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Jeremy Strader is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Horace Mann Investors, Inc. and Horace Mann Companies from 2015 to 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in selling life insurance and fixed annuities through Robinson & Associates. Lincoln Investment is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer managing approximately $18.9 billion in assets, serving individuals, employers, retirement plan participants, charitable organizations, corporations, and other advisers. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, custom and model portfolios, and access to third-party managers, combining advisory and brokerage operations.

Darryl Cermak Serfass is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Independent Advisor Alliance and LPL Financial since 2014. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in marketing nutritional products on a limited basis. Independent Advisor Alliance is an SEC-registered enterprise RIA serving individuals, small businesses, retirement plans, pooled vehicles, charities, and estates. The firm offers a range of services including asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through a network of over 200 advisors, utilizing model portfolios and third-party managers.

Mark Brisson is a financial advisor with Credit Union Investment Services and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has three years of industry experience and has been associated with State Employees' Credit Union since 2014, where he also provides financial advisory services. In addition, he is an agent with SECU Life Insurance Company. Credit Union Investment Services serves primarily individual investors in North Carolina, offering non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm emphasizes low-cost, index-based mutual funds and ETFs, with recommendations implemented at the client’s discretion.

Dustin Garrett is a financial advisor with Credit Union Investment Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has nine years of industry experience and has worked at Credit Union Investment Services since 2017. He also holds roles with Members Trust Company, SECU Life Insurance Company, SECU Brokerage Services, and State Employees' Credit Union. Credit Union Investment Services serves primarily individual investors in North Carolina, offering non-discretionary portfolio management, retirement and financial planning, and a wrap-fee program. The firm focuses on low-cost, index-based mutual funds and ETFs, fixed-income products, and a goals-based, long-term planning approach.

John Mazza is a financial advisor at Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Ameritas Investment Corp and Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, Mazza is involved in film production as an executive producer and actor, and serves as treasurer for Bsides Triad, a community-driven information security event organization. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm offers fee-based asset management, retirement-plan advisory, and fiduciary services, utilizing both model portfolios and custom strategies.