Kim Eder is a CFA® charterholder with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Holderness Investments Co. since 1995. Eder serves as Chair of the Board of Directors for The University of North Carolina at Greensboro Investment Fund, Inc., overseeing the third-party investment manager of the university’s endowment assets. He is also involved with Holderness Asset Solutions, LLC, providing insurance services to clients. Holderness Investments Company provides customized investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients. The firm employs a bottom-up fundamental analysis combined with a consensus macroeconomic outlook and offers bespoke portfolio management alongside actively managed ETF strategies.

Scott Jones is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Arbor Investment Advisors since 2006. He holds a Series 65 license and is based in Winston Salem, NC. Arbor Investment Advisors provides investment management and consulting services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, business entities, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an asset allocation approach grounded in modern portfolio theory, utilizing ETFs, mutual funds, closed-end funds, and individual equities and fixed income, with a focus on tax-efficient strategies and comprehensive portfolio reporting.

Michael Harris is a CFA® charterholder with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with DeRoy & Devereaux Private Investment Counsel, Inc. since 2004. The firm provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, foundations, pension plans, endowments, and municipalities. DeRoy & Devereaux employs a value-oriented, bottom-up fundamental investment approach and manages focused equity portfolios and distinct fixed income strategies, serving mostly on a discretionary basis.

James Eddington is a financial advisor with AdaptFirst Investments LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Intercarolina Financial Services and MassMutual. Outside of advisory work, he co-owns an insurance brokerage firm, The Insurance Coach, which provides life, disability, long-term care, and health insurance, as well as group benefits services. AdaptFirst Investments serves individuals and small businesses with portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services including outsourced CIO and CFO roles. The firm employs a value-oriented investment approach supported by in-house research and offers additional services such as bookkeeping, tax preparation, and financial coaching.

James Hough is a financial advisor at Arbor Investment Advisors in Winston Salem, NC, holding a Series 65 designation. He has been with Arbor since 2026 and previously worked at Commercial Realty Advisors, LLC, Unique Places, LLC, and Sewanee: University of the South. Arbor Investment Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services and financial planning to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, business entities, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm serves a range of clients from non-high-net-worth to high-net-worth individuals, applying an investment approach based on asset allocation concepts from Modern Portfolio Theory and employing exchange-traded funds, mutual funds, and independent managers as appropriate.

Michael Sellers is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Semmax Financial Advisors, Inc. in Winston-Salem, NC, where he has worked since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at firms such as TIAA and Vanguard Advisers. Semmax Financial Advisors, Inc. provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory and portfolio management services to individual clients, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and offers various investment strategies across multiple asset classes, supported by affiliated insurance and tax service businesses.

Ryan Vaudrin is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Holderness Investments Co. since 2024. His prior roles include positions at Waverly Advisors, LLC, McShane Partners (formerly Rinehart Wealth & Investment Advisory), and The Vanguard Group. Holderness Investments Company provides customized investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients. The firm employs a bottom-up fundamental analysis combined with a consensus macroeconomic outlook and offers bespoke portfolio management alongside actively managed ETF model strategies.

Charles Freeman is a CFA® charterholder with 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at AdaptFirst Investments LLC since 2017 and previously held roles at Intercarolina Financial Services, The Leaders Group Inc, and Holderness Investments Co. Outside of his advisory work, Freeman is a co-owner of an axe throwing range and bar, serves as president of the local Society for Financial Service Professionals chapter, and plays bass guitar. AdaptFirst Investments serves individuals and small businesses with portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services including outsourced CIO and CFO roles. The firm offers additional services such as bookkeeping, tax preparation, and financial coaching, using a value-oriented investment approach supported by in-house research and licensed model solutions.

Anna Haldeman is a financial advisor at Smith Salley Wealth Management with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Smith, Salley & Associates since 2021. Prior to her current role, she was affiliated with the Morehead-Cain Foundation and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Outside of finance, Anna is a yoga instructor at Radiance Yoga in Greensboro, NC. Smith Salley Wealth Management is a multi-advisor firm managing approximately $2.34 billion in discretionary assets, serving individuals, corporations, trusts, charitable organizations, and banking clients. The firm employs a bottom-up investment approach focusing on individual equity and fixed-income selection, integrating financial planning with portfolio management.

Edward Stephens is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 23 years of industry experience. He currently works at 1808 Capital Partners in Greensboro, NC, and has previously been affiliated with Stephens Wealth Management and Raymond James Financial Services. 1808 Capital Partners provides wealth management and investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charities, corporations, and banking or thrift institutions. The firm employs a priorities-based process to develop client objectives, using a mix of passive and active investment strategies with an emphasis on bottom-up security analysis and due diligence.

