Charles Bevan is a CFP® professional associated with Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. in Charlotte, NC, with two years of industry experience. He has held roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Vanguard Marketing Corporation, The Vanguard Group, and Wells Fargo Bank and Clearing Services. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering services such as annual financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations using Schwab’s proprietary asset allocation models and research tools. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and does not act as a discretionary portfolio manager.

Mark Nesbitt is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Arden, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has six years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at First Citizens Bank and Avena Homes. 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 integrates risk- and outcomes-based asset allocation with discretionary management and third-party managers, offering portfolio management through wrap programs and automated platforms, supported by its affiliation with a bank holding company.

James Paradise is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience based in Charlotte, NC. He has worked at Janney Montgomery Scott LLC since 2026 and previously spent over a decade with Wells Fargo in various roles. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse clientele, including individuals, families, trusts, corporations, and municipal clients, offering brokerage services, financial planning, and multiple advisory programs supported by both in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Jennifer Hamlin is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at MassMutual, Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities. Outside of her advisory work, she has ownership in a real estate venture with her husband. 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 the AMC Advantage manager-selection program, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Andrew Dorrien is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has worked in various roles within Truist entities since 2022. Prior to his financial services career, he held positions at KW Beverage and Harrington Landscapes and was affiliated with the University of South Carolina. 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, and fiduciary support, utilizing both discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting in its advisory approach.

Robyn Ducharme is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at CarMax Inc and Regal Entertainment Group. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, utilizing an integrated model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates in its planning approach, serving a large participant base with a higher client-to-advisor workload than many peers.

Shawna Norris is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 23 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Morgan Stanley and Williamson Wealth Group. 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, offering a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services through multiple portfolio management programs.

Martiara Boyd is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 credential with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Truist Advisory Services and Truist Investment Services in 2024, Boyd held various roles across organizations including the Society for Financial Education and Professional Development and S3 Security. Outside of financial advising, Boyd owns MB Luxe Events, a business specializing in event decorating. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by AI-enabled research and inter-affiliate integration, including partnerships with affiliated broker-dealers and banking services.

Timothy Bailey is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at The Vanguard Group from 2013 to 2021 before joining PNC Investments LLC in 2021. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a Portfolio Solutions Strategist Digital Offering that uses algorithm-driven risk assessment and approved model strategies to manage investments primarily through mutual funds and ETFs.

William Gibson is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America from 2011 to 2018 and has been with First Citizens Bank since 2018. Gibson serves on the board of United Cerebral Palsy of South Carolina and holds an appointed position on the Board of Adjustment for the Town of Matthews, NC. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, and pension plans. The firm delivers portfolio management through various programs, combining fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis, and benefits from its affiliation with a bank holding company that offers integrated banking resources.

Inna Collins is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 17 years of industry experience. She is currently an advisor at MAI Capital Management, LLC and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and The Vanguard Group. MAI Capital Management, LLC provides investment management, wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm manages $72.3 billion in assets and offers customized portfolio strategies integrating equity, fixed income, ETFs, and private investments, with additional services such as trust administration and insurance.

Michael Hoffmann is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years of industry experience. He currently serves as a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services, where he has worked since 2018 following previous roles at Suntrust Robinson Humphrey. Hoffmann holds the Series 63 license and is based in Charlotte, NC. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary manager relationships, supported by AI-enabled research tools and inter-affiliate integrations, to deliver customized investment solutions.

Matthew Allen is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Corient in Charlotte, NC. He has held roles at Corient Services LLC, Choreo, LLC, and The Vanguard Group, Inc., among others. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach that integrates proprietary and third-party strategies, employing risk management tools and continuously monitoring portfolios to align with client objectives.

Brian Kasbek is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for LPL Financial for 15 years before joining D.A. Davidson. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of advisory and planning services under fiduciary standards and distinguishes itself by serving as a municipal advisor, participating in municipal underwriting, and maintaining affiliated custodial entities.

William Mc Collum is a CFP®-designated advisor with 29 years of experience, currently with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2024. Before joining Janney, he worked at Robert W. Baird for 13 years. He serves as a board member for the Myers Park Trinity Little League Baseball and the Oceanside West Homeowners Association. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large enterprise firm managing approximately $110 billion in discretionary and non-discretionary assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipalities, offering brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services with both in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Jeremiah John is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Investment Institute, Inc., holding a Series 65 designation and four years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Investment Institute since 2021 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank since 2004. Wells Fargo Investment Institute provides institutional research, manager due diligence, model portfolio construction, and asset-allocation guidance to Wells Fargo wealth and fiduciary businesses as well as select external clients. The firm specializes in delivering research and model guidance without exercising investment discretion or holding custody of client assets.

Catherine Sherer is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Rock Hill, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Family Trust FCU and NYLIFE Securities, LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she is a notary public. Eagle Strategies serves both individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and primarily manages assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Zachary Mc Donald is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently advising at Creative Planning in Charlotte, NC. His prior roles include positions at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC and Equitable Distributors, LLC. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, pension plans, trusts, foundations, and corporations. The firm emphasizes a financial-planning-led investment approach using low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies for long-term goals, supplemented by other specialized strategies and has more than 1,100 advisors managing approximately $295.6 billion in client assets.

David Curry Jr. is a CFP® and Series 66 registered advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC and affiliated with LPL Financial since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he manages Second Half Strategies, LLC and is involved with Bravo Charlie Aviation, LLC, a personal business entity. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm combines discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with access to a range of investment strategies and technology platforms, operating through a network model with ties to LPL Financial.

William Von Husen III is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors based in Indian Trail, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior work includes fifteen years at CETERA Financial Specialists LLC and multiple roles at Guardian Life Insurance Company and Park Avenue Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Doxa Retirement Services, LLC, a non-investment-related activity. Primerica Advisors serves a broad retail client base, offering both brokerage and advisory services along with financial planning and retirement-plan consulting. The firm utilizes a mix of proprietary and third-party investment strategies and supports a range of account-level services, including lending solutions and donor-advised funds.