William Walker III is a financial advisor with D.A. Davidson & Co. in Charlotte, NC. He holds Series 63 and 66 licenses and has 20 years of industry experience, including 14 years at LPL Financial before joining D.A. Davidson in 2022. He serves as the Outreach Committee Chairman for St. John's Episcopal Church, organizing volunteer events for the congregation. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a broad client base, including employer-sponsored retirement plans, individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers ERISA retirement plan advisory, comprehensive financial planning, and a private wealth program for clients with over $20 million in net worth, operating under fiduciary standards and using both qualitative and quantitative analysis.

Jacob Daubenmire is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining TIAA in 2025, he worked at Equitable Advisors, LLC. His background includes roles outside finance, such as involvement with InFront Roofing and employment at Lowe’s and Olive Garden. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm provides both one-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management under a fiduciary standard, with an advisory model that includes customized and model-based portfolios.

Justin Chapman is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley, and Wells Fargo Advisors. In addition, he has experience in the family business, having worked at Chapman Funeral Home for over a decade. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through several model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account that uses algorithmic questionnaires to recommend investment strategies implemented via mutual funds and ETFs.

Stuart Vaughn is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC. He has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual in various capacities from 2016 to 2023 and at LPL Financial LLC starting in 2023. Vaughn is also involved with The Cason Group, a non-variable insurance business. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting, using both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by model portfolios and technology platforms.

Helene Moll is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 16 years of industry experience. She is currently with Truist Advisory Services and has previously worked at Truist, BB&T Securities, and SunTrust Advisory Services. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships with non-discretionary consulting and uses third-party platforms and manager arrangements to support its offerings.

Erica Damato is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at TIAA-CREF and TIAA since 2017, following four years at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and other entities, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm provides separate broker-dealer services and acts as adviser to donor-advised funds, operating within a vertically integrated group that uses affiliated funds and applies a fiduciary standard to its RIA services.

Carla Sims is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses with five years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at PNC Financial Services Group and JP Morgan Chase & Co. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm provides both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management through model-based and customized strategies.

Thomas Fitts is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Charlotte, NC. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life, and several healthcare and technology companies. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple program types tailored to client objectives, with a significant portion of its assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Derek Motto is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including LPL Financial and Equitable Advisors. Motto provides investment advisory services through Independent Advisor Alliance, an independent firm distinct from LPL Financial. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering asset management, financial planning, wealth coaching, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management strategies and leverages technology platforms to enhance client service.

Luke Piccione is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Bankers Life, he worked in various roles including as a driver for a ride-sharing service and in educational and fitness organizations. He is also appointed as an insurance agent with Bankers Life and Casualty Company, focusing on retirement services such as Medicare, life insurance, and long-term care insurance. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals through discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor asset allocations and portfolio management according to clients’ goals, risk tolerances, and time horizons.

Stuart Singer is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 47 years of industry experience. He has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2003. Singer serves as a board member of Jewish Family Services of Greater Charlotte, a social work and counseling agency. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipal clients, offering brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and multiple advisory programs.

James Matthews is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Primerica Advisors and has previously worked at Aon Hewitt Financial Advisors LLC and Guardian Life Insurance Company. Matthews is involved in writing for his firm and serves on the Peer Review Board for the Journal of Financial Planning. Primerica Advisors serves a broad retail client base, offering brokerage and advisory services along with financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and business consulting. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies through proprietary and third-party models and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Taylor Bryant is a Series 66-licensed advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC and also provides administrative support to Charlotte Wealth Management, LLC, an independent investment advisor firm separate from LPL Financial. Prior to his current roles, he worked at LPL Financial for 10 years. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a network model with a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, utilizing various analytical techniques and technology platforms to support client needs.

Kelly Ryan is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 30 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Commonwealth in 2024, Ryan worked at FSC Securities Corporation for 22 years and at OSAIC for one year. Outside of advisory work, Ryan is involved in fixed insurance sales. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of advisory programs and operational support, allowing affiliated advisors discretion to construct client portfolios from various securities and insurance products while offering model portfolios managed by its Investment Management and Research team.

Thomas Cline is a financial advisor at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Charlotte, NC, with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2009 to 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for the United Way of Roanoke Valley. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm’s client process involves IAR-led assessments to tailor investment allocations using fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis across various asset classes.

Dylan Coe is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Mass Mutual. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm’s advisory model separates one-time financial planning from ongoing discretionary management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund sponsored by Charityvest.

Tiffany Ku is a financial advisor with TLG Advisors, Inc., holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at The Leaders Group Inc, IPGH Private Client Insurance Services, CTBC Bank USA, and JP Morgan. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in life insurance brokerage and client services management through IPGH Private Client Insurance Services. TLG Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, pension and retirement plans, and other institutional investors. The firm focuses on manager selection and ongoing monitoring using fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory, offering both traditional portfolio management and digital investment programs.

Michael Porter is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. since 2017. He has a long-standing career with Bankers Life and its affiliates dating back to 2004, where he also supervises a team of insurance agents. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser that primarily serves mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals through discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor asset allocations and portfolio management aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

John Hall is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, and Carroll Financial Associates Inc. He operates out of Charlotte, NC. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a strategic investment process combining passive and active management, supported by an internal Investment Committee and multiple program offerings.

Michael Bellavia is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Truist Advisory Services, Bb&T Securities, and Bb&T Investment Services. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory and brokerage services through multiple program types and third-party portfolio managers on the Passageway Managed Account platform.