David Whitaker is a financial advisor at Rooted Planning LLC in Mooresville, NC, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations with 10 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Northwestern Mutual and Financial Analysis Inc. Additionally, he owns Rooted Finances LLC, which offers tax preparation and consulting services. Rooted Planning LLC is an independent, state-registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients through discretionary portfolio management and fee-based financial planning. The firm constructs customized, primarily long-term portfolios using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, incorporating various securities as appropriate, and also serves charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and estates.

Michael Fuhr, CFP® is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Founder of Evergreen Wealth Services, a fee-only financial advisory firm located in Mooresville, North Carolina. Michael provides experienced financial planning and investment management services to individuals and families. His goal is to help clients make wise financial decisions to ensure a secure financial future. Michael believes that financial planning is the cornerstone of your financial success, starting with your unique goals and objectives. Ongoing services address the following core areas: retirement planning, investments, tax strategies, maximizing employee benefits (private and Federal), education funding, real estate financing, insurance review, estate and legacy planning and charitable giving strategies. As an independent, fee-only Financial Advisor, Michael does not receive commissions or other incentives. He acts in your best interests as your fiduciary advisor and his only loyalty is to you. He serves clients in the Lake Norman, Charlotte and surrounding areas. He also works with clients virtually across the country. Michael grew up in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. He and his family reside in Mooresville, North Carolina.

William Howard is a CFP® and ChFC® with 23 years of experience in financial advising. He has led Durant Wealth Management Advisory Services since 2014 and has operated Howard Financial Tax Service since 1980. Outside of advising, he also runs a construction business specializing in custom decks and small projects. Durant Wealth Management Advisory Services provides portfolio management and financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients using a diversified investment approach focused on ETFs, mutual funds, and other asset classes. The firm combines fundamental analysis with modern portfolio theory and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside tailored Investment Policy Statements and regular account reporting.

Seth Waller is a financial advisor at Falcon Financial with 16 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at Trident Insured LLC and Falcon Investment Strategies, LLC. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in managing a youth baseball organization where he has coached and overseen the team. Falcon Financial provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm manages approximately $85.6 million in client assets and employs a diversified investment approach that includes fundamental and technical analysis, tactical tilts, and option strategies.

Stephen Gegorek II is a financial advisor at Falcon Financial with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Strategic Planning Group. Outside of advisory work, he is the sole owner of Metolius Capital, a holding company unrelated to investments, and a part-owner of The Gegorek Group, a business consulting company. Falcon Financial serves individual investors, retirement and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses, managing approximately $101 million. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, employing a range of investment strategies tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Charles Parks is a financial advisor with C F Parks Inc in Salisbury, NC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Commonwealth Equity Services, Inc. for 30 years and has been involved with C F Parks Inc since 1988. Parks is also president of Parks Financial Services, Inc., an accounting and tax services firm. C F Parks Inc serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, and small businesses, managing approximately $85.7 million for about 192 clients. The firm uses proprietary model portfolios tailored to client goals and risk tolerances, focusing on equities, ETFs, and select mutual funds, and provides discretionary investment management alongside financial planning and affiliated accounting services.

Russ Adams is a Series 65 licensed advisor with Falcon Financial in Salisbury, NC, and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Falcon Investment Strategies, he worked in real estate and as a professional golfer and caddie. He is also an independent licensed insurance agent specializing in life, health, and Medicare insurance. Falcon Financial provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm manages approximately $85.6 million in assets and employs a diversified investment approach that includes fundamental, technical, cyclical, and charting analysis, with regular portfolio reviews and tactical adjustments.

David Smith is a financial advisor with Thomas Smith and Associates, Inc. in Salisbury, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Thomas Smith and Associates since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Second Creek Development, a family office managing private family investments. Thomas Smith and Associates provides discretionary investment advisory and portfolio management services primarily to high-net-worth individuals and trusts. The firm manages fully diversified portfolios with an emphasis on tax and cost efficiency, serving a small number of clients with tailored investment approaches.

Christel Turkiewicz is a financial advisor at ONE Advisory Partners, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and previously worked at Northwest Investment Counselors LLC for 13 years. She is also the owner of TTTF, LLC, a consulting business established in 2023. ONE Advisory Partners serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities by providing financial planning and discretionary investment management, including a Virtual Family Office that coordinates financial and legal professionals. The firm constructs globally diversified portfolios using both fundamental and technical analysis and operates under fiduciary standards for retirement accounts.

