Jared Daeschner is a financial advisor at Principal Advised Services with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Charlotte, NC. His prior work includes roles at Principal Life Insurance Company, Principal Bank, and Principal Securities, Inc., as well as experience outside the financial sector including at Green Brothers Juice Co. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary investment management program. The firm is part of the Principal Financial Group family, enabling access to proprietary products and integrated services across affiliated entities.

Shawn Sigler is a financial advisor at AlphaStar Capital Management with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and serves as Executive Vice President of Financial Independence Group, an independent marketing organization representing multiple insurance carriers. In this role, he dedicates significant time to consulting and supporting insurance agents. AlphaStar Capital Management manages approximately $1.84 billion for individuals, trusts, businesses, and other advisers, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with financial planning and retirement consulting. The firm employs a strategic asset-allocation approach with quantitative analysis and works with subadvisers, underlying funds, and exchange-traded products.

Gary Stewart is a financial advisor at Principal Advised Services with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at TIAA-CREF for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is the Owner and President of I RUN ZERO, Inc., a retail business selling bumper stickers. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary investment management program called SimpleInvest. The firm integrates third-party methodologies with proprietary models and operates within the Principal Financial Group family, enabling access to affiliated products and services.

Kyle Corgan is a financial advisor at NFSG Corporation with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has worked at NewBridge Securities Corporation since 2018 and Fidelity Investments from 2011 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is a licensed insurance agent and is involved with HomeVestors, marketing 1031 exchanges and DST investments. He also operates an insurance sales business under Goosehead Insurance Agency, LLC. NFSG Corporation provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional participants, and charitable organizations. The firm offers diversified portfolio management and employs internal and third-party asset management resources to support its advisors.

Jennifer Jost is a financial advisor with Simplicity Wealth in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Ameritas Investment Corp and LifePro Asset Management, among other firms. Outside of her advisory role, she is a motivational speaker and money coach focusing on women’s groups, a certified divorce analyst, and the host of a weekly podcast called Rock My Finances. Simplicity Wealth serves a broad client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional clients, offering advisory services from financial planning to discretionary retirement plan management. The firm uses a fund-of-funds investment approach with ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, and provides technology and operational support for other advisers through its managed account platform.

Craig Rubrecht is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Wealth with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Cornerstone Wealth Group since 2018, following prior roles at Mutual Securities, Inc., Cornerstone Financial Advisors, and LPL Financial. Rubrecht serves on the Focus Strategic Advisory Board, a collective of investment firms that meets biannually to discuss strategic initiatives. Cornerstone Wealth Group is an SEC-registered multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $2.1 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, other advisers, and corporate clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and management of certain annuity and 529 subaccounts, primarily through model portfolios emphasizing ETFs, mutual funds, individual equities, and fixed income.

Patrick Muldowney is a financial advisor at AlphaStar Capital Management with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at AlphaStar since 2023. His prior work includes positions in education and the food service industry. AlphaStar Capital Management is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.84 billion for a diverse client base that includes individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and pension plans. The firm employs a strategic asset-allocation and quantitative tactical approach, offering both model and custom portfolio strategies along with a range of advisory and consulting services.

David Gordon is a financial advisor with IFG Advisory, LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 26 years of industry experience, including roles at IFG Advisory since 2016 and LPL Financial since 2001. Outside of his advisory work, he is the managing partner of Gordon, Keeter & Co, CPAs, where he oversees tax preparation, accounting, bookkeeping, and financial statement preparation. IFG Advisory, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, employing a multi-faceted investment approach that includes in-house management, sub-advisors, third-party managers, and model portfolios.

Gina Trokey is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Principal Advised Services and its affiliated entities since 2026. Prior to joining the firm, she worked in education and tutoring roles. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients through a combination of non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary investment management program called SimpleInvest. The firm integrates third-party methodologies and proprietary models and is part of the Principal Financial Group family, offering access to affiliated products and services.

Adam Mark is a financial advisor with Credit Union Investment Services in Harrisburg, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He has held roles at Members Trust Company since 2018 and is involved with State Employees' Credit Union in a financial advisory capacity. Mark’s outside activities include serving as a district manager providing financial advisory services at State Employees' Credit Union. Credit Union Investment Services primarily serves individual investors who reside in North Carolina, offering non-discretionary portfolio management, asset allocation advice, and retirement and financial planning. The firm emphasizes a long-term investment horizon using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs and operates within a credit union ecosystem that provides ancillary services through affiliated entities.

