Durriya Pierce is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. She is currently with Fruitful Advisory, LLC and has held prior roles at Albert Corporation, Merrill, Bank of America, and Ernst & Young. Outside of her advisory work, she has worked as an independent contractor driver for Uber Technologies, Inc. since 2015. Fruitful Advisory, LLC provides web-based financial planning and discretionary investment management to individual clients who maintain an active Fruitful membership. The firm uses a personalized planning approach focused on low-cost, passive investment strategies with ongoing portfolio reviews.

Braydan Meyers is a financial advisor at Mission Wealth Management, LP in Greensboro, NC, with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Mission Wealth Management since 2023, following roles at Prospect Student Living, the NC Department of Revenue, and Publix Supermarkets. Mission Wealth Management is an SEC-registered multi-team advisory firm serving affluent individuals, families, and institutional clients. The firm offers customized wealth management and financial planning through various tiered models, emphasizing long-term strategies with diversified investment options and discretionary account management.

Jeremy Johnson is a financial advisor at Bison Wealth, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at TruAdvice, LLC and Sawtooth Solutions, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he owns and operates an independent insurance brokerage specializing in Medicare supplements, life insurance, long-term care plans, and fixed indexed annuities. Bison Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, family offices, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, multi-manager investment solutions, and access to alternative investments, utilizing a tactical and strategic allocation approach with specialized overlay strategies.

James Royals Jr. is an investment advisor representative with The Fiduciary Alliance, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and with 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Kestra Advisory, Kestra Investment Services, Bridgeway Financial Services, and Fortune Financial Services. Royals also serves as a partner at Bridgeway Wealth Strategies, LLC, where he is involved in management and financial planning. The Fiduciary Alliance advises individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as retirement plans and other investment advisers, offering investment management and comprehensive financial planning services. The firm utilizes a mix of fundamental, technical, cyclical, and charting analysis and employs third-party managers and order-management tools to deliver tailored, tax-efficient portfolio solutions.

Bryan Gaiser is a financial advisor with Advisory Alpha, LLC in Greensboro, NC, holding a Series 65 credential and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Foundations Investment Advisors LLC and FormulaFolios Investments. Outside of advisory work, he serves as Chapter President for the American Financial Education Alliance, providing financial wellness and educational workshops to the community. Advisory Alpha serves individual and high-net-worth investors with portfolio management, financial planning, and specialized solutions such as retirement plan services and donor-advised funds. The firm also acts as a subadvisor or co-advisor to other registered investment advisors, offering a diverse range of managed portfolio strategies overseen by an internal Investment Team.

Roy Bly is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving at Titleist Asset Management, LLC since 2023. He previously worked at Homrich Berg Wealth Management and has operated as an independent contractor and through Vision Based Planning. Bly maintains involvement in Vision Based Planning, an advisory business. Titleist Asset Management provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a Rules Based Investing Total Return System and offers customized portfolios overseen by an investment committee.

James Carlson is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Greensboro, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 15 years. Carlson serves on the National Advisory Council for Southern Virginia University. Wedbush Securities serves a broad client base including individual, high-net-worth, foundation, and institutional investors, offering brokerage and SEC-registered investment advisory services across wealth management, fixed income, commodities, securities lending, capital markets, and prime services.

Michael Allen is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 certifications and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Principal Life Insurance Company and Principal Financial Services. Outside of advising, he is involved as an owner in a rental car business operating on the Turo platform. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary investment management program called SimpleInvest. The firm integrates proprietary and third-party models, serving clients mainly within the Principal Financial Group ecosystem.

Joseph Cone is a financial advisor at Belpointe Asset Management LLC with 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Belpointe in 2023, he worked at LPL Financial for 10 years. He serves on multiple nonprofit and charitable boards, including the Greensboro Symphony Endowment Fund, the NC Justice Center, and the Jewish Foundation of Greensboro, where he holds leadership and investment committee roles. Belpointe Asset Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser with over 160 advisors, managing more than $7.5 billion for individuals, corporations, trusts, and other advisers. The firm offers customized portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, utilizing a range of advisory styles and third-party managers.

Joseph Hampton is a financial advisor at Credit Union Investment Services with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked with several affiliated firms including Members Trust Company, SECU*RE, Inc., SECU Life Insurance Company, and State Employees' Credit Union. In addition to his advisory role, he acts as a broker for SECU*RE, Inc. and serves as a financial advisory services specialist at State Employees' Credit Union. Credit Union Investment Services primarily serves individual investors who reside in North Carolina, offering non-discretionary portfolio management, asset allocation advice, and retirement and financial planning. The firm operates within a credit union ecosystem and emphasizes a long-term, goals-based investment approach using mostly low-cost index funds and ETFs.

Myles Mcgee is a financial advisor with Credit Union Investment Services in Greensboro, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Credit Union Investment Services since 2015 and is also associated with Members Trust Company and SeCU Life Insurance Company. Mcgee serves as a Financial Advisory Services Specialist at State Employees' Credit Union, providing financial services to eligible members. Credit Union Investment Services serves primarily individual investors in North Carolina, offering non-discretionary portfolio management, retirement and financial planning, and a wrap-fee program. The firm emphasizes low-cost, index-based mutual funds and ETFs, fixed-income products, and a goals-based, long-term planning approach, with investment adviser representatives as salaried employees of the parent credit union.

Colby Robinson is a CFP® professional with eight years of experience in financial advising. He has worked at several firms, including Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2024, FORVIS Wealth Advisors LLC, DHG Wealth Advisors LLC, Family Wealth Partners, and Antonich & Associates. Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, retirement plans, institutions, and nonprofits. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, and retirement plan consulting, managing approximately $12 billion in assets with a disciplined, committee-approved investment approach.

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 at Credit Union Investment Services with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and various credit unions. Outside of her advisory role, 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. The firm operates within a credit union ecosystem and emphasizes long-term, goals-based advice using low-cost index funds and ETFs.

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 Series 66 licensed advisor with Strategic Blueprint, LLC, based in Greensboro, NC. He has five years of industry experience and has worked at The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. since 2020. Outside of his advisory work, he has experience as a life insurance agent. Strategic Blueprint, LLC serves a range of clients including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, providing customized portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting through a network of independent advisory representatives. The firm emphasizes goal-based strategies and offers a distinctive subscription advisory program alongside educational seminars.