Garrett Smith is a financial advisor at Belpointe Asset Management LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Belpointe since 2020. Prior to that, he was employed at MML Investors and MassMutual Wisconsin. Smith is also an assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and serves as the volunteer treasurer for a local nonprofit organization. Belpointe Asset Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser with over 160 advisors managing more than $7.5 billion for individuals, corporations, trusts, and other advisers. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, employing customized portfolios and a variety of advisory relationships.

Patricia Blair is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience and is currently affiliated with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Greensboro, NC. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for ten years and Wells Fargo Clearing for two years. Outside of her advisory role, she has community involvement as a coach with Winston Salem Forsyth County Schools and participates in a family-owned coffee shop business where she assists with operations and customer service. Wedbush Securities provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of services including wealth management, fixed income, commodities, securities lending, capital markets, and research, with a focus on tailoring portfolio strategies to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Sherry Campbell is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. She has worked at Gencrest Capital Partners since 2024 and has been involved with Strategic Blueprint, LLC and The Strategic Financial Alliance for nearly a decade each. In addition to her advisory roles, she provides tax preparation and divorce wealth planning services. The Strategic Financial Alliance serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers customized portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing a range of investment strategies through co-advisory relationships and third-party managers.

Richard Polson is a financial advisor at Kingsview Wealth Management, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Kingsview Partners LLC since 2019 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is the front man and vocalist for a cover band. Kingsview Wealth Management serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and corporations, providing wealth management, financial planning, and asset management services through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and an in-house portfolio group. The firm integrates discretionary portfolio management with proprietary model strategies, ETFs, and external investment platforms to support client portfolios.

Joel Austin is a financial advisor at Portfolio Medics, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked with Thrivent Financial and multiple insurance firms. Outside of his financial advisory role, he serves as a pastor at Revolution Worship. Portfolio Medics provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individuals, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to build customized portfolios.

Ashley Madden is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving at Strategic Blueprint, LLC. She has held roles at GenCrest Capital Partners, The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc., Hutchinson Family Offices, LLC, and Davenport, Marvin, Joyce & Co, LLP. Madden serves as a board member of the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro and provides business owner exit planning and divorce expert services in addition to her financial advisory work. Strategic Blueprint, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers customized, goal-based strategies through portfolio management, financial planning, and a subscription advisory program, with an emphasis on client education and a curated platform for alternative investments.

Robert Plybon is a financial advisor with M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. in Greensboro, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 50 years of industry experience. He has been with M HOLDINGS SECURITIES since 2004 and has operated Plybon & Associates since 1972. Outside of advising, he serves on the Board of Trustees at East Carolina University, chairing the Facilities and Finance Committee. M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. serves individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses through a nationwide network of independent firms and professionals. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including discretionary investment management, retirement plan consulting, financial planning, and insurance advisory, combining in-house portfolio management with oversight of third-party sub-advisors.

Phyllis Lancaster is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mission Wealth Management, LP. She previously worked at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC for nine years and has experience with American Dream Residential. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in a family livestock business, serves on the board of a promotional materials company, and holds a Director-at-Large position with the Greensboro Estate Planning Council. Mission Wealth Management is a multi-team advisory firm that provides wealth management, financial planning, and personalized portfolio management primarily for affluent individuals and families, as well as entities like pension plans and endowments. The firm uses customized, long-term strategies including ETFs, institutional mutual funds, alternative investments, and third-party sub-advisors, and offers insurance placement services through its Risk Management Department.

Dylan Martin is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with four years of industry experience. He currently works at The Fiduciary Alliance and has held prior roles at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company, Thrivent, and Merrill Lynch. The Fiduciary Alliance provides discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as other investment advisers. The firm employs a client-specific investment approach incorporating fundamental, technical, cyclical, and charting analyses and operates a network of investment advisor representatives under a multi-team business model.

James King is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mutual Advisors, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterlings Investments and McMillion Capital Management. Outside of his advisory work, he is a licensed insurance agent who recommends various insurance products. Mutual Advisors, LLC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, trusts, estates, retirement plan participants, qualified purchasers, and institutional investors. The firm manages portfolios through a combination of active and passive strategies, employing multiple analytical approaches and leveraging third-party tools to tailor allocations for various account types.

