Gabriel Ferrell is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc. since 2020. Prior to joining Vanguard Advisers, his background includes roles in various industries such as retail and education. 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 with portfolios primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs. The firm serves a large client base through its digital platform and team servicing model.

Desmond Wiggan is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 32 years of industry experience. He has been associated with PFS Investments Inc since 1993 and Primerica Financial Services since 1992. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options under a wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors, maintaining an operational model distinct from many peers.

Gregory Latini is a CFP® with 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Vanguard Advisers and has previously worked at Goldman Sachs Personal Financial Management, United Capital Financial Advisers LLC, TIAA-CREF, CUNA Brokerage Services, and Waddell & Reed. He is also the owner of Operation Sweet Tooth, a nonprofit that supports underserved children and provides AEDs for public spaces. 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 portfolios primarily constructed from Vanguard funds and ETFs. The firm manages a large client base through its digital platform and team servicing model, focusing on retail and plan participants.

Michael Collegeman is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at AIG, Northwestern Mutual, and Edward Jones. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice through its digital and personal advisor services, serving retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach, constructing portfolios primarily from Vanguard funds and ETFs, with options for tax-aware features and customization.

Jerry Merrill is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including The Vanguard Group, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, and Merrill Edge/Bank of America. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios comprised of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Joseph Zairo is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Vanguard Advisers since 2013 and has been associated with The Vanguard Group, Inc. and Vanguard Marketing Corporation since 2007. He is based in Charlotte, NC. 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 approach using proprietary methodologies to construct portfolios primarily from Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Catherine Stiltner is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing five years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, The Vanguard Group, and Infinex Investments, along with a brief period at the Art Institute of Charlotte. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm combines a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with a large-scale digital platform, managing portfolios mainly composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Michael Greene is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has been with The Vanguard Group since 2014. Vanguard Advisers serves retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans through a combination of automated and human-supported investment advice. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach using proprietary models to create personalized asset allocations primarily from Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Gregory Jean Baptiste is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo and academic positions at Utah Valley University and Brigham Young University. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s process is driven by investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Terrell Whitmore is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Vanguard, he worked at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and Robinhood Financial. Vanguard Advisers provides both automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach featuring proprietary methodologies and primarily invests in Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Mark Johnston is a CFP® professional with 27 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been associated with The Vanguard Group, Inc. and Vanguard Marketing Corporation since 1999 and currently serves as an advisor at Vanguard Advisers. In addition to his advisory role, he is contracted with DoorDash for food delivery services. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and eligible retirement plan participants, utilizing a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach that incorporates personalized asset allocations and tax-aware portfolio features. The firm manages a large client base with over 2,200 advisors and emphasizes digital delivery alongside tailored investment solutions primarily using Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Michael Marasco is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has six years of industry experience, including roles at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. prior to these, he held positions in diverse industries such as education and construction. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments, delivering non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Samuel Moran is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. Before joining Vanguard in 2026, he worked for 20 years at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. He serves as an executor and holds power of attorney for his father in Prescott, AZ. Vanguard Advisers provides both 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 portfolios largely composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering various customization options and tax-aware features.

Lisa Riter is a CFP® professional with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC. She has worked with Vanguard and its affiliates since 1998. In addition to her advisory role, she is the owner of Blue Sky Properties LLC, a real estate business based in Asheville, NC. 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 and manages portfolios primarily using Vanguard funds and ETFs, combining scale and digital delivery with personalized asset allocation strategies.

Phillip Turner is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with The Vanguard Group since 2013 and was self-employed from 2018 to 2020. Turner holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. 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 approach with portfolios constructed largely from Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering a range of customization options including ESG preferences.

Jeb Milam is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers based in Charlotte, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has seven years of industry experience, including a 30-year tenure at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. 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 approach featuring proprietary asset allocation models and predominantly constructs portfolios from Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Scott Atkinson is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and LPL Financial. He is also an employee of The Vanguard Group, Inc. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice through its digital and personal advisor services, primarily serving retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach to construct portfolios mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering various customization options and managing a large client base through a combination of technology and team support.

Jesse Riley is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Concord, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has one year of industry experience and has been with Wells Fargo Bank and its affiliates since 2012. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Thomas Sparkman is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding CFP® and Series 63 credentials and nine years of industry experience. He has been with The Vanguard Group, Inc. since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he participates in healthcare training webinars as a demonstration patient and contributes as a focus group participant in multiple marketing research firms. 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 approach to asset allocation, primarily using Vanguard funds and ETFs, and manages a large client base through its digital platform and team servicing model.

Jake Rothert is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has been with Vanguard since 2021, including roles at Vanguard Advisers, Vanguard Marketing Corporation, and The Vanguard Group. Outside of advising, he has been involved with CharBar7 since 2015. Vanguard Advisers serves retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans through a combination of automated and human-supported investment advice, utilizing a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with personalized asset allocations primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs. The firm manages a large client base with over 2,200 advisors, emphasizing digital delivery and a team servicing model.