Dale Berry is a ChFC® with 40 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Raleigh, NC. He has worked with Eagle Strategies since 2011 and has been associated with NYLife Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company since 2004. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base, including individuals and institutions, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers tailored advice through multiple program types and manages a substantial portion of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

John Ashley is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Truist Investment Services in 2022, he worked as an attorney at Emery D. Ashley and spent time at Atkinson Milling Company and Campbell University. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, implementing advice through discretionary and non-discretionary manager relationships supported by a range of third-party platforms and research tools.

Gary Clementson is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at First Citizens Investor Services since 2018 and previously held positions with Bank of America and Merrill from 2012 to 2018. First Citizens Investor Services serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses, providing advisory and brokerage services through Investment Advisor Representatives and third-party Portfolio Managers. The firm utilizes a client-focused process that incorporates fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to manage portfolios consisting of equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs.

Eddie Naylor Jr. is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with First Citizens Investor Services in various capacities continuously since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he volunteers as a youth soccer and basketball coach in his community. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a client-focused process using fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis across diverse investment products and offers multiple portfolio management options, including automated platforms and tax-aware strategies.

Faye Sprye is a financial advisor at Davenport & Company LLC in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials with 40 years of industry experience. She has been with Davenport & Company since 2000. Outside of her advisory role, Sprye serves as the fundraising chair on the executive board of United Community Ministries, a nonprofit organization. Davenport & Company serves individual and institutional clients, including banks, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, nonprofits, and corporations. The firm offers asset management, retail brokerage, fixed income, public finance, and investment banking and advisory services through dedicated portfolio manager teams and an Investment Policy Committee.

Samuel Rodgman is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services based in Raleigh, NC. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has four years of industry experience. His prior firms include Edelman Financial Engines and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by AI-enabled research tools and inter-affiliate integration.

Matthew Kelleher is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network. His prior experience includes roles at MFS Fund Distributors, Inc. and LifeTime Asset Management. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing roughly $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm offers a comprehensive adviser-support platform with discretionary and nondiscretionary managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and various investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, and personalized indexing.

Richard Nathan is a financial advisor at Mariner with 8 years of industry experience. He previously spent 28 years at Forte Capital LLC. Outside of advising, he serves on the management committee of Forte Capital, which solely holds Mariner F-1 Units without providing investment advice or financial planning. Mariner serves a diverse client base through customized, discretionary portfolio management supported by in-house research and third-party managers, and offers integrated tax, accounting, and financial wellness services in addition to traditional investment solutions.

Nicholas Biron is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Truist Advisory Services and related firms since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Extreme Sport Outfitters LLC, a business he has been associated with since 2014. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by AI-enabled equity research tools and inter-affiliate integration features.

Willis Smith II is a financial advisor at TLG Advisors, Inc. with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including The Leaders Group Inc and Barry, Evans, Josephs & Snipes. He is also involved as a producer in insurance sales and servicing through Glenwood Capital LLC. TLG Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm focuses on manager selection and ongoing portfolio monitoring, offering both sub-advised accounts and a direct-to-consumer digital program called Starlight Portfolios.

Joseph Shore is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2015. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with pre-existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm operates within a vertically integrated group, offering model and customized portfolios, and acts as adviser to the TIAA Donor Advised Fund.

Todd Purich is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) based in Raleigh, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 32 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Eagle Strategies since 1989 and operates a brokerage business, Legacy Private Client Services, focused on insurance brokering with various carriers. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers tailored solutions across multiple program types and emphasizes non-discretionary asset management while working within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Mitchell Johnson is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and possessing 12 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at First Citizens Bank and various BB&T entities, as well as Wells Fargo Clearing. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm utilizes IAR-led financial assessments and a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to manage portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Thomas Oberg Jr. is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones for seven years. Before entering the financial sector, he was employed by the YMCA of the Triangle Area for five years. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered 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, and institutional clients, offering brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and multiple advisory programs.

Joseph Lloyd is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Principal Securities Inc and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2020, and previously spent eight years with National Asset Management and National Securities Corp. Lloyd serves as a volunteer board member for his condominium's homeowner association. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and active-duty military personnel. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

David Rakestraw is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving at Truist Advisory Services since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Bb&T Securities and Scott & Stringfellow, spanning over a decade. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting supported by AI-enabled research tools and inter-affiliate integration.

Willie Myles is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Cary, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2016 and previously at AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as co-chairman of a fundraising campaign for the nonprofit Alpha Light Fund Inc., focused on renovating the House of Alpha. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, leveraging LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed TAMPs to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

Arjun Aggarwal is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and economic modeling techniques.

Gordon Pruitt is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones in Chapel Hill, NC, with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Bull City Learning and Syneos Health. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with over $1 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Terence Wiles is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James and its affiliated entities since 2013. Wiles is also an author working on a retirement planning book intended for client distribution and commercial sale. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm employs a non-discretionary approach tailored to client goals using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through its affiliation with a municipal advisor.