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.

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.

Philip Miller is a financial advisor at Prosperity Wealth Management, Inc. in Concord, NC, with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Fortune Financial Services, Integrated Financial Strategies, and his own Miller Insurance & Financial Services. Miller also has an outside insurance appointment and performs fee-based advisory work through Integrated Financial Group. Prosperity Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, and pension/profit-sharing plans, offering asset management, financial planning, consulting, and referrals to third-party money managers. The firm manages approximately $442 million for around 1,600 clients and employs a multi-method investment process with ongoing oversight of recommended managers.

David Spencer is a financial advisor with Credit Union Investment Services in Huntersville, NC, holding a Series 66 credential and 20 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at SECU Life Insurance Company, State Employees' Credit Union, Fidelity Investments, and Truliant Federal Credit Union. Outside his advisory work, he is a partner in D & A Investment Group, LLC, where he manages personal investments and business operations. Credit Union Investment Services serves primarily individual investors 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 operates as a subsidiary of State Employees’ Credit Union and emphasizes client decision-making without exercising trading discretion.

Isaiah Smith II is a financial advisor with Integrity Advisory Solutions and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has 11 years of industry experience, including roles at AlphaStar Capital Management and Regal Investment Advisors. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as Senior Vice President of Annuity Sales at The Assurance Group, where he trains and mentors agents. Integrity Advisory Solutions serves individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business clients through a network of approximately 100 independent advisors, managing around $1.1 billion in assets. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and sub-advisory services, utilizing a range of asset-allocation frameworks and third-party platforms to create tailored client portfolios.

Michael Ames is a Financial Advisor with StoneX Advisors Inc. in Cornelius, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining StoneX in 2020, he worked at Fifth Third Securities for five years. Outside of his advisory role, Ames is involved in insurance sales as an agent with Synergy Insurance Group and partners with Buckhead Brokerage Group for access to index annuities. StoneX Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan consulting, and annuity allocation services. The firm utilizes advisor-managed portfolios, proprietary models, and third-party money managers, supported by platforms such as Envestnet and Advyzon, to deliver customized investment solutions.

Orlando Ricci is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing five years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Principal Life Insurance Company and NYLIFE Securities LLC. Outside of financial advising, he officiates high school wrestling in North Carolina and South Carolina and is a published author working on multiple novels. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, combining third-party tools and proprietary models. The firm is part of the Principal Financial Group family, offering access to affiliated products and combining non-discretionary recommendations with a discretionary investment management program.

Clifford Sorel is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Arco Capital Partners LLC, Saybrus Partners, and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. He is a member of the Salisbury Rotary Club. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized investment solutions through discretionary mandates, third-party managers, and private-label model portfolios, with ongoing monitoring and quarterly reviews.

Trenton Whalen is a financial advisor at AlphaStar Capital Management with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Merrill, Fifth Third Securities, and Fifth Third Bank. Outside of his advisory role, Whalen serves as Chief Judge of an election precinct and is Chair of the Cabarrus Community Foundation board. AlphaStar Capital Management manages approximately $1.84 billion for a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, small businesses, and pension plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting, employing both model and custom strategies that combine strategic asset allocation with quantitative and momentum analysis.

Donabel Triplett is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services in Troutman, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having nine years of industry experience. She has worked with Principal Bank, Principal Life Insurance Company, Principal Financial Services, and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. Outside of her advisory role, she manages a real estate rental property. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, using a combination of third-party tools and proprietary models. The firm is part of the Principal Financial Group family, offering integrated access to affiliated products and discretionary investment management through its SimpleInvest program.

Deborah Stamets is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Merit Financial Advisors in Davidson, NC. She has seven years of industry experience and has been with Merit Financial Group since 2015. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with 264 advisors serving approximately 20,040 clients across 66 offices and managing about $23.9 billion in client assets. The firm provides coordinated wealth-management services and uses a long-term, diversified investment approach supported by an internal Investment Management team and Investment Committee.

Austin Palmer is a financial advisor at Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. He is a founding partner and wealth advisor at Destination Wealth Advisors, where he holds an ownership stake and assists with firm growth through advisor and client acquisition. Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC provides investment advisory services through a network of independent advisors and multi-advisor teams, serving individual and institutional clients with access to a wide range of investment products and specialized offerings.

Jeffrey Thompson is a financial advisor with Geneos Wealth Management, Inc. in Davidson, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 32 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Geneos Wealth Management since 2005 and leads Thompson Wealth Advisors, an investment services business. Geneos Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other institutions. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, and access to third-party money managers through various traditional and wrap-fee programs.

Austin Portelance is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC and Kestra Investment Services, LLC, having joined in 2024 following six years at Edward Jones. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with Destination Wealth Advisors, where he creates and executes financial plans and manages client assets. 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 with a broad range of investment products and specialized offerings. The firm oversees advisor recommendations while allowing flexibility within an approved product menu.

Jason Rindskopf is a financial advisor with Signal Advisors Wealth, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and six years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including AE Wealth Management, Advisory Alpha, and Financial Independence Group. Rindskopf is also the author of the book *Survive the Crash*. Signal Advisors Wealth provides investment management and financial planning services to retail clients and independent registered investment advisers through its Signal Platform TAMP. The firm employs a top-down, macro-environmental investment approach with tactical asset allocation and sector rotation, serving individual, high-net-worth, family, and business clients.

Bryant Trombly is a financial advisor with Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC, holding the Series 66 designation and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Morgan Stanley spanning over a decade. Outside of his primary advisory role, he is a partner at Destination Wealth Advisors and serves as an adjunct instructor facilitating online graduate classes. Kestra Private Wealth Services provides investment advisory services through a network of independent advisors and multi-advisor teams, managing approximately $13.45 billion in client assets. The firm offers access to a broad range of investment products and specialized services, serving both individual and institutional clients.

Jon Yancey is a financial advisor with AlphaStar Capital Management in Cornelius, NC, holding a Series 65 credential and 11 years of industry experience. He has been associated with AlphaStar since 2014 and is president of Yancey Financial, LLC, where he also works as an insurance agent specializing in fixed annuities and life insurance. AlphaStar Capital Management manages approximately $1.84 billion for a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, small businesses, and other advisers. The firm employs both model and customized strategies using strategic asset allocation and quantitative analysis, and provides a range of portfolio management and consulting services.

William Averkamp is a financial advisor at Altitude Capital Management LLC with a Series 65 credential. He has professional experience including 14 years at Wells Fargo and more recently has been with Altitude Capital Management LLC and Harborlight Wealth since 2026. Altitude Capital Management LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals and high net worth clients. The firm uses a variety of investment approaches tailored to client goals and risk tolerance, operating managed account programs with $103.6 million in discretionary assets under management.

Jeremy Bryant is a financial advisor with Brookwood Investment Group, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple firms including Redwood Private Wealth LLC, Prosperity Capital Advisors, and Regal Investment Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Breese Financial Group, LLC, an insurance sales and marketing business, and is involved in managing insurance sales at Redwood Tax Specialists. He also works as a sales representative for online legal and estate planning services. Brookwood Investment Group is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser managing over $1 billion for more than 3,100 clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and supplemental third-party services.

Patrick Schultz is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience, currently with Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC. He has worked at firms including New York Life Investment Management, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and Neuberger Berman. Outside of his advisory role, he provides marketing consulting for Armstrong, Fleming, & Moore. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, families, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a primarily long-term, portfolio-driven investment approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and selected individual securities, with approximately $15.7 billion in assets under management and a multi-office platform.