Caylen Baire is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has previously worked within Truist Investment Services and Truist Bank, as well as at Lacas Theraies. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships with non-discretionary consulting and uses third-party platform arrangements, including AI-enabled research tools, to support investment decisions.

Robert Kopp Jr. is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with J. W. Cole Advisors since 2019, following prior roles at Householder Group Estate & Retirement Specialists and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with RAKopp, Inc., a business entity for tax purposes. J. W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, retirement plans, and other entities through a national network of more than 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, access to third-party managers, and managed account solutions, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.

Evan Shamblin is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Buckingham Strategic Wealth, LLC and Suttle & Stalnaker, PLLC. Shamblin holds a Series 65 designation and is based in Charleston, West Virginia. Focus Partners Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, corporate, and institutional clients with wealth management and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach combines active and passive strategies through an enhanced open architecture framework, incorporating quantitative analysis and tools such as trend-following and options overlay strategies.

Kelly Whitlock is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Charleston, WV, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Truist Advisory Services and its affiliated entities since 2016, following prior roles at Bb&T Securities. Outside of her advisory work, Whitlock serves as Co-Chair of Women for Leadership and Economic Development, a nonprofit focused on supporting women in business, and as a board member of Education Elevators, an organization dedicated to mentoring at-risk students. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing a blend of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

David Houchins is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Truist Investment Services, SunTrust Bank, and Scott & Stringfellow, Inc. He serves on the board of the South Charleston Economic Development Authority and is on the board of directors of TMC Technologies. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering asset allocation analysis, fiduciary support, and manager-selection programs supported by third-party platform partnerships.

Anthony Watts serves as a Senior Financial Advisor within Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he provides financial guidance and investment strategies to clients, leveraging his expertise as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Charleston. This educational background supports his professional qualifications and role in advising clients on wealth management.

Gregory Bumgarner is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC since 2011. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm provides a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored retirement income recommendations.

Jacob Gomolak is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual and West Virginia School of Business and Economics. He has also worked in education and hospitality sectors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and quantitative models.

Johnny Bane is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Beckley, WV, holding a Series 63 designation and over 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate firms since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages an advisory business through Lew61922 LLC. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services focused on individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Deidra Payne is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Charleston, WV, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been involved with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2013 and owns Payne Investment Team, LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she teaches a core fitness class at the Charleston Tennis Club. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored planning and consulting, employing risk profiling and analytical tools to support client goals through various advisory programs.

Jason Burke is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 credential and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2016 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides financial planning typically in an advisory capacity without individual security recommendations.

Audra Pritt is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has previously worked at JPMorgan Securities, LLC, JP Morgan Securities, and Chase Investment Services Corp. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third parties to support its investment approach.

Brandon Miller is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services for six years and served the City of Charleston for over two decades. OSAIC serves a diverse clientele including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations through a broad network of advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, using firm-provided tools and third-party solutions to construct portfolios across various asset classes.

William Bracken Sr. is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience, currently serving clients at Equitable Advisors since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Morgan Stanley. He serves as a Board Member and Programming Committee Chair for the Charleston WV Rotary Club. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a variety of advisory models and third-party asset managers to tailor investment solutions for both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients.

Quin Cable is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Charleston, WV, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Quin worked at Bank of America, Merrill, RW Baird, and several other firms, including a lengthy period in education. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Bruce Lawson is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2007. He also served as Executive Director of the West Virginia–Ohio Valley Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association. Equitable Advisors serves a range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and utilizes both proprietary and third-party advisory solutions.

Michael Fruth is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in St Albans, WV, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he was involved in real estate through Family First Realty and Sea Glass Properties, and managed his own ventures including Fruth Inc and Fruth Lawn Care. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of investment strategies and advisory services, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Conner Fowler is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at MVB Financial Corp., West Virginia University, and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of finance, Fowler has been involved with several business ventures including Aloha Management LLC and Morgantown Wing Company, LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a global investment adviser and broker-dealer servicing both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs centered on tailored financial planning and employs advanced modeling tools to support client strategies.

Robert Hurley is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Charleston, WV, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 49 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, LLC, since 1999. Hurley serves as a board member of NAIFA and is the West Virginia chairperson for IFAPAC. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers advice through a diverse network of representatives using third-party asset managers and sponsored advisory programs.

Austin Rosencrance is a Senior Financial Advisor at Hardy, Smith, Cross & Associates, part of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the team in October 2017, where he focuses on investment administration of client accounts, servicing retirement plans including 401(k) plans, and maintaining client relationships. Austin attained a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from West Virginia University and a Master of Science degree in Banking and Finance from the University of Nottingham in Nottingham, England. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). His expertise includes family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, managing new wealth, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. He resides in Charleston with his wife, Kenzie, and their two daughters. Outside of work, Austin enjoys running, spending time with his family, traveling, and cheering the Mountaineers to victory.