Paul Reynolds III is a financial advisor at Triangle Wealth Management in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 45 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Triangle Securities, LLC from 2000 to 2010. Triangle Wealth Management serves individual clients, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable institutions, foundations, endowments, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers portfolio management and financial planning services, employing a consultative and educational process that uses fundamental securities analysis and advanced analytical tools to develop tailored investment portfolios.

Micheal Smith is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with 16 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Financial Symmetry Inc. since 2007. Financial Symmetry serves individual clients across a range of wealth levels, advising nearly 1,000 family groups with about $1.54 billion in assets. The firm provides financial planning, ongoing wealth management, specialized services for emerging investors, small business 401(k) advice, and limited tax-return preparation, following an evidence-based investment process overseen by a quarterly Investment Committee.

Darian Billingsley is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Financial Symmetry Inc. in Raleigh, NC. He has been with Financial Symmetry since 2016. Financial Symmetry serves individual clients across a range of wealth levels, advising roughly 973 family groups with about $1.54 billion in assets under advisement. The firm employs an evidence-based, three-step investment process focused on developing plans, implementing diversified allocations, and ongoing monitoring, and offers services including financial planning, wealth management, and limited-scope 401(k) advice.

Michael Eklund is a CFP® with 13 years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving at Financial Symmetry Inc. in Raleigh, NC. He has been with Financial Symmetry since 2013. Financial Symmetry serves a broad range of individual clients, providing financial planning, wealth management, small business 401(k) advice, and select tax-return preparation. The firm uses an evidence-based investment process focused on diversified allocations and ongoing monitoring, with a service structure that includes both discretionary and non-discretionary client relationships.

Richard Battle is a financial advisor at Capital Investment Counsel Inc with 32 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Capital Investment Counsel, Inc. since 1993 and Capital Investment Brokerage, Inc. since 1997. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the 2500 Club, a social dance club in Raleigh, NC, and as president of the Lakeview Ridge Homeowners Association. Capital Investment Counsel, Inc. is a registered investment adviser providing discretionary, individually tailored portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, and estates. The firm follows a contrarian investment philosophy focused on financially strong, cash-rich companies selling at low valuations, complemented by fixed-income holdings, and offers customized portfolios aligned with client objectives.

Bryan Persak is a financial advisor with Accelerate Retirement in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes 18 years at Principal Securities and concurrent roles at Alkeme Financial Services, LLC and Accelerate Retirement since 2026. Accelerate Investment Advisors LLC serves individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans with discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a primarily long-term allocation strategy with customized portfolios and provides comprehensive retirement services including plan design, participant education, and fiduciary oversight.

Kurt Dressler is a financial advisor at Capital Investment Counsel, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, with 32 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Capital Investment Brokerage, Inc. since 1997 and at Capital Investment Counsel, Inc. since 1996. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Capital Investment Counsel, Inc. is a registered investment adviser founded in 1984 that offers discretionary, individually tailored portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, and estates. The firm follows a contrarian investment philosophy centered on cash-rich, financially strong companies selling at low valuations, emphasizing low turnover, dividend reinvestment, and tax efficiency.

Cory Capps is a financial advisor at Collegiate Capital Management, Inc. in Raleigh, NC, with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Collegiate Capital Management since 2003 and holds a Series 66 designation. Capps serves on the firm's board of directors and acts as corporate secretary. Collegiate Capital Management serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and retirement plan sponsors by providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA services. The firm offers customized investment strategies and manages both retail brokerage and employer-sponsored retirement accounts, with a focus on mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income, and structured products accessed through prime broker relationships.

Patrick Dunn is a financial advisor at Olde Raleigh Financial Group in Raleigh, NC, with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC for nine years before joining his current firm in 2026. Olde Raleigh Financial Group serves individuals, families, charitable organizations, and businesses by providing investment advisory and wealth management services. The firm employs a top-down, theme-based investment process combined with fundamental research, focusing on larger U.S. equities and customized portfolios aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Allison Berger is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Financial Symmetry Inc. since 2008. She holds a Series 65 license and works out of Raleigh, NC. Financial Symmetry serves individual clients across various wealth levels, advising approximately 973 family groups with about $1.54 billion in assets under advisement. The firm employs an evidence-based, three-step investment process and offers services including financial planning, wealth management, small business 401(k) advice, and select tax-return preparation.

