Jeffrey Sawyers is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Investment Institute, Inc. since 2021. Prior to this role, he spent 20 years at Wells Fargo Bank. Wells Fargo Investment Institute provides institutional research, manager due diligence, model portfolio construction, and asset-allocation guidance to Wells Fargo wealth and fiduciary businesses as well as select external clients. The firm delivers research and model guidance through specialized divisions without exercising investment discretion or holding custody of client assets.

Timothy Creech is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 41 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, National Planning Corporation, Creek Financial LLC, and ING ReliaStar Life Insurance. He also operates Blackbridge Financial, an investment advisory business separate from LPL Financial. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, providing asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting services. The firm employs a network model of advisory representatives and leverages technology platforms alongside various portfolio management strategies.

William Miller is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at The Huntington Investment Company. He has previously worked at Truist Advisory Services, Truist Investment Services, and Truist Bank/BBT. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a residential rental property managed through an external company. The Huntington Investment Company, operating as Huntington Financial Advisors, provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm offers multiple wrap-fee programs on the Envestnet MAS platform using an open-architecture model, combining third-party sub-managers and proprietary Private Bank models.

Jasmine Martin is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 11 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at VALIC Financial Advisors and Wells Fargo Advisors. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations, implementing advice through discretionary and non-discretionary manager relationships and utilizing third-party platforms and manager arrangements to support client portfolios.

Marty Stamps is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Wells Fargo for 11 years and Gess Intl / Cyclum Renewables. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches, supported by AI-enabled research tools and inter-affiliate integration with Truist Investment Services and Truist Bank.

William Byron is a financial advisor at Corient with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. and operated Byron Financial, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Byron Racing, LLC, an auto racing business. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, employing a goals-based, team investment approach that combines internal strategies with third-party managers and customized asset allocation. The firm offers specialized services through affiliates, including private fund management and trust services.

Ricky Dukes is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Legacy Financial Group, NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Co, and Allstate Insurance Company. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers various advisory programs and emphasizes aligning recommendations with client objectives, managing a majority of assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Kevin South is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at BB&T Investment Services and BB&T Securities prior to joining Truist in 2018. He has been with Truist Advisory Services since 2021. Truist Advisory Services offers investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools, with a focus on integrated service delivery across its affiliated entities.

Angela Thomas is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing nine years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank NA and Wells Fargo Clearing Services before joining Truist Advisory Services in 2022. Outside of her advisory work, she is the owner of two ventures focused on developing organizational tools and wellness apps for women and families. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation analysis, fiduciary support, and manager-selection programs, utilizing a combination of discretionary manager relationships and third-party platform solutions.

Trevor Whitson is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Grove Point Advisors, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, and LPL Financial. He is based in Charlotte, NC. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation analysis, fiduciary support, participant advice, and a manager-selection program, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by third-party platform arrangements and AI-enabled research tools.

Edward Danser is a CFP® professional affiliated with Truist Advisory Services, based in Charlotte, NC, with 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at SunTrust Advisory Services since 2016 and SunTrust Investment Services, Inc. since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in an LLC formed for investing in a hotel opportunity alongside family members. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers fiduciary support, asset allocation analysis, and a manager-selection program implemented through a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements, supported by AI-enabled research and integrated inter-affiliate services.

Thomas Dumas is a CFP® and ChFC® with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is affiliated with Primerica Advisors and has been associated with Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for his parents' estate. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers both transaction-based brokerage and fee-based advisory services, utilizing a range of proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

James Baker is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of Three Eagle Ventures, LLC. Fifth Third Securities provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account options and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, operating as a subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank with integrated banking and advisory functions.

James Martin II is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior affiliations include Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and Wachovia Bank, N.A. Outside of advising, he is a co-owner of a rental property. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides investment advisory, brokerage, and licensed insurance services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a variety of asset-allocation approaches and offers discretionary and non-discretionary management, including model portfolios, separately managed accounts, and automated Guided Investing platforms.

Rachel Ashman is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at SunTrust Bank and affiliated entities since 2018, as well as The Prudential Insurance Company of America from 2016 to 2018. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary manager relationships supported by AI-enabled research tools and inter-affiliate resources.

Adam Snell is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Merrill Lynch from 2011 to 2020 before joining PNC Investments in 2020. He is currently based in Charlotte, NC, and is affiliated with PNC Wealth Management. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a digital, invitation-only Portfolio Solutions Strategist offering for employees. The program uses algorithm-driven risk assessment and implements investments via approved model strategies managed by PNC or third-party strategists.

Sandra Adame Hernandez is a financial advisor at The Huntington Investment Company with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Truist Advisory Services, Wells Fargo, and TIAA-CREF. Based in Charlotte, NC, she has been with Huntington since 2025. The Huntington Investment Company serves individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities with advisory and brokerage services. The firm utilizes an open-architecture model combining third-party sub-managers and proprietary Private Bank strategies, offering multiple wrap-fee programs on the Envestnet platform.

Robert Gerraputa is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at LPL Financial, Edward Jones, and Joseph Gunnar & Co., LLC. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering advisory services through third-party asset manager platforms, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes client-directed implementation and oversight, managing the majority of client assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Mary Kane is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with experience beginning in 2023. Her prior roles include positions at Pearson, Hermitage Country Club, and Hampden Hill Custom Building. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, implementing advice through discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting supported by third-party platform and manager arrangements.

Michael Mcglinsky is a financial advisor at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 credentials. His prior experience includes long tenures at Thrivent Financial and related entities, as well as roles at Prudential and Pruco Securities. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides investment advisory, brokerage, and licensed insurance services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs both strategic and tactical asset-allocation approaches and offers portfolio management through model portfolios, separately managed accounts, and an automated Guided Investing platform.