Jamie Dugo is a financial advisor at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Edward Jones and Comfort Keepers. Outside of his advisory role, Dugo serves as a member of the Catawba County Planning Board. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm employs a client-centered process that incorporates fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Tyler Johnson is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC in Charlotte, NC. He previously worked for THE Vanguard Group, Inc. for 11 years and has been affiliated with LPL Financial since 2023. Johnson is also involved with FreshWater Financial LLC, an independent registered investment advisory firm he founded in 2023. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm employs a network model of advisory representatives and utilizes various portfolio management strategies and technology platforms to deliver its services.

Edmond Henley Jr. is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Truist and its predecessor firms since 2015. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting supported by AI-enabled research tools.

Anthony Valerio is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Charlotte, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has nine years of industry experience. Valerio previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm utilizes IAR-led assessments and combines fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to construct portfolios across equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs.

Conor Cetola is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fidelity Investments for five years before joining Schwab in 2026. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering services such as annual financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations using Schwab’s research tools and standard asset allocation models. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and does not directly charge clients fees, distinguishing its advisory approach from many enterprise wealth managers.

Drew Harshaw is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Truist Advisory Services, TRUIST Investment Services, and BB&T Securities. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines advisory and broker-dealer services and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account options supported by third-party asset manager relationships.

Kevin Phinney is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving with Principal Financial Services. His prior roles include positions at Fulcrum Capital Partners and Foresters Financial Services. He is active as the president of a local BNI chapter, where he oversees meetings and the executive team. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes financial planning and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions through advisory and promoter arrangements.

Edward Tyree III is a financial advisor with NewEdge Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at RBC Capital Markets Corporation and Eudaimonia Partners, LLC. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent advisers. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing multiple program structures and technology tools, with a focus on centralized due diligence and ongoing monitoring of third-party managers.

Daniel Johnson is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience. He is currently with Private Advisor Group, LLC and LPL Financial, having previously worked at Osaic Wealth Inc. and SagePoint Financial, Inc. Johnson is based in Rock Hill, SC. Private Advisor Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing over $41 billion across more than 135,000 client relationships. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate and retirement plan clients, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through both discretionary and non-discretionary platforms.

Paul Goetz III is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC and holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has two years of industry experience, including roles at LPL Financial and R.J. Schrift Private Asset Management. Outside of finance, he owns a home-based detailing business called PGM Detailing. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse clientele, including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, providing asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a network model with several hundred advisory representatives and integrates various portfolio management strategies alongside technology platforms for comprehensive client service.

Ashley Haisch is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and STIFEL. Outside of her advisory role, Haisch is an independent contractor for a retail online store on Poshmark. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm combines a Private Advisor model with a consolidated investment platform, offering a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services.

Kevan Breidinger is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lincoln Investment since 2017, following six years at Legend Equities Corporation. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers financial planning, ERISA retirement plan advice, and a range of managed portfolio programs, employing both strategic and tactical investment approaches overseen by its Investment Management & Research team.

Keith Taylor is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors based in Charlotte, NC. He holds the ChFC® designation and the Series 66 license, and has 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Park Avenue Securities since 2000. Outside of his advisory work, he teaches pickleball part-time in Charlotte. Park Avenue Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers both transaction-based brokerage and fee-based advisory services, employing a variety of investment strategies through proprietary models, third-party managers, and digital advice platforms.

Robert Stewart is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience, currently with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC. He has held roles at firms including LPL Financial, CETERA Advisor Networks, and Carroll Financial Associates. Stewart is based in Charlotte, NC. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise firm serving individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and specialized retirement consulting, employing a strategic investment approach that combines passive and active management guided by an internal Investment Committee.

Jamie Halbig is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Janney in 2024, he worked for Robert W. Baird & Co from 2011 to 2024. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipal clients, offering brokerage services, financial planning, consulting, and advisory programs.

Mark Stutz is a financial advisor at First Command Advisory Services with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at firms including LPL Financial, E*TRADE Capital Management, Cadaret Grant & Co., and CUSO Financial Services. Outside of finance, he operates Mark Stutz Fitness, where he works as a fitness trainer coaching clients on workout and nutrition goals. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs, using a centralized Investment Management Team to design and manage portfolios through discretionary authority granted by clients.

Andrew Schultz is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior roles include positions at E*TRADE Capital Management LLC and AXA Advisors, LLC. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account that uses algorithmic risk assessment and implements portfolios with mutual funds and ETFs.

Barbara Bridges is a financial advisor at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. for 21 years. Bridges is based in Charlotte, NC. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm emphasizes IAR-led financial assessments and employs a mix of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Jonathan Westbrook is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles within the Truist organization since 2019. Prior to joining Truist, he worked at Jimmy Johns and James Madison University. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platforms, to deliver investment solutions and fiduciary support.

Iziar Moure is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2015 to 2024. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, and operates as a registered broker-dealer offering access to a diversified investment platform and alternative investment opportunities.