Joseph Murray is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers based in Charlotte, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has five years of industry experience. His work history includes roles with multiple Vanguard entities as well as experience outside the investment industry, including at South Carolina Small Business and Chelo's Waterfront Bar and Grille. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice through its Vanguard Digital Advisor and Vanguard Personal Advisor services, serving retail investors and eligible participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach using proprietary models and primarily Vanguard funds and ETFs, supporting a large client base with a digital and team-servicing platform.

Michael Daley is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill Lynch since 2020, following prior roles at Invesco Distributors and OppenheimerFunds Distributor. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jacob Grant is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations with four years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at DiSys and The Vanguard Group, Inc. Outside of finance, he owns and operates Fuego Morenito LLC, a cookie baking business based in Jacksonville, FL. Wells Fargo Advisors offers investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages over $671 billion in assets and combines research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute with a focus on diversification and modern portfolio theory.

Caitlin Erickson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, and has been involved with The Impeccable Pig since 2013. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory services grounded in modern portfolio theory and tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

John Cox is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has been with Wells Fargo Bank since 2021 and previously worked at First Horizon Bank from 2016 to 2021. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Jordan Pratt is a Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he works closely with clients to understand their priorities and develop strategies to pursue their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. His services include general investing, retirement planning, and saving for unforeseen circumstances, with support from Bank of America specialists in banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Jordan holds a Bachelor's Degree from James Madison University and maintains professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is also involved with the James Madison University Young Business Professionals Council and contributes to the Ronald McDonald House of Greater Charlotte.

Sydney Kimball is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company, Northwestern Mutual Investment Management, and Alex Beilin. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Kara South is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and four years of industry experience. She has previously worked at The Vanguard Group and Vanguard Advisers, Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with South Studio Collective LLC and has worked as a contracted driver for DoorDash. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and utilizes research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute alongside third-party data to support its investment approach.

Shay Desouza is a financial advisor at Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2011 and also has a long-term role at Wegmans since 2008. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jeffrey Gautier is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Bank NA, W&S Brokerage Services, Western & Southern Life, and Fonville Morisey Realty. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an executor for his grandmother's estate. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Jason Bailey is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group since 2015. Prior to his current roles, he operated Baileys Total Home Care from 2010 to 2022. Vanguard Advisers offers automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, using a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with personalized asset allocations primarily constructed from Vanguard funds and ETFs. The firm manages a high volume of client relationships through a combination of digital platforms and a team servicing model.

David Jones is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2020, with a one-year tenure at CapFinancial Securities LLC in between. Prior to his advisory career, he was involved with Seaboard Brewing Company for six years. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Thomas Brown is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked for Edward Jones for 15 years before joining Raymond James in 2025. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional investors, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Hassan Kaouss is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney from 2011 to 2023. He is based in Charlotte, NC. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, institutional investors, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Christopher Gialanella is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2018 and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2001. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Wesley Gaines is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving at Vanguard Advisers since 2023. He has been affiliated with Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc. since 2006. Vanguard Advisers offers both automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, using a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach that incorporates proprietary methodologies and Vanguard funds and ETFs. The firm manages a large client base through a combination of digital delivery and personalized advisor support.

Jeremy Huberty is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, based in Charlotte, NC. He has 22 years of industry experience, all spent with The Vanguard Group since 2004. Vanguard Advisers delivers both automated and human-supported investment advice, serving retail investors and employer-sponsored retirement plan participants. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach using proprietary methodologies and primarily constructs portfolios from Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Veronika Kuzko is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she has worked at Primerica Financial Service and has been a travel agent at Archer Travel Service, Inc. since 2021, organizing various personal and business travel arrangements. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Dennis Allen II is a CFP® professional with 10 years of experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James & Associates in Charlotte, NC since 2015. He holds the Series 66 designation and has experience as an individual investor in real estate, focusing on buying distressed properties to resell. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, providing financial planning and consulting with a variety of investment management styles and affiliated research.

James Parker is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving at Vanguard Advisers since 2002. He has worked exclusively with The Vanguard Group throughout his career. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved in managing Parker & Sons Farm since 1990. Vanguard Advisers provides 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 a large client base through digital delivery and a team servicing model, offering personalized portfolios primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs with various tax-aware and customization features.