Edward Barnard is a financial advisor at Sound Income Strategies, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at multiple firms, including Formula Folios Investments and Family Legacy Wealth Management. Barnard is also involved with Family Legacy Group, Inc., where he provides fixed insurance products, fixed annuities, and Medicare and long-term care services. Sound Income Strategies, LLC manages approximately $4.0 billion in client assets and serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm emphasizes fixed-income analysis alongside equity review and offers a range of services such as discretionary asset management, financial planning, and insurance planning through affiliated channels.

Richard Marrone is a financial advisor at 1919 Investment Counsel, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Washington Crossing Advisors LLC, Ziegler Capital Management, and Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc. He is based in Charlotte, NC. 1919 Investment Counsel provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and wealth-planning services to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, foundations, and pension plans. The firm emphasizes customized portfolios focused on liquid mid- and large-cap equities and investment-grade fixed income, supported by proprietary and third-party research, including AI and machine-learning inputs.

Angela Hatley is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Hilltop Securities Inc. in Charlotte, NC, with 16 years of industry experience. She previously worked at RBC Capital Markets for 21 years before joining Hilltop Securities in 2026. Hilltop Securities Inc. provides brokerage, investment advisory, and retirement-plan consulting services to individuals, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of managed account programs through an open-architecture platform and features municipal bond strategies co-advised by Franklin Templeton Group.

Noah Ordway is a financial advisor at Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Morgan Stanley Distribution, Inc. and Wells Fargo Funds Distributor, LLC prior to joining Manning & Napier in 2021. Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory services primarily to institutional clients and pooled vehicles, managing discretionary separately managed accounts and offering non-discretionary advice to various proprietary funds. The firm employs a team-based, strategy-specific investment process combining top-down macro analysis with bottom-up security selection and offers additional services such as retirement plan advice and custom wealth management solutions.

Louis Woodbeck is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with IP Financial Advisory Services LLC in Charlotte, NC, bringing three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Innovation Partners LLC and IP Financial Advisory Services LLC since 2021, as well as prior experience with Swim Club Management Group and Red Beard Farms. IP Financial Advisory Services primarily serves individual retail clients, focusing on portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm emphasizes customized portfolios for non-high-net-worth individuals and offers access to third-party investment advisors alongside retirement-plan consulting services.

Aaron Combs is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Modera Wealth Management, LLC since 2023 and previously spent 11 years at Parsec Financial Management Inc. Modera Wealth Management, LLC provides fiduciary, fee-only advisory services to a broad client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm’s investment approach is allocation-driven and grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing diversified portfolios with options for ESG integration and private-placement opportunities for qualified investors.

Christopher Zambrotta is an advisor with NorthCoast Asset Management LLC holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has worked in various roles since 2017, including positions at Kovitz Investment Group Partners and TIAA-CREF. Previously, he held roles outside the financial sector, including at MegaCorp Logistics and Magnolia Greens Golf Course. NorthCoast Asset Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional and intermediary clients. The firm employs a quantitatively based, systematic investment process combining proprietary market-exposure and security-scoring models with multifactor risk models to guide portfolio construction and trading.

Hugh Mosley Jr. is a financial advisor at Belpointe Asset Management LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at New York Life Insurance, Uber, Tristate Financial, Atrium Health, and RCC&S Inc. Belpointe Asset Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser with more than 160 advisors managing over $7.5 billion for individuals, corporations, trusts, and other advisers. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, and employs a variety of customized portfolio strategies and affiliated fund integrations.

Scott Jones is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with ValMark Advisers since 2017 and also maintains roles with M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. and Barry, Evans, Josephs & Snipes. Outside of advisory services, Jones is the managing partner of Scott Jones Financial, where he manages fixed insurance policies. ValMark Advisers provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, plan sponsors, and institutional clients through a network of approximately 280 advisors. The firm emphasizes diversified, goal-based model portfolios primarily using mutual funds, ETFs, and approved third-party managers, supported by proprietary platforms and a range of investment and advisory services.

Jamie Wice is a financial advisor with MissionSquare Retirement and MissionSquare Wealth Management, holding a Series 66 designation and having 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining MissionSquare in 2026, Wice worked at LPL Financial for 16 years and operated Jamie L. Williams, PLLC for 17 years. Wice is also a licensed attorney in Michigan and provides legal services to family and friends. MissionSquare Retirement serves state and local government employers, employees, and certain nonprofit entities by administering retirement plans and offering plan administration, recordkeeping, education, and Guided Pathways Advisory Services. The firm employs a multi-team advisory structure and partners with Morningstar Investment Management to develop personalized investment advice.