Trevor Chambers is a financial advisor at Olde Raleigh Financial Group with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Olde Raleigh Financial Group since 2017. Chambers is also president-elect of the Rotary Club of the Capital City and has been an active member since 2016. Olde Raleigh Financial Group provides investment advisory and integrated wealth management services to individuals, families, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm uses a combined top-down, theme-based process and fundamental company research to manage discretionary portfolios, emphasizing larger U.S. equities alongside ETFs, cash, and limited fixed income or alternative allocations.

Michelle Petruolo is a financial advisor with Triangle Wealth Management in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Triangle Securities since 2003. Triangle Wealth Management serves individual clients, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable institutions, foundations, endowments, trusts, and corporations. The firm provides portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning services using a consultative process and fundamental securities analysis, managing approximately $1.2 billion in discretionary assets.

Todd Shand is a financial advisor with TradeWinds, LLC in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc., and Morgan Stanley DW Inc. He is the owner of Shand Wealth Management LLC, an investment-related RIA based in Cary, NC. TradeWinds serves individual investors, retirement plans, small businesses, and corporations, offering discretionary wealth management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm employs proprietary strategies combining equities, mutual funds, and ETFs, with a range of analytical approaches and documented client suitability factors guiding allocation decisions.

Alexander Mihajlov is a financial advisor with Olde Raleigh Financial Group in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 42 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Advisory Services Network, Raymond James Financial Services, Wells Fargo Clearing, and A.G. Edwards & Sons. Outside of financial advising, Mihajlov is a part owner of multiple non-investment-related businesses, including pest control companies and an industrial equipment sales firm, and he participates in an investment club. Olde Raleigh Financial Group provides investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, families, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a discretionary, top-down, theme-based investment process combined with fundamental company research, focusing primarily on larger U.S. equities and customizing portfolios based on clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Garrick King is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving at Financial Symmetry Inc. in Raleigh, NC. His prior experience includes roles at US Trust and FTB Advisors, as well as a position at Campbell University. Financial Symmetry serves individual clients across a broad range of wealth levels, advising approximately 973 family groups with about $1.54 billion in assets. The firm employs an evidence-based investment process focused on diversified allocations and ongoing monitoring, offering services from financial planning to select private equity access for qualified investors.

Miller Hoffman is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at TradeWinds, LLC. His prior roles include positions at The Vanguard Group, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and Wells Fargo Advisors. He also has experience associated with Clemson University from 2016 to 2019. TradeWinds, LLC serves individual investors, retirement plans, small businesses, and corporations, offering discretionary wealth management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm employs custom strategies combining equities, mutual funds, and ETFs, utilizing various analytical approaches and documenting client suitability factors before making allocation decisions.

Haley Modlin is a CFP® professional at Financial Symmetry Inc. in Raleigh, NC, with six years of industry experience. She has worked at Financial Symmetry since 2014, including its prior iteration before rebranding. Financial Symmetry serves individual clients across various wealth levels, providing financial planning, wealth management, and 401(k) advisory services to approximately 973 family groups with $1.54 billion in assets under advisement. The firm employs an evidence-based investment process with diversified allocations, guided by a quarterly Investment Committee, and offers a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary client relationships.

Emma Schneider is a financial advisor at TradeWinds, LLC in Raleigh, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining TradeWinds, she worked at Morgan Stanley and has a background that includes roles in education and other sectors. TradeWinds serves individual investors, retirement plans, small businesses, and corporations, offering discretionary wealth management and financial planning. The firm employs custom strategies combining equities, mutual funds, and ETFs, utilizing various analytical approaches to tailor investment decisions to client suitability factors.

William Holt is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Financial Symmetry Inc. in Raleigh, NC. He has been with Financial Symmetry since 2006 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Financial Symmetry serves approximately 973 family groups with $1.54 billion in assets under advisement, providing a range of services including financial planning, wealth management, small business 401(k) advice, and select tax-return preparation. The firm follows an evidence-based, three-step investment process involving planning, diversified implementation, and ongoing monitoring, with a governance oversight by a quarterly Investment Committee.

Daniel Logan is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving at Beacon Wealthcare LLC since 2023. His prior roles include positions at Zora Financial, CapFinancial Partners (CAPTRUST), and Welch Hornsby, Inc. Beacon Wealthcare is a fee-only registered investment adviser that serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, foundations, and other institutions. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management using a diversified, low-cost indexed ETF strategy combined with Monte Carlo analysis and daily portfolio monitoring.