Mathew Hultquist is a financial advisor at Fortis Capital Advisors, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has a background that includes two years at Bradford Investment Management and over two decades as the owner and president of The Hultquist Firm CPA, P.C., a CPA firm. Outside of his advisory work, he manages a farm operation, Y Knot Farm LLC, where he grows crops. Fortis Capital Advisors serves individuals, families, businesses, retirement plans, institutional clients, and other advisers with portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and educational workshops. The firm offers customized advice using a combination of discretionary management, various investment styles, and ESG options, overseeing $1.615 billion in discretionary assets under management as of December 31, 2025.

Robert Leatherwood is a financial advisor at AlphaStar Capital Management with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at multiple firms, including Brookstone Wealth Advisors and R&R Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is a consultant for Empower Law & Mediation, serves as a bookkeeper for Russell Community Church, and acts as a financial coach for Stokes CPA. AlphaStar Capital Management manages approximately $1.84 billion for a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, and small businesses. The firm utilizes both predefined model portfolios and custom strategies, combining strategic asset allocation with quantitative and tactical analysis, and offers services such as portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting.

Cary Urich is a financial advisor with Consolidated Portfolio Review Corp, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Vanderbilt Securities, LLC, and H. Beck, Inc., among others. Outside of advisory work, he serves as President of EM-Greenville, a nonprofit organization focused on spreading the Gospel. Consolidated Portfolio Review Corp is an SEC-registered advisor serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary managed accounts, proprietary ETF model portfolios, and access to third-party sub-advisors, employing strategic asset allocation combined with fundamental and technical analysis tailored to client objectives.

Bedford Otey is a financial advisor at Larson Financial Group, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Larson Financial Group and its affiliated broker-dealer since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he performs in opera productions with Intermountain Opera. Larson Financial Group provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, trusts, corporations, nonprofits, and pension plans, with a focus on medical professionals. The firm uses a mix of strategic and tactical investment approaches, including model portfolios and custom discretionary programs, and offers specialized pension consulting and affiliated services.

Glennon Donohue is a financial advisor at Belpointe Asset Management LLC in Greenville, SC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with two years of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at Metric Financial, LLC and ASE Private Wealth, as well as positions outside finance at Fluor Corporation and Scansource. Belpointe Asset Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser with over 160 advisors managing more than $7.5 billion for various clients, including high-net-worth individuals and institutions. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, implementing customized portfolios and providing administrative services to affiliated funds and other advisers.

Andrew George is a financial advisor with Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at MAU Workforce Solutions for 13 years. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as an Operations Administrator at PROVISTA WEALTH ADVISORS, where he supports daily operations including money movement, trades, account openings, and financial plan development. Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC provides investment advisory services to individuals and institutional clients through independent advisors and multi-advisor teams. The firm offers access to a wide range of investment products and platforms and manages approximately $13.45 billion in client assets across over 200 advisors.

David Treece is a financial advisor at Creativeone Wealth, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Creativeone Wealth since 2023. Previously, he was affiliated with AE Wealth Management and operated TreeceCo Financial. Treece is also president of Clients Excel, an insurance sales business. Creativeone Wealth, LLC offers fee-based asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm manages primarily discretionary accounts using proprietary model portfolios and third-party managers, employing a range of investment methods including modern portfolio theory and quantitative analysis.

Samuel Bonikowsky is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Madison Avenue Securities, LLC since 2021. He also holds a representative position in insurance sales at Phillip Allen, Inc. Prior to his advisory roles, he worked at Greenville Health System (now Prisma Health) from 2014 to 2019. Madison Avenue Securities, LLC provides investment advisory and related services to individuals, charitable institutions, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans, managing approximately $2.0 billion in assets. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting, utilizing various account platforms and investment approaches across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Gabrielle Cafalone is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Wealth with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Mutual Securities, Inc., Royal Alliance, and Equitable Advisors. Cornerstone Wealth Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, employer plan sponsors, other advisers, and corporations. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and related services, utilizing model-based portfolios that include ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and alternative investments when appropriate.

David Koppenheffer is a CFP® and Series 65 credentialed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He currently works at Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors, LLC and has previously held roles at FORVIS Wealth Advisors LLC and Dixon Hughes Goodman Wealth Advisors. He serves on the advisory board of MICAH Program, Inc., a nonprofit providing financial assistance and education. Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning, investment management, and consulting services to individuals, families, retirement plans, institutions, and nonprofits. The firm manages approximately $12 billion in assets and integrates tax and accounting services through its affiliation with Forvis Mazars, LLP.

