Kenneth Houck Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wachovia Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a private investment entity, Black Cherokee Holdings LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering investment policy development, plan benchmarking, and participant education, with an advisory process grounded in modern portfolio theory and tailored to client objectives.

Dana Galenski is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Vanguard since 2021, following prior roles at Truist Investment Services, BB&T, UBS Financial Services, and Wells Fargo. Galenski serves as treasurer on the board of Tarheel Trailblazers, a nonprofit organization based in Charlotte, NC. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice for retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with proprietary methodologies and primarily invests in Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Griffin Jones is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has held roles at several entities including TG E-Commerce LLC and Vanguard Marketing Corporation. 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 approach with portfolios primarily constructed from Vanguard funds and ETFs, supported by a large team of advisors and a scalable digital platform.

Timothy Cody is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Scottrade, TD Ameritrade, Merrill, and Ally Invest Securities, and has been with Vanguard since 2019. 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 approach with portfolios primarily constructed from Vanguard funds and ETFs, serving a large client base through its digital platform and extensive advisor team.

Brandon Wynn Milton is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and accumulating two years of industry experience. He has been associated with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2014 and co-owns Squared Focus Group, LLC, a printing services and web design business. 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 incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a broader investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Gabino Pacheco Rodriguez is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience with Truliant Federal Credit Union, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and Express Fashion Operations LLC. 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 composed mainly of Vanguard funds and ETFs. The firm manages a large client base through a combination of digital platforms and advisor teams.

Weston Morgan is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Vanguard Advisers, Vanguard Marketing Corporation, and The Vanguard Group, Inc. since 2020. Prior to that, he was employed at First Citizens Investor Services and First Citizens Bank and attended Wake Forest University from 2015 to 2019. 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 approach and primarily invests in Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering a range of customization options and managing hundreds of thousands of client relationships through a digital and team servicing model.

Charlee Shadoan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. She has 12 years of industry experience, including 10 years with Wells Fargo Clearing and 3 years with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Andrew Ortiz is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, he worked at The Vanguard Group and has been co-owner of Rooted Hearts LLC, a holistic health coaching business, since 2018. He also works as an independent contractor for Amazon Flex. 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 solutions. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a broader investment menu that includes insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options.

Lisa Roche Berlage is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, where she has worked since 2014. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has 19 years of industry experience. In addition to her advisory role, she serves on the finance committee of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Denver, NC. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice, primarily serving retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach to construct personalized portfolios largely from Vanguard funds and ETFs, emphasizing scale and digital delivery combined with a team servicing model.

Amanda Murdza is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2013 and worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2013 to 2017 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2024. 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 provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Jeffrey Karp is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Mooresville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he operates Karp Financial Strategies, Inc., and sells fixed annuities and various types of non-variable insurance products including long-term care, term life, disability, and universal life insurance. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charities through a broad network of representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with research and model portfolios.

David Benevento is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers. His prior work includes roles at Fidelity Investments, Edward Jones, Capital Group - American Funds, HBKS Wealth Advisors, Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, Charles Schwab, Robert W. Baird, and Strategic Advisors LLC. He maintains a life and health insurance license. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and employer-sponsored retirement plan participants. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with proprietary models to create personalized asset allocations, primarily employing Vanguard funds and ETFs, and manages a large client base through its digital platform and extensive team of advisors.

Donald Cook Jr. is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles with Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc., as well as entrepreneurial experience with SBH BBQ Co. Outside of advisory work, he is engaged in e-commerce sales and provides transportation services through contracts with Lyft and Uber. Vanguard Advisers delivers automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, utilizing a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with proprietary asset allocation models. The firm emphasizes scale and digital delivery, managing a high volume of client relationships primarily with Vanguard funds and ETFs, and offers multiple customization options including ESG exposures.

Charles Thompson is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has been affiliated with Raymond James Financial and its services since 2000. Thompson also owns and operates a real estate brokerage license in North Carolina. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports both retail and institutional clients through a broad network of advisors.

Mitchell Stewart is a financial advisor at Merrill based in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Principal Securities, Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Company. Outside of finance, he has experience in event planning and was involved with Show Stopping Event Planning from 2020 to 2022. 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 supported by internal and third-party managers for a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Wesley Thompson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at IFP Securities, Rinaldi Wealth Management, Park Avenue Securities, and Guardian Life Insurance Co. of America. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services guided by an investment policy statement and modern portfolio theory. The firm’s offerings include a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Warren Williams is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Mooresville, NC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial for 18 years. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

Sydney Clawson is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc. Prior to her advisory role, she was involved with Kids' Camp Ladue in multiple years. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice through its Vanguard Digital Advisor and Personal Advisor services, primarily serving retail investors and eligible participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach using proprietary models to create personalized asset allocations, largely utilizing Vanguard funds and ETFs with various customization options.

Alan Ponce Montes De Oca is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at Coca Cola Consolidated, Allstate, and Amazon.com. 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 advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.