William Baylog is a ChFC®-designated financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. since 2016 and has been involved with Bankers Life & Casualty since 1996, where he manages agents, managers, and administrators in addition to providing insurance sales and services. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals through discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor asset allocations and portfolio management according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Christopher Sotardi is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked with Bankers Life since 2007 and Bankers Life Securities, Inc. since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a Unit Field Trainer at Bankers Life & Casualty, recruiting and training insurance agents. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals through discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor asset allocations and manages portfolios with a focus on clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Jennifer Beaulieu is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 24 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Scott & Stringfellow, Raymond James & Associates, BB&T Investment Services, and Truist Investment Services. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan services to individuals, corporations, plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines traditional research and AI-enabled tools to support asset allocation and manager selection, offering ongoing client monitoring and consultative services.

Andrea Hargette is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. based in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations with seven years of industry experience. She has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2018 and has worked at Fifth Third Bank since 2008. 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 combining third-party portfolio managers, strategist portfolios, and advisor-managed sleeves, with features such as direct indexing and a tax-overlay service.

Stephen Swingle is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Waxhaw, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 14 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Principal Life Insurance Company since 2017 and a one-year position at LPL Financial in 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a bank officer at Principal Bank and Principal Trust Company to support retirement plan account management and also works part-time as an Amazon Flex driver. Principal Securities 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 abroad. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Sarah Pifer is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Hightower Advisors since 2019 and previously spent seven years at Fieldpoint Private Securities, LLC. Hightower Advisors serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, offering investment advisory and planning services that include discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s approach focuses on manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers alongside proprietary research and custom portfolio construction.

Emily Combs is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. She has held roles at Bankers Life Advisory Services since 2019 and has worked with various related entities, including Bankers Life Securities, Inc. and Bankers Life & Casualty. Outside of financial services, she owns Alluring Art Designs, a business creating handmade jewelry, hand-painted glass, and knit and crochet items. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals with discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to develop customized asset allocations and portfolio management strategies tailored to client goals and risk tolerances.

Casey Davison is a financial advisor at Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and Mass Mutual Investors Services. His current tenure at Voya Financial Advisors began in 2025. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement advisory services through a network of advisors. The firm employs both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, utilizing model portfolios and technology-enabled tools to implement client recommendations.

Matthew Bradshaw is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Members Trust Company, SECU Brokerage Services, and FR Owen & Associates. He also serves as a Financial Advisory Services Specialist with State Employees' Credit Union and as a life insurance agent with SECU Life Insurance Company. GWN Securities provides investment advisory and related services to individual and corporate clients through a variety of managed account programs and financial planning services. The firm employs diversified portfolio management strategies incorporating asset allocation, Modern Portfolio Theory, and tactical trading approaches.

Richard Breen is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Bankers Life entities since 2001 in various roles, including managing a team of agents and overseeing hiring and training. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a unit sales manager at Bankers Life and Casualty and is involved in managing and investing in insurance products. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and customized asset allocation strategies. The firm combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in its investment approach and operates within a group affiliated with mortgage and insurance businesses.

Kevan Breidinger is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment who holds the Series 66 designation and has 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lincoln Investment since 2017, following prior roles at Legend Equities Corporation, Chase Investment Services Corp., Legend Advisory, LLC, and Ameriprise. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is a large enterprise investment advisory and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. Its investment approach combines in-house model portfolios, third-party managers, and advisor-led consulting with a focus on serving educators and retirement plan participants.

Jonathan Westbrook is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked in various roles within Truist entities since 2019. Prior to his current advisory position, he worked at Truist Bank and earlier was employed by Jimmy Johns and James Madison University. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan services to individuals, corporations, plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines traditional research with AI-enabled tools to support asset allocation, manager selection, and ongoing client reviews.

Gary Collins is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 33 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Global Markets prior to joining LPL Financial in 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Collins is a business owner of SCM Arms, which holds a federal firearms license to buy, sell, and manufacture firearms. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting a broad range of investment strategies implemented through its network of investment adviser representatives.

Blayne Small is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lancaster, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he was involved with Prospect Select Baseball and has an academic background from the University of South Carolina. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Mary Robertson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked for the Lancaster County School District for ten years. Outside of her advisory role, she is co-owner of a goat breeding and selling operation in Lancaster, South Carolina, which she manages in part for her son. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory programs and fiduciary services. The firm is known for its large retail advisor network and affiliated capabilities, including trust services and proprietary mutual funds.

Chase Greeson is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he focuses on enhancing and managing client relationships within the Financial Consultants' team. He works to effectively communicate with clients to address their concerns and complex issues, ensuring they receive priority attention and support. Chase has experience in several roles at Fidelity Investments, including Relationship Manager and Customer Relationship Advocate, positions he held prior to his current role. Before joining Fidelity, he gained experience as a Payroll Intern at Pendo.io. In his personal time, Chase has interests that include beach activities, fitness, food, golf, soccer, and traveling.

Zachary Farmer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked with The Pinnacle Financial Group and Commonwealth Financial Network prior to joining LPL Financial. Outside of advising, he operated Farmer Painting Plus for eight years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage solutions, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Erin Koch is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes nearly two decades at The Pinnacle Financial Group and two years at Commonwealth Financial Network. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of investment solutions including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,000 advisors.

Jeremy King is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Lancaster, SC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2017 and previously spent one year at Wells Fargo Clearing. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs combining in-house and third-party investment managers to tailor portfolios according to clients’ risk profiles and preferences.

James Robinson Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera in Monroe, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera Investment Services LLC and related entities since 2019 and previously held positions at CUNA Brokerage Services, CUNA Mutual Group, and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates JDADDY Hauling, a hauling business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and a multi-manager platform that includes both affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers.