Kendra Gray is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including LPL Financial and Hornor, Townsend and Kent, LLC. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a multi-manager approach with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, incorporating both affiliated and third-party managers alongside proprietary research and a range of investment vehicles.

Edward Smyth is a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and previously worked at Kingfisher Capital, LLC and Perennial Research LLC. Mercer Global Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and nonprofit organizations. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach featuring globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios with multi-factor tilts, tax management, and a range of implementation options such as ETFs, mutual funds, separate accounts, and direct indexing.

Brett Miller is a financial advisor at Corient with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 65 license. His prior roles include positions at McGill Advisors, Inc. and Ci Brightworth. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm employs a goals-based, team investment approach that incorporates in-house and third-party strategies, risk management tools, and may include alternative investments and private fund allocations.

Joseph Dumser is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at BB&T Securities and Truist Investment Services. He is a part owner of a Bojangles franchise as a passive investor. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platforms, and employs AI-enabled equity research alongside supervisory oversight for manager selection and portfolio review.

Joseph Rebello is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with Truist Advisory Services since 2021 and previously spent over two decades with Bb&T Investment Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is the president of a home building and remodeling business based in Charlotte, NC. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary management relationships and employs AI-enabled research tools to support its investment approach.

Brandon Johnson is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 13 years of industry experience. His prior work history includes multiple roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and First Citizens Bank. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm uses a client-centered process involving financial needs assessments and applies fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to portfolio allocation across various investment types.

Jason Creel is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF since 2006. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients connected through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm also advises a donor-advised fund and operates within a vertically integrated structure using affiliated funds.

Deborah Mcwilliams is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience. She has worked at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2018, following roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. She serves as Event Chair for the WINGS Scholarships and Mentoring Program and volunteers with the Women's Impact Fund, both nonprofit organizations based in Charlotte, NC. Mariner serves a broad client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and tax services. The firm utilizes discretionary, customized portfolios supported by internal research and third-party managers, with capabilities spanning equities, fixed income, alternatives, and digital assets, alongside integrated tax and administrative CFO services.

Ryan Czamara is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with four years of industry experience. He is currently with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC and has previously worked at Private Advisor Group, LLC, Securities America, Inc., and several other financial firms. Outside of his advisory work, he operates under the Hamilton Wealth Management name when providing investment advice through Private Advisor Group. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base, including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management supported by various analytical techniques and technology platforms.

Seth Wheeler is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC. He previously worked at Northwestern Mutual in various capacities from 2020 to 2025 and has a decade of service in the Armed Forces. Wheeler is also a board member of Veteran's Bridge Home, a nonprofit organization based in Charlotte, NC. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates as a registered broker-dealer, providing access to alternative investment vehicles and integrated advisory offerings.

Kyle Greer is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Charlotte, NC. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he has held various positions including work at Gas Lamp Grill and 1750 Taphouse. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to select retail brokerage clients. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and integrates its services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

William Conde is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has one year of industry experience, including prior roles within affiliated First Command entities. Before entering the financial services industry, Conde served 25 years in the U.S. Army and worked at Amazon for three years. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and various wrap-fee asset management programs managed centrally by an Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.

Richard Custer is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Charlotte, NC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 19 years of industry experience, including 20 years with Principal Life Insurance Company. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a bank/trust officer to support and manage Principal retirement plan account relationships across the firm’s insurance, broker-dealer, and bank/trust offerings. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm’s advisory services include financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs through both adviser and promoter arrangements.

Scott Zimmerman is a CFP® professional at Mariner with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including JP Morgan Securities, UBS Financial Services, and SIP. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm employs customized discretionary portfolios overseen by an Investment Committee and provides integrated tax, accounting, and financial wellness solutions.

Andrew Bowling is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Investment Institute, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Investment Institute in 2022, he worked at The Vanguard Group and Fidelity Investments. Wells Fargo Investment Institute is an SEC-registered, bank-affiliate advisory and research organization that provides manager due diligence, securities research, and asset-allocation guidance primarily for Wells Fargo wealth and fiduciary businesses. The firm’s research and model portfolios are delivered to affiliated businesses for implementation rather than being individually tailored or directly managed by the institute.

Ashley Fowler is a financial advisor at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with eight years of industry experience. She has been with First Citizens Investor Services since 2017 and previously worked at First Citizens Bank from 2015 to 2018. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. offers advisory and brokerage services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm employs a client process focused on financial needs assessment and risk tolerance, utilizing a range of investment strategies across equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs.

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.

Francis Chimenti is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Oppenheimer since 2012. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Weddington, NC. Oppenheimer provides a range of advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes strategic and tactical asset allocation, manager selection, and various investment strategies, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management programs.

Jason Young is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Creative Planning since 2015. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in assets and employs a financial planning–led investment process that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by more specialized approaches and a range of retirement plan services.

Logan Haga is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at The Vanguard Group and J.P. Morgan Securities. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to select IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm’s services are integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and emphasize long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and savings rates.