Caroline Peek is a financial advisor with USA Asset Management, LLC in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 19 years of industry experience. She has been with USA Asset Management since 2006 and has operated as a self-employed professional since 1992. Outside of advisory services, she is also a licensed insurance agent. USA Asset Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other business entities, providing discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs both fundamental and technical analysis across a range of strategies and incorporates insurance and brokerage product offerings alongside advisory services.

Think of me as Your Financial Mom - the planner that works with regular families. Throughout my career, it seemed that financial advisors were always looking to sell their products or manage money to retirees, business owners, or those with lots of money - no one wanted to plan and budget for everyone else. Our clients look like just like regular people: Mom and Dad who get up in the morning, get the kids off to school, work all day either at home or an office, come home, get dinner on the table, pay the bills, and have a little money in their retirement account  You will get the tools and advice needed to plan your retirement, create your budget, and save for your goals. Our local and national resources can help you put together your will or review your insurance. Each client receives an easy-to-read financial plan outlining your current situation, alternatives to reach your goals, and an action plan to get you there.

Roderick Buie is a CFA® charterholder and principal at Buie Investment Advisors, LLC, with 12 years of industry experience. He has led Buie Investment Advisors since 2007, a firm based in Charlotte, NC. Buie Investment Advisors serves individual investors, trusts, and estates through discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, maintaining a client base of about 46 relationships. The firm uses a long-term investment approach grounded in fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and offers project-based consulting including cash flow, estate, and tax planning reviews.

Anna Jackson is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving at Eastover Capital Management since 2013. She is also licensed as an insurance agent, engaging in insurance sales alongside her advisory role. Eastover Capital Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering discretionary portfolio management and limited financial planning services. The firm employs a conservative-growth investment approach focused on volatility-resistant sectors, emphasizing large-cap stocks and fixed income to balance income and capital preservation.

Jason Ackerman is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Wealth Rabbit in Rock Hill, SC. He has 14 years of experience working at Bernard N. Ackerman, CPA, P.A., where he prepares tax returns and provides accounting services for individuals and businesses. Wealth Rabbit provides discretionary portfolio management primarily to individual investors through its mobile and online app, offering a range of model portfolios from conservative to aggressive. The firm also supports employer-sponsored retirement plans and distinguishes itself with a platform-first user experience and a suite of crypto-focused investment models.

Thomas Dyer is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience and is the sole advisor at Dyer & Company, L.L.C., an independent firm based in Charlotte, NC. Prior to founding his firm in 2018, he worked at Davidson College from 2012 to 2019. Dyer & Company provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm customizes portfolios based on each client’s Investment Policy Statement, employing a long-term investment approach grounded in modern portfolio theory using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and real estate funds.

Justin Anderson is a financial advisor at Anderson Griggs Investments with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Anderson Griggs & Co., Inc. since 2008. Anderson Griggs Investments provides investment supervisory services and individual portfolio management to individuals, trusts, and charitable organizations, typically managing accounts of at least $100,000. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes asset allocation through index-tracking ETFs and individual large-cap global equities, using a combination of fundamental, quantitative, qualitative, and cyclical analysis methods.

Daniel Joseph is a financial advisor at Fortis Wealth Management in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 65 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at CV3 Financial, Civic Financial Services, Truist, and New Day USA. Fortis Wealth Management is a state-registered investment adviser managing approximately $79 million for individual and high-net-worth clients as well as retirement plan sponsors. The firm provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, 401(k) consulting, and business development advisory services, emphasizing tailored portfolios and ERISA 3(21) fiduciary services.

Bennett Kaplan is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Great Path Planning since 2025. Prior to this, he worked for six years at The Vanguard Group, Inc. His background also includes roles at Kacvinsky Daisak Bluni PLLC and Lafayette College. Great Path Planning is an SEC-registered advisory firm that serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households and business owners, with comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized consulting services. The firm employs a passive, low-cost investment approach centered on diversified asset allocations using index funds and ETFs, supported by a multi-meeting planning process and ongoing discretionary management.

Robert Johnson is a financial advisor with Linkside Financial LLC in Charlotte, NC. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and has two years of industry experience, including two years at Robert W. Baird & Co. prior to joining Linkside Financial. His background includes work at DeMayo Law Offices and involvement with the University of North Carolina School of Law and the National Rifle Association. Linkside Financial provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, including former athletes, CEOs, and entrepreneurs. The firm employs a combination of technical, quantitative, and fundamental analysis to develop asset allocations and monitor portfolios, and offers educational seminars and financial planning as part of its services.

