Stacy Bortle is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 14 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., LPL Financial, and BankPlus. Outside of her advisory work, she participates in online resale through Poshmark and is an independent distributor for Herbalife Nutrition. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services. The firm provides a digital advisory program alongside managed account offerings and operates as a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

Stephen Campbell is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Pruco Securities LLC, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Park Sterling Bank, and LPL. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account that uses algorithmic risk assessment and approved model strategies executed via mutual funds and ETFs.

George Warren is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 26 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments, LLC since 2017, with prior experience at Advisors Asset Management, Inc. from 2014 to 2016. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a discretionary online model account pilot available to employees with PNC Bank online-banking credentials. The firm uses approved model strategies executed by investment delegates with mutual funds and ETFs, focusing on algorithm-driven enrollment and risk assessment.

Brandon James is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF in 2026, he held roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Vanguard Marketing Corporation. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing TIAA-administered employer retirement plan relationships. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management through various managed account programs.

Christopher Knight is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF, he worked at Bank of America and Merrill for four years. Outside of finance, he performs part-time handyman work involving small construction and maintenance projects. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, and small retirement plans. The firm employs a fiduciary standard and provides both model portfolio and customized portfolio options through its advice and planning services.

Casey Pond is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Hendersonville, NC, holding a Series 66 license and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with First Citizens Investor Services since 2015, including a brief tenure at Fifth Third Securities in 2017, and is also co-owner of Round Table Investments, a real estate holding 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 businesses. The firm employs a client-focused approach combining risk- and outcomes-based asset allocation, discretionary and non-discretionary management, and tax-aware strategies, leveraging its affiliation with a bank holding company to offer integrated banking resources and operational advantages.

Raphael Tshikala is a financial advisor at TIAA‑CREF with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC. Outside of finance, Raphael owns a music production and performance company and is co-owner of a trucking business. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients connected to TIAA‑administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management within a vertically integrated advisory model.

Daniel Spainhour is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Janney Montgomery Scott for 14 years before joining Rockefeller Financial. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves ultra-high and high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, charities, corporations, and retirement plans, providing wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers integrated services through affiliated trust and insurance entities and distinguishes itself with its recapitalized ownership structure and its role as a distributor and placement agent for private funds within the Rockefeller Global Family Office platform.

Jennifer Kotzian is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 10 years of industry experience. She has been with TIAA-CREF since 2015. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including model portfolio management and customized portfolios, and acts as adviser to the TIAA Donor Advised Fund.

Mary Bennett is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 36 years of industry experience. She has been with Janney since 2003 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of her advisory role, she volunteers with USO North Carolina, assisting with greeting and preparing food for U.S. armed forces and their families. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipal clients, offering a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services.

Robert Murdock is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at TIAA and TIAA-CREF since 2007. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning, discretionary managed accounts, and broker-dealer services to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm’s advisory model separates point-in-time financial planning from ongoing discretionary management and serves as adviser to a donor-advised fund within a vertically integrated group.

Kristopher Carroll is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience based in Charlotte, NC. He currently serves as a financial advisor at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC and has held roles at LPL Financial, Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, and Carroll Financial Associates. Outside of his advisory work, he is a board member of Bold Therapeutics and Enviro-Master International Franchise, LLC. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise firm serving individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans through a large network of advisors. The firm employs a strategic investment process combining passive and active management with quantitative and fundamental research, offering a variety of financial planning, asset management, and specialized consulting services.

Brett Sexton is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 18 years of experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2008. The firm provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and corporate entities, often serving clients with pre-existing retirement plan relationships through TIAA. TIAA-CREF’s advisory services include both point-in-time financial planning and ongoing portfolio management, utilizing model and customized investment strategies within a vertically integrated structure.

Robert Curth is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with TIAA-CREF since 1996. Outside of his financial advisory role, he has worked as a background extra in local film and television productions. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services primarily to individuals connected with TIAA-administered retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, and other entities. The firm offers both one-time planning and ongoing portfolio management through model and customized portfolios under a fiduciary standard.

Lindie Rheeder is a financial advisor at MAI Capital Management, LLC with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 credential and has held prior roles at firms including Financial Engines Advisors LLC and Park Avenue Securities. Outside of advising, she works as a bartender at a local brewery in Monroe, NC on weekends. MAI Capital Management provides investment management, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting services to individuals, families, institutional clients, and others. The firm customizes portfolio strategies across various asset classes and serves as both an adviser and product sponsor, managing assets including a registered mutual fund and multiple private funds.

Zachary Bolling is a financial advisor at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with four years of industry experience. His work history includes multiple roles within First Citizens Investor Services and First Citizens Bank since 2019. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. serves individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with investment advisory, brokerage, and licensed insurance services. The firm employs a mix of strategic and tactical asset-allocation approaches and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management, with a notable emphasis on asset-based billing and tax-aware services.

Nicole Pilo is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the board of Freedom School Partners. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a diverse retail client base with both brokerage and advisory services, offering proprietary and third-party investment programs and financial planning solutions. The firm manages approximately $15 billion in regulatory assets under management and supports a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Chris Gruin is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Lincolnton, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at First Citizen Investor Services, Wells Fargo Clearing, Suntrust Investment Services, and PNC Bank. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account programs, including advisor-directed models and access to third-party portfolio managers, with features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services.

Jordyn James is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with one year of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Ameriprise. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals with existing TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm combines model portfolio-based management with customized portfolio services under a fiduciary standard.

Christopher Rehberg is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2007. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm separates one-time planning services from ongoing discretionary management and serves as adviser to a donor-advised fund while operating within a vertically integrated group using affiliated funds.