Ori Boucvalt is a financial advisor at Sparta Wealth Partners in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Sparta Wealth Partners and The Morgan Company in 2025, he completed graduate studies at Vanderbilt University and undergraduate education at Clemson University. Outside of financial advising, Boucvalt is involved in environmental safety and health consulting and serves on the board of an emergency response and environmental cleanup organization. Sparta Wealth Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension, profit-sharing, corporate, and retirement plans. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA retirement-plan advisory services, utilizing both fundamental and technical analysis complemented by Independent Managers and model-based strategies.

Edward Coambs is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently serving at Alpha Financial Advisors, LLC. Prior to joining the firm, he worked at Healthy Love and Money, LLC, where he provided consulting and supervision services integrating financial planning and mental health. He is also an author of two books available on Amazon and Audible and has developed online courses focused on self-awareness and relational growth. Alpha Financial Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides personalized financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, families, trusts, estates, and small businesses. The firm emphasizes global diversification and fundamental analysis, managing portfolios primarily through no-load mutual funds and ETFs, and conducts regular account reviews with a team of six advisors.

Daniel Hudspeth is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving at BNA Wealth since 2025. His prior experience includes roles at Waverly Advisors, LLC, McShane Partners, Jessica Ross State Farm, and work in both automotive sales and education sectors. BNA Wealth is a registered investment adviser serving individuals and institutions with portfolio management and financial planning. The firm primarily manages non-discretionary accounts using mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, employing fundamental, technical, and charting analyses alongside both long- and short-term strategies.

Sidney King is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience and is currently with Cornerstone Wealth Planning in Charlotte, NC. He previously worked for TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services and TIAA from 2007 to 2023. Cornerstone Wealth Planning provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small business owners. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory and fundamental analysis, offering flexible planning options and in-house tax preparation services.

Andrea Kovacs is a financial advisor at CORE Advisory Group in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with four years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Securities, Merrill Lynch, and Bank of America, as well as a period at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business. CORE Advisory Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $297 million in assets with a team of ten advisors, offering discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting through a variety of investment strategies and platform solutions.

Lori Copeland is a financial advisor at Sparta Wealth Partners in Charlotte, NC, with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including LPL Financial, SilverRock Wealth Partners, and The Morgan Companies. Prior to her advisory career, she spent nine years as a homemaker. Sparta Wealth Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA retirement-plan advisory services. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis and collaborates with Independent Managers to support client investment strategies.

Hiram Hutchison is a financial advisor at CORE Advisory Group with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked with Great Valley Advisor Group and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board commissioner for the Rock Hill/York County Convention & Visitors Bureau. CORE Advisory Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $297 million in assets and offers a range of discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting services.

Gavin Gochnour is a financial advisor with BNA Wealth in Rock Hill, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His background includes positions at The Vanguard Group, Inc., Egan, Berger, and Weiner, as well as entrepreneurial experience with K-Coast Surf Shop. BNA Wealth is a registered investment adviser serving individual and institutional clients with portfolio management and financial planning. The firm primarily manages accounts on a non-discretionary basis, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities guided by fundamental, technical, and charting analyses tailored to clients’ goals.

Thomas Hamilton is a financial advisor with Hobart Wealth in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Hobart Private Capital since 2018, following positions at PNC Investments and SCOTTRADE. Hobart Wealth is an SEC-registered advisory firm with a team of eight advisors managing approximately $430 million. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, and estates, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting through tailored portfolios and a variety of analytical methods and implementation strategies.

Aaron Salter is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Wealth Planning in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 65 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Asset Dedication since 2017 and has been with Cornerstone Planning, LLC since 2015. His role at Asset Dedication involves acting as a solicitor related to third-party investment management services for Cornerstone clients. Cornerstone Wealth Planning manages approximately $373 million on a discretionary basis and offers portfolio management alongside financial planning services for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small business owners. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory and fundamental analysis, incorporating third-party sub-advisers and providing flexible planning options including in-house tax preparation and structured educational programs.

