Kyle Sellers is a financial advisor at Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Principal Life Insurance Company, Principal Financial Services, and Florida Financial Advisors, as well as experience in the hospitality sector as a cook. Outside of advisory work, he is employed as a cook at QC Pour House. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary investment management program called SimpleInvest. The firm integrates third-party and proprietary methodologies and benefits from operational ties to the Principal Financial Group family of companies.

Kara Kunz is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with two years of industry experience, currently with Cornerstone Wealth Group. She previously worked at Bragg Financial and spent sixteen years at the Community School of Davidson. Cornerstone Wealth Group is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $2.1 billion in assets, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, other advisers, and corporate clients. The firm utilizes model portfolios emphasizing ETFs, mutual funds, individual equities, and fixed income, with discretionary management and periodic rebalancing.

William Grace is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Principal in 2026, he worked for five years at The Vanguard Group. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary, wrap-fee investment management program called SimpleInvest. The firm combines third-party and proprietary models to tailor advice and benefits from its integration within the Principal Financial Group family.

Jeffrey Thompson is a financial advisor with Geneos Wealth Management, Inc. in Davidson, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 32 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Geneos Wealth Management since 2005 and leads Thompson Wealth Advisors, an investment services business. Geneos Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other institutions. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, and access to third-party money managers through various traditional and wrap-fee programs.

Jack Bush is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC, and has one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at Principal Bank, Principal Life Insurance Company, and Principal Securities, Inc. He also has experience in tutoring and various customer service positions prior to joining the financial sector. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary investment management program. The firm leverages a combination of third-party tools, proprietary models, and integration with affiliated Principal Financial Group entities to deliver its services.

Austin Portelance is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC and Kestra Investment Services, LLC, having joined in 2024 following six years at Edward Jones. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with Destination Wealth Advisors, where he creates and executes financial plans and manages client assets. Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC provides investment advisory services through a network of independent advisors and multi-advisor teams, serving both individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment products and specialized offerings. The firm oversees advisor recommendations while allowing flexibility within an approved product menu.

Jason Rindskopf is a financial advisor with Signal Advisors Wealth, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and six years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including AE Wealth Management, Advisory Alpha, and Financial Independence Group. Rindskopf is also the author of the book *Survive the Crash*. Signal Advisors Wealth provides investment management and financial planning services to retail clients and independent registered investment advisers through its Signal Platform TAMP. The firm employs a top-down, macro-environmental investment approach with tactical asset allocation and sector rotation, serving individual, high-net-worth, family, and business clients.

Andrew Ball is a financial advisor at AlphaStar Capital Management with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at AlphaStar since 2021. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as Vice President of Sales for the Annuity Division at Financial Independence Group. AlphaStar Capital Management manages approximately $1.84 billion for a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, small businesses, and other advisers. The firm employs both model and custom strategies, utilizing strategic asset allocation combined with quantitative and momentum analysis, and provides a range of portfolio management and consulting services.

Bryant Trombly is a financial advisor with Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC, holding the Series 66 designation and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Morgan Stanley spanning over a decade. Outside of his primary advisory role, he is a partner at Destination Wealth Advisors and serves as an adjunct instructor facilitating online graduate classes. Kestra Private Wealth Services provides investment advisory services through a network of independent advisors and multi-advisor teams, managing approximately $13.45 billion in client assets. The firm offers access to a broad range of investment products and specialized services, serving both individual and institutional clients.

Caden Minnich is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC. He holds a Series 66 designation and began his industry career in 2026. Prior to his current role, Minnich has held positions at Principal Bank, Principal Securities, Inc., and Principal Life Insurance Company. Outside of financial services, he has experience working at Elon University and other organizations in various roles. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services mainly to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering both nondiscretionary recommendations and a discretionary wrap-fee investment management program called SimpleInvest. The firm integrates proprietary and third-party tools within the Principal Financial Group family, serving clients with a blend of algorithmic model portfolios, governance oversight, and affiliated product access.

