Thomas Bengtson is a CFP® professional at Lakeshore Advisors with one year of industry experience. Before joining Lakeshore Advisors in 2026, he held various roles at PNC Bank, Nike, Northwestern Mutual, and the Georgia Tech Innovation Enterprise Institute. Lakeshore Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients, using a buy-and-hold investment approach grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm also incorporates third-party asset managers and alternative investments and manages approximately $80.8 million across about 101 clients.

Kevin Blocker is a financial advisor at Linkside Financial LLC in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials with two years of industry experience. His prior work includes over 20 years at Horizon Investments LLC and roles at Quasar Distributors, LLC and Blocker Capital. Outside of advisory work, he is CEO and owner of multiple passive investment vehicles. Linkside Financial provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, including former athletes, CEOs, and entrepreneurs. The firm employs a combination of technical, quantitative, and fundamental analysis for portfolio management and offers financial planning as part of its advisory services.

Nicholas O'kelly is a CFP® with two years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cadence Wealth Partners, LLC. He previously served 13 years in the United States Army and has worked at multiple firms including Realta Equities, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, O'kelly is a board member of The Davis Focus Project, a military non-profit focused on optimizing human performance through natural mental health modalities, and serves as an ambassador for the mental health organization Give an Hour. Cadence Wealth Partners provides portfolio management, financial planning, and business consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, business owners, and family offices. The firm employs a disciplined investment approach with customized Investment Policy Statements, discretionary portfolio management, and specialized services including held-away account management and business-owner focused programs.

Maggie Smith is a financial advisor with IA Network, LLC in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. She previously worked at FIRST Allied Securities, Inc. and Stockham Financial Services for 11 years. Outside of advisory duties, she serves as a Notary Public for Moore County. IA Network provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, using tailored portfolio construction and a variety of analytical approaches. The firm operates as a collective of smaller advisory practices to share resources and infrastructure.

Patrick Wells is a CFA® charterholder based in Charlotte, NC, with one year of industry experience. He has worked at Broyhill Asset Management, LLC since 2024 and previously spent eight years at Pinnacle Associates Ltd. Broyhill Asset Management provides discretionary investment management to private funds, individuals, trusts, foundations, and other institutions, overseeing approximately $225 million in assets. The firm employs a value-oriented, long-term investment approach focused on fundamental analysis and concentrated equity portfolios, supplemented by external managers and diversified strategies.

Scott Cannady is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Hayden Harper Wealth Advisory, LLC since 2014. Hayden Harper Wealth Advisory serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and families seeking family office support. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and comprehensive family office advisory services, utilizing internally developed asset-allocation models and a range of investment strategies including long-term holdings, short-term trading, and option-writing.

Cheryl Sherrard is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving at Clearview Wealth Management since 2013. She is based in Charlotte, NC, and is part of a four-advisor team. Clearview Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management and ongoing financial planning exclusively to individual clients, including high-net-worth households. The firm employs diversified portfolios and integrates financial planning into investment decisions while generally avoiding market timing and frequent trading.

Susan Burke is a financial advisor at iQvestment, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining iQvestment in 2025, she spent 17 years at LPL Financial and briefly worked with FusionIQ, a FinTech firm providing back and middle office services to financial companies, where she occasionally assists with client servicing. iQvestment, LLC offers discretionary investment management and advisory services primarily through an online platform. The firm serves other independent advisory firms, institutional clients such as banks and credit unions, as well as individual and high-net-worth investors using model portfolios managed on a discretionary basis and rebalanced quarterly.

Luann Barnes is a financial advisor at WMC Capital Management, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Brookstone Capital Management and Beatty Financial Group. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Mount Moriah Lutheran Church, where she is authorized to submit trade instructions for the church’s brokerage account. WMC Capital Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm primarily uses passive investment strategies focused on asset allocation and periodic rebalancing, complemented by fundamental and technical analysis.

Justin Oxman is a financial advisor at 2pifinancial Corp. He holds a Series 65 credential and has been with the firm since 2026. Outside of his advisory role, he has operated One-on-One Tutoring LLC since 2002. 2pifinancial provides discretionary investment management and portfolio monitoring to individuals, high-net-worth individuals, trusts, small businesses, and estates. The firm uses an individualized, discretionary investment approach incorporating fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis, and manages approximately $1.5 million in assets across a small client base.

