Nicholas Cerullo is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles at RBMuha, Morgan Stanley, and E*Trade Securities LLC. Prior to his advisory career, he held positions in the hospitality industry and various educational institutions. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a diverse range of institutional and individual clients. The firm offers services including fiduciary consulting, plan design, investment advice, and employee education, serving large institutional investors and managing approximately $79.8 billion in assets.

Katharine Osborne is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed advisor at Corient with 21 years of industry experience. She previously worked at RBC Capital Markets for 16 years before joining Corient in 2025. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and corporate entities. The firm employs a goals-based, team investment approach that integrates in-house strategies with third-party managers and utilizes risk management tools to align portfolios with client objectives.

Lisa Hund is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds the ChFC®, Series 63, and Series 65 designations. She has 16 years of industry experience, with a career spanning multiple roles at both Guardian Life Insurance Company and Park Avenue Securities. Outside of her advisory work, she serves on the Winthrop University Executive Alumni Board and the board of the Carolina Wind Orchestra, and she actively participates in community service through the Rock Hill Elks Lodge. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, supported by proprietary programs and third-party platforms, tailoring client relationships to individual needs.

Robert Schwartz is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Wells Fargo Investment Institute, Inc. with four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Federated Investment Counseling and Federated Hermes Inc. among other firms. Schwartz serves as a board member and MBA partner for 99 Tartans, an organization involved in investment-related activities. Wells Fargo Investment Institute is a bank-affiliated advisory and research organization that provides investment research, manager due diligence, and asset allocation guidance primarily to Wells Fargo wealth and fiduciary businesses. Its model portfolios and allocation advice are delivered for implementation by affiliate entities, supported by team-based qualitative and quantitative research across multiple asset classes.

Ernest Ross III is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC and LPL Financial, having previously worked at Fifth Third Securities, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. His experience spans various roles within financial services in the Charlotte, NC area. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, providing asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting services. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, utilizes multiple investment strategies, and integrates technology platforms to support client asset aggregation and estate planning.

Kenneth Poe Jr. is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Corient. He has held positions at several firms, including McGill Advisors, Ci Brightworth, and CIPW Service Company, LLC, before joining Corient. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and corporate entities. The firm employs a goals-based, team investment approach that integrates in-house strategies with third-party managers and uses comprehensive risk management tools to align portfolios with client objectives.

Kathryn Hughes is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with seven years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. She has worked at Park Avenue Securities and Pruco Securities, and also serves as a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, consulting on divorce-related financial matters. Outside her advisory role, she is an independent contractor with Quest Relocation Group and consults through Smart Divorce Decisions, LLC. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue Securities, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and offers a range of financial planning, consulting, and proprietary investment solutions.

Kaye Tahiliani is a financial advisor at Savant Wealth Management with 17 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Before joining Savant in 2026, she worked at Exencial Wealth Advisors, LLC, Willingdon Wealth Management, and TIAA-CREF. She is also an equity partner of less than 5% at Exencial Wealth Advisors. Savant Wealth Management serves individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth clients with comprehensive wealth management, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses an investment approach that combines evidence-based, model-driven asset allocation with a range of actively managed strategies and supports its services with affiliated accounting, legal, and trust entities.

Gavin Shuck is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Truist Advisory Services, Truist Investment Services, BB&T Securities, Scott & Stringfellow, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as board chair for the nonprofit A Better World, Charlotte, and is an executive committee member of the Radford University Davis School of Business Advisory Board. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, and corporations. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and investment banking services through a Private Advisor model and a consolidated investment platform that includes equities, fixed income, and alternatives.

Kermit Bolick is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Princor Financial Services Corporation since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Bolick is involved with HUGGINS & COMPANY, CPA and sells health insurance through various carriers. Principal Financial Services provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty military personnel. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions under multiple advisory and promoter arrangements.

Alexander Smith is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. (ESI Financial Advisors) in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Equity Services since 1994 and has additional tenure at National Life dating back to 1990. Outside of his advisory role, Smith serves as Vice President of the North Carolina Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors and is involved in several business ventures, including real estate ownership and insurance sales. Equity Services, Inc. provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms, frequently utilizing third-party asset managers and model portfolios, combining long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading and discretionary or non-discretionary management.

Patrick Golden is a financial advisor with \u0026PARTNERS in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for nine years. Outside of his advisory work, he holds a 50% ownership interest in an investment-related LLC with his spouse. \u0026PARTNERS serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers investment management and financial planning services using both proprietary and third-party strategies, operating as a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer.

Neal Patel is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds the Series 66 designation. He has experience with both Guardian Life Insurance Company and Park Avenue Securities, where he has been since 2020 and 2026 respectively. Prior to his financial career, he worked in roles with Egenberg Trial Lawyers, the New Orleans Pelicans, and the New Orleans Saints. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides a range of services including financial planning, ongoing consulting, and access to proprietary and third-party investment programs.

Robert Hoyla is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at BB&T Securities, SunTrust Advisory Services, SunTrust Investment Services, and SunTrust Bank. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting supported by third-party platform arrangements.

Roberta Dawson is a financial advisor at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with 19 years of industry experience. She has been with First Citizens Investor Services since 2009. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm uses a client-centered process involving financial needs and risk tolerance assessments, applying various analytical approaches to manage portfolios through multiple channels and offers optional tax-aware services.

Eric Cannon is a CFP® professional affiliated with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Charlotte, NC, with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with First Citizens Investor Services since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Cannon serves as a track and field coach for Enka High School's boys and girls teams in Buncombe County. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. offers advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm emphasizes IAR-led assessments and combines fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to manage portfolios across equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs.

Peter Velissarios is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Wells Fargo Bank, and Citigroup. He has been with Truist Advisory Services 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, offering asset allocation, fiduciary support, and manager-selection programs. The firm combines discretionary and non-discretionary approaches and integrates third-party platform solutions with internal oversight to manage client portfolios.

Louis Satryan is a financial advisor at Brookstone Capital Management LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Ft. Washington Brokerage Services, Inc. since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a college football on-field referee during the season and works as an insurance agent. Brookstone Capital Management is an SEC-registered adviser providing fee-based asset management and financial planning through a turnkey asset management platform and wrap-fee program. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, other advisers, sovereign wealth funds, and banking institutions, primarily delivering discretionary investment management via model portfolios and unified managed accounts.

John Patterson is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial LLC, Cetera Advisor Networks, Carroll Financial Associates, and United Technologies Corporation. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides comprehensive financial planning, asset management, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in assets using a diversified investment approach that combines passive and active management with quantitative, momentum, and fundamental analysis.

Mohamed Cherif is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and People's Securities, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in rental property management. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary approaches, supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools, with a focus on integrated inter-affiliate service arrangements.