Zachary Huneycutt is a financial advisor at Strathmore Capital Advisors in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Dimensional Fund Advisors since 2017 and previously was employed at Duke University. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a volunteer on the finance committee for First Baptist Church Mount Holly. Strathmore Capital Advisors serves individuals, trusts, endowments, and participant-directed retirement plans with discretionary portfolio management and goals-based financial planning. The firm emphasizes an asset-allocation approach using mutual funds and ETFs, including Dimensional Fund Advisors products, and integrates technology such as Wealth.com and AI for administrative tasks, while offering distinctive services like a synthetic lending strategy and integrated tax-preparation and estate-planning platforms.

Cameron Amos is a CFP® professional currently with Novare Capital Management in Charlotte, NC. He has three years of experience in the financial industry, including prior roles at Envestnet Tamarac and MegaCorp Logistics. Novare Capital Management is an SEC-registered wealth management firm with a team of 18 advisors managing approximately $1.9 billion for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and financial institutions. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management using proprietary strategies and incorporates third-party AI tools alongside human oversight in investment decisions.

Jason Rericha is a financial advisor with Tru Independence Asset Management, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at APW Capital, Inc., tru Independence Asset Management – YellowWood Wealth Solutions, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. Tru Independence Asset Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and pension consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and other institutional and business clients. The firm manages approximately $336.9 million in client assets using diversified portfolios that combine active and passive strategies across multiple asset classes and employs both digital and held-away platforms alongside affiliated advisory and brokerage relationships.

Ori Boucvalt is a financial advisor at Sparta Wealth Partners in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Sparta Wealth Partners and The Morgan Company in 2025, he completed graduate studies at Vanderbilt University and undergraduate education at Clemson University. Outside of financial advising, Boucvalt is involved in environmental safety and health consulting and serves on the board of an emergency response and environmental cleanup organization. Sparta Wealth Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension, profit-sharing, corporate, and retirement plans. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA retirement-plan advisory services, utilizing both fundamental and technical analysis complemented by Independent Managers and model-based strategies.

Edward Coambs is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently serving at Alpha Financial Advisors, LLC. Prior to joining the firm, he worked at Healthy Love and Money, LLC, where he provided consulting and supervision services integrating financial planning and mental health. He is also an author of two books available on Amazon and Audible and has developed online courses focused on self-awareness and relational growth. Alpha Financial Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides personalized financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, families, trusts, estates, and small businesses. The firm emphasizes global diversification and fundamental analysis, managing portfolios primarily through no-load mutual funds and ETFs, and conducts regular account reviews with a team of six advisors.

Daniel Hudspeth is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving at BNA Wealth since 2025. His prior experience includes roles at Waverly Advisors, LLC, McShane Partners, Jessica Ross State Farm, and work in both automotive sales and education sectors. BNA Wealth is a registered investment adviser serving individuals and institutions with portfolio management and financial planning. The firm primarily manages non-discretionary accounts using mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, employing fundamental, technical, and charting analyses alongside both long- and short-term strategies.

Sidney King is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience and is currently with Cornerstone Wealth Planning in Charlotte, NC. He previously worked for TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services and TIAA from 2007 to 2023. Cornerstone Wealth Planning provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small business owners. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory and fundamental analysis, offering flexible planning options and in-house tax preparation services.

Andrea Kovacs is a financial advisor at CORE Advisory Group in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with four years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Securities, Merrill Lynch, and Bank of America, as well as a period at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business. CORE Advisory Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $297 million in assets with a team of ten advisors, offering discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting through a variety of investment strategies and platform solutions.

Lori Copeland is a financial advisor at Sparta Wealth Partners in Charlotte, NC, with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including LPL Financial, SilverRock Wealth Partners, and The Morgan Companies. Prior to her advisory career, she spent nine years as a homemaker. Sparta Wealth Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA retirement-plan advisory services. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis and collaborates with Independent Managers to support client investment strategies.

Ella Anderson is a financial advisor at Family Wealth Partners, LLC in Matthews, NC, holding a Series 65 license with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining the firm, she worked at Sodexo - ShakeSmart and Papa Docs. Family Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, business entities, charitable organizations, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm provides discretionary investment management and financial planning, employing fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory to build tailored portfolios that include a wide range of traditional and alternative investments.

