Mohamed Cherif is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked with Wells Fargo Clearing and People's Securities, Inc. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan services to individuals, corporations, plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of financial data collection, goal setting, and manager selection via the Envestnet platform, offering ongoing client reviews and leveraging both traditional and AI-enabled research tools.

John Teeter Jr. is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Charlotte, NC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has eight years of industry experience, including prior roles at Edward Jones and Truist Investment Services. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan services to individuals, corporations, plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of client input, defined goals, and asset allocation strategies to recommend or onboard managers via the Envestnet platform, offering ongoing research, monitoring, and reporting.

Jonathan Camp is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Gastonia, North Carolina. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 11 years of industry experience, including roles at BB&T Securities, SunTrust Bank, and Truist Investment Services. Outside of his advisory work, he manages several rental properties. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan services to individuals, corporations, plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of research tools and partnerships, including the Envestnet platform, to support its clients’ investment and retirement planning needs.

Thomas Roediger is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple firms including BB&T Securities, PNC Wealth Management, and National Planning Corporation. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan services to individuals, corporations, plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of traditional research and AI-enabled tools to support its advisory process and offers services through multiple affiliated financial entities.

Gerard Nieters is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Sage Financial Partners since 2006 and has been affiliated with Principal Life Insurance Co. and Principal Securities Inc. since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in selling group and individual health insurance as well as other insurance products. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse clientele, including individual investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty military personnel abroad. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Kimberly Myers Turner is a financial advisor at TD Private Client Wealth LLC in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 17 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Dimensional Fund Advisors and Equitable Advisors. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional, high-net-worth, and retail clients, combining strategic and tactical asset allocation with investments from affiliated and third-party sub-managers.

Edwin Crisp Jr. is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in financial advising. He has worked at Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC since 2019 and previously spent nine years at Clearbrook Advisory Services, LLC. Crisp serves as an elected executive board member of the Montcross Chamber Board of Directors and is a board member of the Investment Committee of the Associated Reformed Presbyterian Church. He also prepares tax returns for clients and family on a limited basis. Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC provides asset management, financial planning, wealth coaching, and retirement plan consulting to a diverse client base that includes individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm uses a network model of advisory representatives and integrates technology platforms alongside traditional planning to deliver investment and estate-planning services.

Mary Davis is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior work includes roles at Tony Silvagni Surf School and Carrigan Farms. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan services to individuals, corporations, plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of traditional research and AI-enabled tools while offering services through the Envestnet platform and partnering with Envestnet Retirement Solutions for retirement plans.

James Baugh is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Wells Fargo and J.P. Morgan, spanning from 2013 to the present. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan services to individuals, corporations, plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of traditional research and AI-enabled tools to support asset allocation, manager selection, and ongoing client reviews.

Kristen Gurney is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Clover, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing nine years of industry experience. She has worked with PNC Investments since 2016, following three years at TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through various model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model portfolio that uses approved strategies implemented via mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Paul Goetz III is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at LPL Financial, R.J. Schrift Private Asset Management, and Armfield Wealth. Outside of financial services, he owns PGM Detailing, a home-based business. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base, including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering services such as asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a network model with advisory representatives providing both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, utilizing a variety of investment strategies and technology platforms.

Chirag Patel is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously with First Clearing starting in 2013. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap‑fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third parties.

Ashley Alexander is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at The Vanguard Group since 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of Alexanders BBQ LLC, a restaurant based in Charlotte, NC. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach to asset allocation, utilizing proprietary models and offering portfolios largely composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs.

David Mc Donald is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Gastonia, NC, where he has worked since 2019. He has seven years of industry experience. Outside of advising, he has been affiliated with the Gastonia Grizzlies since 2014 and has occasionally driven for Uber. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Anna Hale is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Fortegra and held various roles at Florida State University, including Facilities Supervisor and Student Affairs employee. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and offices.

Patrick Wittekind is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 38 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC for 22 years and has been self-employed for over two decades. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for his own defined benefit and 401(k) retirement plans. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services and supports its large network with advanced planning tools and specialized programs such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Consulting Services.

Garrett Wilson is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2023 and also operates Wilson Financial Group, LLC. Prior to entering financial services, he held positions at Heister Wholesale Parts and worked in education at Campbell University and Gaston Christian School. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through thousands of financial professionals. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account management, access to third-party advisers, and proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

David Weaver is a CFA® charterholder and Series 63 licensee with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2022 and has prior experience with marine services and boat sales firms. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and third-party asset management, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Robert Tancredi is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with five years of industry experience. He is currently with J.P. Morgan Securities in Charlotte, NC, where he has been since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and other firms. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focused on non-discretionary written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm’s advisory process incorporates quantitative and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities.

William Thompson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2019 and has prior work experience in retail, animal care, and printing. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in maintaining an office building as a cleaner in Landrum, South Carolina. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management, offering a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors.