFs and third-party managers.

I believe financial planning should feel personal, practical, and empowering, not overwhelming. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with a Ph.D. in Personal Financial Planning, I combine deep academic knowledge with years of real-world advisory experience to help individuals and families make smart, confident financial decisions. On top of that, I value my relationship with my clients. Over the years, I’ve guided professionals, and families through life’s most important financial milestones, planning for retirement, funding education, managing investments, or navigating complex transitions. My approach is grounded in research, but always tailored to your unique goals and values. I take the time to listen, simplify the complex, and create strategies that bring both clarity and peace of mind. Beyond my advisory work, I serve as a professor of finance and associate dean at Winthrop University. Teaching and research keep me sharp, ensuring that the guidance I provide my clients is rooted not just in practice, but also in the latest financial insights. When I’m not working with clients or teaching, you can usually find me on the tennis court, traveling with my family, or enjoying time outdoors.

Joseph Roseman Jr. is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Simplicity Wealth, he worked at Retirement Capital Planners, O'Dell, Winkfield, Roseman & Shipp, and Corecap Advisors. Outside of advising, he co-hosts webinars with Medicaid Success, a nationwide Medicaid planning service. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, institutional investors, and other financial firms. The firm uses a fund-of-funds approach with ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, offering model portfolios and independent manager options, along with technology and operational support for advisers.

Lynn Lins De Araujo is a financial advisor at Bragg Financial Advisors Inc with the CFP® designation and Series 63 license. She has six years of industry experience and has worked at Wachovia Securities, LLC and Wachovia Bank, N.A. since 2002. Bragg Financial Advisors, Inc. is a family-owned, SEC-registered investment adviser managing over $4.6 billion for individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and investment-company clients. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation, broad diversification, and longer-term holdings, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and managed-account services.

Sean Powley is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Facet. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services and The Vanguard Group, Inc. Sean is based in Charlotte, NC. Facet serves individual members across a broad range of wealth levels, offering tiered, subscription-based financial planning and implementation services with a focus on holistic financial planning using its Total Financial Life Resources framework and discretionary asset-allocation programs. The firm does not charge percentage-of-AUM investment fees and leverages technology-driven features such as machine-learning recommendations for employer plan accounts.

Dalton Thiem is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 license and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Principal Life Insurance Company, Principal Securities, and Principal Advised Services since 2024. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as an assistant vice president at Principal Bank, focusing on sales of bank deposit products. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary, wrap-fee investment management program called SimpleInvest. The firm integrates proprietary models with third-party methodologies and leverages its affiliation with the Principal Financial Group family to provide access to proprietary mutual funds, bank products, and affiliated trading services.

Haad Majied is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC since 2018. Prior to this, he worked at Fidelity Investments for six years. Outside of advisory work, he is the owner and CEO of Majied Properties LLC and is involved in life insurance sales through Majied Financial Group, LLC. Stratos Wealth Advisors serves a diverse clientele including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering investment management, financial planning, and insurance consulting through a network of investment advisory representatives. The firm uses a combination of bespoke and model portfolios and maintains relationships with affiliated and third-party subadvisers and custodians to deliver its services.

Mark Rothwell is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently serving at ValMark Advisers, Inc. He previously worked at State Street Corporation for eight years and has held a COO and Director of Financial Planning role at Scott Jones Financial since 2021. ValMark Advisers provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, plan sponsors, and institutional clients through a network of approximately 280 investment advisory representatives. The firm offers diversified, goal-based model portfolios primarily using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, supported by proprietary platforms and a range of advisory and sub-advisory services.

Bryan Woodell Sr. is a financial advisor at Blueprint Financial Advisors with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Penn Mutual Life Insurance and Hornor Townsend & Kent. He also operates Emerald Financial Group, providing brokerage and advisory services along with multi-line insurance products. Blueprint Financial Advisors is a multi-advisor firm serving individuals, trusts, pension and ERISA plans, and nonprofit entities with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm manages approximately $1.4 billion in assets and employs a strategic, trend-following approach to global diversified portfolios.

Connor Emmert is a financial advisor at Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Ameriprise, Fisher Investments, and Merrill. Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to a broad client base, including high net worth individuals, pension participants, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs an open-architecture platform with tailored investment strategies and a diverse range of investment tools, managing over $1.1 billion in client assets.

Aaron Olson is a financial advisor with Belpointe Asset Management LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Purpose Comprehensive Wealth Management, Mutual Advisors, Wells Fargo Clearing, and U.S. Bancorp Investments. Belpointe Asset Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser with over 160 advisors managing more than $7.5 billion for individuals, corporations, trusts, and other advisers. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting with customized portfolios and a variety of advisory and administrative services.

Matthew Papandrea is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving at Ritholtz Wealth Management. He has worked at The Vanguard Group since 2008. Ritholtz Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals and retirement plans, offering comprehensive portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm employs a goal-based investment process focused on asset allocation and behavioral finance, utilizing diversified, low-cost ETFs alongside tactical overlays and alternative investments.

Steven Scruggs is a CFA® charterholder with 26 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Bragg Financial Advisors Inc since 2000 and previously spent 20 years with Queens Road Securities, LLC. Bragg Financial Advisors, Inc. is a family-owned investment adviser managing over $4.6 billion for individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and investment-company clients. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation, diversification, and rebalancing, offering discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services, often through portfolio models managed directly or by independent managers.

John Lindros is a financial advisor at Composition Wealth, LLC with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including Miracle Mile Advisors, Equity Services, National Life Group, and Guardian Life Insurance of America. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales, dedicating approximately 10% of his time to this activity. Composition Wealth provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach centered on low-cost, diversified mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by individual securities and alternative investments, and manages approximately $9.47 billion in discretionary assets.