Christina Rodriguez is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and industry licenses Series 63 and Series 65. She has 18 years of experience and has been with First Command and its affiliated entities since 2007. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a particular focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm provides financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs, delivering investment management through a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers who design and monitor model portfolios.

Rebekah Fuller is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, currently with Mariner, where she has worked since 2023. She has prior experience at Goldfinch Wealth Management and Dehollander & Janse Financial Group. Before her financial advisory career, she spent nine years as a full-time parent. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations through investment management, financial planning, and additional services such as tax coordination and Core Family Office offerings. The firm employs a discretionary, customized portfolio approach supported by a combination of in-house research and third-party managers, with integrated tax and administrative services uncommon for a firm of its size.

Paul Edmunds is a CFP® with over 31 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Money Concepts Capital Corp since 2015. He also owns a CPA firm providing tax advice and preparation, a role he has held since 1988, and acts as co-trustee for a family trust. Money Concepts Capital Corp is an enterprise firm with approximately 431 advisors managing a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, utilizing a combination of model portfolios, advisor-designed portfolios, and third-party sub-advisers.

Samuel Byrd is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Wilmington, NC. He holds the Series 65 designation and has four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Pathfinder Wealth Consulting and Live Oak Bank. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors and hundreds of thousands of individual and institutional clients, managing roughly $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody/clearing services.

Brian Sierer is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at T. Rowe Price for 10 years before joining Empower in 2025. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management services primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s approach integrates proprietary and third-party methodologies, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and clients’ savings rates within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.

Gregory Gianfortone is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Truist Investment Services, Truist Bank, eXp Realty, and Fisher Investments. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by AI-enabled research and inter-affiliate integration with Truist Investment Services and Truist Bank.

Robert Pelliciotta is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding a Series 66 credential and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at various Truist entities since 2011 and previously at BB&T Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he works part-time as a delivery driver and in customer service at a local gourmet popcorn and ice cream shop. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program, implementing advice through a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements supported by third-party platforms and proprietary research.

Eric Starkey is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Sanctuary Advisors, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill before joining Sanctuary Advisors in 2024. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm supports over 400 independent advisers who deliver customized investment strategies and use a variety of analytical approaches, managing accounts on both a discretionary and non-discretionary basis.

Brice Gibson is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at CapFinancial Partners LLC (CAPTRUST), Fountain Financial Associates, Inc., and Cetera Advisor Networks. Gibson is also involved in fixed insurance sales. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors and hundreds of thousands of clients. The firm offers a broad adviser-support platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Jason Wheeler is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Wilmington, NC, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 26 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Commonwealth Financial Network since 2005, alongside his ongoing role at Pathfinder Wealth Consulting. Wheeler is also involved in fixed insurance sales as part of his business activities. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing around $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm offers a wide range of adviser-support services, including discretionary and nondiscretionary managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, and custody/clearing services.

Katherine Medina is a financial advisor at Sanctuary Advisors, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Medina serves as Vice President on the board of the Cape Fear Literacy Council and is a member of the CFP Board’s Council on Examinations, contributing as a subject expert for CFP exam development. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm supports a broad range of investment approaches through a network of over 400 independent advisers and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Julie Lancaster is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has been with Truist and its predecessor entities since 2015. Lancaster serves on the board of directors for the Hill School of Wilmington, a private nonprofit school for children with dyslexia and learning disabilities. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations, with a focus on asset allocation, fiduciary support, and manager selection through its AMC Advantage program. The firm employs a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary approaches and integrates inter-affiliate resources, including broker-dealer and banking services, to support its clients.

Stephen Schillreff is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC in Wilmington, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with three years of industry experience. He has been with TD Private Client Wealth LLC and TD Bank N.A. since 2014. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional clients, high-net-worth private clients, and retail TDIS clients, utilizing a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation across affiliated and third-party sub-managers.

Daniel O Hara is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Wilmington, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential-affiliated firms and GWFS Equities, Inc. O'Hara also serves as a co-executor of an irrevocable trust. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, using an integrated model connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates in its planning approach and serves a large participant base relative to its advisor headcount.

Robert Loweth is a CFP® professional with 36 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and Pathfinder Wealth Consulting. His prior experience includes over two decades at Commonwealth Financial Network and Rexroad, Loweth And Associates. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors and managing roughly $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform with discretionary and nondiscretionary managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, and custody and clearing services.

Anthony Baverso is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he held positions at Truist Investment Services and has involvement in boat rental operations through Carolina Boat Rentals. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, fiduciary support, and diversified manager selection programs, utilizing a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary solutions supported by inter-affiliate integration.

Meco Womack is a financial advisor at TD Private Client Wealth LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation alongside Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His previous roles include positions at Wells Fargo Securities LLC, LPL Financial, and Cornerstone Wealth. TD Private Client Wealth LLC serves institutional and high-net-worth clients through discretionary wrap-fee managed accounts and brokerage services, utilizing a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation with investments from both affiliated and third-party sub-managers.

Walter Hutsell is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Pathfinder Wealth Consulting, W&S Brokerage, and Western Southern Life. Outside of finance, he worked in retail and hospitality, including ownership involvement with Surf City Surf Shop and employment at Poe's Tavern. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors, managing over $212 billion in client assets. The firm offers a range of managed account programs and access to third-party asset managers, providing trading, reporting, and custody services.

Amy Kepler is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. She is currently with Sanctuary Advisors, LLC and Sanctuary Securities, Inc., where she has worked since 2024. Prior to that, she spent eight years at Merrill. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm supports a network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives who use various portfolio management approaches and serve both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

David Shucavage is a financial advisor with AE Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with several firms including Carolina Retirement Planners, Global Financial Private Capital, and Carolina Estate Planners. Outside of advising, he is a lecturer on retirement coursework with Retirement Elevated and presents financial wellness seminars through the nonprofit SOFA. AE Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of services such as model portfolio solutions, discretionary asset management, financial planning, and ERISA plan services through a platform that integrates internal and third-party managed models.