Brittaney Leigh is a financial advisor with Credit Union Investment Services, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and possessing 11 years of industry experience. She has served in various financial roles since 2003, including positions at State Employees’ Credit Union, SeCU Life Insurance Company, Members Trust Company, and Credit Union Investment Services. Brittaney is an executive leadership team member of the Go Red for Women campaign with the American Heart Association’s Triad chapter. Credit Union Investment Services primarily serves North Carolina residents, offering non-discretionary portfolio management, asset allocation advice, and financial planning with a focus on long-term, goals-based investing using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs. The firm operates within a credit union ecosystem and provides services without commission-based compensation to its salaried investment representatives.

Jeffrey Powell is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Cornerstone Wealth Group, LLC since 2018 and previously worked at LPL Financial starting in 2015. Based in Greensboro, NC, Powell’s credentials include the Series 63 license. Cornerstone Wealth Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, employer retirement plans, other advisers, and corporate entities. The firm provides portfolio management and financial planning using model portfolios with ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and external managers, managing assets primarily on a discretionary basis.

Greer Ducker is a financial advisor at Kingsview Wealth Management, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 25 years before joining Kingsview Partners and Kingsview Wealth Management in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Lucky Ducker Enterprises, LLC, a commercial rental property business in Greensboro, NC. Kingsview Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser managing approximately $6.7 billion, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines advisor-led financial planning with model-based and separately managed strategies, offering a range of investment instruments and access to third-party managers and alternative investments.

Riddhi Agarwal is a financial advisor with Credit Union Investment Services in Greensboro, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Credit Union Investment Services and SECU Brokerage Services, Agarwal gained experience with Bank of America, Merrill, First Bank, Truliant Federal Credit Union, and BB&T. Outside of financial services, Agarwal owns Rolls LLC, a business specializing in frozen Indian snacks. Credit Union Investment Services primarily serves individual investors residing in North Carolina, offering non-discretionary portfolio management, asset allocation advice, and financial planning with an emphasis on low-cost mutual funds and ETFs. The firm operates within a credit union ecosystem and maintains a goals-based, long-term investment approach.

Connor Davis is a financial advisor with CoreCap Advisors in High Pointe, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has experience managing life insurance teams and providing life insurance training through Gillikin and Associates Financial, LLC. His background includes roles in marketing and business operations across various industries. CoreCap Advisors offers discretionary investment and portfolio management, as well as standalone financial planning, to a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement accounts, and corporate entities. The firm employs a relationship-oriented, individualized approach with a long-term investment horizon and utilizes multiple asset types, sub-advisors, and third-party managers to tailor client portfolios.

Steven Harrell is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial, LLC for eight years before joining Capital Investment Advisory Services and Capital Investment Group, Inc. Harrell is also active as a preacher at small churches, dedicating approximately 20 hours per month to this role. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including separately managed accounts, referrals to third-party managers, private-label model portfolios, and financial planning, using a mix of analytical methods and ongoing monitoring tailored to clients’ investment objectives and risk tolerance.

Eric Brumagin is a financial advisor at Virtue Capital Management, LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms including First Fidelity Wealth Advisors, Inc. and JD Mellberg Financial. Brumagin is also involved as a member in an insurance and annuity business outside of his advisory role. Virtue Capital Management, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $1.2 billion in discretionary assets through about 90 advisers for over 4,000 clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, third-party manager selection, ERISA consulting, and a financial education course for pre-retirees, utilizing a model-driven investment approach focused on economic data inputs and active management.

Cole Hickman is a financial advisor at Strategic Blueprint, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. since 2020. Hickman has also served as an insurance agent specializing in life insurance. Strategic Blueprint, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and educational seminars, with a focus on customized, goal-based strategies and an uncommon annual flat-fee Subscription Advisory Services program.

William Helms is a financial advisor with Strategic Blueprint, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Strategic Blueprint in 2024, he worked at Ardmore Advisory & Planning, Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC, and Capital Investment Group, Inc. He serves as trustee for a family trust. Strategic Blueprint, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers customized, goal-based strategies through portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, family office services, and educational seminars, operating both discretionary and non-discretionary management programs.

