James Roberts is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently with Intentional, LLC and has previously worked at COMMUNITY WEALTH and Commonwealth Financial Network. Roberts also sells fixed insurance products in his individual capacity. Intentional is an SEC-registered advisory firm that provides portfolio management and financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients, along with pension consulting services for small businesses and institutions. The firm uses a model-driven investment process combining fundamental, technical, and economic analysis, generally operating with discretionary authority.

Derek Lewis is a CFP® and Series 66 designee with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with R.P. Boggs & Co. since 2012. Lewis is based in Lake Wylie, South Carolina, and is currently affiliated with Catawba River Capital. Catawba River Capital provides wealth management and investment consulting services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and other legal entities. The firm employs a conservative, scenario-based investment approach with a focus on fundamental analysis and longer-term holdings, while also incorporating strategies such as short selling and options writing when suitable.

Lauren Ivester is a financial advisor at WealthPoint Advisors with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Dempsey Lord Smith, Kalos Capital, Belmont Capital Advisors, and The Bowman Law Firm. Outside of her advisory role, she has ownership interests in SSI Holdings, LLC and SSI Wealth Management, LLC. WealthPoint Financial, LLC provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting services primarily to non-high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm customizes portfolios using a combination of fundamental, technical, and tactical asset allocation strategies, employing both passive and active approaches while continuously monitoring accounts.

Dawn Campbell is a financial advisor at Telos Wealth Advisors with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Apollon Wealth Management and Inland Securities Corporation. She also serves as president of Dawn Campbell Consulting, providing due diligence and sales support related to alternative real estate and qualified opportunity zone products. Telos Wealth Management offers customized wealth management and retirement plan consulting to individuals, families, trusts, businesses, and non-profits, emphasizing diversified, low-cost investment strategies and discretionary portfolio management.

Peter Ross is a financial advisor at Brookstone Wealth Advisors, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Copperleaf Capital, LLC and Fidelity Investments. Outside of his advisory role, he is licensed as an insurance agent and sells health and life insurance products. Brookstone Wealth Advisors provides investment management primarily through sponsored and pooled vehicles, serving retirement plans, trusts, and other institutional clients. The firm employs a mix of active and passive strategies within model portfolios and offers discretionary account management supported by a networked operating structure and affiliated entities.

Daniel Sheehan is a financial advisor at Telos Wealth Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Apollon Wealth Management, UBS Financial Services, Augusta University, and the University of South Carolina. Telos Wealth Management provides customized wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, non-profits, and retirement plans. The firm focuses on tailored investment strategies that emphasize diversified, low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, managing client accounts primarily on a discretionary basis.

Lisa Bowers is a CFP® professional with five years of experience at RPO Wealth Partners LLC in Charlotte, NC. Prior to joining RPO Wealth Partners in 2020, she worked for nine years at Fifth Third Bank, N.A. RPO Wealth Partners LLC provides fee-for-service financial planning to individuals and high-net-worth families, focusing on areas such as cash-flow, retirement, investment, insurance, tax, college funding, and debt strategies. The firm does not manage client assets but may refer clients to third-party advisers when appropriate.

William Ertel is a financial advisor at Tassel Capital Management, Inc. in Matthews, NC, holding the CFP®, PFS™, and Series 65 designations with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Tassel Capital since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he has a minority ownership interest in Ertel Family Farms, Inc., an Indiana corporation unrelated to investment activities. Tassel Capital Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans by offering discretionary investment management, financial planning, and ERISA fiduciary services. The firm uses a research approach combining modern portfolio theory, fundamental analysis, and internal due diligence to build customized, diversified portfolios primarily composed of low-cost mutual funds and ETFs.

Robert Drury is a CFP® and CFA® with 16 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently an advisor at 7PW Wealth, LLC in Charlotte, NC, where he has worked since 2025. His prior experience includes roles at Truist Wealth, The Leaders Group Inc, and AlphaStar Capital Management, LLC. 7PW Wealth provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutions such as corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm combines fundamental and selective technical analysis in equity selection and maintains model strategies that allocate across equities, fixed income, alternatives, and cash.

James Reichard is a financial advisor at Reichard Capital, LLC in Charlotte, NC, holding the PFS™ designation and Series 65 license with 16 years of industry experience. Prior to founding Reichard Capital in 2019, he worked at Greer & Walker LLP for 31 years. Reichard Capital serves individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing portfolio management, financial planning, 529 college savings plan consulting, and sub-advisory services. The firm manages over $330 million in assets, primarily on a discretionary basis, and emphasizes portfolio construction using no-load mutual funds, ETFs, and independent third-party managers.

