Daniel Gaugert is a ChFC® with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving at Capital Advisers, Inc. He has been associated with related firms since 1995 and operates an insurance agency. Outside of financial services, he sings with various organizations and serves on the board of directors for the NC Master Chorale. Capital Advisers serves individual and institutional clients by providing discretionary portfolio management and customized investment solutions across traditional and alternative asset classes. The firm employs an independent, open-architecture approach and manages approximately $620 million across more than 1,500 accounts.

Douglas Carpenter is a CFA® charterholder with three years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Fortress Private Ledger, LLC in Raleigh, NC. Prior to his advisory role, he worked at Comprehensive Hospitality Solutions LLC and Crosstex International. Fortress Private Ledger advises individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals and employer-sponsored retirement plans, providing financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized Qualified Opportunity Zone advisory services. The firm employs a dynamic investment approach combining trend identification, technical analysis, and complementary strategies across various asset types, delivering services through a network of investment adviser representatives and third-party managers.

William Eddins Jr. is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC in Raleigh, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 38 years of industry experience. Since 1987, he has been associated with Capital Investment Counsel, Inc. and Capital Investment Group, Inc., and since 1997 with Capital Investment Brokerage, Inc. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including separately managed accounts, third-party manager referrals, private-label model portfolios, and financial planning, using an individualized approach that incorporates various analytical methods and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Michael Noppinger is a financial advisor at Fortress Private Ledger, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at T. Rowe Price Investment Services, Inc. for 14 years. Fortress Private Ledger serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and other entities, providing financial planning, consulting, portfolio management, and Qualified Opportunity Zone advisory services. The firm employs a multi-strategy investment approach with model-driven solutions and combines advisory services with broker-dealer and insurance activities.

Patrick Jennings is a financial advisor with Olde Raleigh Financial Group in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 credential and nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Clear Defense LLC. Jennings is also a licensed independent life, health, and long-term care insurance agent. Olde Raleigh Financial Group provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services primarily to individuals and families with substantial investable assets. The firm employs a top-down, theme-driven investment process combined with fundamental research and customized portfolio construction, typically focusing on individual U.S. equities, ETFs, and limited fixed income.

Christopher Gure is a financial advisor with Fortress Private Ledger, LLC in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial for three years before joining Fortress Private Ledger in 2018. In addition to his advisory role, he is part owner of Fortress Tax Services, a tax preparation business. Fortress Private Ledger serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and other entities by providing financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized Qualified Opportunity Zone advisory services. The firm uses a multi-strategy, model-driven investment approach that incorporates technical and fundamental analysis and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Wesley White is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently with Altruist Advisors LLC and has prior experience at Brookstone Capital Management, Patriot Wealth Management, Retirement Wealth Advisors, FormulaFolio Investments, and American Planning Group. He is also the owner of Patriot Wealth Management, a business that sells insurance products. Altruist Advisors serves individual investors, trusts, estates, and other entities, managing approximately $190 million in discretionary assets. The firm provides ongoing portfolio management and financial planning through a team-based approach, utilizing a blend of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis combined with model portfolios accessed via the Altruist technology platform.

Stephanie Williams is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience. She is currently with TradeWinds, LLC, where she has worked since 2021. Prior to that, she held positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. TradeWinds primarily serves individual investors, including high net worth clients, as well as small businesses and corporations, offering discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio management services. The firm uses custom strategies combining equities, mutual funds, and ETFs, and applies various analytical approaches while generally managing accounts on a discretionary basis.

James Bowie is a financial advisor at TradeWinds, LLC in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments, CAPTrust, and Beacon Wealthcare. Outside of his advisory career, he has been involved with Raleigh YoungLife and Wake County YoungLife. TradeWinds serves individual investors—including high-net-worth clients—retirement plans, small businesses, and corporations by providing discretionary wealth management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm employs proprietary investment strategies combining equities, mutual funds, and ETFs, using various analytical methods to tailor allocations based on client suitability factors.

Christopher Securcher is a financial advisor with Henderson Brothers Financial Partners LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has 19 years of industry experience, including roles with LPL Financial LLC, Global Retirement Partners, and Kestra Financial, among others. Henderson Brothers Financial Partners LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals and institutional sponsors, focusing notably on retirement plan consulting under ERISA Sections 3(21) and 3(38). The firm employs a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary asset management strategies and offers participant education, plan-level services, and access to pooled employer plans and recordkeeper solutions.

