William Thornton is a financial advisor at Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked with M. S. Howells & Co. and Efficient Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Treasurer for Bethel Methodist Men, assisting with fundraising and charitable activities. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a goals-based financial advising approach that integrates proprietary Wealthcare software, behavioral economics, and both passive and active investment strategies.

Todd Walker is a financial advisor with Strategic Blueprint, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Hutchinson Private Wealth, LLC, Strategic Financial Alliance, and Gencrest Capital Partners. Outside of his advisory roles, he serves as an officer for the Petty Family Foundation. Strategic Blueprint, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers customized, goal-based strategies through a network of independent advisory representatives, providing services including portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and educational seminars.

Andrew Taylor is a financial advisor with Kingsview Wealth Management, LLC in Greensboro, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Kingsview in 2019, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2019. Outside of finance, Taylor is a part-owner of Amplify This Music, where he engages in songwriting for special occasions. Kingsview Wealth Management is an SEC-registered, multi-advisor firm serving individuals, retirement plans, endowments, trusts, and municipal clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and asset management services, combining internal portfolio strategies with third-party management and alternative investments.

Morgan Stinchfield is a Series 65-licensed advisor at AlphaStar Capital Management with experience dating back to 2017. Prior to joining AlphaStar, he worked at Paraclete Wealth Partners and operated his own firm, MorganDale, LLC. He has also held roles in the hospitality industry, including positions at Bluemoon Tap House at Waterside District and Grace O’Malley’s Irish Pub. AlphaStar Capital Management serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, businesses, and retirement plans, offering discretionary investment management and financial planning. The firm employs a range of investment strategies using Alphastar Model Portfolios and third-party technologies to support its approximately 135 advisors and $2.5 billion in assets under management.

Sherry Malone is a financial advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 15 years. Wedbush Securities provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering a range of wealth management and capital markets solutions. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and provides custodial, clearing, and prime services alongside commodities and securities lending activities.

Kristen Stonehouse is a CFP® with one year of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Modera Wealth Management, LLC in Winston-Salem, NC. Her prior experience includes roles at First Carolina Bank and Wells Fargo Bank, NA. She also worked briefly at Sunrise Yoga Studio in 2023. Modera Wealth Management provides wealth management, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm integrates traditional investment management with in-house accounting, tax services, and business coaching, managing approximately $17.7 billion in assets.

John Davis IV is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Apollon Wealth Management, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Raymond James & Associates, Deutsche Bank Securities, and RBC Capital Markets. Davis serves on several local boards, including the Summit School, the YMCA of Northwest North Carolina, and the Winston-Salem Symphony. Apollon Wealth Management is a multi-team SEC-registered adviser managing approximately $11.56 billion in assets with a network of 145 advisors. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and other institutional clients using a combination of centrally managed strategies and locally managed portfolios, employing fundamental analysis, tactical allocations, ESG risk models, and technology tools including generative AI.

Lisa Rosenberg is a Series 66-registered advisor with Kingsview Wealth Management, LLC in Greensboro, NC, with three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones and has held positions at Elon University and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Kingsview Wealth Management is a multi-advisor firm serving individuals, retirement plans, endowments, and municipal clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services combining internal portfolio management with third-party strategies and provides access to alternative investments.

Marion Marre is a financial advisor at Modera Wealth Management, LLC with two years of industry experience. Marion holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Parsec Financial Management and Hege Financial Group. Prior to her advisory career, Marion also worked at Etsy. Modera Wealth Management provides wealth management, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm combines diversified asset allocation based on Modern Portfolio Theory with in-house accounting and tax capabilities, serving high-net-worth clients and offering business coaching and other ancillary services.

Carson Wannamaker is a financial advisor at Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Dixon Hughes Goodman Wealth Advisors and Morgan Keegan & Company. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as head basketball coach for Canterbury School’s middle school boys varsity team and is involved in several community organizations, including serving as president of the Nat Greene Kiwanis Club of Greensboro. Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors provides financial planning, investment management, and consulting services to individuals, families, institutions, and nonprofit organizations. The firm emphasizes customized asset allocation and disciplined investment strategies, combining active and passive approaches within an integrated service model alongside tax, accounting, and family-office offerings.