Mark Henry is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC, based in Charlotte, NC, and has 10 years of industry experience. He has held roles at multiple firms including Brookstone Capital Management and Alloy Wealth Management, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he serves as an adjunct professor at South Piedmont Community College and is CEO of Living Large Productions LLC, a television and radio production company focused on financial shows. Foundations Investment Advisors LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management services to individual, high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm employs a multi-disciplinary investment approach, including fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and utilizes model portfolios with asymmetric rebalancing to manage client accounts.

Charles Robinson is a financial advisor with Summit Financial, LLC based in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and having 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Keebeck Wealth Management, Cornerstone Wealth Group, Cornerstone Financial Partners, and LPL Financial. Robinson serves as a board member of MS4MS (Mission Stadiums 4 Multiple Sclerosis), contributing to strategic decisions for the nonprofit’s growth. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm with approximately $26.35 billion in assets under management and 216 advisors serving around 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs alongside financial planning and retirement plan advisory services, operating both discretionary and consultative platforms tailored to client needs.

Michael Bono is a financial advisor with Madison Avenue Securities, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TIAA-CREF and Western Southern Life. Bono is also involved with Sloan Financial Group, LLC, a financial services business operating in Clover, SC. Madison Avenue Securities serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering investment advisory and brokerage services along with pension consulting, college-savings assistance, and services for charitable entities. The firm manages approximately $2.0 billion across 14,000 clients and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through multiple investment models and third-party managers.

Charles Hammond IV is a financial advisor at Foundations Investment Advisors LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with firms including Equitable Advisors, Northwestern Mutual, and Alloy Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory roles, Hammond is also active as an insurance agent specializing in fixed annuities and life insurance. Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and offers a range of services through a large network of affiliated offices and investment adviser representatives.

Jordan Walters is a Series 65-licensed advisor at OneSeven with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining OneSeven, he worked at Capitol Financial Solutions and Amazon Inc. He is also vice president of Community Educational Funding, a college education planning business. OneSeven serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach using diversified portfolios and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Charis Jones is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial and Hightower Advisors. Stratos Wealth Advisors serves individuals, trusts, retirement plans, not-for-profits, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning and portfolio management through advisor-managed wrap and non-wrap programs, third-party platforms, and outsourced CIO solutions. The firm is affiliated with SEI, providing integrated access to SEI’s investment management and custody services.

Jeri Glazer is a CFP® with six years of experience in the financial services industry, currently advising at IP Financial Advisory Services LLC. Her prior experience includes roles at Ameriprise and several insurance companies. She is also involved in independent insurance brokering, focusing on Medicare Supplement products with multiple providers. IP Financial Advisory Services LLC serves primarily individual retail clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and access to third-party investment managers. The firm emphasizes personalized portfolio construction and discretionary management, utilizing various analytical approaches and maintaining a focus on non-high-net-worth retail investors and retirement plan participants.

Clarence Collins is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC based in Charlotte, NC. He holds a Series 65 designation and has experience working since 2007, including a military career with the U.S. Army and roles at Driven Management, Stay Plugged In, and Alloy Investment Management. Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, model portfolios, and third-party sub-advisers to deliver tailored investment advice.

Ross Marynell is a financial advisor with Advisory Alpha, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Advisory Alpha since 2020 and has prior experience with Planners Alliance LLC, Vertex Capital Advisors, LLC, and AlphaStar Capital Management. Outside of his advisory role, he is a licensed insurance agent involved in selling annuities, health, and life insurance products through Vertex Capital Advisors. Advisory Alpha serves individual and high-net-worth investors with portfolio management, financial planning, and specialty solutions such as retirement plan services and donor-advised funds. The firm also acts as a subadvisor or co-advisor for other registered investment advisors, offering a broad menu of managed portfolio series that include factor, hedged, and manager-of-managers strategies.

Connor Crayne is a financial advisor at Modera Wealth Management, LLC in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Modera in 2026, he was associated with Trinity Wealth Securities, LLC and Florida Financial Advisors DBA Tristate Financial Advisors. He also served nine years in the U.S. Navy and was involved briefly with Hatch Homes, LLC. Modera Wealth Management provides wealth management, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm employs diversified asset allocation based on Modern Portfolio Theory and combines investment management with in-house accounting and tax capabilities, serving over 100 advisors and managing roughly $17.7 billion in regulatory assets.