Michael Jones is a financial advisor at Silver Oak Securities, Inc. with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Big Rock Wealth Advisors, Cantella and Co., Inc., and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an assistant baseball coach for Walter M Williams High School. Silver Oak Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, corporations, and trusts, managing approximately $2.4 billion in discretionary assets. The firm offers multiple advisory programs tailored to client objectives, with a focus on discretionary investment management and automated model-based portfolio implementation.

Aaron Smith is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cardinal Financial, LLC for eight years before joining his current firm in 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of a real estate group involved in non-investment-related activities. Capital Investment Advisory Services provides portfolio management and supervisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, foundations, and charitable institutions. The firm offers tailored investment programs with a range of strategies and typically manages assets on a discretionary basis.

Glenn Mosseller is a financial advisor with Virtue Capital Management, LLC who holds a Series 65 credential and has 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Horter Investment Management, LLC and Roadmap Property and Casualty Insurance Service, LLC, and he is the president and managing member of Roadmap Financial Consulting, LLC, a full-service financial services and business consulting firm. Virtue Capital Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, qualified retirement plans, and other advisers with customized portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm uses a multi-team model and combines tactical, strategic, and dynamic investment approaches with due diligence on third-party managers and model strategies.

James Kenerly is a ChFC® with 20 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. since 2006. He also serves as Chief Operating Officer at Plybon and Associates, Inc. Outside of his financial advisory roles, he writes and publishes children's books under Rascal Books. M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. serves individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and other entities through a nationwide network of independent Member Firms and Financial Professionals, offering a broad range of advisory and brokerage services including discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, retirement plan consulting, and insurance advisory.

Douglas Everett is a financial advisor with Integrity Advisory Solutions, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. He is also the owner of Pit Bull Crew, LLC, an insurance and securities business through which he sells life, health, and long-term care insurance while providing wealth management services. Additionally, he refers clients to an online estate planning system as an implementation specialist with Integrated Trust Systems. Integrity Advisory Solutions serves individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business clients through a network of about 100 independent advisors, managing approximately $1.1 billion in client assets. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, sub-advisory services, and client referrals, utilizing a range of analytical and asset-allocation strategies supported by third-party platforms.

Kevin Herron Jr. is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently with Wedbush Securities Inc. since 2026. Prior to joining Wedbush, he spent 10 years at UBS Financial. Wedbush Securities provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of services including wealth management, fixed income, commodities, securities lending, and capital markets, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Joel Funderburk is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 34 years of industry experience, including 27 years at UBS Financial Services prior to joining Wedbush in 2024. His outside business activities include a partnership interest in SURFSIDE LLC, a real estate holding entity. Wedbush Securities provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of wealth management and capital markets services, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Morgan Stinchfield is a Series 65-licensed advisor at AlphaStar Capital Management with experience dating back to 2017. Prior to joining AlphaStar, he worked at Paraclete Wealth Partners and operated his own firm, MorganDale, LLC. He has also held roles in the hospitality industry, including positions at Bluemoon Tap House at Waterside District and Grace O’Malley’s Irish Pub. AlphaStar Capital Management serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, businesses, and retirement plans, offering discretionary investment management and financial planning. The firm employs a range of investment strategies using Alphastar Model Portfolios and third-party technologies to support its approximately 135 advisors and $2.5 billion in assets under management.

Sherry Malone is a financial advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 15 years. Wedbush Securities provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering a range of wealth management and capital markets solutions. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and provides custodial, clearing, and prime services alongside commodities and securities lending activities.

Lisa Rosenberg is a Series 66-registered advisor with Kingsview Wealth Management, LLC in Greensboro, NC, with three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones and has held positions at Elon University and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Kingsview Wealth Management is a multi-advisor firm serving individuals, retirement plans, endowments, and municipal clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services combining internal portfolio management with third-party strategies and provides access to alternative investments.

