Rahul Kashyap is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, LPL Financial, Fortune Investment Advisory, and the United Postal Service. TIAA-CREF’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and smaller retirement plans, often serving clients connected through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm provides both point-in-time financial planning and ongoing portfolio management, operating within a vertically integrated group that includes affiliated funds and donor-advised fund services.

Adam Dinkins is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and nine years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Ally Invest Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. First Citizens Investor Services serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses, offering advisory and brokerage services with a client process focused on IAR-led assessments and diversified investment strategies across equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs.

Misty Petrosino is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors based in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has worked at Park Avenue Securities LLC and Guardian Life Insurance Co of America since 2017 and previously spent 13 years with Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and MetLife Securities Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Target Market Institute, LLC, a business activity unrelated to investments. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a diverse retail client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering both brokerage and advisory services alongside financial and retirement planning. The firm uses a combination of proprietary and third-party investment strategies and supports discretionary and non-discretionary account management with a variety of investment options.

Calvin Holmes is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) in Charlotte, NC. He has worked with Eagle Strategies since 2025 and has prior experience with Nylife Securities LLC and New York Life. Holmes also founded and operated Fitness Edge Inc. from 2016 to 2019. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, defined contribution and defined benefit plans, as well as charitable and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services and emphasizes tailored recommendations, with a significant portion of its assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Joshua Mayor is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Corient since 2024. He previously worked at Byron Financial from 2012 to 2024 and M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. from 2014 to 2017. Outside of advisory roles, he is the managing member of AWWM, LLC, an entity established for tax purposes. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse clientele, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach combining in-house strategies with third-party solutions, supported by continuous portfolio monitoring and risk management tools.

Marcus Atkinson is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with First Citizens Investor Services since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director helping set up youth summer football camps and is contracted with USA Track & Field as a coach and referee. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities by providing advisory and brokerage services through investment adviser representatives and third-party portfolio managers. The firm offers portfolio management, wrap programs, model portfolios, an automated guided investing platform, and tax-aware services, focusing on client-driven assessments and a mix of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis for asset allocation.

Christian Patterson is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Truist Advisory Services and affiliated firms since 2018, including Bb&T Investments and Bb&T Securities. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program implemented through a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies with integration across affiliated entities.

Amy Wong Pawa is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she owns an investment property that she manages and rents. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients who have pre-existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm provides a range of advisory services including model portfolio management and customized portfolios, operates a donor-advised fund, and offers related affiliated services.

Prabhvinder Kaur is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. She has worked at TIAA-CREF since 2023, with prior roles at Financial Principles and Metcalfe and Associates. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals with employer retirement plan relationships, as well as trusts, estates, and small retirement plans. The firm combines point-in-time planning with ongoing portfolio management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Dimitri Tcherkassov is a financial advisor at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Chase Bank and StormGuard Restoration before joining First Citizens. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm utilizes a client-centered approach with fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

William Bulluck Jr. is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. and holds a Series 66 designation. He has seven years of industry experience and has worked at firms including Edward Jones and Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Bulluck is involved with the Matthews Chamber of Commerce and the Charlotte Connectors Networking Group. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm employs multiple advisory platforms, often using third-party asset managers and model portfolios, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Adam Batchelor is a financial advisor at Osaic Institutions, Inc. with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Infinex Investments, Inc. since 2022 and previously spent seven years at LPL Financial, LLC. Osaic Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments and lending solutions, operating a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer model with both discretionary and non-discretionary assets under management.

Alan Gray is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. based in Charlotte, NC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 21 years of industry experience, including roles at First Citizens Asset Management, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as President of the Board for both the Porter Ridge Athletic Association and the Union County Youth Soccer Program. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and tax-aware services, utilizing fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to guide investment allocations.

Ty Hensley is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC and LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Independent Advisor Alliance since 2015. Outside of his advisory roles, Hensley is involved in retirement planning and tax preparation activities. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a network model of advisory representatives and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, utilizing various analytical techniques and technology platforms.

Dylan Mc Cullough is a CFP® professional at Schwab Wealth Advisory with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2004 and has served at Schwab Wealth Advisory for 14 years. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Charlotte, NC. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering annual financial reviews and investment recommendations across various asset classes. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem, delivering advice through standardized asset allocation models and Schwab research tools while leaving final trading decisions to clients.

Daniel Huth is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. His prior work includes roles at UBS Financial Services and M&T Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he occasionally assists with a non-investment related collectibles business run by his spouse. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors, participants, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation and investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, participant advice, and a manager-selection program implemented through both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Andrew Calder is a financial advisor with Creative Planning, holding the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Lockton Investment Advisors, Lockton Investment Securities, Lockton Companies, Newport Group, and TriNet Group. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, foundations, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach that incorporates low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and selective private market exposure, managing approximately $295.6 billion in client assets.

La Terra Frechette is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services who holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Truist Advisory Services, Frechette held roles at TIAA, Amazon, and has experience connected to the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina. Outside of finance, Frechette was involved with Capital City Gymnastics for several years. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program leveraging third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Justin Walker is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and UBS Financial Services. Based in Charlotte, NC, he has been with Rockefeller since 2024. 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 an integrated investment platform and access to alternative investments, trust, and insurance services.

Ee Yang is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 11 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Members Trust Company, Credit Union Investment Services, SeCU Brokerage Services, SeCU Life Insurance Company, and the State Employees' Credit Union. Outside of his advisory work, Ee Yang owns a sole proprietorship, ProjectEM Co, which produces signs and laser goods. TIAA-CREF’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, and corporate entities, often serving clients connected through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm combines one-time planning with ongoing portfolio management using both model and customized strategies.