Clayton Stike is a financial advisor at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with firms including LPL Financial LLC and Wealth Enhancement Brokerage Services. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, retirement-plan consulting, and referrals to separate managed account managers for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in assets and employs a diversified investment approach that combines passive and active managers with quantitative, momentum, and fundamental analysis.

Sharin Akhtar is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services who holds the Series 66 credential and has 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Truist Advisory Services in 2021, Akhtar worked at BB&T Investment Services, Inc. and BB&T Securities, LLC. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations, utilizing a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting supported by third-party platform and manager arrangements.

Robert Metz is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Scott & Stringfellow, Inc., Bb&T Securities, LLC, and Truist Investment Services. Based in Charleston, WV, he has been with Truist Advisory Services since 2021. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools, to deliver its AMC Advantage manager-selection program.

John Stone is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Impact Partnership Wealth, LLC, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and Centennial State Financial. In addition to his advisory work, he operates an insurance brokerage under the name Stone Assurance, focusing on insurance sales and service. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through a network of advisers, offering financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates with both advisory and broker-dealer capabilities and manages billions in assets while providing tailored investment solutions and oversight of third-party asset managers.

Caylen Baire is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has previously worked within Truist Investment Services and Truist Bank, as well as at Lacas Theraies. 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 with non-discretionary consulting and uses third-party platform arrangements, including AI-enabled research tools, to support investment decisions.

Robert Kopp Jr. is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with J. W. Cole Advisors since 2019, following prior roles at Householder Group Estate & Retirement Specialists and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with RAKopp, Inc., a business entity for tax purposes. J. W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, retirement plans, and other entities through a national network of more than 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, access to third-party managers, and managed account solutions, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.

Evan Shamblin is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Buckingham Strategic Wealth, LLC and Suttle & Stalnaker, PLLC. Shamblin holds a Series 65 designation and is based in Charleston, West Virginia. Focus Partners Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, corporate, and institutional clients with wealth management and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach combines active and passive strategies through an enhanced open architecture framework, incorporating quantitative analysis and tools such as trend-following and options overlay strategies.

Kelly Whitlock is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Charleston, WV, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Truist Advisory Services and its affiliated entities since 2016, following prior roles at Bb&T Securities. Outside of her advisory work, Whitlock serves as Co-Chair of Women for Leadership and Economic Development, a nonprofit focused on supporting women in business, and as a board member of Education Elevators, an organization dedicated to mentoring at-risk students. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing a blend of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

David Houchins is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Truist Investment Services, SunTrust Bank, and Scott & Stringfellow, Inc. He serves on the board of the South Charleston Economic Development Authority and is on the board of directors of TMC Technologies. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering asset allocation analysis, fiduciary support, and manager-selection programs supported by third-party platform partnerships.

Anthony Watts serves as a Senior Financial Advisor within Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he provides financial guidance and investment strategies to clients, leveraging his expertise as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Charleston. This educational background supports his professional qualifications and role in advising clients on wealth management.

Gregory Bumgarner is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC since 2011. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm provides a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored retirement income recommendations.

Jacob Gomolak is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual and West Virginia School of Business and Economics. He has also worked in education and hospitality sectors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and quantitative models.

Johnny Bane is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Beckley, WV, holding a Series 63 designation and over 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate firms since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages an advisory business through Lew61922 LLC. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services focused on individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Deidra Payne is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Charleston, WV, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been involved with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2013 and owns Payne Investment Team, LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she teaches a core fitness class at the Charleston Tennis Club. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored planning and consulting, employing risk profiling and analytical tools to support client goals through various advisory programs.

Jason Burke is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 credential and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2016 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides financial planning typically in an advisory capacity without individual security recommendations.

Audra Pritt is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has previously worked at JPMorgan Securities, LLC, JP Morgan Securities, and Chase Investment Services Corp. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third parties to support its investment approach.

Brandon Miller is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services for six years and served the City of Charleston for over two decades. OSAIC serves a diverse clientele including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations through a broad network of advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, using firm-provided tools and third-party solutions to construct portfolios across various asset classes.

William Bracken Sr. is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience, currently serving clients at Equitable Advisors since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Morgan Stanley. He serves as a Board Member and Programming Committee Chair for the Charleston WV Rotary Club. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a variety of advisory models and third-party asset managers to tailor investment solutions for both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients.

Quin Cable is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Charleston, WV, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Quin worked at Bank of America, Merrill, RW Baird, and several other firms, including a lengthy period in education. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Bruce Lawson is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2007. He also served as Executive Director of the West Virginia–Ohio Valley Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association. Equitable Advisors serves a range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and utilizes both proprietary and third-party advisory solutions.