Sofia Estimable Charles is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including Fidelity Investments and Truist. 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 investment approach with portfolios centered on Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering a range of customization options and tax-aware features.

Sally Schroeder is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Vanguard Advisers. She has been with The Vanguard Group since 2010. 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 investment approach utilizing Vanguard funds and ETFs, and is notable for its scale and digital delivery model.

Paige Cropper is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc. and Vanguard Marketing Corporation since 2019. Her background also includes roles at Ann Inc. and Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University. 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 to construct portfolios primarily from Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering customization options such as ESG preferences and tax-aware features.

Kenneth Houck Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wachovia Bank, N.A. since 2002. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets across more than 14,000 advisors and utilizes research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute along with third-party data to guide investment decisions.

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 held positions at several firms including UBS Financial Services, Wells Fargo, and BB&T. Galenski serves as treasurer and board member for the Tarheel Trailblazers organization. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans through digital and personal advisor services. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach using proprietary models, offering customized portfolios primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Griffin Jones is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he has held various positions including work with Paychex and self-employment ventures. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with TG E-Commerce, LLC. 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 mainly composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering a high client-to-advisor ratio through its digital platform and extensive advisor team.

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 credentials and bringing 13 years of industry experience. Shadoan has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, 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, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and other sources to guide its diversified investment approach.

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® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Vanguard Advisers since 2014. Her prior experience includes roles at Wipfli Financial Advisors and LCV Wealth Management. She serves as a finance committee board member for Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Denver, 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 models and primarily constructs portfolios from Vanguard funds and ETFs.

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.

Joseph Marano is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Matthews, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with 12 years of industry experience, all spent at Edward Jones since 2014. He serves as a board member for Mount Moriah Church's child development center. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

David Benevento is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments, Edward Jones, Capital Group, and Robert W. Baird. He maintains a life and health insurance license. Vanguard Advisers offers automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and retirement plan participants, employing a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with portfolios primarily constructed from Vanguard funds and ETFs. The firm manages a large client base through a digital platform supported by a substantial 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.

Wesley Thompson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at multiple firms including Wells Fargo Advisors, Morgan Stanley, and A. G. Edwards & Sons. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, providing investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and other sources.

Alexander Nolan is a CFP® professional with seven years of experience, currently serving at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2018. His prior experience includes roles at Omnistar Financial Group and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner and CFO of Blue Ridge Acquisition Group, LLC, a real estate business. Mass Mutual Investors Services is an SEC-registered broker-dealer and investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers collaborative, goal-focused planning using firm-approved analytical tools and supports various specialized planning programs.

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.