John Sanders Jr. is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with four years of industry experience. He has worked at Portus Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2021 and previously at SunTrust Bank and GenSpring Family Offices, LLC. Portus Wealth Advisors provides portfolio management, financial planning, and third-party manager selection for individuals, high net worth clients, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm also advises a private pooled vehicle and offers access to less-liquid investments, using firm-developed model portfolios and multiple custodial platforms to tailor investment advice to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Treven Ayers is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience and is currently a financial advisor at Clearview Wealth Management, where he has worked since 2013. The firm provides discretionary investment management and financial planning exclusively to individual clients, including high-net-worth households. Clearview Wealth Management manages approximately $182.4 million in assets across 144 client relationships and emphasizes diversified portfolios, integrated planning, and client education through newsletters and seminars.

Charles Stockham is a financial advisor with IA Network, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. His prior roles include extensive tenure at First Allied Securities and advisory positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and First Allied Advisory Services. Outside of advisory work, he co-manages two family-owned LLCs involved in commercial real estate and farmland holdings. IA Network, LLC serves individual, high-net-worth, business, and institutional clients with discretionary and non-discretionary asset management and financial planning. The firm employs a range of analytical methods to tailor portfolios and offers access to SEI-managed separate accounts, retirement plan consulting, and plan-participant advisory services.

Charles Powell is a financial advisor at Powell Wealth in Cornelius, NC, holding a Series 65 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Grant Thornton, LLP and has experience at the Kenan-Flagler Business School and UNC Chapel Hill. Powell Wealth provides investment supervisory services, financial planning, and pension consulting to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and businesses. The firm manages portfolios using discretionary strategies based on fundamental and cyclical analysis and employs various investment vehicles, including mutual funds, equities, fixed income, ETFs, and select alternatives.

Samuel Di Fiore is a financial advisor at Sorfis Investments, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked as an analyst at Avenel Financial Group and Co/Investor Club. His prior experience includes a role with the Boston Bruins and involvement in various business activities since 2016. Sorfis Investments, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm employs cyclical and fundamental analysis, offering core strategies focused on diversification and absolute return, with an emphasis on risk management and tax efficiency.

Jeffrey Martin is a financial advisor at RPO Wealth Partners LLC in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 65 designation with five years of industry experience. He has been with RPO Wealth Partners since 2020 and previously worked at Fifth Third Bank, N.A. from 2011 to 2020. RPO Wealth Partners LLC provides ongoing and standalone financial planning services to individuals and high-net-worth families, focusing exclusively on fee-for-service planning without managing client investment accounts. The firm’s approach includes a comprehensive planning framework covering a wide range of investment vehicles and maintains a small, planning-focused client base.

We specialize in working with families with portfolios in the $5M–$50M range, where strategic planning, tax efficiency, and cost management have an outsized impact. Traditional firms often rely on complex, high-cost strategies that offer questionable benefits. Our fixed-fee, planning-driven model takes a different approach: focusing on practical, high-impact financial strategies rather than unnecessary complication. We apply the right level of sophistication, using techniques like direct indexing and individual bond ladders only when we determine that they add clear value (based on portfolio size, risk profile, and tax considerations). Our financial planning and investment management approach is guided by three core principles: • Risk Management: grounded in a tailored financial plan • Tax Efficiency: ensuring strategies align with after-tax outcomes • Fee Minimization: keeping costs low to maximize long-term results Our goal is to provide a structured, transparent, and thoughtful approach - one that leads to a better long-term client experience through fair fees, strategic decision-making, and a focus on what truly matters.

Steven Abels is a financial advisor with The Financial Legacy Group in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Innovation Partners LLC and Fortune Financial Services, Inc., among other firms. Abels is also a licensed life insurance sales agent. The Financial Legacy Group provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, pooled investment vehicles, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm manages discretionary wrap fee portfolios primarily using exchange-traded funds, mutual funds, individual stocks, and options, and offers specialist consulting on private placements, private equity, real estate entities, and business transactions.

Brandon Opre is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at TrustTree Financial LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and Financial Advisory Services, LLC. Outside of his advisory duties, he works as an Independent Insurance Agent providing life insurance quotes and policy discussions. TrustTree Financial serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, offering discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm combines passive and active investment strategies with automated rebalancing and tax-loss harvesting, and sponsors a wrap fee program uncommon among similar supported firms.

William Culp III is a CFP®, CFA®, and holds a Series 65 license with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Tagstone Capital, Inc. since 2011, based in Charlotte, NC. Tagstone Capital serves entrepreneurs, high-net-worth individuals, families, and employee benefit plans, providing wealth management, portfolio management, and comprehensive planning services. The firm employs a systematic, long-term investment approach using structured asset-class mutual funds and ETFs, focusing on diversification, low fees, and tax efficiency.