Christopher Grainger is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Charlotte, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Truist Advisory Services in 2025, he worked at Truist Bank, Wells Fargo, and TIAA-CREF. Truist Advisory Services offers investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools, to deliver tailored investment solutions.

Cynthia Piacentino is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with 15 years of industry experience. She is currently with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC and has prior experience at LPL Financial, CETERA Advisor Networks LLC, and Carroll Financial Associates, Inc. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in regulatory assets under management and employs a diversified investment approach that blends passive and active management, overseen by an internal Investment Committee.

Benjamin Smith is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at United Capital and Regions. Outside of finance, he was involved with 5 Star Nutrition LLC in 2019. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation and investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program, implementing advice through a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting.

Alexander Houston is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Investment Institute, Inc. in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 65 designation. He has been in the industry since 2025, with prior experience at Sterling Investment Counsel in the same year. Outside of finance, he has been involved with sports organizations, including the Pueblo Bulls Hockey Club and Midwest Knights Sports Group, and has an affiliation with Canisius University. Wells Fargo Investment Institute provides institutional research, manager due diligence, model portfolio construction, and asset-allocation guidance primarily to Wells Fargo’s wealth and fiduciary businesses, along with select external clients. The firm’s work is divided among specialized divisions focused on manager research, securities analysis, asset allocation, and portfolio management, offering research and model guidance rather than direct investment management.

Scott Angel is a CFP® with 22 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. since 2003 and also works with First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension plans, and business entities. The firm combines risk- and outcomes-based asset allocation with discretionary and non-discretionary management, offering portfolio management through wrap programs and automated investing platforms, supported by its affiliation with a bank holding company.

Herman Freitag III is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Corient in Charlotte, NC. His prior roles include positions at The Vanguard Group and Ci Brightworth. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach that combines internal security selection and fixed-income strategies with third-party manager solutions and customized asset allocation.

Laron Glenn is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with Series 63 and Series 65 designations and three years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Learning Services LLC and Wells Fargo, as well as positions outside financial services at Amazon, Papa Johns, and Bojangles. 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 manager-selection services, utilizing a combination of discretionary managers, consulting, and AI-enabled research tools.

Anderson Stockard is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at LPL Enterprise, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and other financial and non-financial organizations. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, investment policy analysis, and the AMC Advantage manager‑selection program, implementing advice through discretionary and non‑discretionary approaches supported by AI-enabled research tools and inter-affiliate resources.

Nathan Morgan is a CFP® professional with nine years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently works at Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. and has prior experience at Fidelity Investments, Deutsche Bank, and served six years in the United States Navy Reserve. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering annual financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations primarily through the Schwab ecosystem and standard asset allocation models.

Linda Mander is a CFP® with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC. Her prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial, Cetera Advisor Networks, and Carroll Financial Associates. She is a board member of a local Boy Scout troop in Charlotte, NC. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and retirement plan consulting through a mix of passive and active investment strategies overseen by an internal Investment Committee.

Dung Nguyen is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations with eight years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Wells Fargo and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. He has been with Truist Advisory and Truist Investment Services since 2021. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships with third-party platform arrangements and employs AI-enabled tools and supervisory oversight in its investment processes.

Steven Majoris is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Investment Institute, Inc. with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Advisors Asset Management, Inc. for 11 years. He is based in Charlotte, NC. Wells Fargo Investment Institute (WFII) provides institutional research, manager due diligence, model portfolio construction, and asset-allocation guidance primarily to Wells Fargo wealth and fiduciary businesses, as well as select external clients. The firm delivers research and model guidance without exercising investment discretion or holding custody of client assets.

Charles Widener is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. He is currently with Truist Advisory Services and has previously worked at PNC Investments and Mass Mutual Financial Group. Widener serves on the board of directors for Opera Carolina, a local nonprofit arts organization in Charlotte, NC. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, implementing advice through discretionary and non-discretionary manager relationships supported by third-party platforms and research tools.

Stanley Dyl is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with Prime Capital Financial and has previously worked at United Capital Financial Advisers, LLC and Davidson Capital. He is involved as a member of CHHSZ Holdings, LLC, which owns Prime Capital Investment Advisors, LLC. Prime Capital Financial is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers a range of services including asset management, financial planning, qualified retirement plan services, and family office solutions, employing a variety of investment strategies and tax-efficient techniques.

Kathleen Hayes is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Truist Advisory Services and its affiliated firms since 2013. Outside of her financial advisory role, she is the principal of Katie Hayes Photography LLC, where she photographs events, people, sports, and landscapes. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation and investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, and manager-selection programs, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches with third-party platform and manager arrangements.

Denis Curcio is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 26 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, where he has worked since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial, Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, and Carroll Financial Associates, Inc. Curcio also holds licenses for Series 63 and Series 66. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans through a large network of advisors. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and specialized retirement consulting, utilizing a strategic investment approach that combines passive and active management with quantitative and fundamental research.

John Kamel is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to his current role beginning in 2023, he worked at UBS Financial Services for two years and spent seven years at Movado Company Store. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base, including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers a range of services such as asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management supported by various investment strategies and technology platforms.

Aubrey Elam is a financial advisor at TLG Advisors, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously with The Leaders Group Inc, Vanbridge, and Dixon Wells. Elam also serves as an Associate Vice President involved in the sale of fixed insurance products with related entities. TLG Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and institutional investors. The firm focuses on investment supervisory services and portfolio management using manager selection, fundamental analysis, and Modern Portfolio Theory, and offers a direct-to-consumer digital program called Starlight Portfolios.

Joel Berry II is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Oppenheimer, he worked at Truist Investment Services and Truist Bank. Outside of finance, he works as a basketball analyst for ESPN/ACC Network, covering college basketball. Oppenheimer serves individuals, corporations, pooled vehicles, and retirement plans with a range of advisory and execution services, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, consulting, and financial planning. The firm’s investment approach varies by program and advisor, incorporating strategic and tactical asset allocation, manager selection, and periodic rebalancing.

Carter Bugg is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at Clemson University and Avidxchange. 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 a manager-selection program, utilizing a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.