Cole Hickman is a financial advisor at Strategic Blueprint, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. since 2020. Hickman has also served as an insurance agent specializing in life insurance. Strategic Blueprint, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and educational seminars, with a focus on customized, goal-based strategies and an uncommon annual flat-fee Subscription Advisory Services program.

William Helms is a financial advisor with Strategic Blueprint, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Strategic Blueprint in 2024, he worked at Ardmore Advisory & Planning, Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC, and Capital Investment Group, Inc. He serves as trustee for a family trust. Strategic Blueprint, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers customized, goal-based strategies through portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, family office services, and educational seminars, operating both discretionary and non-discretionary management programs.

Jeffrey Heybrock is a financial advisor at Virtue Capital Management, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC and Royal Fund Management LLC. Heybrock is also president of Heybrock Financial Group Inc and is a licensed insurance agent. Virtue Capital Management, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $1.2 billion in discretionary assets for over 4,000 clients through about 90 advisers. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, third-party manager selection and monitoring, and retirement education, utilizing strategic and quantitative model-driven investment approaches.

Christopher Relos is a financial advisor with M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. in Greensboro, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. He has been associated with M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc., WS Griffith Securities, Inc., Phoenix Co., and Plybon & Associates, Inc. since 2003. Additionally, he serves as Director of Estate Planning and Life Insurance at Plybon & Associates, Inc., where he supports fixed and variable life insurance product sales and case design. M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. serves individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities through a nationwide network of independent Member Firms and Financial Professionals. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, retirement plan consulting, and insurance advisory, utilizing both in-house portfolio management and third-party sub-advisors.

Michael Jones is a financial advisor at Silver Oak Securities, Incorporated with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Silver Oak Securities since 2021. Prior to that, he was associated with Big Rock Wealth Advisors and Cantella and Co., Inc. Jones also serves as an assistant baseball coach at Walter M Williams High School. Silver Oak Securities provides advisory services to individuals, families, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, managing approximately $2.03 billion in discretionary assets through a network of over 100 financial professionals. The firm offers tailored portfolio management, unified managed accounts, financial planning, and specialized solutions for held-away retirement plan assets.

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 Horter Investment Management, LLC in Greensboro, NC, holding a Series 65 credential and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Horter since 2014 and is also the President and Managing Member of Roadmap Financial Consulting, LLC, a full-service financial services and business consulting firm. Horter Investment Management provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, trusts, pension plans, corporations, and insurance-company clients. The firm uses a combination of model and multi-manager portfolios, third-party money managers, and alternative investments as part of its investment approach.

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 in Burlington, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Integrity Advisory Solutions, he has been the owner and operator of Pit Bull Crew, LLC since 2013, where he provides insurance and wealth management services. He also serves as an implementation specialist for Integrated Trust Systems, referring clients to an online estate planning platform. Integrity Advisory Solutions serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, and corporations through a network of about 100 independent advisors managing approximately $1.1 billion in assets. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and client referral services, utilizing various investment strategies and third-party platforms.

James Gillikin is a financial advisor with CoreCap Advisors in High Point, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at CoreCap Investments since 2019 and previously held positions at Ameritas Investment Corp., Capital Choice Investment Advisers, and CCF Investments. Gillikin also operates under the DBA Capital Choice of the Carolinas, where he offers advisory services along with life and disability insurance. CoreCap Advisors serves individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients, providing discretionary investment management, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisors across multiple custodial platforms. The firm emphasizes a relationship-oriented, long-term investment approach involving mutual funds, ETFs, equities, bonds, and selective use of options or short sales.

Kevin Herron Jr. is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. He previously worked at UBS Financial for 10 years. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, foundations, and institutional clients. The firm offers brokerage and SEC-registered advisory services across wealth management, fixed income, commodities, and capital markets, managing approximately $5.68 billion in regulatory assets.

Macy Teer is a financial advisor at Mission Wealth Management, LP in Greensboro, NC, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Mission Wealth, Macy worked at Vestique and has experience in roles at North Carolina State University and Blue Rock Pizza & Tap. Mission Wealth Management is a multi-team SEC-registered firm serving primarily affluent and high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as pension plans, endowments, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers customized, long-term investment strategies and a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting.

Mark Bulmer is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He currently works at Forum Financial Management, LP and previously held roles at Avantax Investment Services, Inc. and Avantax Advisory Services. In addition to his advisory work, Bulmer is a partner at Smith Leonard PLLC, an accounting and tax preparation firm. Forum Financial Management, LP provides investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm employs model asset-allocation portfolios based on Modern Portfolio Theory and supports other RIAs through its turnkey asset-management platform and back-office services.

Amy Manning is a CFP® with 17 years of experience in financial advising. She is currently with Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors, LLC, having previously worked at Dixon Hughes Goodman Wealth Advisors LLC for 14 years. Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, retirement plans, institutions, and nonprofits. The firm manages approximately $12 billion in assets and offers integrated financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, and retirement plan consulting, leveraging its affiliation with a national accounting and professional services organization.

Joel Funderburk is a financial advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 27 years. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, foundations, and institutions. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services, combining broker-dealer and capital markets functions with custody, clearing, and prime services across multiple asset classes.

Jason Vreeke is a financial advisor at CoreCap Advisors with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked in multiple roles including marketing director and radio producer. Vreeke is involved in radio production through Genesis Radio Productions, where he records and produces programs. CoreCap Advisors serves individuals, self-directed retirement plans, and institutional clients by providing discretionary investment management, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisors. The firm emphasizes a relationship-oriented, long-term investment approach and offers a range of services including tax-efficient asset location and oversight of external asset managers.

Todd Walker is a financial advisor with Strategic Blueprint, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Hutchinson Private Wealth, LLC, Strategic Financial Alliance, and Gencrest Capital Partners. Outside of his advisory roles, he serves as an officer for the Petty Family Foundation. Strategic Blueprint, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers customized, goal-based strategies through a network of independent advisory representatives, providing services including portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and educational seminars.

Andrew Taylor is a financial advisor at Kingsview Wealth Management, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of finance, he is a part-owner of Amplify This Music, where he contributes songwriting for special occasions. Kingsview Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser managing approximately $6.7 billion, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, and asset management through advisor-led and model-based strategies, including internally sponsored ETFs and access to alternative investments.

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 24 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 15 years. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, foundations, and institutions, offering brokerage and SEC-registered investment advisory services across multiple asset classes and account types. The firm combines broker-dealer and capital markets functions with clearing, custodial, and prime services, supporting a range of managed and commission-based accounts.