Ikechukwu Egwuonwu is a CFP® with two years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Root Financial Partners. His prior roles include positions at Beacon Pointe Advisors and Ayco, Goldman Sachs. In addition to advising, he holds a role as an insurance agent at Beacon Pointe Insurance Services. Root Financial Partners provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and select retirement-plan clients. The firm emphasizes broadly diversified, passive investment strategies tailored to client needs and offers specialized approaches and educational programming.

Scott Adams is a financial advisor at Principal Advised Services in Winston-Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Principal Life Insurance Company, Principal Bank, and Fidelity Investments, among others. 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, wrap-fee investment management program called SimpleInvest. The firm combines third-party methodology with proprietary models and leverages its affiliation with the Principal Financial Group family to access proprietary products and integrated services.

Patricia Blair is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience and is currently affiliated with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Greensboro, NC. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for ten years and Wells Fargo Clearing for two years. Outside of her advisory role, she has community involvement as a coach with Winston Salem Forsyth County Schools and participates in a family-owned coffee shop business where she assists with operations and customer service. Wedbush Securities provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of services including wealth management, fixed income, commodities, securities lending, capital markets, and research, with a focus on tailoring portfolio strategies to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Sherry Campbell is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. She has worked at Gencrest Capital Partners since 2024 and has been involved with Strategic Blueprint, LLC and The Strategic Financial Alliance for nearly a decade each. In addition to her advisory roles, she provides tax preparation and divorce wealth planning services. The Strategic Financial Alliance serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers customized portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing a range of investment strategies through co-advisory relationships and third-party managers.

Richard Polson is a financial advisor with Kingsview Wealth Management, LLC in Greensboro, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Kingsview Partners LLC, Wells Fargo Clearing, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of finance, he is a musician and vocalist, serving as the front man for a cover band. Kingsview Wealth Management is a multi-advisor firm serving individuals, retirement plans, endowments, trusts, and state or municipal clients. The firm provides financial planning and wealth management services, combining internal portfolio management with third-party strategies and alternative investments, including serving as adviser and sponsor to affiliated exchange-traded funds.

Richard Davis is a financial advisor with Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC in Winston-Salem, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His career includes leadership roles at multiple firms dating back to 2000, such as Wiser Benefit Consultants and Carolina Financial Professionals, where he has also been involved in insurance sales. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a goals-based financial advising approach supported by proprietary software and quantitative metrics, combining passive and active investment strategies alongside dynamic rebalancing when appropriate.

Ashley Madden is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience in financial advising. She is currently with Strategic Blueprint, LLC and also has roles at GenCrest Capital Partners and The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. Madden serves as a board member of the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro and provides expert court testimony related to advanced tax matters. Strategic Blueprint, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers customized, goal-based strategies through asset allocation, portfolio design, and ongoing monitoring, with a range of services including financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a subscription advisory program.

Robert Plybon is a financial advisor with M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. in Greensboro, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 50 years of industry experience. He has been with M HOLDINGS SECURITIES since 2004 and has operated Plybon & Associates since 1972. Outside of advising, he serves on the Board of Trustees at East Carolina University, chairing the Facilities and Finance Committee. M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. serves individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses through a nationwide network of independent firms and professionals. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including discretionary investment management, retirement plan consulting, financial planning, and insurance advisory, combining in-house portfolio management with oversight of third-party sub-advisors.

Phyllis Lancaster is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with Mission Wealth Management, LP, bringing 19 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC for nine years and was involved with American Dream Residential for 13 years. Outside of advising, she serves on the board of Anders Group Inc., a company selling printed materials and promotional items, and is a part owner of a family livestock business. She is also a Director-at-Large for the Greensboro Estate Planning Council. Mission Wealth Management serves high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients by providing wealth management, financial planning, investment management, and related consulting services. The firm employs a comprehensive approach that integrates investment management with tax, trust, legacy, philanthropy, and risk planning, utilizing a combination of internal management and third-party sub-advisors.

William Stadler is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Modera Wealth Management, LLC. Prior to joining Modera in 2026, he worked at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. from 2023 to 2025 and spent eight years at Post University. Modera Wealth Management provides wealth management, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm employs a diversified asset allocation strategy based on Modern Portfolio Theory and integrates investment management with tax, accounting, and business coaching services.