Joseph Anderson is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 11 years of industry experience. His previous work includes roles at TD Bank N.A., The Vanguard Group, Regions Bank, Cetera Investment Services, and Wells Fargo Clearing. He is also a landlord for residential rental properties in Charlotte, NC, and Saint Petersburg, FL. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional, high-net-worth, and retail clients, using a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation through portfolios that include affiliated and third-party sub-managers.

Adam Curette is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently with Empower Advisory Group since 2025. Prior to joining Empower, he spent 17 years at The Vanguard Group, Inc. He holds a Series 63 license and is based in Belmont, NC. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s integrated service model is tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

Debra Jones McConnell is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Rockefeller Financial, she worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, and operates as a registered broker-dealer providing securities transactions, variable insurance products, and investment banking services.

John Demere Jr. is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at OSAIC and Southern Financial Consultants. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering asset allocation, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program implemented through a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.

Emanuel Zalants is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and The Vanguard Group, Inc. There are no additional notable outside activities reported. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting through a Private Advisor model and a consolidated investment platform that includes equities, fixed income, and alternatives.

Rebecca Sorohan is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently advising at Truist Advisory Services in Charlotte, NC. She has worked at Truist Investment Services and Truist Advisory Services since 2022 and previously spent four years at The Vanguard Group. Prior to her financial services career, she was employed at the University of Georgia Veterinary Teaching Hospital and University of Georgia. 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 combines discretionary manager relationships with non-discretionary consulting and uses AI-enabled research tools to support its investment process.

Lashanda Manson is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of her advisory work, she also participates in Amazon Flex as a delivery driver. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment management solutions supported by AI-enabled research tools and inter-affiliate integration.

Brady Hemmerle is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with Guardian Life and has previously worked at Stash Wealth, The Vanguard Group, and WPG Financial Group. Hemmerle is also engaged in an outside insurance business. He works within Guardian Life’s Park Avenue® Wealth Management, which serves individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses through a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies. The firm offers a range of financial planning, consulting, and investment services supported by proprietary and third-party platforms.

Julia Dorer is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining Truist, she worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and has held various roles in administrative support and education. Outside of her advisory work, she assists with administrative functions for a residential real estate broker. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation and investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, and manager-selection programs, utilizing a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by AI-enabled research tools.

Katie Dunmire is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 18 years of industry experience holding a Series 66 designation. Her career includes previous roles at Truist Advisory Services, Truist Investment Services, BB&T Securities, and Morgan Stanley. She serves as a board member of the Pennrose Park Country Club in Reidsville, NC. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and municipal entities, delivering investment advice through in-house portfolio management and third-party managers across multiple advisory programs.

Holly Curtis is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked extensively within Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, as well as previously at LPL Financial. Park Avenue Securities, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, supported by proprietary programs and third-party platforms, and includes access to insurance products and alternative investments through its connection with Guardian Life.

Todd Pierce is a financial advisor with Brookstone Capital Management LLC in Charlotte, NC. He holds a Series 65 designation and has six years of industry experience, having worked at Brookstone since 2020 and at AmeriLife since 2001. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales. Brookstone Capital Management is an SEC-registered adviser providing fee-based asset management and financial planning through a turnkey asset management platform and wrap-fee program. The firm serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, other registered investment advisers, sovereign wealth funds, and banking institutions, offering investment management primarily on a discretionary basis via model portfolios and managed accounts.

William Dillon is a CFP® professional with 33 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC and has held previous roles at LPL Financial, Cetera Advisor Networks, and Carroll Financial Associates. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a strategic investment process that combines passive and active management across risk classes, supported by quantitative and fundamental research and an internal Investment Committee.

Kristin Koptyra is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Charlotte, NC. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has six years of industry experience, including prior roles at Banc of California. Kristin took time away from the industry to focus on full-time parenting before returning to advisory services. First Citizens Investor Services serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services supported by a client-focused process involving fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis.

Christopher Brown is a financial advisor at Savant Wealth Management with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Exencial Wealth Advisors, LLC and Willingdon Wealth Management LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Brown is a co-owner and property manager of a rental real estate business in Gastonia, NC. Savant Wealth Management provides comprehensive wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth clients. The firm combines evidence-based, model-driven asset allocation with actively managed investment strategies and offers integrated legal, accounting, and trust services through affiliated entities.

Richard Morrow is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving at Janney Montgomery Scott LLC since 2021. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Morgan Stanley DW Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is actively involved in youth leadership development through BSA Scouting in Charlotte and holds multiple leadership roles at the Hound Ears Club in Boone, NC, including Club President and Finance Committee Chair. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC manages approximately $110 billion in client assets and serves a diverse clientele, including individuals, families, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a combination of brokerage services, financial planning, and advisory programs, utilizing both in-house and third-party portfolio management solutions.

Holly Dippert is a financial advisor at Sanctuary Advisors, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Sanctuary Wealth since 2021, following an eight-year tenure at LPL Financial. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Corporate Secretary and an officer/director of Ultimate Transport, Inc., a bulk water hauling company. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations, through a network of more than 400 independent adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of portfolio management options, retirement plan consulting, and employs various analytical approaches while acting as a fiduciary under written advisory agreements.

Felipe Soto Ramos is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory. He previously worked at Truist Advisory Services and Credit Suisse. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning primarily to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and select Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients, offering guidance on asset allocation and investment selection based on standardized models and internal research.

Karen Boschert is a financial advisor at Savant Wealth Management with 18 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Exencial Wealth Advisors, LLC, Willingdon Wealth Management, LLC, and TD Ameritrade. Outside of her advisory role, she is a Pilates instructor, teaching classes monthly. Savant Wealth Management serves individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth clients with comprehensive wealth management and related services. The firm combines evidence-based, model-driven asset allocation with actively managed strategies and offers integrated legal, accounting, and trust services through affiliated entities.

Scott Anderson is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at several related entities within the Truist organization since 2015, including Truist Investment Services, Inc. and BB&T Securities, LLC. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation and investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, participant advice, and a manager-selection program that blends discretionary and non-discretionary consulting, supported by inter-affiliate integration and AI-enabled research tools.