Casey Mc Intyre is a CFA® charterholder with over 18 years of experience in the investment management industry. He currently works at AlphaStar Capital Management and previously held roles at Sterling Capital Management, LLC and Cambridge Associates, LLC. AlphaStar Capital Management manages approximately $1.84 billion for a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs both model and customized investment strategies that combine strategic asset allocation with quantitative and momentum analysis, and it offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services.

Graham Martin is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Principal Advised Services with two years of industry experience. He has held multiple roles within the Principal Financial Group family, including positions at Principal Bank, Principal Life Insurance Company, and Principal Securities, Inc. Outside of finance, he has experience working with Newsong Church (Ardent Faith Ministries) and in retail through The Bakery Shoppe. 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 operates as part of the Principal Financial Group, leveraging proprietary tools and affiliated entities to support its advice and investment solutions.

Thomas Burick is a financial advisor with Credit Union Investment Services in Concord, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. He has worked with Members Trust Company since 2023 and has been affiliated with Credit Union Investment Services, SECU Life Insurance Company, SECU Brokerage Services, and State Employees' Credit Union since 2015. In addition to his advisory roles, he serves as a financial advisory services specialist at State Employees' Credit Union and as an agent with SECU Life Insurance Company. Credit Union Investment Services serves primarily individual investors in North Carolina, offering non-discretionary portfolio management, retirement and financial planning, and a wrap-fee program. The firm recommends mostly low-cost, index-based mutual funds and ETFs, fixed-income products, and employs a goals-based, long-term planning approach.

Joshua South is a financial advisor with Credit Union Investment Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Members Trust Company since 2016 and has been affiliated with State Employees’ Credit Union in various capacities since 2007, including roles related to financial advisory and life insurance services. Credit Union Investment Services serves primarily individual investors in North Carolina, providing non-discretionary portfolio management, retirement and financial planning, and a wrap-fee program. The firm emphasizes low-cost, index-based mutual funds and ETFs, fixed-income products, and a goals-based, long-term planning approach, with salaried advisers who provide recommendations while clients retain final decision authority.

Brian Spencer is a financial advisor with CoreCap Advisors in Cornelius, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and six years of industry experience. He has worked at CoreCap Advisors and CoreCap Investments since 2020 and has been with Capital Choice Financial Services since 2019. Outside of advisory roles, Spencer serves as President and Director of Credit on the Board of Directors at Hooker Furniture Company, a position he has held since 2014. CoreCap Advisors serves individuals, including high-net-worth and accredited investors, as well as institutional clients such as pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisors, with an investment approach focused on long-term relationships and a range of mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and bonds.

Paul Taylor is a financial advisor with AlphaStar Capital Management, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining AlphaStar in 2021, he worked at Advisory Alpha, LLC, Formula Folio Investments, LLC, and Retirement Wealth Advisors, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates Taylormade Custom Builders, a residential building business. AlphaStar Capital Management serves individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients, offering discretionary investment management, financial planning, and subadvisory services. The firm employs model portfolios and advisor-directed strategies, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and third-party portfolio construction technology.

Larry Jones is a financial advisor at Virtue Capital Management, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 65 license. His work history includes roles at Navstar Financial Planning, Horter Investment Management, and Navstar Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, Jones is involved in insurance sales and provides college planning and advisory services to parents through separate businesses. Virtue Capital Management, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $1.2 billion in discretionary assets for over 4,000 clients across about 90 advisers. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, third-party manager selection and monitoring, and retirement education, utilizing a model-driven investment approach that incorporates economic data and quantitative optimization.

Jordan Beard is a financial advisor with Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill Lynch and Kestra Investment Services, LLC, as well as experience outside finance with Piedmont Hardware and the YMCA. Beard is involved in several real estate ventures, including ownership and management activities. Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC provides investment advisory services through a network of independent advisors and multi-advisor teams, serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of investment products and personalized account management.

Ernest Hatley is a financial advisor with Credit Union Investment Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Lincoln Investment Planning and operating his own firm, Hatley Financial, as well as providing financial advisory and insurance services through various affiliated entities. Outside of finance, he owns a computer setup and service business assisting small businesses with their computer systems. Credit Union Investment Services serves individual investors and trust clients in North Carolina, offering non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning with a focus on low-cost, index-based mutual funds and ETFs. The firm’s representatives are salaried employees of the parent credit union, and clients retain final decision authority over their accounts.

Ioulia Link is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving at Credit Union Investment Services. She has held multiple roles within the State Employees' Credit Union system since 2005, including Regional Vice President overseeing financial services for members. Link also acts as a Trust Representative for Members Trust Company and an agent for SECU Life Insurance Company. Credit Union Investment Services serves primarily individual investors in North Carolina, providing non-discretionary portfolio management, retirement and financial planning, and a wrap-fee program. The firm emphasizes low-cost, index-based mutual funds and ETFs, along with fixed-income products, while allowing clients to retain final decision-making authority.

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.

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.

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.

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.