Michael Cox is a financial advisor with Lombard Advisers Incorporated in Matthews, NC, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Lombard Securities Incorporated since 2007. In addition to his advisory role, he has started insurance sales for life and health in North Carolina. Lombard Advisers provides personalized investment management services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary programs, employing various analytical approaches to portfolio construction and management, with a significant portion of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Charles Walters is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Principal Bank, Principal Life Insurance Company, Principal Financial Services, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Uber, and The Vanguard Group. Outside of finance, he works as a travel agent and has driven for Uber. Principal Advised Services primarily serves retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering both non-discretionary investment recommendations and a discretionary investment management program called SimpleInvest. The firm integrates proprietary models and third-party methodologies within the Principal Financial Group family, providing access to affiliated products and centralized operational support.

Jake Gregory is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Principal Bank, Principal Life Insurance Company, and Principal Financial Services. Outside of his advisor duties, he manages a small eBay resale business focused on selling returned or damaged-box Amazon items. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients. The firm combines third-party methodologies with proprietary models and is part of the Principal Financial Group, offering access to a range of affiliated financial products and integrated service platforms.

Nathan D'erminio is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC. He holds a Series 66 credential and has one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at Principal Bank, Principal Life Insurance Company, and Principal Securities, Inc. Outside of finance, he has experience working with a local gymnastics program and in retail food service. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients. The firm offers both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary, wrap-fee investment management program called SimpleInvest, combining third-party methodologies and proprietary models while leveraging its affiliation with Principal Financial Group.

Kyle Mahle is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience. He is currently with Silver Oak Securities, Inc. and has prior work history at The Vanguard Group, Inc., Facet Wealth, and Truist Financial. Silver Oak Securities serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, and corporations through a large network of financial professionals, managing approximately $2.4 billion in discretionary assets with a primarily discretionary investment approach tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Matthew Gooch is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with four years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he has held positions at Principal Life Insurance Company and Principal Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he has experience in various roles including staffing and rideshare driving. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary wrap-fee investment management program. The firm integrates third-party methodologies with proprietary models and leverages its affiliation with Principal Financial Group to access a range of proprietary products and services.

Brandy Burgess is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and self-employment, as well as current positions at Principal Bank, Principal Financial Services, and Principal Life Insurance Company. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary, wrap-fee investment management program. The firm integrates third-party methodologies and proprietary models, and benefits from its affiliation with Principal Financial Group, which offers access to affiliated products and operational resources.

Malachi Stille is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Principal Asset Management and Principal Life Insurance Company, as well as diverse positions outside the financial sector. Principal Advised Services offers investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, combining third-party methodologies with proprietary models. The firm is part of the Principal Financial Group family, providing integrated access to affiliated products and services through its various subsidiaries.

Aidan Delaney is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, having worked in various roles within the Principal Financial Group since 2026. Prior to entering the financial industry, he held seasonal and part-time positions including work with Reds Best and Goldfish Swim School while attending Elon University. Principal Advised Services primarily provides investment advice to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary wrap-fee management program called SimpleInvest. The firm integrates third-party and proprietary models and operates within the Principal Financial Group family, utilizing affiliated entities to offer a range of investment products and services.

Ann Marie Ladnier is a financial advisor at Principal Advised Services with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with several entities within the Principal Financial Group, including Principal Bank and Principal Life Insurance Company. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as chief executive officer and owner of Bambee LLC, an online retail business specializing in apparel and other customized products. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary wrap-fee investment management program. The firm integrates third-party tools and proprietary models, drawing on its affiliation with Principal Financial Group entities to offer access to proprietary funds and banking products.

Caden Losier is a financial advisor at Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and has worked across several Principal affiliates including Principal Bank, Principal Life Insurance Company, and Principal Securities, Inc. His prior experience includes roles in staffing, sports promotions, and retail. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering both non‑discretionary recommendations and a discretionary, wrap‑fee investment management program called SimpleInvest. The firm integrates third‑party tools and proprietary models, and operates within the Principal Financial Group family, enabling access to affiliated products and services.

Madison Cothran is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC. Holding a Series 66 designation, Madison has been with Principal and its affiliated entities since 2026. Prior to joining the financial industry, Madison gained work experience in various service roles and attended Clemson University. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering a mix of non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary, wrap-fee investment management program called SimpleInvest. The firm combines third-party tools with proprietary models and operates as part of the Principal Financial Group, benefiting from integrated access to affiliated products and services.

Jake Riche is a financial advisor at McAdam LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at McAdam LLC since 2020, with prior roles including positions at Mariner Finance and Winthrop University. McAdam LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and government entities, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages client portfolios using fundamental analysis and incorporates a range of investment options, including mutual funds, ETFs, independent managers, and alternative exposures such as private investment funds and cryptocurrency vehicles.

Devrin Avant is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Capital Investment Advisory Services since 2013 and at Capital Investment Group, Inc. since 2004. Avant serves as a board member of Carson's Pond Homeowner's Association in addition to his advisory role. Capital Investment Advisory Services provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized investment management through discretionary mandates, third-party managers, and private-label model portfolios, employing a mix of analytical methods and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Robert Sloan is a financial advisor at Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with Principal Advised Services and affiliated entities since 2026. Prior to his current role, he worked at Founders Federal Credit Union and held various positions in retail and service industries. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary investment management program called SimpleInvest. The firm combines third-party and proprietary models and benefits from operational integration with other Principal Financial Group entities.

Gregory Klibanov is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked for TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services LLC for 23 years and has been with Principal Financial Group entities since 2025. Principal Advised Services offers investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, combining third-party and proprietary models to deliver both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management solutions. The firm is part of the Principal Financial Group family, providing access to affiliated products and integrated operational support.

Austin Carter is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and various positions within the Principal Financial Group family, including Principal Bank, Principal Securities, and Principal Life Insurance Company. Principal Advised Services offers investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, combining third-party methodologies with proprietary models for both non-discretionary recommendations and discretionary investment management. The firm operates within the Principal Financial Group, providing access to affiliated products and integrated trading services.

Dalton Thiem is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC, holding the Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Principal Life Insurance Company, Principal Securities, and Principal Advised Services since 2024, with prior experience at Flagstar Bank. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary investment management program called SimpleInvest. The firm integrates proprietary models with third-party tools and leverages its affiliation with Principal Financial Group to offer access to proprietary products and coordinated services.

Haad Majied is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC since 2018 and previously worked at Fidelity Investments and Ameriprise. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and CEO of Majied Properties LLC and operates a separate life insurance business. Stratos Wealth Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and retirement plans, through a network of 71 investment advisory representatives across multiple teams. The firm offers customized financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing third-party managers and technology platforms to meet client goals.

Benson Milburn is a financial advisor at Principal Advised Services with a Series 66 designation. He began his career in the financial industry in 2026 and has held roles at Principal Advised Services, Principal Bank, Principal Life Insurance Company, and Principal Securities, Inc. Prior to this, he worked at Truist Bank and has experience outside finance including positions at Carolina Golf Club and DoorDash. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary wrap-fee investment management program called SimpleInvest. The firm leverages proprietary and third-party models and integrates with affiliated entities within the Principal Financial Group to offer access to proprietary funds and related products.