Andrew Harris is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with one year of industry experience, currently serving at Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC. His prior experience includes roles at Principal Bank, Principal Life Insurance Company, Principal Securities, Inc., Nexseer Capital, and BNY Mellon. He also held positions related to investment advice and retirement consulting within the Principal Financial Group. 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 wrap-fee investment management program. The firm integrates proprietary models and third-party tools within the Principal Financial Group family, leveraging affiliated entities for a range of financial products and services.

Mason Barish is a financial advisor at Principal Advised Services with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Principal, he held roles at Travelers Insurance and Murphy Matza Wealth Management, and worked in education at Wake County Public Schools for 15 years. 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, wrap-fee investment management program called SimpleInvest. The firm integrates third-party and proprietary investment models and operates within the Principal Financial Group family, providing access to affiliated products and services.

James Johnson is a financial advisor at Lombard Advisers Incorporated with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with Lombard Securities Incorporated since 2007. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and manages real estate through entities separate from his investment activities. Lombard Advisers provides personalized investment management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management using fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis, and manages approximately $670 million in assets.

Bradley Kellen is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Founders Financial Securities LLC and Fairway Financial since 2015. He is based in Matthews, NC, and holds the Series 66 designation. His work includes financial planning and insurance sales with a focus on variable annuities, long-term care, and variable life products. Founders Financial Securities serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing multiple advisory platforms and a combination of mutual funds, ETFs, and sub-advised strategies.

Connor Tuerlings is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Principal Advised Services with two years of industry experience. He has held positions within several Principal Financial Group affiliates, including Principal Bank, Principal Life Insurance, and Principal Securities, Inc. Prior to joining Principal, he worked in marketing and loan services. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients. The firm offers both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary, wrap-fee investment management program called SimpleInvest, integrating proprietary models and third-party tools to support client portfolios.

Brian Barnes is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 18 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Principal Life Insurance Company, Principal Financial Services, Principal Bank, Robinhood Markets, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering both nondiscretionary recommendations and a discretionary wrap-fee investment management program. The firm integrates third-party methodologies with proprietary models and operates within the Principal Financial Group family, enabling access to a range of affiliated financial products and services.

Timothy Beldner is a financial advisor with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ausdal in 2020, he worked at Larson Financial Securities, LLC and Larson Financial Group LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing and developing real estate investments and assists his daughter with a coffee trailer business. Ausdal Financial Partners manages over $2 billion in client assets and provides investment advisory, retirement planning, and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, through a network of advisors, combining advisory, brokerage, and insurance services.

David Reid is a financial advisor with Founders Financial Securities LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Founders Financial Securities and Fairway Financial since 2015, where he also provides insurance advice and products as part of his other business activities. Founders Financial Securities serves a broad range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing multiple investment programs and combining advisory, broker-dealer, and insurance services within its platform.

Casey Hepburn is a financial advisor at Principal Advised Services with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Principal Financial Services, Principal Bank, and Truist Financial. Hepburn provides investment advice to retirement plan participants regarding their distribution options. Principal Advised Services offers investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, combining third-party tools like Morningstar with proprietary models. The firm is part of the Principal Financial Group family, providing access to affiliated mutual funds, bank products, and trading services through integrated operations.

Jacob Stevenson is a financial advisor with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ausdal Financial Partners in 2022, he worked at Larson Financial Securities, LLC and Larson Financial Group, LLC from 2015 to 2022. Outside of advising, he is involved in insurance sales and is a partner or owner in several investment-related entities. Ausdal Financial Partners serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, managing approximately $3.73 billion for over 16,000 clients. The firm offers a wide range of investment and financial planning services with strategies tailored to clients' objectives and risk profiles, using multiple custodians and integrating third-party managers.

Leslie Moise is a financial advisor with Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Arete Wealth Management LLC in 2022, Leslie worked at National Securities Corp for 11 years. Outside of investment advising, Leslie is the owner and president of LIANMAC, Inc., a small accounting and tax-related business. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm primarily manages assets on a discretionary basis using both advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, and integrates with affiliated financial businesses and product channels.

