Kirk Matenaer is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience. He currently works at Farther and has previously been associated with Capasso Planning Partners and Franklin & Associates. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance brokerage through multiple companies, including an affiliated firm. Farther serves individual investors, trusts, and estates through a technology-driven advisory platform, offering discretionary investment management and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing a mix of bespoke and algorithmic model portfolios with automatic rebalancing.

Andrew Hendricks is a CFP® professional with 17 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Farther and has previously worked at Capasso Planning Partners LLC and AXA Advisors, LLC. Farther serves individual investors, trusts, and estates through a technology-driven advisory platform and offers discretionary investment management, retirement plan consulting, and non-discretionary recommendations for private investment funds. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory and combines bespoke allocations with proprietary algorithmic model portfolios.

Linsey Winkler is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience. She currently works at Corient and has prior experience with firms including RGT Wealth Advisors, Triad Financial Advisors, and Landmark Bank. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm utilizes a goals-based, team investment approach that incorporates both in-house strategies and third-party managers, supported by continuous portfolio monitoring and risk management tools.

Kerry Bliss is a financial advisor with Sanctuary Advisors, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and having six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Sanctuary Advisors in 2023, Kerry worked at Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc and has been involved with Bliss Capital Advisors since 2012. Outside of financial services, Kerry serves as an instructor at the Perry Senior Center and is a board member and chair of Women United at the United Way of Lake County. Sanctuary Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm operates through a network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives, offering portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and access to multiple investment strategies and platforms.

Seth Twisdale is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at First Citizens Bank and First Citizens Investor Services. Seth’s background includes four years at the University of South Carolina. 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 and non-discretionary approaches, supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools, to manage client portfolios and offer fiduciary support.

Christopher Jones is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Charleston, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at First Citizens Bank and several affiliated entities, including Truist and BB&T. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services such as portfolio management, model portfolios, and financial planning. The firm emphasizes an IAR-led client process incorporating multiple analysis methods to allocate investments across various asset classes.

Joshua Castaneda is a financial advisor at First Command Advisory Services with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has served in the US Navy and as a Reserve Naval Officer in the United States Naval Reserves since 2020. 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 provides financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs managed by a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.

John Sammut is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Partners with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network for nine years. He also owns Sammut Wealth Management, through which he provides investment advice, portfolio management, and financial planning. Independent Financial Partners offers investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform serving individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients and is noted for its formal retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities.

James Spires is a financial advisor with Integrity Alliance, LLC in Charleston, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Integrity Alliance, he worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. for three years. Outside of his advisory role, he has engaged in automotive sales activities, including traveling to various sites to support operations and sales efforts. Integrity Alliance operates as a large advisory network with over 300 independent investment adviser representatives managing approximately $5.4 billion in client assets. The firm serves individual investors, corporations, and qualified retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and a range of investment program options supported by multiple platforms and a variety of allocation strategies.

Joshua Friedlander is a financial advisor with Integrity Alliance, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lion Street Advisors, Lion Street Financial, and Mass Mutual Investors Services. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Arisgarde Risk Management LLC, an insurance sales business, and also operates an accounting and management company. Integrity Alliance serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, corporations, and qualified retirement plans, offering a range of services such as portfolio management, financial planning, and third-party manager referrals through a network of over 300 independent advisors managing approximately $5.4 billion in assets. The firm delivers investment advice via discretionary accounts, model portfolios, and third-party sub-advisers, supporting various allocation strategies and retention of ERISA fiduciary responsibilities where authorized.

Michael Outlaw is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley for 22 years before joining various entities within the Rockefeller organization. Outside of his advisory work, he is an investor in Secure Companies, an insurance-related business. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, and institutional clients by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm operates a registered broker-dealer and offers a range of investment solutions through its consolidated platform, Rockefeller Global Investment Management.

Michael Theres is a CFP® and ChFC® with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with First Command Advisory Services since 2015 and has held various roles within affiliated entities of First Command since 1999. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves 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, managing portfolios through a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers using selected third-party managers and model portfolios.

Michael Bock is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial, TIAA-CREF, Oppenheimer, and Raymond James Financial. He is also active as a non-variable insurance agent with Aflac. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and managed account solutions. The firm uses a fiduciary-based model that incorporates a variety of investment strategies and technology platforms while often implementing advice through third-party managers and TAMPs.

William Craine is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Charleston, SC. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has 13 years of industry experience. Prior to joining First Citizens Investor Services in 2021, he worked at UMB Scout Brokerage Services and UMB Bank from 2005 to 2020. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm offers portfolio management, model portfolios, a Guided Investing platform, and tax-aware services, focusing on a client process that assesses financial needs and risk tolerance through fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis.

Marla Warner is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at LPL Financial and DaVinci Financial Designs, LLC. She has also worked as a part-time tax preparer for Brim and Associates CPAs. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm provides asset management, financial planning, wealth coaching, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management strategies supported by technology platforms and access to third-party managers.

Helen Gordon is a financial advisor at Stifel with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Edward Jones for 13 years before joining Stifel in 2023. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

Scott Engell is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera since 2021 and previously spent seven years at Voya Financial Advisors. Engell also owns Engell Insurance Brokerage, Inc., which offers insurance licensing classes and fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm provides a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a range of program structures and third-party managers.

John Warren is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc. in Charleston, SC, where he has worked since 2011. He has 16 years of industry experience. Warren serves as a board member of the French Protestant Huguenot Church of Charleston, a nonprofit organization. He is part of the DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which provides tailored financial planning and portfolio management services to individuals, families, institutions, and charitable organizations. The group offers a range of investment strategies and overlays, including traditional and non-traditional allocations, along with municipal advisory and public finance services.

Thomas Olson is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 1993 and at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services since 2001. The DDK Group, where Olson serves, is part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, providing financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting services to individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies, tax management, and internal research, including artificial intelligence, to support client investment advice.

Lisa Layne is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 24 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2017, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.