Eric Harbert is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with Corient in Charlotte, NC, where he has worked since 2022. His prior roles include positions at Ci Brightworth (formerly McGill Advisors) and CIPW Service Company, LLC. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and corporate entities. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach combining in-house strategies with third-party managers, incorporating risk management tools and alternative investment options where appropriate.

Haley Clanton is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF in 2022, she worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank from 2019 to 2022. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals with existing employer retirement plan relationships, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, corporations, and small retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management through a range of managed account options.

Jeffrey Emperador is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. His career includes multiple roles within Truist entities and prior work as a self-employed advisor and at Empower Financial Services. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing both discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting supported by third-party platform arrangements and AI-enabled research tools.

Jennifer Herzog is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 13 years of industry experience. She has been with TIAA-CREF since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she works part-time as a Lyft driver. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing employer retirement plan relationships. The firm separates point-in-time planning from ongoing portfolio management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund within a vertically integrated model.

Brandon Reeves is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at Equitable Advisors LLC prior to joining TIAA-CREF. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm distinguishes between one-time financial planning and ongoing portfolio management, using a fiduciary standard for its RIA services.

William Biles is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently associated with TLG Advisors, Inc. and has a background that includes roles at Bluestone Insurance/PLAN, Investacorp, Highland Capital, and SunTrust Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of Insurance Consulting & Design. TLG Advisors, Inc. serves a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm focuses on investment supervisory services, portfolio management, and comprehensive financial planning, employing a manager selection process and Modern Portfolio Theory to build diversified portfolios.

Kevin Burton is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, holding Series 65, 66, and 63 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Foreside Financial Services, Primark Capital, and AlphaStar Capital Management. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an assistant high school football coach at the Community School of Davidson. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing relationships through employer retirement plans. The firm’s advisory model distinguishes between one-time planning services and ongoing discretionary management, employing model portfolios or customized solutions under fiduciary standards.

Stephen Wilson is a CFA® charterholder with 17 years of industry experience. He joined &Partners in 2025 after an 11-year tenure at Wells Fargo Clearing. Wilson serves as an investment committee team leader for the United Methodist Foundation of Western NC. &Partners serves a diverse client base including individual, institutional, and sovereign wealth fund clients, offering investment advisory, brokerage, and financial planning services. The firm employs a range of portfolio management strategies using proprietary models and third-party managers, operating as both a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser.

Lincoln Maurer is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Investment Institute, Inc., holding a Series 65 credential and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Investment Institute since 2022 and previously held roles at Somic America, Inc., Liberty University, Wytheville Community College, Central Contracting, and Pensacola Christian College. Wells Fargo Investment Institute is an SEC-registered, bank-affiliate advisory and research organization that provides manager due diligence, securities research, asset allocation guidance, and model portfolios primarily to Wells Fargo wealth and fiduciary businesses. Its research and strategy development use both qualitative and quantitative analysis, supporting affiliate entities with impersonal, model-driven investment advice.

Katherine Grier is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Truist and its related entities since 2021, with experience spanning Truist Bank, Truist Investment Services, and Levy at Truist Field. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non‑discretionary consulting, supported by third‑party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Brennon Hawkins is a financial advisor at Savant Wealth Management with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Exencial Wealth Advisors, Wells Fargo Bank, Wells Fargo Securities, and The Vanguard Group. Savant Wealth Management provides comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, and family office services to individuals, families, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm combines evidence-based, model-driven asset allocation with actively managed strategies and offers integrated accounting, legal, and trust services through affiliated entities.

Joshua Kenyon is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF and its affiliated entities since 2016. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm’s advisory model separates one-time planning services from ongoing discretionary management, offering both model and customized portfolio options under a fiduciary standard.

Travis Taylor is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at TIAA-CREF since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in real estate investment activities, including co-managing an LLC focused on purchasing, renovating, and selling properties. TIAA-CREF provides financial planning and managed account programs primarily to individuals with existing employer retirement plan relationships, as well as trusts, estates, and small retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning services and ongoing discretionary management through various portfolio options.

Alysha Humbert is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 17 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors.com before joining Principal Securities and Principal Life Insurance Co. in 2020. 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 financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs through both adviser and promoter arrangements.

Alexander Talley is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. based in Charlotte, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has eight years of industry experience. His career includes multiple roles within First Citizens Bank and First Citizens Investor Services dating back to 2014. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides investment advisory, brokerage, and insurance services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs both strategic and tactical asset-allocation approaches and offers a range of portfolio management options, including model portfolios, separately managed accounts, and an automated Guided Investing platform.

James Webster is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with Wells Fargo Investment Institute, Inc., where he has worked since 2024. His prior experience includes roles at Adhesion Wealth Advisor Solutions and LPL Financial. Wells Fargo Investment Institute is a bank-affiliated advisory and research organization that provides due diligence, securities research, asset-allocation guidance, and model portfolios primarily to Wells Fargo wealth and fiduciary businesses. Its investment advice is generally impersonal and non-discretionary, delivered through team-based research and proprietary forecasting tools.

Karen Shane is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience. She is currently with &PARTNERS, where she has worked since 2025. Prior to this, she spent 16 years at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. &PARTNERS serves a wide range of clients, including individuals with varying net worth, retirement plans, charitable organizations, foundations, universities, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm offers both investment advisory and brokerage services, utilizing a combination of proprietary models and third-party manager solutions through platforms like Envestnet and NFS.

Jonathan Ganzert is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 47 years of industry experience. He has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2005. Ganzert serves as a board member of the Village of Morrocroft Homeowners Association, contributing to community management on a volunteer basis. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing around $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipal clients, offering brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and multiple advisory programs.

David Weidmayer is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network. He also operates Weidmayer Wealth Solutions, LLC, a firm he has led since 2014. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of Sun Towels of Indiana, LLC. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of nearly 2,900 advisors and managing approximately $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad platform that includes managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, and retirement consulting services.

Deidre Caldwell is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 38 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked for Robert W Baird for 10 years prior to joining Janney Montgomery Scott in 2024. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC manages approximately $110 billion in client assets and serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipal clients. The firm offers brokerage services, financial planning, consulting, and multiple advisory programs, combining in-house portfolio management with third-party managers across various investment platforms.