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Gavin Langley is a financial advisor with Sollinda Capital Management LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Saxony Securities Inc, Capital Investment Group, Inc., and Bogue Sound Financial, where he is also involved as a business activity. Langley serves as a committee member at First Methodist Church in Morehead City, NC. Sollinda Capital Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and profit-sharing plans. The firm employs multiple proprietary investment strategies and primarily manages accounts on a discretionary basis using liquid public securities, with an emphasis on allocation and risk management.

Caleb Rich is a Series 65-licensed advisor with PracticeCFO Investments in Swansboro, North Carolina. He is part of a ten-advisor team at the firm. PracticeCFO Investments provides investment management, strategic personal and business financial planning, retirement plan advisory, insurance placement, and tax and accounting services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a hybrid investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, combining low-cost passive ETFs with tactical asset allocation and formal Investment Policy Statements to guide portfolio management.

Laura Connors is a financial advisor with Credit Union Investment Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. She has held roles at Members Trust Company, SECU Life Insurance Company, SECU Brokerage Services, and State Employees' Credit Union. She is also a manager of Connacht, LLC, a family business. Credit Union Investment Services serves individual investors and trust clients in North Carolina, providing non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning with a focus on low-cost, index-based mutual funds and ETFs. The firm’s advisers are salaried employees of the parent credit union, and clients retain final decision-making authority over their accounts.

Caroline Georgiadis is a financial advisor with Credit Union Investment Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 20 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Allegacy Federal Credit Union and Cuso Financial Services, as well as current positions with Members Trust Company, SECU Life Insurance Company, SECU Brokerage Services, and State Employees' Credit Union. She also serves as a Financial Advisory Services Specialist and insurance agent within the SECU network. Credit Union Investment Services serves primarily North Carolina residents, focusing on individual investors and some trust clients. The firm offers non-discretionary portfolio management, retirement and financial planning, and emphasizes low-cost, index-based mutual funds and ETFs within a goals-based, long-term planning framework.

Steven Jones is a financial advisor with Good Life Advisors, LLC in Morehead City, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors before joining Good Life Advisors and LPL Financial in 2016. Good Life Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individuals, families, businesses, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a team-based approach with multiple methods of analysis to tailor advice and offers a range of programmatic investment solutions alongside educational seminars and subscription planning services.

Angelia King is a financial advisor with Capitol Securities Management, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at Capitol Securities Management since 2014 and was previously with Silver Linings from 2020 to 2021. Capitol Securities Management serves individuals, corporate and charitable clients, trustees, and plan sponsors by offering brokerage and investment advisory services, comprehensive financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm manages assets through various accounts and programs, utilizing a range of investment instruments and providing access to third-party money managers and model portfolios.