Stacey Treanor is a CFP® and ChFC® with 18 years of experience in financial advising. She currently works at Synergy Financial Group and previously held roles at Ameriprise Financial Services and Baird. Synergy Financial Group provides financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis alongside proprietary asset-allocation models, offering portfolios that may include ETFs, mutual funds, derivatives, institutional real estate, private equity, and other illiquid investments.

Larry Griffin III is a financial advisor at Eastover Capital Management in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 65 designation with five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Royal Bliss Brewing and Bank of America, along with a five-year period associated with UNC Charlotte. Eastover Capital Management provides discretionary portfolio management and limited financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans and charitable organizations. The firm employs a conservative-growth investment approach that integrates macroeconomic and sector analysis with fundamental research, focusing on volatility-resistant, large-cap stocks and fixed-income holdings.

Christopher Pavese is a CFA® charterholder with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Broyhill Asset Management, LLC since 2008 and serves as Vice President and Chief Investment Officer of the BMC Fund, Inc., where he manages the day-to-day portfolio operations. Broyhill Asset Management provides discretionary investment management to private funds, individuals, trusts, foundations, and other institutions, overseeing approximately $225 million in assets. The firm employs a value-oriented, long-term investment approach focused on concentrated equity portfolios, supplemented by external managers and diversified strategies, and utilizes derivatives and option strategies for hedging and portfolio enhancement.

Kendall Anderson is a CFA charterholder with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Anderson Griggs Portfolio Management since 1996. Anderson Griggs Investments provides investment supervisory services and individual portfolio management to individuals, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm’s approach emphasizes asset allocation through index-tracking ETFs and selected large-cap global equities, focusing on long-term holdings with the flexibility for short-term trading when appropriate.

Joshua Reichard is a financial advisor at Reichard Capital, LLC in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 65 designation with six years of industry experience. Prior to founding Reichard Capital in 2019, he was self-employed and worked with NTELX, Inc., a government contractor. Outside of his advisory role, he has provided independent accounting and bookkeeping consulting services to various businesses. Reichard Capital serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm focuses on portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting for 529 college savings plans, typically using no-load mutual funds and ETFs along with fundamental analysis and asset allocation principles.

Rachel Marthinsen is a financial advisor at Reichard Capital, LLC in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Reichard Capital, she worked at Ernst & Young LLC for three years and held various roles at the University of North Carolina Wilmington from 2017 to 2023. Reichard Capital provides advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, charitable organizations, and other advisers, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting for 529 college savings plans. The firm focuses on fundamental analysis and asset-allocation strategies, utilizing no-load mutual funds and ETFs, and manages approximately $341 million in assets with a small advisory team.

Lee Mann is a CFP® and holds a Series 63 license with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lyon Wealth Advisors Group, LLC since 2024 and previously spent 10 years with The Vanguard Group, Inc. in Charlotte, NC. Lyon Wealth Advisors Group provides discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning primarily to high net worth individuals, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs customized strategies based on Modern Portfolio Theory, using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, and is affiliated with a tax and business advisory practice and an events and publishing entity focused on dentists and other specialists.

Anup Desai is a financial advisor at Nexus Capital Inc with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at H. D. Vest Investment Services. In addition to his advisory role, Desai co-manages a privately held investment company and is an independent insurance agent. Nexus Capital provides financial planning and discretionary portfolio management primarily for individual investors and retirement accounts. The firm emphasizes fundamental analysis and long-term investments, often using passively managed ETFs, and offers tailored investment recommendations based on clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Brian Dalton is a financial advisor at TRICAPITAL Wealth Management, Inc. in Charlotte, NC. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 66 license, with seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining TRICAPITAL, he worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc. for five years. TRICAPITAL Wealth Management provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, business entities, retirement plans, foundations, estates, and trusts. The firm employs a personalized wealth-management process with discretionary portfolio management and uses a proprietary Retirement Funding Score to monitor progress.

Andrew Lee is a financial advisor at Linkside Financial LLC in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Linkside Financial in 2025, he spent six years with the Arizona Cardinals and one year with the Carolina Panthers. Linkside Financial provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, including former athletes, CEOs, and entrepreneurs. The firm uses a combination of technical, quantitative, and fundamental analysis to create and monitor customized portfolios and offers financial planning as part of its advisory services.