Joseph Navolanic is a financial advisor with Intercarolina Financial Services, Inc. in Greensboro, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Intercarolina Financial Services since 1986 and previously worked at Fund Direct Advisors, Inc. from 2013 to 2019. Intercarolina Financial Services provides investment advisory and retirement plan consulting to individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, and qualified retirement plans. The firm uses fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to manage portfolios across equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs, serving clients on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Gregory Schlaudecker is a financial advisor with AdaptFirst Investments LLC in Jamestown, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Emerald College Planning, and Intercarolina Financial Services. Outside of advisory work, he operates Emerald College Planning, a business focused on advising families on reducing college expenses, and serves in leadership roles in local professional and community organizations. AdaptFirst Investments serves individuals and small businesses with portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services such as outsourced CIO and CFO work. The firm uses a value-oriented investment approach combining technical and fundamental analysis, offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management, and extends services to include bookkeeping, tax preparation, and financial coaching.

Durriya Pierce is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. She is currently with Fruitful Advisory, LLC and has held prior roles at Albert Corporation, Merrill, Bank of America, and Ernst & Young. Outside of her advisory work, she has worked as an independent contractor driver for Uber Technologies, Inc. since 2015. Fruitful Advisory, LLC provides web-based financial planning and discretionary investment management to individual clients who maintain an active Fruitful membership. The firm uses a personalized planning approach focused on low-cost, passive investment strategies with ongoing portfolio reviews.

George Hall II is a financial advisor at 1808 Capital Partners in Greensboro, NC, with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked previously at Bank of America and Merrill. In addition to his advisory role, Hall serves on the finance and investment committee at Canterbury School, collaborating with the school’s endowment committee and third-party investment advisor. 1808 Capital Partners provides wealth management and investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charities, corporations, and banking institutions. The firm employs a priorities-based process to develop client objectives and uses a combination of passive and active strategies across various asset classes, managing approximately $644 million in assets under management.

Marcus Kindley is a financial advisor at Intercarolina Financial Services, Inc. in Concord, NC, holding a Series 63 designation with 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Intercarolina Financial Services since 1986. Intercarolina Financial Services provides investment advisory and retirement plan consulting to individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, and qualified retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to manage portfolios across equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Braydan Meyers is a financial advisor at Mission Wealth Management, LP in Greensboro, NC, with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Mission Wealth Management since 2023, following roles at Prospect Student Living, the NC Department of Revenue, and Publix Supermarkets. Mission Wealth Management is an SEC-registered multi-team advisory firm serving affluent individuals, families, and institutional clients. The firm offers customized wealth management and financial planning through various tiered models, emphasizing long-term strategies with diversified investment options and discretionary account management.

Aaron Allwardt is a financial advisor with Credit Union Investment Services in Oak Ridge, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and five years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with State Employees' Credit Union since 2017 and works concurrently with SECU Life Insurance Company and SECU Brokerage Services. His role includes financial advisory services aimed at improving the economic and social conditions of eligible credit union members. Credit Union Investment Services serves primarily individual investors who reside in North Carolina, offering non-discretionary portfolio management, asset allocation advice, and financial planning. The firm emphasizes a goals-based, long-term investment approach using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, operating within the credit union ecosystem as a wholly owned subsidiary of State Employees’ Credit Union.

Corey Hodges is a financial advisor with Impact Partnership Wealth, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and six years of industry experience. He has held roles at several firms, including Fortified Financial Wealth, LLC and ChangePath, LLC. Outside of advisory work, Hodges is involved in estate planning facilitation and coordination, connecting clients with licensed estate attorneys and providing access to platforms for estate planning documents. Impact Partnership Wealth, LLC serves individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans, offering model portfolio solutions, discretionary asset management, and financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.96 billion and supports various investment strategies through a broad affiliated service ecosystem.

Jeremy Johnson is a financial advisor at Bison Wealth, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at TruAdvice, LLC and Sawtooth Solutions, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he owns and operates an independent insurance brokerage specializing in Medicare supplements, life insurance, long-term care plans, and fixed indexed annuities. Bison Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, family offices, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, multi-manager investment solutions, and access to alternative investments, utilizing a tactical and strategic allocation approach with specialized overlay strategies.

Jonathan Cochrane is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Truist Advisory Services, Truist Investment Services, BB&T Securities, BB&T Bank, and BB&T Investments. Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC manages approximately $7.8 billion in discretionary assets, serving individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, donor-advised funds, charitable organizations, governmental entities, and other institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, separately managed accounts, financial planning, and access to alternative investments, leveraging a combination of in-house and third-party resources alongside its affiliation with Fifth Third Bank.