Kyle Hagemeier is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Vanguard Marketing Corporation, The Vanguard Group, Inc., First Command Financial Services, and prior service in the US Navy. He is based in Charlotte, NC. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice through digital and personal advisor services, serving retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach using proprietary models and offers portfolios constructed mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs, with various customization options.

Jason Wooten is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at The Vanguard Group since 2019, following prior roles at TIAA and PNC Investments. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm combines a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach with portfolios primarily constructed from Vanguard funds and ETFs, serving a large client base through a digital platform supported by over 2,200 advisors.

Tony Richardson is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2014 and previously worked at Axa Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Tony tutors students in English, Japanese, Series 7 exam preparation, and Bible Studies through WyzAnt Tutoring Company. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm’s approach involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to match clients with suitable advisory models or discretionary managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

David Vespoli is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth Inc, holding a Series 66 credential and 22 years of industry experience. He has held prior roles at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, LPL Financial, and Morgan Stanley, among others. Osaic Wealth Inc serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering a range of brokerage, advisory, and financial planning services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and third-party platforms to manage portfolios that may include stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Justin Fogarty is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Renewal by Andersen, CVS Health, and the University of South Carolina. 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 personalized asset allocations and portfolios constructed mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Ashley Rosales is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC. She has been with Vanguard-related entities since 2013, including Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc. Vanguard Advisers provides both automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and eligible participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, utilizing a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach and primarily Vanguard funds and ETFs in portfolio construction.

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.

Jacob Grant is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Vanguard Group, Fidelity Investments, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates Fuego Morenito LLC, a cookie baking business based in Jacksonville, FL. 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 integrates research and analytics to support diversification and modern portfolio theory in its investment approach.

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 63 and Series 66 licenses and having four years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Vanguard Advisers, Inc., The Vanguard Group, and Vanguard Marketing Corporation. Outside of her advisory role, she operates South Studio Collective LLC and has worked as a contracted food courier for DoorDash. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement consulting services. The firm employs a large team of over 14,000 advisors and utilizes research and analytics to support diversified investment solutions.

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.

Bruce Lau is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Mooresville, North Carolina, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2003. Outside of his advisory work, he is a certified independent contract pilot and has served as a first officer for American Airlines. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients across a broad spectrum, including non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

David Jones is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 23 years of industry experience. His work history includes multiple terms with Wells Fargo Clearing and a six-year period at Seaboard Brewing Company. 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 employs research-driven investment approaches and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

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.

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.

Lukas Van Beek is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on serving clients with significant success, including business owners, entrepreneurs, senior executives, and investors, helping them close gaps in their financial planning and advance measurable progress toward their life, career, and legacy objectives. Lukas and his team emphasize purposeful action by engaging clients in strategic discussions about their wealth, priorities, and values. They provide structured analysis and persistent focus to pursue ambitious goals, offering a deeper level of thought and robust engagement while helping clients restore valuable free time. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Washington State University and professional designations including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC), and Sports & Entertainment (SE). Lukas is also involved with the Downtown Seattle Association.

Gloria Potts is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2015 and has been affiliated with Millennium Financial Group since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, Potts serves as a board member for BLP Ministries and is an ordained minister who occasionally conducts weddings and funerals. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies across multiple platform arrangements.

Tyler Smithwick is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at US Tech Solutions Inc and The CBD Centers, as well as entrepreneurship with Red Rocks Cafe. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.