Michael Bookhardt is the managing member of Affluence Advisory LLC in Mount Holly, NC, with two years of industry experience. Prior to founding Affluence Advisory in 2023, he worked at The Vanguard Group from 2021 to 2022. He is also the managing member of SIB General Contractors LLC, a general business he has been involved with since 2006. Affluence Advisory LLC provides discretionary investment supervisory services to individuals, businesses, trusts, foundations, and other charitable entities. The firm builds individualized portfolios using low-cost, passively managed mutual funds and ETFs, applying asset-allocation strategies based on modern portfolio theory and a long-term equity orientation.

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.

John Zarinsky is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at SafeBridge LLC since 2016. His prior roles include positions at Horter Investment Management, LLC and AE Wealth Management, LLC, as well as running Zarinsky Wealth Management. He holds a license to sell life insurance and annuities but does not receive commissions from these products. SafeBridge primarily serves individuals and families nearing or in retirement, focusing on retirement income planning and tax-aware advice. The firm employs a long-term, retirement-oriented investment approach using low-cost broad-market index ETFs and high-quality fixed income, with integrated tax planning and optional tax-return preparation as part of its services.

Cory Shuford is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with WealthPoint Advisors and has previously worked at Dempsey Lord Smith, LLC and Kalos Management. WealthPoint Financial, LLC provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services primarily to non-high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and tactical asset allocation strategies, managing portfolios on a discretionary basis with continuous monitoring and at least annual formal reviews.

Julio Gaviria is a CFP® professional affiliated with WealthPoint Advisors, bringing five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Belmont Capital Advisors, Inc and Dempsey Lord Smith, LLC. He is also the owner of Gavi Wealth Management, LLC. WealthPoint Financial, LLC provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services primarily to non-high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and tactical asset allocation strategies, managing portfolios on a discretionary basis with continuous monitoring and formal annual reviews.

Lee Mann is a CFP® and holds a Series 63 license with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lyon Wealth Advisors Group, LLC since 2024 and previously spent 10 years with The Vanguard Group, Inc. in Charlotte, NC. Lyon Wealth Advisors Group provides discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning primarily to high net worth individuals, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs customized strategies based on Modern Portfolio Theory, using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, and is affiliated with a tax and business advisory practice and an events and publishing entity focused on dentists and other specialists.

Liam Fitzgerald is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with five years of industry experience. He has worked at Lyon Wealth Advisors Group since 2023 and previously held roles at The Vanguard Group and Liberty University. Lyon Wealth Advisors Group provides discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning to high net worth individuals, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm uses customized strategies based on Modern Portfolio Theory, primarily investing in low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, and is affiliated with a tax and business advisory practice serving dentists and other specialists.

Lauren Ivester is a financial advisor at WealthPoint Advisors with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Dempsey Lord Smith, Kalos Capital, Belmont Capital Advisors, and The Bowman Law Firm. Outside of her advisory role, she has ownership interests in SSI Holdings, LLC and SSI Wealth Management, LLC. WealthPoint Financial, LLC provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting services primarily to non-high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm customizes portfolios using a combination of fundamental, technical, and tactical asset allocation strategies, employing both passive and active approaches while continuously monitoring accounts.

David McMahan is a financial advisor with AdvisorsTrust Partners LLC in Raleigh, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prospera Financial Services since 2016 and at Bfm Capital since 2004. McMahan serves as a board member for the HV3 Foundation, a nonprofit organization. AdvisorsTrust Partners LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $217 million in assets and employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to create tailored investment strategies.

Stephen Van Der Meid is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Rhino Wealth Management since 2014 and previously spent 12 years with LPL Financial. He is also an independent insurance agent selling non-variable insurance products. Rhino Wealth Management serves individual clients, small businesses, and charitable organizations, providing discretionary portfolio management and personal financial planning. The firm uses a systematic multi-factor quantitative framework focused on ETFs and mutual funds, combining quantitative and fundamental analysis to guide portfolio allocations.

Maxwell Neisler is a financial advisor at AdvisorsTrust Partners LLC based in Raleigh, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has prior experience at Prospera Financial Services Inc, Ryan Consulting Group, and Grant Thornton LLP. AdvisorsTrust Partners LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, offering both active and passive strategies tailored to client objectives.

Wesley Lyon II is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently with Lyon Wealth Advisors. He has worked previously at Dimensional Fund Advisors and United Capital Financial Advisers, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, Mr. Lyon is President and CEO of McGill and Lyon Dental Advisors, a firm providing tax and business planning services to dentists and other specialists. He also serves as a speaker for The McGill & Hill Group, which hosts seminars and podcasts for dental professionals. Lyon Wealth Advisors Group offers discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning primarily to high net worth individuals, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm uses model portfolios based on Modern Portfolio Theory and invests mainly in low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, with additional services including retirement-plan consulting and coordination with third-party administrators.

Kyle Sikes is a financial advisor at WealthPoint Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at firms including Dempsey Lord Smith, LLC and Kalos Management. Outside of his advisory role, Sikes serves on the board of CaroMont Care Advocates, which advises on patient-centered healthcare services, and is a board member of the Next Generation Fund, a philanthropic giving circle. WealthPoint Financial, LLC provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting primarily to non-high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and tactical asset allocation strategies, managing portfolios on a discretionary basis with continuous monitoring and formal annual reviews.

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.

Taylor Lee is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC, affiliated with Fusion Investment Advisors, and has previously worked at firms including Voya Investment Management and Preferred Capital Securities. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with Belmont Capital Advisors, marketing insurance and annuity investments as an insurance agent. Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients with discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs a combination of internally developed and independent asset allocation models, using both fundamental and technical analysis to manage portfolios on a discretionary basis.

Allyson Sacratini is a financial advisor with Integrated Advisors Network LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with six years of industry experience. She has worked at The Vanguard Group and Capital City Financial Partners, where she currently serves as Director of Client Services. Integrated Advisors Network is an SEC-registered multi-team investment adviser offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm employs a mix of fundamental and quantitative strategies within a risk-profile framework and frequently utilizes third-party sub-adviser platforms as part of its investment approach.

Richard Reber is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. In addition to his advisory work, he is the author of "How to Talk to Your Partner About Money and Not Kill Each Other." LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management options supported by an in-house research team and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Ryan Schrift is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Independent Advisor Alliance since 2016 and also maintains a relationship with LPL Financial starting in 2012. Outside of his advisory work, Schrift serves as a city councilman for the City of Belmont and is a managing partner of The Schrift Boys Farm, an agricultural business. Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise RIA serving individuals, small businesses, retirement plans, pooled vehicles, charities, and estates. The firm provides a range of services including asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing a network of 219 advisory representatives and a combination of model portfolios, sub-advisors, and technology platforms to manage client allocations.