David Kuzmic is a financial advisor at Madison Avenue Securities, LLC with Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Phillip Allen, Inc. and New York Life Insurance Company. Kuzmic has also been involved with several organizations outside finance, including Bob Jones University and Greenville Outdoor Living. Madison Avenue Securities provides investment advisory and brokerage services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, offering a range of portfolio management options, pension consulting, and college-savings assistance. The firm manages approximately $2.0 billion across multiple advisor-managed and third-party platforms.

Margarette Craig is an investment advisor representative at CreativeOne Wealth, LLC with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously with MassMutual Life Insurance Company, Mass Mutual Investors Services, Reveal Wealth, and New York Life Insurance Company. She is also the owner of Legacy Financial Advisors, LLC, where she engages in life insurance, fixed annuities, and securities. CreativeOne Wealth, LLC offers fee-based asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, corporations, and other RIAs. The firm manages primarily discretionary accounts using a combination of proprietary models and third-party managers, employing strategies that include ETFs, mutual funds, options, and select private investments.

Stewart Smith is a financial advisor at AlphaStar Capital Management with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms including AE Wealth Management and New York Life Insurance Company. Smith is also the president and owner of Clearpath Retirement Planning, LLC, where he is involved in insurance sales. AlphaStar Capital Management manages approximately $1.84 billion for a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, small businesses, and pension plans. The firm employs both model and custom investment strategies that combine strategic asset allocation with quantitative and momentum analysis, and it provides a range of portfolio management and consulting services.

James Wynn III is a financial advisor with AlphaStar Capital Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Alight Financial Advisors and Lord and Richards. In addition to his advisory role, he is an insurance agent with Iron Financial Group. AlphaStar Capital Management serves individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients with discretionary investment management, financial planning, and subadvisory services. The firm employs a mix of strategic and tactical investment approaches using model portfolios and third-party technology, managing approximately $2.5 billion in assets across more than 8,400 client relationships.

Jonathan Shinkle is a financial advisor with Inspire Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and beginning his industry career in 2026. His prior experience includes roles at Idle Hill Advisors LLC, Health Horizons Medicare Solutions, and the Virginia Air National Guard. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Health Horizons Medicare Solutions since 2021. Inspire Advisors, LLC manages approximately $1.33 billion in discretionary assets and serves individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, as well as institutions and charitable organizations. The firm incorporates Biblically Responsible Investing through proprietary tools and employs a range of investment methods while offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services.

Steven Phillips is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently advising at Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Greenleaf Trust and Dixon Hughes Goodman Wealth Advisors. Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, retirement plans, institutions, and nonprofits. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and consulting services, managing approximately $12 billion in assets and providing coordinated tax and accounting services through its affiliation with Forvis Mazars, LLP.

Garrett Minton is an advisor at Belpointe Asset Management LLC with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill Lynch, Bank of America, Robinhood Markets, and The Vanguard Group. Belpointe Asset Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser with over 160 advisors managing more than $7.5 billion for individuals, corporations, trusts, and other advisers. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, utilizing customized portfolios, model strategies, and co- or sub-advisory relationships.

Bradley Williams is a financial advisor with IFG Advisory, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing before joining IFG Advisory and LPL Financial in 2021. IFG Advisory, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm employs a multi-faceted investment approach that integrates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, offering comprehensive portfolio management and financial planning services.

Jody Howard is a financial advisor at Ascentis Independent Advisors, LLC in Greenville, SC, with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at firms including ORG Partners, LLC, Sanders Morris Harris LLC, and Equitable Advisors. Outside of advising, he is an independent insurance agent involved in selling fixed and variable insurance products. Ascentis Independent Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities by providing asset management, comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a tailored investment approach using discretionary management, third-party managers, and private direct investments, with ongoing portfolio monitoring and rebalancing.

Michael Kuckel is a CFA® charterholder with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with OneAscent Financial Services LLC and has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as a pastor and elder at Greenville Community Church and teaches as an adjunct professor at North Greenville University. OneAscent Financial Services LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and institutions. The firm provides customized asset management, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing both advisor-managed and model-based investment programs.