Hunter Wise is a financial advisor at Beacon Associates Wealth Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Beacon Associates since 2022. Prior to his current role, he held positions at Defyned Brands, Viral Launch, and Dana Incorporated. Beacon Associates Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts and estates, providing discretionary asset management primarily through sub-advisor and co-advisor relationships. The firm focuses on selecting and monitoring third-party portfolio managers and offers active portfolio management with quarterly reviews and tax-loss harvesting strategies.

Salvador Perez is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with Totem Wealth Management LLC, where he has worked since 2023, following prior roles at Financial Plans & Strategies and The Vanguard Group. Outside of finance, he coaches soccer at ISL Agency Futbol in Charlotte, NC. Totem Wealth Management LLC is a fee-based registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized, primarily long-term portfolios using ETFs, mutual funds, and other securities, combining fundamental and technical analysis with ongoing personal client contact and integrated financial planning.

Michael Jackson is a financial advisor with Investor Advisory Group in Charlotte, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Investor Advisory Group, he worked at Carolina Paymasters, LLC for seven years. Investor Advisory Group provides portfolio management, limited financial planning, retirement plan advisory, fiduciary consulting, and general consulting services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and estates. The firm manages approximately $172 million in assets and primarily uses a non-discretionary investment approach focused on mutual funds, ETFs, and fixed income.

Jeff Deke is a CFA® charterholder with five years of industry experience. He currently serves as an advisor at Storgate, LLC and previously worked at Dimensional Fund Advisors, Wells Fargo Securities, and New Market Wealth Management. Storgate, LLC specializes in wealth advisory and investment management for ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, foundations, and trusts. The firm employs a bespoke, long-term investment approach with diversified portfolios that include public and private markets and offers comprehensive services such as fiduciary and family-office solutions.

Michael Mustian is a CFP® with nine years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently an advisor at Soaring Investment Management, LLC and has previously worked at Carolina-Retirement Solutions, Wiseway Advisors LLC, Rhino Wealth Management, and Thrivent Financial. Soaring Investment Management advises individual and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary portfolio management and ongoing financial planning. The firm employs multiple methods in portfolio construction, including fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis, and manages a diverse range of investment instruments.

James Irwin is a financial advisor at Northstar Capital Advisors LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Northstar since 2009, alongside his role as an assistant professor at the University of Alabama. Northstar Capital Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth households, trusts, and charitable organizations, providing integrated financial planning and discretionary investment management. The firm emphasizes a planning-first approach, combining quantitative models with fundamental and behavioral analysis, and maintains a focus on client education and tax-aware strategies.

Travis Bell is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Totem Wealth Management LLC. He previously worked at Vanguard Advisers, Inc for 12 years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages short-term rental properties. Totem Wealth Management LLC is a fee-based registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm focuses on customized, primarily long-term portfolios using ETFs, mutual funds, and selected individual securities, combining fundamental and technical analysis.

Kristopher Lewis is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with Tuttle Wealth Partners LLC and previously worked at The Vanguard Group. Tuttle Wealth Partners LLC provides investment management and financial planning services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses customized portfolio models and risk-based planning, offering a broad investment menu that includes exchange-listed securities, ETFs, options, and alternative investments.

Steven Hoeft is a CFA® charterholder with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Buie Investment Advisors, LLC since 2013 and also manages investment accounts through his own firm, Steven J. Hoeft Consulting, LLC, which he founded in 2010. Buie Investment Advisors serves individual investors, trusts, and estates with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, emphasizing long-term investment strategies across equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs. The firm also provides project-based consulting and develops tailored Financial Profiles and Investment Plans for its clients.

Kara Elbert is a CFP® with 24 years of experience in financial advising, operating Elbert Financial Consulting, Inc. in Charlotte, NC since 2000. She also serves as secretary of Paragon Supply Company, a steel drill pipe distributor owned by her husband, where she consults on business strategy. Elbert Financial Consulting provides fee-based comprehensive financial planning for individuals, trusts, and closely held businesses, focusing on detailed written plans and ongoing support. The firm uses financial modeling and research tools to develop risk-aligned strategies but generally does not manage client portfolios or accept discretionary authority.