Ikechukwu Egwuonwu is a CFP® with two years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Root Financial Partners. His prior roles include positions at Beacon Pointe Advisors and Ayco, Goldman Sachs. In addition to advising, he holds a role as an insurance agent at Beacon Pointe Insurance Services. Root Financial Partners provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and select retirement-plan clients. The firm emphasizes broadly diversified, passive investment strategies tailored to client needs and offers specialized approaches and educational programming.

Patricia Blair is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience and is currently affiliated with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Greensboro, NC. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for ten years and Wells Fargo Clearing for two years. Outside of her advisory role, she has community involvement as a coach with Winston Salem Forsyth County Schools and participates in a family-owned coffee shop business where she assists with operations and customer service. Wedbush Securities provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of services including wealth management, fixed income, commodities, securities lending, capital markets, and research, with a focus on tailoring portfolio strategies to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Robert Plybon is a financial advisor with M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. in Greensboro, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 50 years of industry experience. He has been with M HOLDINGS SECURITIES since 2004 and has operated Plybon & Associates since 1972. Outside of advising, he serves on the Board of Trustees at East Carolina University, chairing the Facilities and Finance Committee. M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. serves individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses through a nationwide network of independent firms and professionals. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including discretionary investment management, retirement plan consulting, financial planning, and insurance advisory, combining in-house portfolio management with oversight of third-party sub-advisors.

Dylan Martin is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving with The Fiduciary Alliance. His career includes roles at Flourishing Wealth LLC, Northwestern Mutual, and Merrill Lynch. The Fiduciary Alliance provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, and other advisers, employing a variety of analytical approaches and third-party managers. The firm also offers ERISA 3(21) nondiscretionary services and manages participant retirement accounts with tax-efficient strategies.

James King is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mutual Advisors, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterlings Investments and McMillion Capital Management. Outside of his advisory work, he is a licensed insurance agent who recommends various insurance products. Mutual Advisors, LLC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, trusts, estates, retirement plan participants, qualified purchasers, and institutional investors. The firm manages portfolios through a combination of active and passive strategies, employing multiple analytical approaches and leveraging third-party tools to tailor allocations for various account types.

David Rapp is a financial advisor with Mutual Advisors, LLC in Greensboro, NC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and having 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mutual Securities, Inc., Edward Jones, Forsys Consulting LLC, Valic Financial Advisors, and M Holdings Securities, Inc. Mutual Advisors, LLC serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional clients, offering asset management, financial planning, and ERISA plan advisory services. The firm employs a mix of active and passive strategies with a focus on diversification and uses multiple analytical approaches to tailor portfolios according to client objectives.

Kolby Madsen is a financial advisor with Kingsview Wealth Management, LLC in Greensboro, NC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has five years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Edward Jones and Fidelity Investments. Kingsview Wealth Management is a multi-advisor wealth management firm serving individuals—including high-net-worth clients—retirement plans, endowments, trusts, and state or municipal clients. The firm offers financial planning and asset management through in-house and third-party strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services.

Jason Cook is a financial advisor with Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. He holds the CFP® designation and has 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at BFC Planning, Inc., Stokes, Cook & Associates, and involvement with the Graham Area Business Association and Graham Fire Department. Outside of advising, Cook has volunteered as a firefighter and participates in charitable organizations such as the Burlington Shrine Club and Bingham Masonic Lodge. Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm manages approximately $906 million in client assets and offers a range of investment platforms, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, with services tailored to client needs.

Shannon Avery is a financial advisor at Kingsview Wealth Management, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones from 2016 to 2024. Kingsview Wealth Management is a multi-advisor firm serving individuals, retirement plans, registered investment companies, endowments, trusts, and state or municipal clients. The firm offers financial planning and wealth management through internal and third-party strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary services, and manages affiliated exchange-traded funds.

Shineece Sellars is a financial advisor at IP Financial Advisory Services LLC with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Keller Williams, Mueller Reports, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of advisory work, she serves as Executive Director of the African American Cultural Arts & History Center and is involved with other nonprofit organizations and real estate activities. IP Financial Advisory Services primarily serves individual retail clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, managed account programs, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm focuses on customized portfolio construction and monitoring, often using discretionary authority, and provides access to third-party investment advisors alongside traditional advisory services.