Christina Dell'aquila is a financial advisor at Victrix Investment Advisors with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Wealth Advisors Trust Company and Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation. Outside of her advisory role, she provides freelance pet sitting services through Rover. Victrix Investment Advisors offers investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, and retirement plan clients, managing approximately $343 million in assets. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to develop tailored financial profiles and investment plans, and it utilizes derivatives and related strategies in some separately managed accounts.

Ryan Mesimer is a financial advisor at Advisory Alpha, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Gradient Advisors LLC and Bostian Retirement. In addition to his advisory role, he owns Northridge Wealth Advisors, providing financial, education, and consulting services, and is a licensed insurance agent involved in the sale of fixed insurance products. Advisory Alpha serves a diverse retail client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering 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 and employs a broad range of managed portfolio strategies overseen by an internal Investment Team.

Orlando Ricci is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Principal Life Insurance Company, Principal Securities Inc., and New York Life, among others. Outside of finance, Ricci officiates high school wrestling in North Carolina and South Carolina and has published two novels, with a third in progress. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary investment management program. The firm integrates third-party tools and proprietary models, benefiting from its affiliation with the Principal Financial Group family.

Clifford Sorel is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Arco Capital Partners LLC, Saybrus Partners, Raymond James Financial Services, and Wells Fargo Clearing. He is also a member of the Salisbury Rotary Club. Capital Investment Advisory Services provides portfolio management and supervisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and charitable institutions. The firm offers customized investment programs using fundamental, technical, and charting analyses, managing the majority of assets on a discretionary basis.

Jeremy Bryant is a financial advisor with Brookwood Investment Group, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Redwood Private Wealth LLC and Prosperity Capital Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Bryant serves as president of Breese Financial Group LLC, an insurance sales and marketing business, and is a managing director at Redwood Tax Specialists, focusing on insurance sales. Brookwood Investment Group serves individual investors, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm customizes portfolios using a range of strategies and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management, operating a network of partner offices and affiliated businesses across insurance, compliance, legal, and CPA services.

Prasad Oak is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with Procyon Advisors, LLC and has held prior roles at Wooster Corthell Wealth Management, Ameriprise, Allstate Financial Services, Equitable Insurance Company, and AXA Advisors. Procyon provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, businesses, and government entities. The firm manages approximately $9.2 billion in assets and combines internal portfolio construction with access to independent managers and AI-supported research tools.

Tyler Storment is a financial advisor with Accurate Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Accurate Wealth Management, he worked at Everstar Asset Management, LLC. Outside of finance, he is a co-founder of Superb Spirit, an apparel and merchandise business, and is also a professional football player in the NFL, XFL, and CFL. Accurate Wealth Management serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, charities, and corporations. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, emphasizing value, safety, quality, and risk control in its investment approach.

Christopher Wingler is a financial advisor with Gradient Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and two years of industry experience. He has been involved with Bostian Retirement Planning since 2008, where he also acts as an insurance sales agent. Gradient Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm operates primarily through a network of Investment Advisor Representatives and third-party money managers, using a largely non-discretionary model that incorporates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Charles Sowers is a financial advisor at Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. and Capital Investment Group, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he owns CL&EKS, Inc., a support company handling accounting services. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized investment management through discretionary mandates, third-party managers, and private-label model portfolios, utilizing a range of analytical methods and conducting regular portfolio reviews.

Kiara Hackshaw Gary is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc., based in Mooresville, NC. She has four years of industry experience and has worked with Fifth Third Securities since 2022, following prior roles at Fifth Third Bank and other companies. Outside of her advisory role, she engages in pastry baking as a home-based activity. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts, offering a range of investment advisory and brokerage services through its Passageway Managed Account Program and multiple third-party portfolio managers.

Ehrnest Ballagh III is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 22 years of industry experience, including roles at LPL Financial, LLC since 2004 and Private Advisor Group since 2015. In addition to his advisory work, he has experience as a CPA, bookkeeper, and tax preparer. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various managed account solutions. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model and utilizes multiple investment strategies while offering both proprietary and third-party manager options.