Christopher Mahoney is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 48 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2010. 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 wide range of clients, including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage services, financial planning, consulting, and multiple advisory programs.

Christopher Graper is a CFP® with 16 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Janney Montgomery Scott since 2020, and previously held roles at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is a joint owner of rental properties in Charlotte, NC. 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 individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and municipal clients through a combination of brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and multiple advisory programs.

John Rickelton is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Equity Services, Inc. and National Life of Vermont since 1985. Outside of his primary advisory work, he consults with business owners on buy/sell agreements through his sole proprietorship, Rickelton & Associates. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms utilizing third-party asset managers and model portfolios, combining long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading.

Ashley Schuster is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with Truist Advisory Services and its affiliates since 2016. 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, participant advice, and a manager-selection program that combines discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

David Nantau is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, E*Trade Securities, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, and Regions Bank. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, offering integrated services tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing in its planning process and serves a large participant base relative to its advisor headcount.

Gerald Smith is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at FSC Securities for 12 years and has held roles at OSAIC, Kelly Ryan Financial, and Commonwealth since 2023. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and services, including discretionary model portfolios and customized investment solutions, supported by operations, technology, and compliance resources.

Robert Maloney is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Charlotte, NC. He has two years of industry experience and previously worked at Howard Hanna Mortgage Services and Allen Tate Mortgage. 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 offers portfolio management through wrap programs, an automated Guided Investing platform, tax-aware overlay and transition services, and financial planning, leveraging its affiliation with a bank holding company to integrate banking resources and operational support.

Thomas Roediger is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at BB&T Securities, BB&T Investments, and PNC Investments. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by AI-enabled equity research and an integrated inter-affiliate operating model.

Thomas Farmer is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 19 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He has worked at Corient and its affiliated entities since 2016, including roles at Ci Brightworth and CIPW Service Company, LLC. Farmer is based in Charlotte, NC. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and corporate entities. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach that integrates proprietary strategies with third-party managers and employs risk management tools to align portfolios with client objectives.

Travis Aiken Jr. is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and five years of industry experience. His career includes roles at LPL Financial, Wells Fargo, and First Citizens Bank. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, using a blend of discretionary and non-discretionary manager relationships supported by AI-enabled research and extensive inter-affiliate integration.

Gerard Nieters is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Sage Financial Partners since 2006 and has been affiliated with Principal Life Insurance Co. and Principal Securities Inc. since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in selling group and individual health insurance as well as other insurance products. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse clientele, including individual investors, retirement plans, 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.

Kevin Renz is a financial advisor at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank NA, and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. 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’s approach combines risk- and outcomes-based asset allocation with discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis, as well as automated model portfolios and tax-aware services.

Jackey Webb is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Waynesville, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining First Citizens in 2015, Webb worked at WPTL Radio from 2017 to 2024 and has volunteered as a PA announcer for Pisgah High School sports since 2016. Webb also serves as Vice President of the Pisgah High School Athletic Booster Club and is the 3rd Vice-President of the Canton Lions Club. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, estates, and pension plans. The firm combines fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis with discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by integrated banking resources through its affiliation with a bank holding company.

Joseph Vaughn is a financial advisor with Guardian Life in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Guardian Life in 2026, he worked at LPL Financial from 2023 to 2026. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue® Wealth Management, serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients by providing brokerage services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a range of investment advisory programs.

Nicholas Todd is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in community activities such as organizing basketball lessons, serving as a networking chair for the Charlotte Clemson Club Board, and participating on the boards of local professional networking groups. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base, offering brokerage and advisory services along with financial planning and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies through proprietary and third-party portfolios and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Amanda West is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at Janney Montgomery Scott. She has worked at Janney Montgomery Scott since 2022 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. 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 client base, offering brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and advisory programs, and integrates in-house and third-party portfolio management through various wrap programs and model portfolios.

Scott Warner is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Investment Institute, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Nuveen Asset Management and Nuveen Securities. Wells Fargo Investment Institute is a bank-affiliate research and advisory organization that provides model portfolios, asset allocation guidance, and securities research primarily to Wells Fargo wealth and fiduciary businesses. Its services are generally non-discretionary and team-based, combining qualitative and quantitative analysis to support affiliate investment decisions.

Megan Payton is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Capital Management with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America. Rockefeller Capital Management is an enterprise firm with 157 advisors.

Patrick Bobbins is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Cetera Advisor Networks and LPL Financial. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, retirement-plan consulting, and referrals for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in assets and employs a diversified investment process that combines passive and active managers with quantitative, momentum, and fundamental analysis.

Irina Podmolska is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Charlotte, NC, bringing eight years of industry experience. She has held roles at Charles Schwab, KEY BANK, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and M&T Bank. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice within the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations guided by Schwab’s research tools and asset allocation models. The firm acts as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem, delivering advice without discretionary trading authority.