Thomas Braun is a financial advisor with Gradient Investments, LLC, based in Matthews, NC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Gradient Investments since 2018 and is also the owner of GoldenGuard Financial, which provides insurance services and products. Prior to Gradient, he was associated with Goldenguard Wealth Management, GoldenGuard Financial, Thrivent Investment Management, and Worth Financial Group. Gradient Investments, LLC offers discretionary investment management to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a proprietary Wright Investment Strategies framework and manages portfolios using a variety of vehicles such as no-load mutual funds, ETFs, and individual equities, typically on a discretionary basis.

Trenton Whalen is a financial advisor at AlphaStar Capital Management with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Merrill, Fifth Third Securities, and Fifth Third Bank. Outside of his advisory role, Whalen serves as Chief Judge of an election precinct and is Chair of the Cabarrus Community Foundation board. AlphaStar Capital Management manages approximately $1.84 billion for a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, small businesses, and pension plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting, employing both model and custom strategies that combine strategic asset allocation with quantitative and momentum analysis.

John Bly is a financial advisor with Aprio Wealth Management, LLC in Matthews, NC, holding a Series 66 license and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Aprio Advisory Group and Aprio Risk Management since 2019, as well as prior experience at HK Financial Services, Proequities Inc, and L B & A, CPA, PLLC. Bly is also a partner at a CPA firm and is involved in insurance sales. Aprio Wealth Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm focuses on tailored portfolio management, financial planning, and uses a combination of asset allocation, specialist sub-advisers, and various investment strategies to help preserve clients’ purchasing power over the long term.

Katrina Hayes is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at Prospera Financial Services since 2013, following roles at TCA Financial Group and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of her advisory work, she is active in community and professional organizations, including serving as Chair of the Charlotte chapter of Ellevate, a global professional networking association, and holding leadership roles in a local nonprofit wine tasting social club. Prospera Financial Services is a multi-team advisory firm with 271 advisors and approximately $14.4 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and other entities, offering financial planning and portfolio management through multiple advisory programs and platforms.

Phillipe Toupin is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Aprio Wealth Management, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Jones Gregg Financial, LLC and Business Acquisition & Merger Associates. He is also an insurance agent with Aprio Risk Management, LLC. Aprio Wealth Management offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm emphasizes tailored portfolios based on client objectives and risk tolerance, using a mix of asset classes and specialized strategies, and is part of a broader Aprio group that integrates tax, accounting, and benefit consulting services.

Mariana Vega Ortega is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Arete, she worked at H & Co LLP for four years. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of Blackbull Holding Group LLC, a business involved in the import and export of classic cars. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, third-party sub-advisers, and acts as an ERISA fiduciary when applicable.

Riley Wolfram is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services and holds a Series 66 designation. Based in Charlotte, NC, Wolfram has one year of industry experience, including roles at Principal Life Insurance Company, Principal Bank, and Wells Fargo. Prior to entering the financial sector, Wolfram worked in various positions including at Davidson College and Girls on the Run Greater Charlotte. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients. The firm offers both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary, wrap-fee investment management program called SimpleInvest, leveraging proprietary and third-party models supported by affiliated entities within the Principal Financial Group.

Neill Nelson is a financial advisor at Principal Advised Services with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at various entities within the Principal Financial Group, including Principal Bank and Principal Life Insurance Company. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary investment management program. The firm is part of the Principal Financial Group family, leveraging proprietary models and affiliated resources to serve its clients.

Kyle Sellers is a financial advisor at Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Principal Life Insurance Company, Principal Financial Services, and Florida Financial Advisors, as well as experience in the hospitality sector as a cook. Outside of advisory work, he is employed as a cook at QC Pour House. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice 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 third-party and proprietary methodologies and benefits from operational ties to the Principal Financial Group family of companies.