Phillip Smiley is a financial advisor at Burkett Financial Services, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Westminster Financial Securities for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in the real estate company Prorentals, LLC. Burkett Financial Services advises individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and retirement plans, managing approximately $573 million across 476 client relationships. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting, with investment strategies primarily focused on mutual funds, ETFs, and fixed income instruments, supported by a five-advisor investment committee and a close affiliation with an accounting firm providing integrated tax-planning support.

Kevin Johnson is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Wealth Planning in Charlotte, NC. He holds a Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Cornerstone Wealth Planning, he was involved with Redeemer Presbyterian Church San Diego and Bridge Church San Diego. Cornerstone Wealth Planning provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small business owners. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory and fundamental analysis, offering flexible planning options and in-house tax preparation services.

Taylor Funke is a financial advisor at Blue Financial in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Blue Financial, Funke worked at Oakwood Capital Securities, 49 Wealth Management, and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investment. Funke has also been involved with North Meets South Lacrosse, LLC. Blue Wealth Inc. serves individual clients, small businesses, trusts, estates, and high-net-worth individuals, providing discretionary asset management and financial planning. The firm employs a long-term investment approach based on documented goals and risk tolerances while avoiding margin, short sales, and derivatives.

William King II is a CFP® with 12 years of experience in financial advising, currently affiliated with CORE Advisory Group. He has previously worked with LPL Financial and Independent Advisor Alliance. Outside of his advisory roles, he is involved with CORE Tax Advisors, providing tax preparation and accounting services. CORE Advisory Group serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, corporations, and charitable organizations with discretionary asset management and financial planning. The firm manages approximately $338 million across 1,141 clients and utilizes a combination of proprietary model portfolios and multiple platform solutions to deliver tailored investment strategies.

Tyler Weaver is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving at Alpha Financial Advisors, LLC since 2017. Prior to joining the firm, he spent time traveling extensively and attended Virginia Tech from 2012 to 2016. Alpha Financial Advisors is a team of eight advisors managing approximately $503 million in client assets. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning and investment management services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, small businesses, and certain retirement plans, typically using strategic asset allocation with no-load mutual funds and ETFs.

Joseph Giordano is a financial advisor with CORE Advisory Group in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Edward Jones, and Park Avenue Securities. Outside of advisory work, he is employed at Novant Health and has experience with Guardian Life Insurance Company. CORE Advisory Group serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, corporations, and charitable organizations with discretionary asset management and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $338 million for over 1,100 clients through a team of ten advisors, providing portfolio management using proprietary model portfolios alongside multiple third-party platforms.

Sara Jean Veatch is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Oakworth Asset Management, LLC. She previously worked at Suntrust Advisory Services, Inc and TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC. In addition to her advisory role, she is also a client advisor at Oakworth Capital Bank. Oakworth Asset Management provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary wealth and portfolio management to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a top-down, macro-driven investment approach and utilizes a variety of investment vehicles, including mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and alternative investments.

Robert Maund is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as Wealth Team Lead at Oakworth Asset Management, LLC in Charlotte, NC. His prior experience includes positions at Chilton Trust Company, Lakeview Capital Partners, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Maund is also involved with Oakworth Capital Bank in a leadership capacity. Oakworth Asset Management provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary wealth management to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a top-down, macro-driven investment approach and utilizes a diversified mix of mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, alternative investments, and Independent Managers.

Lemuel Mitchum III is a financial advisor at BURKETT Financial Services, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with BURKETT Financial Services since 2000. BURKETT Financial Services, LLC advises individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and retirement plans, managing approximately $573 million across 476 client relationships. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting, with investment strategies that include mutual funds, ETFs, and fixed income instruments, overseen by a five-advisor investment committee.

Benjamin Small is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Wealth Planning with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc. and various other companies. Benjamin is based in Charlotte, NC. Cornerstone Wealth Planning serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small business owners with investment advisory, portfolio management, and comprehensive financial planning. The firm integrates Modern Portfolio Theory with fundamental analysis and offers in-house tax preparation alongside its advisory services.