Jay Mckinney is a financial advisor at Fortress Private Ledger, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 registrations and has worked at Barnabas Capital, Brighthouse Securities, and MetLife Securities. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as an officer in the North Carolina Army National Guard. Fortress Private Ledger serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and other entities, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and Qualified Opportunity Zone advisory services. The firm uses a combination of trend-identification and technical analysis alongside fundamental and thematic strategies, providing model-driven solutions both in-house and through sub-advisers.

Jill Homan is a Series 65 licensed advisor with Fortress Private Ledger, LLC, based in Raleigh, NC, and has five years of industry experience. She has been involved with Javelin 19 Investments and Javelin 19 Real Estate since 2011, focusing on multi-family property investment and development through various leadership roles. Fortress Private Ledger serves individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and specialized Qualified Opportunity Zone advisory services. The firm utilizes a combination of trend identification, technical and fundamental analysis, and diverse investment strategies to manage portfolios, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services through a network of advisers and third-party managers.

Richard Battle is a financial advisor at Capital Investment Counsel Inc with 32 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Capital Investment Counsel, Inc. since 1993 and Capital Investment Brokerage, Inc. since 1997. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the 2500 Club, a social dance club in Raleigh, NC, and as president of the Lakeview Ridge Homeowners Association. Capital Investment Counsel, Inc. is a registered investment adviser providing discretionary, individually tailored portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, and estates. The firm follows a contrarian investment philosophy focused on financially strong, cash-rich companies selling at low valuations, complemented by fixed-income holdings, and offers customized portfolios aligned with client objectives.

James "Tripp" Lumpkin III is a financial advisor at Tar River Wealth Planning, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He has held advisory roles at The Lumpkin Group and J. Parker Lumpkin Financial Consultants prior to joining Tar River Wealth Planning in 2024. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 designations. Tar River Wealth Planning, LLC manages approximately $401 million for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm uses fundamental analysis and a committee-reviewed investment universe to create client-specific asset allocations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and sub-advisory services through a team of five advisors.

Kurt Dressler is a financial advisor at Capital Investment Counsel, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, with 32 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Capital Investment Brokerage, Inc. since 1997 and at Capital Investment Counsel, Inc. since 1996. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Capital Investment Counsel, Inc. is a registered investment adviser founded in 1984 that offers discretionary, individually tailored portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, and estates. The firm follows a contrarian investment philosophy centered on cash-rich, financially strong companies selling at low valuations, emphasizing low turnover, dividend reinvestment, and tax efficiency.

Patrick Dunn is a financial advisor with Olde Raleigh Financial Group in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Olde Raleigh Financial Group in 2026, he worked nine years at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. Olde Raleigh Financial Group provides discretionary investment management and ongoing financial planning services primarily for individuals and families. The firm employs a top-down, theme-driven investment approach combined with fundamental company research and asset allocation models, focusing on customized portfolios of U.S. equities, ETFs, cash, and limited fixed-income exposure.

Trevor Chambers is a financial advisor at Olde Raleigh Financial Group in Raleigh, NC, with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Raymond James Financial Services Advisors and Advisory Services Network. He is president-elect of the Rotary Club of the Capital City and has been a member since 2016. Olde Raleigh Financial Group provides discretionary investment management and financial planning for individuals and families, focusing on a top-down, theme-driven investment process combined with fundamental research and customized portfolio construction. The firm typically manages accounts on a discretionary basis with an emphasis on U.S. equities, ETFs, and conservative options strategies.

Todd Shand is a financial advisor at TradeWinds, LLC in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC. He is also the owner of Shand Wealth Management LLC, an investment-related registered investment adviser. TradeWinds primarily serves individual investors, including high net worth clients, as well as small businesses and corporations, offering discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio management services. The firm employs a multi-advisor team approach and constructs custom strategies using a combination of equities, mutual funds, ETFs, and various analytical methods.

Alexander Mihajlov is a financial advisor with Olde Raleigh Financial Group in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and over 40 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Advisory Services Network, LLC and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors. Outside the financial industry, he is part owner of two pest control businesses and an industrial equipment sales company, among other entrepreneurial activities. Olde Raleigh Financial Group provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services primarily for high-net-worth individuals and families. The firm employs a top-down, theme-driven investment approach combined with fundamental research and customized portfolios, typically including U.S. equities, ETFs, and limited fixed-income exposure.

