Charles Carrick is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently advising at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC since 2021. His prior roles include positions at DMJ Wealth Advisors, LLC and ProEquities Inc. Carrick also has experience with Beacon Pointe Insurance Services, LLC. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides wealth advisory, consulting, financial planning, and outsourced CIO services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, corporations, and institutional clients, employing both active and passive strategies across multiple asset classes.

Kelly Forrester is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott, based in Raleigh, NC. She has 23 years of industry experience, all of which has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2006. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipal clients, offering a range of brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and advisory services.

Miles Richardson is a financial advisor at Allworth Financial, L.P. in Durham, NC, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Allworth Financial in 2024, he worked at Fleet Feet, First Citizens Bank, and the University of North Carolina. Allworth Financial is a fee-based SEC-registered adviser serving a range of clients including individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers customized portfolio management using a variety of model strategies and employs technology to manage held-away employer retirement accounts without client login credentials.

Andrea Hardy is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with 13 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked at firms including MassMutual Life Insurance Company and MML Investors Services LLC. Hardy serves as a general board member of the Triangle Women in Golf Foundation. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Jacob Rudy is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 65 credential. He has experience with firms including Cook Wealth, LLC and CapTrust, and previously held various roles at Liberty University. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, families, trusts, corporations, charitable institutions, and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of services such as investment management, financial planning, tax and insurance support, and access to alternative and private-market investments, emphasizing diversified asset allocation and customized portfolios.

Carson Shepherd is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining Truist, his background includes roles at Altria and the University of Virginia. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, implementing advice through a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Stephen Selema is a financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with VOYA Financial Advisors since 2014. Outside of his advisory work, he performs as a musician, earning income through live performances, digital sales, and royalties. VOYA Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, retirement plan sponsors, and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting services through various program structures, often providing non-discretionary recommendations.

William Abbott is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Sanctuary Advisors, LLC and was previously associated with Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, Abbott serves as a Young Professional Executive with First Tee of the Triangle, where he assists in coaching young golfers and teaching life lessons. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm supports its network of over 400 independent advisers with diverse portfolio management options and employs multiple analytical approaches while acting as a fiduciary when a written agreement is in place.

Liam Powlen is a financial advisor at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fidelity Investments and involvement with the WNY Sustainable Business Roundtable. First Citizens Investor Services serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities by providing advisory and brokerage services through investment advisor representatives and third-party portfolio managers. The firm employs a client process focused on assessing financial needs and risk tolerance, using a range of analytical methods to allocate investments across various asset classes.

Michael Holloway is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience and is currently affiliated with Cerity Partners LLC. He previously worked at Cook Wealth Management Group, LLC and LPL Financial. Cerity Partners provides customized wealth management and related services to a broad national client base, including individuals, families, trusts, business entities, and institutional investors. The firm employs tailored asset-allocation and manager selection strategies supported by proprietary quantitative screens, and offers access to alternative and private-market investments.

Chad Weatherman is a Certified Financial Planner® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2023. His prior roles include positions at Beacon Pointe Advisors, DMJ Wealth Advisors, and Millennial Wealth Design. Mariner Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and coordinated tax and family office services. The firm combines in-house research with third-party managers to provide customized portfolio solutions and maintains integrated tax and accounting services uncommon for a firm of its size.

Shawn Will is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Principal Securities Inc. since 2016 and has also worked with Principal Life Insurance Company since 2013. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and active-duty military personnel. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions.

Derek Mccord is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. (ESI Financial Advisors) based in Cary, NC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equity Services, Derek worked at National Life Group and MassMutual in various capacities. Outside of his advisory role, he is a product advocate for health and wellness products through Melaleuca, Inc. Equity Services, Inc. provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm employs multiple advisory platforms and uses third-party asset managers and model portfolios to offer a blend of long-term strategies and specialized investment options.

William Faircloth is a CFP® with 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked with Truist Advisory Services, Truist Investment Services, and Truist Bank since 2016, and previously was with BB&T Securities, LLC. from 2019 to 2021. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary manager relationships and integrates inter-affiliate services, including affiliated broker-dealer and bank partnerships, to deliver its investment solutions.

Alexander Gracia is a CFP® and ChFC® with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with VALIC Financial Advisors since 2005 and also holds an agent position at Agia. He serves as a notary public for loan and disbursement documentation related to the WakeMed plan. VALIC Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models and serving approximately 294,000 clients through a network of over 1,200 advisors.

Vincenzo Catullo is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked in various roles within Truist and its predecessor entities since 2001. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, implementing advice through a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting supported by third-party platforms and extensive inter-affiliate integration.

Paul Dowd is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He is currently with Primerica Advisors and has previously worked at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, CapWealth Planning, and Allstate Insurance Co. In addition to his advisory role, he is also an insurance broker for products other than Guardian. Primerica Advisors serves a broad retail client base, offering transaction-based brokerage and fee-based advisory services, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm utilizes a mix of proprietary and third-party investment strategies and supports a variety of account-level services, including lending solutions and donor-advised funds.

Gregory Weiss is a financial advisor at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with First Citizens since 2003 and is also a partner at Weiss Property Holdings, LLC, a real estate investment business he has been involved with since 2020. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm’s approach includes IAR-led financial assessments and diversified investment allocation utilizing fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis.

Leslie Gaddis is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network in Durham, NC. Gaddis has worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and Lifetime Asset Management since 2018. Outside of advisory services, Gaddis co-owns LifeTime Tax Management, LLC, a firm providing tax preparation services. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm offers various advisory programs and supports affiliated advisors with operations, technology, investment management, and compliance services.

Jacob Hollifield is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fifth Third Bank, Best Buy, Yogurt Mountain, and North Carolina State University. Outside of his advisory work, he engages in freelance photography. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers access to a variety of managed account programs via the Passageway platform, combining third-party portfolio management with customizable investment strategies.