George Rusnak is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Investment Institute, Inc. He has been with Wells Fargo since 2007, including 14 years at Wells Fargo Bank NA and five years at the Investment Institute. Wells Fargo Investment Institute provides institutional research, manager due diligence, model portfolio construction, and asset-allocation guidance primarily to Wells Fargo’s wealth and fiduciary businesses and select external clients. The firm operates through specialized divisions focused on manager research, securities analysis, asset allocation, and portfolio management, offering research and model guidance rather than direct investment discretion.

Melissa Whalen is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Investment Institute, Inc. with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Investment Institute since 2021, following a 13-year tenure at Wells Fargo. Wells Fargo Investment Institute provides institutional research, manager due diligence, model portfolio construction, and asset-allocation guidance primarily to Wells Fargo wealth and fiduciary businesses, as well as select external clients. The firm focuses on delivering research and model guidance without exercising investment discretion or holding custody of client assets.

Brian Heath is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Wells Fargo Investment Institute, Inc., where he has worked since 2019. He has a total of three years of industry experience and was previously employed at Wells Fargo from 1999 to 2021. Wells Fargo Investment Institute provides institutional research, manager due diligence, model portfolio construction, and asset-allocation guidance to Wells Fargo’s wealth and fiduciary businesses as well as select external clients. The firm’s research supports affiliated advisory and fiduciary divisions through specialized teams focused on manager research, securities analysis, asset allocation, and portfolio management.

Matthew Vannelli is a CFA® charterholder and Series 63 licensee with experience at Citadel from 2012 to 2024 before joining Wells Fargo Investment Institute, Inc. in 2026. He is based in Charlotte, NC, and has been with Wells Fargo Investment Institute for one year. Wells Fargo Investment Institute is an SEC-registered, bank-affiliate advisory and research organization that provides manager due diligence, securities research, and asset-allocation guidance primarily to Wells Fargo wealth and fiduciary businesses. The firm’s model portfolios and research outputs support affiliated entities, leveraging quantitative and qualitative analysis alongside proprietary forecasting tools.

Rocco Testa Basi is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Investment Institute, Inc., based in Charlotte, NC. He joined the firm in 2026 and has prior experience at General Dynamics Electric Boat, Soundwater Properties, and in roles at Connecticut College. Wells Fargo Investment Institute is an SEC-registered, bank-affiliate advisory and research organization that provides manager due diligence, securities research, capital market assumptions, and model portfolios primarily for Wells Fargo’s wealth and fiduciary businesses. The institute offers impersonal, non-discretionary investment guidance supported by team-based qualitative and quantitative research integrated with a banking institution’s fiduciary and trust divisions.

Ryan Shaw is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Investment Institute, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked in wealth management at US Bank NA for ten years. Wells Fargo Investment Institute provides institutional research, manager due diligence, model portfolio construction, and asset-allocation guidance primarily to Wells Fargo wealth and fiduciary businesses, as well as select external clients. The firm’s research supports Wells Fargo Advisors and fiduciary divisions, offering model guidance without exercising investment discretion or holding custody of client assets.

Scott Warner is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Investment Institute, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Nuveen Asset Management and Nuveen Securities. Wells Fargo Investment Institute is a bank-affiliate research and advisory organization that provides model portfolios, asset allocation guidance, and securities research primarily to Wells Fargo wealth and fiduciary businesses. Its services are generally non-discretionary and team-based, combining qualitative and quantitative analysis to support affiliate investment decisions.

Bradley Kearns is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Investment Institute, Inc. with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has spent the majority of his career with Wells Fargo entities, including Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and Wells Fargo Investment Institute. Wells Fargo Investment Institute is a bank-affiliate advisory and research organization that provides manager due diligence, securities research, capital market assumptions, and asset-allocation guidance primarily to Wells Fargo’s wealth and fiduciary businesses. The firm delivers impersonal, non-discretionary model portfolios and allocation advice to its affiliates, combining qualitative and quantitative research and operating within a formal banking structure that serves fiduciary and trust divisions as well as select non-affiliated advisers.

Lorely Machin is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Investment Institute, Inc. She has been with the firm since 2003. Wells Fargo Investment Institute provides institutional research, manager due diligence, model portfolio construction, and asset-allocation guidance primarily to Wells Fargo wealth and fiduciary businesses and select external clients. The firm operates through specialized divisions that deliver equity and fixed-income analysis, long-term capital market assumptions, and model portfolio solutions without exercising investment discretion or holding client assets.

Michael Roedl is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Investment Institute, Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at RBC Capital Markets, LLC and Piper Jaffray & Co. Wells Fargo Investment Institute is a bank-affiliate advisory and research organization that provides investment research, manager due diligence, and asset allocation guidance primarily to Wells Fargo wealth and fiduciary businesses. The firm delivers impersonal, non-discretionary model portfolios and strategic advice to affiliated entities, supported by both qualitative and quantitative research.

Brandon Gross is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Investment Institute, Inc. with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and DiSys prior to joining Wells Fargo Investment Institute. Wells Fargo Investment Institute provides institutional research, manager due diligence, model portfolio construction, and asset-allocation guidance to Wells Fargo wealth and fiduciary businesses as well as select external clients. The firm’s research is organized across specialized divisions and it primarily offers impersonal research and model guidance rather than direct investment management.

Matthew Savloff is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Investment Institute, Inc. He holds a Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo, J.P. Morgan Chase, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Wells Fargo Investment Institute is an SEC-registered, bank-affiliate advisory and research organization that provides investment research, manager due diligence, and model portfolios primarily to Wells Fargo wealth and fiduciary businesses. Its advice is generally non-discretionary and focused on impersonal guidance delivered to affiliated entities for implementation.

Michael Paone is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Investment Institute, Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at RBC Wealth Management and Piper Jaffray & Co., as well as running a custom woodworking business. Wells Fargo Investment Institute provides institutional research, manager due diligence, model portfolio construction, and asset-allocation guidance to Wells Fargo wealth and fiduciary businesses and select external clients. The firm delivers research and model guidance across specialized divisions without exercising investment discretion or holding custody of client assets.

Arsene Ble is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Investment Institute, Inc. with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Charles Schwab, and TD Ameritrade, among other firms. Wells Fargo Investment Institute provides institutional research, manager due diligence, model portfolio construction, and asset-allocation guidance primarily to Wells Fargo wealth and fiduciary businesses and select external clients. The firm’s work spans specialized divisions focused on manager research, securities research, asset allocation, and portfolio management, offering research and model guidance without exercising investment discretion or holding custody of client assets.