Jason Pugh is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2011, serving in various roles including Financial Consultant, Vice President Wealth Planner, Investment Consultant, and High Net Worth Representative. Jason assists clients in building financial roadmaps and developing investment plans aimed at achieving their financial goals. Throughout his career at Fidelity, Jason has gained experience in financial consulting and wealth planning. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his capability in the financial services field.

Megan Sutula is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently working at Vanguard Advisers since 2020. She has been associated with The Vanguard Group and its affiliated entities since 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an executor for an immediate family member’s estate. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach, constructing portfolios mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs, and serving a large client base through its digital platform and extensive advisory team.

Anna Keisler is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers. Her prior roles include positions at The Home Depot, Orion Advisor Technology, SG Financial Advisors, and Wells Financial Management. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Charlotte, NC. Vanguard Advisers provides both automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, utilizing a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach. The firm manages portfolios primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering customization features such as tax-aware strategies and ESG options.

Daniel Chang is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Vanguard Advisers, Vanguard Marketing Corporation, and The Vanguard Group, Inc. since 2016, working in the Charlotte, NC area. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and eligible participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach with personalized asset allocations mainly constructed from Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Dominic Di Giorgio is a Financial Advisor specializing in wealth management and retirement planning, based in Charlotte, NC. He focuses on helping individuals, families, and business owners create strategies for financial goals that span generations. Dominic works closely with clients on key financial events such as business sales, liquidity events, and managing concentrated stock positions, providing tailored advice during pivotal moments. His expertise includes retirement strategies, tax-efficient growth, legacy and estate planning, diversification across markets, business transition, and education funding. Through his affiliation with Merrill Lynch and Bank of America, Dominic offers access to a wide range of financial resources including investment strategies, banking solutions, lending, and trust services. His approach emphasizes understanding clients' current situations and goals to design personalized strategies. Dominic holds a Bachelor's Degree from Saint Louis University and the professional designations Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Originally from Chicago and a dual citizen of Italy and the U.S., he values family and generational planning. In his personal time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, dogs, and family, and follows sports such as baseball and soccer. He is also involved with the Big Ten Conference.

Ryan Murphy is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Janney Montgomery Scott and multiple functions within Vanguard entities. Outside of finance, he has worked in food service and retail environments early in his career. Vanguard Advisers offers automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and employer-sponsored retirement plan participants. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach using proprietary models and primarily Vanguard funds and ETFs, serving a large client base through a digital platform supported by over 2,200 advisors.

Brett Meade is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and Fidelity Investments. He has also been involved in various non-financial ventures, including employment with Serious Business Painting, LLC, and work connected to Wild Labs. Vanguard Advisers serves retail investors and employer-sponsored retirement plan participants through both automated and human-supported investment advice. The firm utilizes a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with portfolios primarily constructed from Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering tax-aware features and customization options.

Michael Sullivan is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank NA and Vanguard. He works at Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including model portfolios for intermediary platforms.

Thomas Manuel is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Vanguard Group, Gaiser Financial Group, and various other firms. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services through a broad network of advisers and uses a range of asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to construct and manage portfolios across multiple investment types.

Steve Masciangelo is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at TIAA-CREF before joining Vanguard in 2021. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach using proprietary models to set personalized asset allocations, primarily utilizing Vanguard funds and ETFs.

James Murphy is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers based in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at MML Investors Services, Mass Mutual Life Insurance, AXA Advisors, and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in Airbnb hosting as a landlord in Hilton Head, SC. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice focused on retail investors and eligible participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm utilizes a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach featuring personalized asset allocations and portfolios constructed mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Anthony Perrotta is a financial advisor with Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2009, with a brief tenure at Bofa Securities, Inc. in 2019. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Steven Atkins is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Joseph Tortorici is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at The Vanguard Group since 2018. Prior to that, he was employed in real estate at Weichert Realtors and Goodchild Homes from 2012 to 2017. Vanguard Advisers serves retail investors and eligible participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans through a combination of automated and human-supported investment advice. The firm utilizes a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach and offers customizable portfolios primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs.

April Duhigg is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Vanguard Advisers. She has been with The Vanguard Group, Inc. and Vanguard Marketing Corporation since 2011 and is the owner of River & Ridge Holdings LLC. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and eligible employer-sponsored retirement plan participants. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach that utilizes proprietary models to set personalized asset allocations and manages a large scale of client relationships through digital delivery and advisory teams.

Joseph Lipe is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 55 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird since 2013. Lipe serves as the investment committee chairman for the Randall B. Terry Foundation, a charitable organization. He is part of the DDK Group within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers customized financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and manager options tailored to client goals and risk tolerances.

Paloma Wills is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Vanguard Advisers, Vanguard Marketing Corporation, and The Vanguard Group since 2022, following roles at Robertson Stephens and Texas Tech University. Vanguard Advisers delivers automated and human-supported investment advice through platforms like Vanguard Digital Advisor and Vanguard Personal Advisor services, primarily serving retail investors and employer-sponsored retirement plan participants. The firm’s investment approach is goal-based and algorithm-driven, utilizing proprietary models to tailor asset allocations and offering portfolios constructed mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs with multiple customization options.

Danielle Williams is Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2026. In this position, she partners with employees to assist their clients in planning for the future with personalized strategies tailored to each client's unique needs. She emphasizes forming strong relationships and maintaining a deep level of trust with her employees. Danielle has extensive experience at Fidelity Investments, holding several roles since 2017, including Branch Leader, Benefits & Planning Consultant, Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as a Risk Analyst through Veritude Temp Agency in 2015. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Danielle has interests in concerts, parenthood, puzzles, reading, theater, and traveling.

Daniel Hinson is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with The Vanguard Group, Inc. since 2014 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Vanguard Advisers provides both automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and eligible participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach using proprietary methodologies and primarily constructs portfolios from Vanguard funds and ETFs.

John Tyers is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at AdvisorEngine/Templeton, Wealth Frameworks LLC, and Citizens Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, managing approximately $671 billion in assets with over 14,000 financial advisors. The firm uses research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute alongside third-party databases, applying diversification and modern portfolio theory to investment evaluations.