Joseph Leonard is a financial advisor with Leonard Wealth Management, LLC in Lincolnton, NC, holding a Series 63 license and 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at AE Wealth Management, Foundation For Financial Education, Formula Folio Investments, and Retirement Wealth Advisors. Outside of advising, he provides trumpet lessons and performances through his Cain Leonard Trumpet Studio and offers adult education on retirement planning. Leonard Wealth Management, LLC is an independent registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, charities, and pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning, hourly consulting, estate-settlement assistance, and discretionary portfolio management, using a combination of model portfolios, third-party advisors, and various portfolio construction techniques.

Ryan Hammond is the principal of Hammond Wealth Partners in Gastonia, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has experience with firms including Wells Fargo, The Vanguard Group, and Amplified Planning. Hammond has also held multiple roles at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte and Gaston College. Hammond Wealth Partners is a fee-only, fiduciary investment advisory firm serving primarily individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis to implement diversified, tax-efficient investment strategies and offers comprehensive financial planning alongside asset-based management.

Matthew Kale is a financial advisor with Extraordinary Kale LLC, holding a Series 65 designation. He is based in Lincolnton, North Carolina. Outside of his advisory role, he maintains an unrelated executive position in a separate business. Extraordinary Kale LLC provides advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan rollover advice. The firm uses a primarily value-oriented, long-term investment approach combined with tactical and strategic allocation techniques, incorporating fundamental and technical analysis as well as derivative strategies when appropriate.

Bre Ann Weaver is a financial advisor at Gragg Financial with a Series 65 designation and has been in the industry since 2024. Prior to joining Gragg Financial, she worked at Truist Bank for 11 years. Gragg Financial provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporations. The firm employs a value-driven investment philosophy focused on undervalued companies with strong fundamentals and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside tax and accounting services.

Jason Gragg is a financial advisor at Gragg Financial with eight years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation and Series 65 license. Prior to his current role, he worked at CPS Investment Advisors from 2017 to 2025. Gragg Financial provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporations. The firm follows a value-driven investment philosophy and combines its advisory services with Certified Public Accounting, offering income tax and accounting services alongside investment management.

Robert Pitt Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 1990 and worked at Antrim from 2006 to 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as trustee for his parents' trust, managing its investments. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and institutional entities. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, utilizing firm research and asset-allocation analysis to develop tailored recommendations.

Gary Gragg is a financial advisor at Gragg Financial with eight years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation and Series 65 license. Prior to joining Gragg Financial, he worked at CPS Investment Advisors from 2017 to 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Revo Wifi LLC. Gragg Financial provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporations. The firm follows a value-driven investment philosophy and offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, combining investment advisory with traditional income tax and accounting services.

Patrick Mauney is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Shelby, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial since 2002 and is also a partner at Mauney Pitt Financial Management, which he co-owns. Additionally, Mauney owns a commercial property management business with multiple tenants. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and institutions. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, using risk profiles and asset-allocation analysis to tailor recommendations while maintaining client decision authority.

Keith Miller is a financial representative at Vestech Asset Management Inc. with 35 years of industry experience. He previously worked at First Allied Advisory Services, Inc. and First Allied Securities, Inc. Miller serves on several local boards, including the Kings Mountain Housing Authority and the Cleveland County Board of Equalization & Review. Vestech Asset Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and corporate clients. The firm employs a combination of technical, fundamental, and cyclical analysis to manage diversified portfolios and offers both ongoing investment management and project-based planning.

Tony Walker Jr. is a financial advisor with Credit Union Investment Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing six years of industry experience. He has worked with Members Trust Company since 2022 and has been affiliated with Credit Union Investment Services, SECU Life Insurance Company, SECU Brokerage Services, and State Employees' Credit Union since 2019 or earlier. Outside of his advisory roles, he serves as a financial advisory services specialist and life insurance agent within the State Employees' Credit Union system. Credit Union Investment Services serves primarily individual investors in North Carolina with non-discretionary portfolio management, retirement and financial planning, and a wrap-fee program. The firm emphasizes low-cost, index-based mutual funds and ETFs, fixed-income products, and a goals-based, long-term planning approach, with client decisions implemented at their discretion.