William Petty is a financial advisor at ON Investment Management Company with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Paychex Inc. from 2015 to 2021. In addition to his advisory work, he assists Golden Mack & Associates by enrolling and educating participants in retirement plans. ON Investment Management Company is a registered investment adviser that provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, businesses, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of services including comprehensive and modular financial plans and access to third-party investment programs, maintaining a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary asset management.

Jon Yancey is a financial advisor with AlphaStar Capital Management in Cornelius, NC, holding a Series 65 credential and 11 years of industry experience. He has been associated with AlphaStar since 2014 and is president of Yancey Financial, LLC, where he also works as an insurance agent specializing in fixed annuities and life insurance. AlphaStar Capital Management manages approximately $1.84 billion for a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, small businesses, and other advisers. The firm employs both model and customized strategies using strategic asset allocation and quantitative analysis, and provides a range of portfolio management and consulting services.

Rachel Posner is a financial advisor with Cornerstone Wealth, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at several firms, including Mutual Securities, Inc., Signature Intelligent Portfolios, and Signator Investors Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she also engages in food delivery services on a part-time basis. Cornerstone Wealth Group is an SEC-registered multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $2.1 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, other advisers, and corporate clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through model portfolios with discretionary management and options for alternative investments for qualified clients.

William Averkamp is a financial advisor at Altitude Capital Management LLC with a Series 65 credential. He has professional experience including 14 years at Wells Fargo and more recently has been with Altitude Capital Management LLC and Harborlight Wealth since 2026. Altitude Capital Management LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals and high net worth clients. The firm uses a variety of investment approaches tailored to client goals and risk tolerance, operating managed account programs with $103.6 million in discretionary assets under management.

Matthew Moyzis is a CFP® professional at Cornerstone Wealth with 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Gratus Capital, The Vanguard Group, MML Investors Services, and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company. Cornerstone Wealth Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, estates, employer retirement plans, other advisers, and corporate entities. The firm offers portfolio management and financial planning through model portfolios using ETFs, mutual funds, stocks, bonds, and alternative investments, with regular reviews by its investment committee.

Jeremy Bryant is a financial advisor with Brookwood Investment Group, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple firms including Redwood Private Wealth LLC, Prosperity Capital Advisors, and Regal Investment Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Breese Financial Group, LLC, an insurance sales and marketing business, and is involved in managing insurance sales at Redwood Tax Specialists. He also works as a sales representative for online legal and estate planning services. Brookwood Investment Group is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser managing over $1 billion for more than 3,100 clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and supplemental third-party services.

Landon Pate is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Principal since 2026. Prior to joining Principal, his background includes roles in education and small business operations. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients. The firm combines third-party methodologies with proprietary models and is part of the Principal Financial Group family, offering integrated access to affiliated bank products and investment management services.

Patrick Schultz is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience, currently with Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC. He has worked at firms including New York Life Investment Management, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and Neuberger Berman. Outside of his advisory role, he provides marketing consulting for Armstrong, Fleming, & Moore. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, families, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a primarily long-term, portfolio-driven investment approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and selected individual securities, with approximately $15.7 billion in assets under management and a multi-office platform.

David Stortz is a Series 66-licensed advisor with Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC. He has been with Principal Advised Services and affiliated entities, including Principal Bank and Principal Life Insurance Company, since 2026. Prior to joining Principal, Mr. Stortz has experience in various roles across multiple industries, including marketing and community-focused organizations. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary wrap-fee investment management program called SimpleInvest. The firm integrates third-party and proprietary models and benefits from its affiliation with Principal Financial Group and related entities.

John Moore is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. He has held multiple roles within the Principal Financial Group affiliates since 2025, including positions at Principal Bank and Principal Life Insurance Company. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary investment management program called SimpleInvest. The firm integrates third-party methodologies with proprietary models and benefits from operational ties within the Principal Financial Group family, enabling access to affiliated products and services.