Vanessa Harris is a financial advisor with Focus Financial who holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has one year of industry experience. She previously worked at Mass Mutual and Goosehead Insurance Agency and has an extensive background outside finance, including sixteen years at Sun-Kissed Gardens. Focus Financial Network serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charities, and corporate entities, providing customized advisory services such as portfolio management and financial planning with an emphasis on coordination with other professionals for estate and tax planning.

Cameron Meares is a CFA® charterholder and holds the Series 66 designation, with five years of industry experience. He is currently with Cornerstone Wealth Group, where he has worked since 2019, and previously held positions at UBS Financial Services, Rhett Sinclair and Associates LLC, and ASE Financial Advisory Group. Cornerstone Wealth Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, employer retirement plans, other advisers, and corporate entities. The firm offers portfolio management and financial planning services, retirement plan consulting, and manages a range of investment vehicles primarily through model portfolios that include ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and alternative investments.

Jeffrey Carbone is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with 35 years of industry experience. He is a managing partner at Cornerstone Wealth Group, LLC in Huntersville, NC, where he has worked since 2018, and has held various advisory and management roles dating back to 1991. Outside of his advisory work, Carbone serves as president of the Somerset Shores HOA and is a board member of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Cornerstone Wealth Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, employer retirement plans, other advisers, and corporate entities. The firm provides comprehensive portfolio management and financial planning, utilizing model portfolios and a range of investment vehicles, and operates as a subsidiary of Focus Financial Partners with multiple affiliate relationships influencing its offerings.

Alaina Mc Gahan is a financial advisor with Credit Union Investment Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. She has worked extensively within the State Employees' Credit Union system since 2016, including roles at SECU Life Insurance and SECU Brokerage Services. In addition to her advisory work, Mc Gahan is the owner of a construction and trade business, Laurel Fork Hauling LLC. Credit Union Investment Services primarily serves individual investors who are residents of North Carolina, offering goals-based, non-discretionary advice focused on long-term investment strategies using no-load, low-cost index mutual funds and ETFs. The firm operates within a credit union ecosystem and provides clients with a range of financial planning and asset allocation services.

Timothy Moore is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc. for 18 years before joining Principal Financial Services and affiliated entities in 2025. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary wrap-fee investment management program called SimpleInvest. The firm combines third-party methodology with proprietary models and operates within the Principal Financial Group family, which allows access to affiliated investment products and services.

Paige Earls is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Crestwood Advisors since 2015. She holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Boston, MA. Crestwood Advisors provides comprehensive investment and wealth management, financial planning, and advisory services to individuals, families, foundations, endowments, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate clients. The firm combines global asset allocation with fundamental security selection and offers a digital investment program called Pathfinder that delivers automated ETF-based portfolios with periodic advisor engagement.

Jonathan Mathews is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Principal Financial Services, Principal Life Insurance Company, and Businessolver. Mathews serves as a Retirement Consultant, providing one-on-one investment advice to retirement plan participants on distribution options. Principal Advised Services offers investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, combining third-party methodologies and proprietary models. The firm is part of the Principal Financial Group, allowing operational integration with affiliated entities and access to proprietary products and services.

Matthew Haddad is a CFA® charterholder with seven years of industry experience. He has been with Dakota Wealth, LLC since 2020 and previously worked at Willingdon Wealth Management and BMGI. Dakota Wealth Management provides investment advisory and wealth management services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized portfolios with a diversified approach, combining various asset classes and research methods, and serves as an investment manager to a registered mutual fund as well as a sub-adviser to an ETF.

Michael Mahoney is a financial advisor at Coastal Bridge Advisors with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials. Prior to joining Coastal Bridge Advisors in 2025, he worked at Trinity Point Wealth, LLC and Morgan Stanley Distribution, Inc., among other firms. Outside of his advisory role, Mahoney serves as treasurer for the American Legion Post 503 and the Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce, and participates on committees for the Investment & Wealth Institute and the Sea Trail Master Association. Coastal Bridge Advisors provides financial planning, consulting, and wealth management services to individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, foundations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, fundamental analysis approach and constructs diversified portfolios using equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments, often utilizing external managers and scenario analysis tools.

Keith Stabasefski is a CFP® professional with 14 years of experience in financial advisory services. He is currently with Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC and has previously worked at BGW Wealth Advisors, BGW CPA, Capital One Investing, United Income, Secrest Blakey & Associates, and Cavok Wealth Consulting. Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC provides investment advisory services through a network of independent advisors and multi-advisor teams, serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $13.45 billion in client assets and offers a wide range of investment products and platforms with both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.