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.

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 in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. He has held roles at several firms, including MML Investors Services, Mass Mutual Life Insurance, and AXA Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, Murphy is involved in Airbnb hosting as a landlord in Hilton Head, SC. Vanguard Advisers offers automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach using proprietary models to create personalized asset allocations, with portfolios largely constructed from Vanguard funds and ETFs.

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.

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.

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.

Minhal Somji is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been in the industry since 2026. Her prior experience includes roles at Stone Press Financial Group, LPL Enterprise, NYLIFE Securities, New York Life Insurance Company, and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. 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 approach with personalized asset allocations primarily constructed from Vanguard funds and ETFs, combining digital delivery with a large-scale advisor team.

Curtis Caulkins is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior roles include positions at Vanguard Marketing Corporation, The Vanguard Group, Inc., and various other companies spanning finance and hospitality sectors. 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 investment approach, utilizing proprietary methodologies and Vanguard funds to tailor asset allocations across multiple savings goals.

Alexander Venuti is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His work history includes positions at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, and University of North Carolina at Charlotte, as well as self-employment prior to joining Vanguard. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach with portfolios constructed mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering features such as tax-aware strategies and customization options.

Syreeta Kitchen Dukes is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at Vanguard since 2007 in various capacities and is also involved in coaching at Independence High School in Charlotte, NC. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Desirae's Desserts and acts as a travel agent for G Virt So, Inc. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, using a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with portfolios primarily constructed from Vanguard funds and ETFs. The firm manages a high volume of clients through its digital delivery platform and a team servicing model.

Charles Girling is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Vanguard Advisers, his experience includes roles at National Life Group, Wells Fargo, Northwestern Mutual, and Stone Press Financial Group. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and retirement plan participants, utilizing a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with portfolios primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs. The firm manages a high volume of client relationships through its digital platform and a large team of advisors.

Timothy Taylor is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank NA for ten years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader set of financial product offerings, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Matthew O’Brien is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers based in Charlotte, NC, with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group since 2018. Prior to that, he held a variety of roles including positions at The North Face and the Carolina Panthers. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice through its Vanguard Digital Advisor and Vanguard Personal Advisor services, primarily serving retail investors and eligible participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach is goal-based and algorithm-driven, utilizing proprietary models to create personalized portfolios mainly composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs.

George Evdemon is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC. He has been with The Vanguard Group, Inc. since 1998. 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 and primarily invests in Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Hailey Grooms is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at The Vanguard Group for 15 years before joining Equitable Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs, leveraging both in-house and third-party advisory platforms.

Christopher Hill is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Vanguard Advisers since 2019 and is also associated with Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc. Hill is based in Charlotte, NC. 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 uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with portfolios primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs, providing digital delivery at scale alongside personalized customization options.

Zvaitwa Logan is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2022, she worked at Fourteen 84 from 2017 to 2020 and operated Braniacs Tutoring and Homeschool Services from 2013 to 2022. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering investment policy development, performance reporting, participant education, and discretionary plan-level investment management. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates a broader set of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

David Sehorn Jr. is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with The Vanguard Group since 2006. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and retirement plan participants, using a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach that emphasizes personalized asset allocations with tax-aware features. The firm manages a large client base through a high client-to-advisor ratio and offers model portfolios, stable-value separate accounts, and plan-level managed solutions.