Michael Mustian is a CFP® with nine years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently an advisor at Soaring Investment Management, LLC and has previously worked at Carolina-Retirement Solutions, Wiseway Advisors LLC, Rhino Wealth Management, and Thrivent Financial. Soaring Investment Management advises individual and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary portfolio management and ongoing financial planning. The firm employs multiple methods in portfolio construction, including fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis, and manages a diverse range of investment instruments.

James Irwin is a financial advisor at Northstar Capital Advisors LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Northstar since 2009, alongside his role as an assistant professor at the University of Alabama. Northstar Capital Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth households, trusts, and charitable organizations, providing integrated financial planning and discretionary investment management. The firm emphasizes a planning-first approach, combining quantitative models with fundamental and behavioral analysis, and maintains a focus on client education and tax-aware strategies.

Travis Bell is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Totem Wealth Management LLC. He previously worked at Vanguard Advisers, Inc for 12 years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages short-term rental properties. Totem Wealth Management LLC is a fee-based registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm focuses on customized, primarily long-term portfolios using ETFs, mutual funds, and selected individual securities, combining fundamental and technical analysis.

Kristopher Lewis is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with Tuttle Wealth Partners LLC and previously worked at The Vanguard Group. Tuttle Wealth Partners LLC provides investment management and financial planning services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses customized portfolio models and risk-based planning, offering a broad investment menu that includes exchange-listed securities, ETFs, options, and alternative investments.

Steven Hoeft is a CFA® charterholder with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Buie Investment Advisors, LLC since 2013 and also manages investment accounts through his own firm, Steven J. Hoeft Consulting, LLC, which he founded in 2010. Buie Investment Advisors serves individual investors, trusts, and estates with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, emphasizing long-term investment strategies across equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs. The firm also provides project-based consulting and develops tailored Financial Profiles and Investment Plans for its clients.

Kara Elbert is a CFP® with 24 years of experience in financial advising, operating Elbert Financial Consulting, Inc. in Charlotte, NC since 2000. She also serves as secretary of Paragon Supply Company, a steel drill pipe distributor owned by her husband, where she consults on business strategy. Elbert Financial Consulting provides fee-based comprehensive financial planning for individuals, trusts, and closely held businesses, focusing on detailed written plans and ongoing support. The firm uses financial modeling and research tools to develop risk-aligned strategies but generally does not manage client portfolios or accept discretionary authority.

John Teed is a financial advisor at Hayden Harper Wealth Advisory, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has been with Hayden Harper Wealth Advisory since 2010. Additionally, he is a managing member of Gaskin Teed Capital, LLC, an investment fund management entity where he is involved in portfolio management and trading decisions. 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 family office advisory services, employing a range of investment strategies including long-term holdings, short-term trading, option-writing, and margin, supported by proprietary asset-allocation models.

Garrett Jenkins is a CFA® charterholder with one year of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Hayden Harper Wealth Advisory, LLC, where he has worked since 2024. Prior to this, he spent 14 years at Brown Brothers Harriman. Hayden Harper Wealth Advisory serves individuals, 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, employing internally developed asset-allocation models and a range of investment strategies including long-term holdings, short-term trading, and option-writing.

Christopher Mullis is a financial advisor at Northstar Capital Advisors LLC in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 65 designation with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Northstar Capital Advisors since 2013 and was involved with Mullis Oil Company from 2013 to 2019. Northstar Capital Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth households, trusts, and charitable organizations, focusing on comprehensive financial planning and discretionary investment management. The firm emphasizes a planning-first approach, combining quantitative models, fundamental and technical analysis, behavioral counseling, and tax-aware strategies, while maintaining a boutique scale with a two-advisor team.

Alaric Spencer is a financial advisor at The Financial Legacy Group in Charlotte, NC. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with the firm since 2023. His prior experience includes roles in mortgage lending and asset management. The Financial Legacy Group provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, pooled investment vehicles, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management primarily through a wrap fee program and utilizes a range of investment vehicles including ETFs, mutual funds, stocks, and options.