Austin Kobilka is a financial advisor with Altruist Advisors LLC and holds a Series 65 credential. He has eight years of industry experience, including prior roles at Brookstone Capital Management and Patriot Wealth Management. Kobilka is also involved with Patriot Wealth Management as an associate financial planner. Altruist Advisors serves individual investors, trusts, estates, and other entities through a team of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services, combining fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis with model-based implementation and tax-management strategies via its integrated technology platform.

Martin Boney is a financial advisor at TradeWinds, LLC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with the Mary Lynn Richardson Fund, a private family foundation, and serves as a director for the Richardson Corporation family trust company. TradeWinds primarily serves individual investors, including high net worth clients, as well as small businesses and corporations, offering discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio management services. The firm employs a multi-advisor team approach and constructs custom strategies that combine various investment analyses while generally managing accounts on a discretionary basis.

Louis Wheless III is a financial advisor at Tar River Wealth Planning, LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Union Bank, Resource Management Associates, and Raymond James Financial. He has also been involved with Crosscreek Charter School. Tar River Wealth Planning, LLC manages approximately $401 million for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a team approach with five advisors and focuses on fundamental analysis and committee-reviewed investment strategies to create client-specific portfolios.

Adam Oates is a financial advisor at Peak Planning Group, LLC in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Commonwealth Financial Network, Archer Investment Corporation, Axa Advisors, and Equitable Advisors. Peak Planning Group provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and estates. The firm employs a long-term, fundamentals-based investment approach with diversified portfolios using low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, managing approximately $710 million across several hundred client accounts.

Jessica Scott is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with Peak Planning Group, LLC, bringing three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Robert Baird & Co., Eagle Strategies (NY Life), NYLIFE Securities LLC, Legacypcs, Brown Advisory, and BB&T. Scott serves as the Women's Initiative Director for the Financial Planning Association, coordinating and hosting events for women financial advisors. Peak Planning Group, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and estates. The firm manages approximately $710 million using a long-term, fundamentals-based approach with diversified portfolios consisting of low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities.

Steven Wilson is a CFA® charterholder with 22 years of experience at Capital Advisers, Inc., where he has worked since 2004. He previously worked at Capital Investment Group, Inc. from 2004 to 2024. Outside of his advisory role, Wilson engages in solo legal and consultancy work and holds various insurance licenses in North Carolina. Capital Advisers serves individual and institutional clients by providing discretionary portfolio management and customized investment solutions across traditional and alternative asset classes. The firm employs an independent, open-architecture approach focused on asset allocation, managing approximately $620 million across more than 1,500 accounts with a small advisory team.

Ronald King is a financial advisor at Capital Investment Counsel Inc with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and has been with Capital Investment Group, Inc. since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of RL King & Company, where he conducts securities litigation case reviews and provides expert testimony. Capital Investment Counsel, Inc. offers discretionary, tailored portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, and estates. The firm follows a contrarian “Counsel Style” investment philosophy focused on financially strong, undervalued companies and emphasizes low turnover, tax efficiency, and customized portfolio solutions.

Austin Moore is a CFP® professional with one year of experience, currently advising at TradeWinds, LLC. He previously worked at CapFinancial Partners LLC (CAPTRUST) for five years. TradeWinds serves individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as retirement plans, small businesses, and corporations by providing discretionary wealth management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm employs custom, proprietary portfolio strategies combining equities, mutual funds, and ETFs, and uses various analytical approaches to guide its investment decisions.

Ralston Turner is a financial advisor at TradeWinds, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. TradeWinds serves individual investors, retirement plans, small businesses, and corporations, providing discretionary wealth management and comprehensive financial planning through custom strategies that combine equities, mutual funds, and ETFs. The firm employs various analytical approaches and offers explicit fiduciary services for retirement plans.

James Lumpkin II is a financial advisor at Tar River Wealth Planning, LLC with 41 years of industry experience. He previously worked at The Lumpkin Group and J. Parker Lumpkin Financial Consultants. He holds a Series 63 designation. Tar River Wealth Planning, LLC is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $401 million for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a team approach, using fundamental analysis and committee-reviewed investment selections to create client-specific portfolios across various asset classes, while providing ongoing monitoring and regular client reviews.