Laurice Rhem is a financial advisor with First Citizens Asset Management, Inc., holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Prior to joining First Citizens, Rhem spent 13 years at LPL Financial Services. First Citizens Asset Management provides model-based sub-advisory and direct investment advisory services to a range of clients including individuals, trusts, municipalities, and institutions. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation and manager research through global multi-asset class model portfolios implemented with funds, ETFs, and income-oriented strategies.

Carlton Blanton is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC. He has been with Capital Investment Group, Inc. since 2000. In addition to his advisory role, he is an insurance agent with Blanton Financial Group and has ownership in BHK Investments, LLC. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized investment management through discretionary mandates, third-party managers, and private-label model portfolios, utilizing a variety of analytical methods and ongoing portfolio reviews.

Billy Grissom III is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at PKS Investments, LPL Financial, Orion Talent, and served in the United States Marine Corps. Merit Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $10.6 billion with 144 advisors and over 14,000 clients. The firm serves individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and institutions, employing a long-term, diversified investment approach through customizable model portfolios and a combination of mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and third-party managers.

Dylan Stroud is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Curi Capital, LLC. He previously worked at BBR Partners and Simon Quick Advisors, LLC. Curi Capital is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $11.6 billion in assets, serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, mutual funds, private funds, and family offices. The firm employs a long-term, fundamental investment approach with a mix of proprietary strategies and third-party managers, and offers specialized services including a subscription education product for medical professionals.

Marvin Musselwhite is a financial advisor at Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Capital Investment Advisory Services and Capital Investment Group since 2020. Prior to his advisory career, he held roles at McConnell Golf, DICK's Sporting Goods, and North Carolina State University. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized investment management through discretionary mandates, third-party managers, and private-label model portfolios, employing a variety of analytical methods and ongoing portfolio reviews.

Chandler Huggins is a financial advisor at Prospera Financial Services, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at White Oaks Wealth Partners and Captrust Financial Advisors. Outside of financial advising, he is involved with CH Wellness LLC and Counseling Choices LLC. Prospera Financial Services is a multi-team advisory firm with 271 advisors managing approximately $14.4 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and various business entities, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to multiple advisory programs and third-party platforms.

Michael Pearl is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC since 2013. He has been involved with Capital Investment Group, Inc. since 2001 and operates an accounting practice under the name Michael F. Pearl, CPA, a business he has maintained since 1988. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized investment management through discretionary mandates, third-party managers, and private-label model portfolios, using a mix of analytical methods and ongoing monitoring.

Richard Rose III is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Capital Investment Advisory Services and affiliated entities since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he works as an insurance agent focused on fixed insurance products. Capital Investment Advisory Services provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized investment management through discretionary mandates, third-party managers, and private-label model portfolios, with ongoing monitoring and risk disclosure.

Sandra Ziglar is a financial advisor with Sequent Planning, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She worked for Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation for 14 years prior to joining Sequent Planning in 2023. Outside of her advisory role, she is also a licensed real estate agent and involved in property management and insurance services. Sequent Planning, LLC serves individuals, retirement plan sponsors, businesses, endowments, and nonprofits through asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services. The firm uses a structured risk framework and a mix of firm-developed models and third-party managers to deliver diversified investment solutions.

Giovanni Todesco is a financial advisor at Belpointe Asset Management LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Belpointe since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a parcel delivery supervisor at UPS. Belpointe Asset Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing over $7.5 billion for several thousand clients. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, corporations, trusts, and other advisers, employing customized portfolios and a range of advisory structures.

Matthew Raines is a financial advisor at Balentine with six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Capfinancial Securities, LLC and CAPTRUST Financial Advisors from 2011 to 2018 before joining Balentine. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an investor and board member for SURV Triangle LLC, a home services business based in Raleigh, NC. Balentine serves entrepreneurs, families, high-net-worth individuals, foundations, and other institutional clients, offering comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, investment management, family office services, sub-advisory relationships, and business advisory support. The firm employs a risk-based investment process using a mix of active and passive strategies, third-party managers, and a model-driven Global Tactical Asset Allocation program for institutional mandates.

Bonnie O Quinn is a financial advisor at Level Four Advisory Services with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Red Reef Advisors LLC for seven years. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as chair of the Curham-Orange Estate Planning Council board and is involved in business consulting through Level Four Business Solutions. Level Four Advisory Services is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $6.5 billion, serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and municipal entities. The firm provides financial planning, asset and portfolio management, retirement-plan consulting, and fiduciary services, utilizing model portfolios, wrap platforms, and third-party sub-advisors.

Nicholas Morrison is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Csenge Advisory Group, LLC and has previously worked with Fidelity Investments and its related entities. Csenge Advisory Group serves charitable organizations, corporations, business entities, and high-net-worth individuals by providing asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a top-down investment process combining fundamental and technical analysis, primarily using mutual funds and ETFs, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Robert Woronoff Jr. is a financial advisor at Level Four Advisory Services with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at Mid Atlantic Securities, Inc. and Dillon Commercial Real Estate Services. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of The Josephus Daniels Foundation and is a vestry member of Christ Church Raleigh. Level Four Advisory Services is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser managing over $5 billion across more than 13,000 client relationships. The firm serves a diverse client base, offering fee-only financial planning, asset management, and retirement plan advisory services tailored to individual needs.

Richard Fields is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC in Winston Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Capital Investment Group, Inc. and Cic Advisers, LLC since 2005. Fields also serves as president and insurance agent of Integrated Advisory Services, where he provides insurance sales and service. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC offers investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm uses an individualized process that includes discretionary management, third-party managers, and private-label model portfolios, with ongoing monitoring and a mix of analytical methods.

William Moore is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC in Cary, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 23 years of industry experience, including over two decades at Capital Investment Group, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a consulting firm focused on company expense reduction and vendor negotiations. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized investment management through discretionary mandates, third-party managers, and private-label model portfolios, with ongoing monitoring and a mix of analytical methods.

Emily Cardillo is a financial advisor with Integrity Advisory Solutions and holds the Series 65 designation. She has three years of industry experience and has worked as an independent agent since 2019. In addition to her advisory role, she is a licensed insurance agent. Integrity Advisory Solutions serves individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business clients through a network of approximately 100 independent advisors, managing around $1.1 billion in client assets. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and client referral services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and third-party platforms.

James Glover Jr. is a financial advisor with Level Four Advisory Services in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Level Four in 2022, he spent 35 years at Mid-Atlantic Securities, Inc. He serves as a board member of Oakwood Cemetery and is the finance chair for Christ Church, where he manages monthly finance meetings and backup treasury duties. Level Four Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $6.5 billion, serving individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and public entities. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement-plan consulting, and fiduciary services, employing model portfolios and multiple custodians and sub-advisors, including affiliated and third-party providers.

Matthew Keen is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC, where he has worked for 10 years. He has 14 years of industry experience and serves on the Board of Directors for KS Bank, Inc., an advisory role focused on overseeing the institution's business performance. 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 tailors portfolios to client objectives and risk tolerance, primarily managing assets on a discretionary basis.

Wyatt Jenkins is a financial advisor at Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing before joining his current firm. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers 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.