Miller Hoffman is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at TradeWinds, LLC. His prior roles include positions at The Vanguard Group, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and Wells Fargo Advisors. He also has experience associated with Clemson University from 2016 to 2019. TradeWinds, LLC serves individual investors, retirement plans, small businesses, and corporations, offering discretionary wealth management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm employs custom strategies combining equities, mutual funds, and ETFs, utilizing various analytical approaches and documenting client suitability factors before making allocation decisions.

Emma Schneider is a financial advisor at TradeWinds, LLC in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining TradeWinds, she worked at Morgan Stanley and has a background that includes roles in education and other sectors. TradeWinds serves individual investors, retirement plans, small businesses, and corporations, offering discretionary wealth management and financial planning. The firm employs custom strategies combining equities, mutual funds, and ETFs, utilizing various analytical approaches to tailor investment decisions to client suitability factors.

Timothy Whitney is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at TradeWinds, LLC since 2022. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of advising, Whitney is a finance committee chair for the WakeMed Foundation and lectures on financial fraud and manipulation. He is also the author of a book titled *To End All Series - I, Lucifer*. TradeWinds primarily serves individual investors, including high net worth clients, as well as small businesses and corporations, offering discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio management services. The firm employs custom strategies combining equities, mutual funds, and ETFs, using a mix of fundamental, technical, cyclical, and modern portfolio theory analyses.

William Brisard is a financial advisor at Diversified, LLC with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Investment Advisers LLC, Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, and Legacy Capital Advisors, LLC. Diversified, LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm uses a comprehensive planning process with tailored portfolio strategies and leverages third-party managers and platforms, offering both automated and manual portfolio oversight.

David Herman is a financial advisor with Fortress Private Ledger, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Arkadios Capital, Wealth Management Advisors, Triad Advisors Inc., and Wagner Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in private investments in start-up companies and serves on the board of an angel investment group. Fortress Private Ledger advises individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and Qualified Opportunity Zone advisory services. The firm employs a dynamic investment approach that combines trend identification, technical analysis, and complementary strategies, utilizing ETFs, individual securities, and mutual funds to tailor portfolios.

David Grubbs is a CFP® and ChFC® with 29 years of industry experience. He is currently with Fortress Private Ledger, LLC and has been associated with LPL Financial LLC since 2010. Outside of advisory roles, he works as a CPA/bookkeeper/tax preparer and serves as a FINRA arbitrator. Fortress Private Ledger advises individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a combination of technical and fundamental analysis to manage portfolios and offers services ranging from financial planning to specialized Qualified Opportunity Zone advisory.

Arron Brisard is a financial advisor at Diversified, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Cetera Investment Advisers LLC, Legacy Capital Advisors, and LPL Financial. Brisard is also a partner at Legacy Capital Advisors, where he engages in wealth planning, financial planning, retirement planning, and investment management. Diversified, LLC serves a broad client base including individual and high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, third-party managers, and a variety of platforms such as Zoe Financial.

Chris Harrell is a CFA® charterholder with 42 years of industry experience. He is currently with Oak Harbor Wealth Partners, LLC, where he has worked since 2021, and previously spent eight years at Raymond James & Associates, Inc. Oak Harbor Wealth Partners serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutional and trust clients. The firm focuses on strategic asset allocation and fundamental value analysis, using a combination of mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, options, and separate account managers to implement investment strategies.

Susanna Robinson is a financial advisor with Peak Planning Group, LLC in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 25 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial and Resource Management Associates of Raleigh II. She serves on the advisory board of the Theosophical Investment Trust, which provides financial support to the Theosophical Society of America. Peak Planning Group, LLC offers investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and estates. The firm employs a long-term, fundamentals-based investment approach, managing diversified portfolios with a combination of mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, and sponsors a wrap-fee program with both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio options.

Michael Hemmerich is a financial advisor with Fortress Private Ledger, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial LLC since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is an executive producer and limited partner in a film production company, Just a Pinch Productions, LLC. Fortress Private Ledger advises individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals and employer-sponsored retirement plans, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized Qualified Opportunity Zone advisory services. The firm’s investment approach combines trend identification and technical analysis with fundamental strategies, utilizing a range of securities and third-party managers.

Joseph Grabar III is a CFP® practitioner with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving at Fortress Private Ledger, LLC since 2018. Prior to this, he worked at LPL Financial, LLC for seven years. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in various business activities including co-ownership of a tax preparation service and participation in a marketing service provider for the insurance industry. Fortress Private Ledger serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and other entities by providing financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized Qualified Opportunity Zone advisory services. The firm utilizes a range of investment strategies including trend identification, technical analysis, and model-driven portfolio management both in-house and through sub-advisers.