Ashlie Link is a financial advisor with Credit Union Investment Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Members Trust Company since 2017 and has been affiliated with Credit Union Investment Services and SECU Life Insurance Company since 2016. In addition to her advisory roles, she serves as Treasurer for the Parent Association of Long Shoals Wesleyan Academy. Credit Union Investment Services serves individual investors and trust clients in North Carolina, providing non-discretionary portfolio management, retirement and financial planning, and a wrap-fee program. The firm emphasizes low-cost, index-based mutual funds and ETFs, fixed-income products, and a goals-based, long-term planning approach.

Jeffrey Thomas is a financial advisor at Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Packerland since 2019. In addition to his advisory role, he owns J S Thomas Consulting, Inc., a business involved in insurance and residential construction, and serves as a Deacon and teacher at Parkwood Baptist Church. Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. serves individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors by providing financial planning, portfolio management, and advisory program access. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory services through a variety of platforms, including firm-managed portfolios and third-party arrangements, with a focus on individualized financial planning and routine client reviews.

Jon Hoyle is a financial advisor at Gradient Advisors, LLC with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over a decade of experience in the financial services industry. His prior roles include work at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Securities America, and VOYA Financial Advisors, as well as operating his own financial services business. He is also an Independent Medicare Agent. Gradient Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm operates primarily through a network of Investment Advisor Representatives and third-party money managers, employing a largely non-discretionary model with a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in portfolio management.

Sheila Dalton is a financial advisor with Credit Union Investment Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked with Members Trust Company since 2022 and SeCU Life Insurance Company since 2014, alongside her longstanding roles at Credit Union Investment Services and State Employees' Credit Union dating back to 1990. Her activities include providing financial advisory services to credit union members and acting as a life insurance agent. 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 emphasizes low-cost, index-based mutual funds and ETFs, fixed-income products, and a goals-based planning approach, with advisor representatives employed on a salaried basis and clients retaining final decision authority.

Mitchell Roth is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Equitable Advisors, Axa Advisors, and Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he has experience as a landlord managing a rental property. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and employer-sponsored retirement plan participants. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach using proprietary models to set personalized asset allocations, largely utilizing Vanguard funds and ETFs.

James Beam is a financial advisor at Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials. Prior to joining Capital Investment Advisory Services, he worked at Sollinda Capital Management LLC and Capital Investment Group, Inc. Beam serves as chairman of the Cherryville ABC Board of Directors, overseeing operations related to the controlled sale of spirits. Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including separately managed accounts, third-party manager referrals, private-label model portfolios, and financial planning, implementing investment strategies through discretionary mandates or model portfolios with ongoing monitoring.

Tyler Reller is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a retirement consultant at Principal Advised Services. His career includes roles at Principal Life Insurance Co, Principal Financial Services, Principal Securities Inc, and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. He also holds a financial counselor position at Principal Bank, focusing on bank deposit product sales. 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 investment management program called SimpleInvest. The firm integrates third-party tools with proprietary models and operates within the Principal Financial Group family, allowing access to affiliated products and services.

Aaron Ruen is a financial advisor at Principal Advised Services with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Principal Securities, Principal Life Insurance Company, and Wells Fargo entities during his career. In addition to his advisory role, he provides one-on-one investment advice to Principal retirement plan participants regarding distribution options at benefit events. Principal Advised Services offers investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients. The firm provides both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary wrap-fee investment management program, combining third-party methodologies with proprietary models and benefiting from operational integration within the Principal Financial Group family.

Natalia Ruiz is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Wells Fargo Bank. She currently serves as a retirement consultant, providing one-on-one investment advice to retirement plan participants. Principal Advised Services delivers investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary investment management program called SimpleInvest. The firm combines third-party and proprietary methodologies and operates within the Principal Financial Group family, integrating bank products and affiliated trading services.

Deana Spainhour is a financial advisor with Credit Union Investment Services in Lincolnton, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. She has worked with Members Trust Company, SECU Brokerage Services, SECU Life Insurance Company, and State Employees’ Credit Union. Outside of her advisory roles, she is a co-owner of a restaurant business in Lincolnton. 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 emphasizes low-cost, index-based mutual funds and ETFs, fixed-income products, and a goals-based, long-term planning approach.