Robert Shaw is a financial advisor at 7PW Wealth, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Carolinas Wealth Consulting LLC and Carolinas Investment Consulting LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Robert is an officer and director of Halberd Limited, a technology solutions and consulting firm, and serves on the boards of several community organizations, including Duke Charlotte, the Mecklenburg County Council of the Boy Scouts of America, and the Rotary Club of Charlotte. 7PW Wealth provides discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning to individuals, corporations, retirement plans, trusts, and other institutions. The firm employs a blend of fundamental and technical analysis across multiple asset classes, implementing model strategies tailored to client objectives, and includes financial planning services at no additional charge.

Michael Foster Jr. is a CFP® and CFA® affiliated with Dolan Capital Advisors, LLC in Charlotte, NC, with eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Dimensional Fund Advisors and M.E. Foster, LLC. Dolan Capital Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients by offering discretionary portfolio management, assets-under-advisement services, and standalone financial planning. The firm employs risk-profile mapping, modern portfolio theory, and tax-overlay strategies while managing approximately $179 million across about 83 client relationships.

Cambell Conard is a financial advisor at Shepherd Wealth Partners with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been involved in full-time education since 2012. Shepherd Wealth Partners serves individual investors, mainly high-net-worth households, and sponsors of qualified retirement plans by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes a combination of third-party model solutions and in-house strategies, including biblically responsible investing options, and emphasizes periodic in-person reviews and discretionary management when authorized.

William Clark is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Clearview Wealth Management since 2013. The firm provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. Clearview manages diversified portfolios incorporating cash, fixed income, and equities, emphasizing client risk tolerance without frequent trading, and offers ESG-screened portfolios upon request. The firm also publishes newsletters and hosts educational seminars, maintaining a shareholder interest in a trust company that provides trust administration services.

Randall White is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 34 years of industry experience. He is president of TRICAPITAL Wealth Management, Inc. in Charlotte, NC, where he has worked since 1999. Prior to his current firm, he was affiliated with Triad Advisors, Inc. and currently serves as a registered representative of Osaic Wealth, Inc. White is also involved in charitable work as a director of the Louis M. Helms Jr. and Anita B. Helms Charitable Foundation. TRICAPITAL Wealth Management provides portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pensions, trusts, and institutional accounts. The firm uses a data-driven planning process to develop tailored, long-term diversified investment plans, often employing discretionary management and a mix of fundamental and technical analysis across various asset classes.

Karina Moretz is a CFP® and ChFC® affiliated with Pathfinder Planning LLC, with one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes a period as a homemaker before joining Pathfinder Planning. Pathfinder Planning LLC provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, couples, businesses, and families, focusing on working families, single women, young adults, and retirees or near-retirees. The firm employs a low-cost passive investment approach supplemented by targeted factor tilts and emphasizes tax management and client education.

Daniel Ockey is a financial advisor with Three Phases Wealth Advisors LLC and holds a Series 65 designation. He has experience managing a personal finance coaching business, Centsei LLC, which he co-founded in 2018 and continues to operate alongside his advisory role. His prior work includes roles at Crisp, Qualtrics, and Brigham Young University. Three Phases Wealth Advisors serves individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, providing comprehensive financial planning and discretionary investment management. The firm integrates educational materials from Centsei LLC into its services and combines fundamental and technical investment approaches with options for socially responsible investing.

Alex Mathews is a financial advisor at Sanctuary Financial Planning, LLC in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. He previously served seven years in the United States Navy and currently serves as an O-3 Lieutenant in the United States Naval Reserve. Sanctuary Financial Planning advises individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering comprehensive wealth management and financial planning. The firm uses an evidence-based, long-term investment approach focused on diversified mutual funds and ETFs, provides discretionary portfolio management, and emphasizes educational, planning-centered client relationships.

Daren Bitter is a financial advisor at Arimathea with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Inspired Talent Solutions since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Director of Advisor Relations for The Walters Institute, where he supports tax planning education services for financial advisors. Arimathea serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate clients by providing asset management, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm integrates investment screening based on Catholic social teaching and offers both digital and advisor-accessible platforms with tailored portfolio options.

Brenton Bersin is a financial advisor at Linkside Financial LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at PointBlank Ventures, Independent Advisor Alliance, LPL Financial, and SilverRock Wealth Partners. Outside of his advisory role, Bersin is the founder and CEO of Purse Golf, a software development company. Linkside Financial LLC provides asset management and wealth services to high-net-worth individuals, small businesses, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, using technical and quantitative methods such as Monte Carlo simulations, and conducts public educational seminars on investments.