Dung Nguyen is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Truist and Wells Fargo firms since 2016. Truist Advisory Services offers investment consulting, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan services to individuals, corporations, plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of tools including AI-enabled research and collaborates with Envestnet platforms to deliver tailored asset allocation and manager selection.

Steven Majoris is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Investment Institute, Inc. with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Advisors Asset Management, Inc. and IC Advisory Services, Inc. before joining Wells Fargo in 2025. Wells Fargo Investment Institute provides manager research, global investment strategy, securities research, asset allocation analysis, and model-portfolio services to Wells Fargo affiliates and unaffiliated financial institutions. The firm delivers non-discretionary model portfolios based on internal research and ratings rather than individualized financial planning or direct portfolio management.

Charles Widener is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Truist Advisory Services. His career includes roles at PNC Investments, Mass Mutual Financial Group, Oppenheimer, and Banc of America Investment Services. Widener serves on the Board of Directors for Opera Carolina, a local nonprofit arts organization. Truist Advisory Services offers investment consulting, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of traditional research and AI-enabled tools to support asset allocation strategies and manager selection through the Envestnet platform.

Stanley Dyl is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with Prime Capital Financial and has previously worked at United Capital Financial Advisers, LLC and Davidson Capital. He is involved as a member of CHHSZ Holdings, LLC, which owns Prime Capital Investment Advisors, LLC. Prime Capital Financial is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers a range of services including asset management, financial planning, qualified retirement plan services, and family office solutions, employing a variety of investment strategies and tax-efficient techniques.

Antonio Porretta is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations, and has 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with Independent Advisor Alliance since 2014 and has also been affiliated with LPL Financial since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in youth soccer as a coach with the Charlotte Eagles Soccer Club and Charlotte Soccer Academy. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, providing asset management, financial planning, wealth coaching, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a network model with independent advisory representatives and offers services through discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, leveraging technology platforms and third-party resources.

Kathleen Hayes is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Truist and its predecessor firms since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she is the principal of Katie Hayes Photography LLC, which specializes in event, sports, and landscape photography. Truist Advisory Services offers investment consulting, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan services to individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm combines traditional research with AI-enabled tools and provides ongoing client reviews and reporting through its platform and affiliated financial relationships.

Matthew Hatfield is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Park Ave Securities and Guardian before joining TIAA in 2017. Outside of finance, he performs as a musician in live venues and serves as Vice President of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association's Charlotte chapter, where he helps organize charity events. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals connected to TIAA retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, and small retirement plans. The firm’s advisory approach distinguishes between one-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management under a fiduciary standard.

Levi Perry is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at TIAA-CREF since 2022, following prior roles including a year at Equitable Advisors. Outside of finance, he writes weekly articles on Magic: The Gathering for COOLSTUFFINC and EDHREC. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing ties to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm separates financial planning from ongoing portfolio management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund within a vertically integrated structure.

Denis Curcio is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 26 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, where he has worked since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial, Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, and Carroll Financial Associates, Inc. Curcio also holds licenses for Series 63 and Series 66. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans through a large network of advisors. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and specialized retirement consulting, utilizing a strategic investment approach that combines passive and active management with quantitative and fundamental research.

John Kamel is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to his current role beginning in 2023, he worked at UBS Financial Services for two years and spent seven years at Movado Company Store. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base, including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers a range of services such as asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management supported by various investment strategies and technology platforms.

Aubrey Elam is a financial advisor with TLG Advisors, Inc. and holds a Series 66 credential. He has three years of industry experience, including roles at The Leaders Group Inc., Vanbridge, and Dixon Wells. Outside of advisory work, Elam serves as an Associate Vice President involved in the sale of fixed insurance products at EPICVanbridge LLC. TLG Advisors serves a diverse client base ranging from individuals and high-net-worth clients to institutional investors and retirement plans. The firm employs a manager selection and monitoring approach grounded in fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory, and offers both sub-advised portfolios and a direct-to-consumer digital platform called Starlight Portfolios.

Kevin Lattimore is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services based in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Suntrust Advisory Services, Suntrust Investment Services, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Truist Investment Services. Outside of financial advising, he serves on the board of directors for the Charlotte alumni chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity and is involved in producing family-friendly entertainment through My Time Entertainment LLC. Truist Advisory Services offers investment consulting, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, corporations, plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of traditional research and AI-enabled tools, working with Envestnet platforms to recommend or manage investments, and maintains extensive affiliated financial relationships within the Truist Financial network.

Roslyn Ervin is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Bb&T Securities, LLC for eight years. Outside of her advisory role, she provides assistance to disabled persons, including support with hygiene, cooking, transportation, and light housekeeping. Truist Advisory Services offers investment consulting, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, corporations, plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm integrates traditional research with AI-enabled tools and collaborates with Envestnet to deliver tailored asset allocation strategies and manager recommendations.

John Dorothy Jr. is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at TIAA-CREF since 2018, following four years at State Farm. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing TIAA employer retirement plan relationships. The firm provides model and customized portfolio management under fiduciary standards and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund sponsored by Charityvest.

Andrew Brincefield is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has been with Guardian Life since 2004, also working at Park Avenue Securities since 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and CEO of Consolidated Planning Holdings, Inc., a financial planning firm focusing on insurance and wealth management solutions. Guardian Life, through its subsidiary Park Avenue Securities, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers tailored financial planning and advisory solutions combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and access to insurance products and alternative investments.

Pamela Montgomery is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with TIAA-CREF and its related entities since 2001, including a 20-year tenure at TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services. Her prior roles include positions at Vanguard Marketing Corporation and LPL Financial. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services primarily to individuals connected with TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing discretionary management through various managed account programs and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

James Dashner is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a rental property. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients connected through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm provides both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management, including customized and model-based options, and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

John Callaway Jr. is a financial advisor with OSAIC Institutions, Inc. in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at HomeTrust Bank, Truist Advisory Services, Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, Wells Fargo Clearing, and PNC Investments. OSAIC Institutions serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through a broad network of investment adviser representatives, offering customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan support, and brokerage and insurance products across discretionary and non-discretionary account types.

Charles Anthony III is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA and TIAA-CREF since 2014. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Arestare LLC, a side business focused on renovating residential homes for resale. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm operates within a vertically integrated structure offering customized portfolio management alongside model portfolio options and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Joseph Caporusso is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at Truist Advisory Services, Bank of America, Merrill, and Wintrust Life. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients connected through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning services and ongoing discretionary management with a fiduciary standard, utilizing model and customized portfolios.