Robert Dye is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including UBS Financial Services Inc. and Independent Advisor Alliance before joining Family Wealth Partners, LLC. Dye is currently part of a six-advisor team based in Matthews, NC. Family Wealth Partners serves individuals, business entities, charitable organizations, and pension/profit-sharing plans, offering discretionary investment management, financial planning, pension consulting, and estate plan coordination. The firm employs a diversified, model- and research-driven approach encompassing a broad range of traditional and alternative investments, including digital assets and complex instruments.

Gavin Gochnour is a financial advisor with BNA Wealth in Rock Hill, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His background includes positions at The Vanguard Group, Inc., Egan, Berger, and Weiner, as well as entrepreneurial experience with K-Coast Surf Shop. BNA Wealth is a registered investment adviser serving individual and institutional clients with portfolio management and financial planning. The firm primarily manages accounts on a non-discretionary basis, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities guided by fundamental, technical, and charting analyses tailored to clients’ goals.

Andrew Poston is a financial advisor at Fortress Private Ledger, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones. Outside of finance, he is involved in youth sports as a scheduler for Piedmont Sports Officials and umpires high school and college baseball games. Fortress Private Ledger serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and other entities by providing financial planning, consulting, portfolio management, and Qualified Opportunity Zone advisory services. The firm uses a variety of investment strategies including trend-identification and technical analysis, managing portfolios with individual securities and ETFs, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Thomas Hamilton is a financial advisor with Hobart Wealth in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Hobart Private Capital since 2018, following positions at PNC Investments and SCOTTRADE. Hobart Wealth is an SEC-registered advisory firm with a team of eight advisors managing approximately $430 million. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, and estates, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting through tailored portfolios and a variety of analytical methods and implementation strategies.

Aaron Salter is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Wealth Planning in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 65 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Asset Dedication since 2017 and has been with Cornerstone Planning, LLC since 2015. His role at Asset Dedication involves acting as a solicitor related to third-party investment management services for Cornerstone clients. Cornerstone Wealth Planning manages approximately $373 million on a discretionary basis and offers portfolio management alongside financial planning services for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small business owners. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory and fundamental analysis, incorporating third-party sub-advisers and providing flexible planning options including in-house tax preparation and structured educational programs.

James Baynard is a CFA® charterholder with five years of industry experience. He is currently with Novare Capital Management in Charlotte, NC, where he has worked since 2023. Prior to that, he held roles at Kudu Investment Management, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and GE Capital. Baynard also engages in independent consulting related to GP stakes through expert network firms. Novare Capital Management is a wealth management firm with 18 advisors managing approximately $1.9 billion for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and financial institutions. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management using proprietary strategies and employs both artificial intelligence tools and human oversight in investment decisions.

Phillip Smiley is a financial advisor at Burkett Financial Services, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Westminster Financial Securities for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in the real estate company Prorentals, LLC. Burkett Financial Services advises individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and retirement plans, managing approximately $573 million across 476 client relationships. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting, with investment strategies primarily focused on mutual funds, ETFs, and fixed income instruments, supported by a five-advisor investment committee and a close affiliation with an accounting firm providing integrated tax-planning support.

Kevin Johnson is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Wealth Planning in Charlotte, NC. He holds a Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Cornerstone Wealth Planning, he was involved with Redeemer Presbyterian Church San Diego and Bridge Church San Diego. Cornerstone Wealth Planning provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small business owners. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory and fundamental analysis, offering flexible planning options and in-house tax preparation services.

Taylor Funke is a financial advisor at Blue Financial in Charlotte, NC, with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms, including 49 Wealth Management and Oakwood Capital Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Financial Independence Group, focusing on due diligence for insurance products suitable for clients. Blue Wealth Inc. provides discretionary asset management and financial planning services to individuals, small businesses, trusts, estates, and high-net-worth clients. The firm manages approximately $145 million across about 324 client relationships, tailoring investment strategies to client goals and employing a long-term approach without using margin, options, or leverage.

Tyler Weaver is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving at Alpha Financial Advisors, LLC since 2017. Prior to joining the firm, he spent time traveling extensively and attended Virginia Tech from 2012 to 2016. Alpha Financial Advisors is a team of eight advisors managing approximately $503 million in client assets. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning and investment management services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, small businesses, and certain retirement plans, typically using strategic asset allocation with no-load mutual funds and ETFs.