Colby Davis is a financial advisor with Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC in Winston-Salem, NC, holding a Series 65 designation and four years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Triad Advisors, Inc. and several related financial and consulting firms. Outside of advising, he has been involved in insurance sales and administration through Carolina Financial Professionals. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, employing a goals-based approach that integrates proprietary software and behavioral economics alongside both passive and active investment strategies.

Scott Garner is a financial advisor with Credit Union Investment Services in Thomasville, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has been associated with multiple related entities including State Employees' Credit Union since 2007, where he serves as a Financial Services Officer, and has roles with Members Trust Company and SECU Life Insurance Company. Credit Union Investment Services primarily serves North Carolina residents with a focus on non-discretionary investment advice, retirement planning, and asset allocation, emphasizing long-term, goals-based strategies using low-cost index funds and ETFs. The firm operates within a credit union framework and provides ancillary services through affiliated businesses.

Jeffrey Heybrock is a financial advisor at Virtue Capital Management, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC and Royal Fund Management LLC. Heybrock is also president of Heybrock Financial Group Inc and is a licensed insurance agent. Virtue Capital Management, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $1.2 billion in discretionary assets for over 4,000 clients through about 90 advisers. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, third-party manager selection and monitoring, and retirement education, utilizing strategic and quantitative model-driven investment approaches.

Aaron Smith is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cardinal Financial, LLC for eight years before joining his current firm in 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of a real estate group involved in non-investment-related activities. Capital Investment Advisory Services provides portfolio management and supervisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, foundations, and charitable institutions. The firm offers tailored investment programs with a range of strategies and typically manages assets on a discretionary basis.

James Gillikin is a financial advisor with CoreCap Advisors in High Point, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at CoreCap Investments since 2019 and previously held positions at Ameritas Investment Corp., Capital Choice Investment Advisers, and CCF Investments. Gillikin also operates under the DBA Capital Choice of the Carolinas, where he offers advisory services along with life and disability insurance. CoreCap Advisors serves individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients, providing discretionary investment management, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisors across multiple custodial platforms. The firm emphasizes a relationship-oriented, long-term investment approach involving mutual funds, ETFs, equities, bonds, and selective use of options or short sales.

Kevin Herron Jr. is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. He previously worked at UBS Financial for 10 years. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, foundations, and institutional clients. The firm offers brokerage and SEC-registered advisory services across wealth management, fixed income, commodities, and capital markets, managing approximately $5.68 billion in regulatory assets.

Macy Teer is a financial advisor at Mission Wealth Management, LP in Greensboro, NC, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Mission Wealth, Macy worked at Vestique and has experience in roles at North Carolina State University and Blue Rock Pizza & Tap. Mission Wealth Management is a multi-team SEC-registered firm serving primarily affluent and high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as pension plans, endowments, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers customized, long-term investment strategies and a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting.

Mark Bulmer is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He currently works at Forum Financial Management, LP and previously held roles at Avantax Investment Services, Inc. and Avantax Advisory Services. In addition to his advisory work, Bulmer is a partner at Smith Leonard PLLC, an accounting and tax preparation firm. Forum Financial Management, LP provides investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm employs model asset-allocation portfolios based on Modern Portfolio Theory and supports other RIAs through its turnkey asset-management platform and back-office services.

Amy Manning is a CFP® with 17 years of experience in financial advising. She is currently with Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors, LLC, having previously worked at Dixon Hughes Goodman Wealth Advisors LLC for 14 years. Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, retirement plans, institutions, and nonprofits. The firm manages approximately $12 billion in assets and offers integrated financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, and retirement plan consulting, leveraging its affiliation with a national accounting and professional services organization.

Joel Funderburk is a financial advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 27 years. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, foundations, and institutions. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services, combining broker-dealer and capital markets functions with custody, clearing, and prime services across multiple asset classes.

Jason Vreeke is a financial advisor at CoreCap Advisors with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked in multiple roles including marketing director and radio producer. Vreeke is involved in radio production through Genesis Radio Productions, where he records and produces programs. CoreCap Advisors serves individuals, self-directed retirement plans, and institutional clients by providing discretionary investment management, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisors. The firm emphasizes a relationship-oriented, long-term investment approach and offers a range of services including tax-efficient asset location and oversight of external asset managers.