Kevin Benson is a financial advisor at Forum Financial Management, LP with five years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining Forum in 2025, he worked at Avantax Investment Services Inc. and Avantax Advisory Services from 2020 to 2025. Benson is also a partner at Smith Leonard PLLC, an accounting and tax preparation firm, and serves on the finance committee of Caldwell Academy, a private Christian school in Greensboro, NC. Forum Financial Management, LP provides fee-based wealth management, financial planning, and qualified plan services to individual and institutional clients. The firm also acts as a sub-advisor and turnkey asset management platform for other independent RIAs, implementing portfolios primarily with DFA institutional mutual funds and ETFs following a Modern Portfolio Theory approach.

David Rapp is a financial advisor at Mutual Advisors, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Mutual Securities, Inc., Edward Jones, Forsys Consulting LLC, Valic Financial Advisors, and M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. Mutual Advisors, LLC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, trusts, estates, retirement plans, qualified purchasers, and institutional investors. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, ERISA plan advisory, and sub-advisory services, employing a blend of active and passive investment strategies and a range of analytical approaches to align portfolios with client objectives.

Kolby Madsen is a financial advisor at Kingsview Wealth Management, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 license and previously worked at Edward Jones and Fidelity Investments. Madsen has also held roles outside the advisory field at institutions including Utah Valley University and Young Living. Kingsview Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and corporate entities, providing wealth management, financial planning, and asset management. The firm employs a network of Investment Adviser Representatives alongside an internal portfolio group to deliver tailored portfolio management and access to various investment strategies.

Philip Corson is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Blueprint Financial Advisors. His prior roles include positions at Assetmark, Efficient Advisors, Sowell Management, and Matson Money. Outside of his advisory work, he is a member of Legacy Law Firm, where he practices law. Blueprint Financial Advisors is a multi-advisor firm managing approximately $1.4 billion in assets for individuals, trusts, pension plans, and nonprofits. The firm employs a strategic-and-tactical investment approach using proprietary trend-following and momentum rules across diversified global portfolios.

Shannon Avery is a financial advisor at Kingsview Wealth Management, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones for eight years. Outside of her advisory role, she is listed as an owner of rental property in Orem, Utah. Kingsview Wealth Management serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and corporate entities, providing wealth management, financial planning, and asset management services through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and an internal portfolio group.

Clyde Jung is a financial advisor at Valic Financial Advisors in Greensboro, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Valic, he worked at Volvo Group and has managed operations at Cadillac Service Garage, where he also assists with event management and driving for weddings. He is additionally appointed as an agent to sell non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services. The firm employs Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction and supports a large client base through a network of over 1,200 advisors.

Shaun Heale is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Greensboro, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 2015 and also works with Agia in a non-securities insurance capacity. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth clients and employer-sponsored retirement participants, offering wrap programs, portfolio management, and financial planning through a large network of advisors. The firm manages approximately $29.2 billion and employs centralized technology and model solutions to support its extensive client base.

Teresa Talton is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Hightower Advisors since 2020, following prior roles at Stearns Financial Group and Allgen Financial Services, Inc. Teresa is based in Greensboro, NC. Hightower Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of advisory services with an emphasis on manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party investment managers across various strategies and asset classes.

Orrin Magill III is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Greensboro, NC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. He has 45 years of industry experience and has been with Primerica Advisors since 2013. Magill also serves as president and shareholder of Qualified Plan Administrators, Inc., a firm specializing in 401(k) plans, and is involved in group benefits brokerage and life and health insurance sales. Primerica Advisors operates as part of Park Avenue Securities LLC, serving a broad retail client base with a range of brokerage and advisory services, including proprietary and third-party investment programs, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm manages accounts through multiple strategies and platforms, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Justin Pace is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Greensboro, NC. He holds a Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Truist, he worked at Wells Fargo for seven years and has additional experience with LSEG and Northwestern Mutual. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation and investment policy analysis, plan sponsor fiduciary support, and manager-selection programs, utilizing a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.