Zoran Smiljanic serves as a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been active in the financial services industry since 2004, beginning his career at HSBC before joining Merrill and the Utz Keller Wealth Management Group in 2017. In his current role, Zoran works closely with clients and their families to provide integrated financial advice and both short- and long-term wealth planning. His approach emphasizes understanding each client’s goals to develop tailored strategies that offer clarity and control over their financial lives. He leverages the investment insights of Merrill and the banking services of Bank of America to address various financial needs. Zoran’s areas of expertise include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. He employs a holistic wealth management process that considers seven key life priorities: family, finances, health, home, leisure, work, and giving. This goal-based approach helps clients navigate changing life circumstances and evolving priorities. Zoran earned a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Economics and Management from Cornell University. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and is fluent in English and Serbo-Croatian. Originally from upstate New York, he now resides in Huntersville, where he enjoys spending time with his wife and children and exploring the Lake Norman and Charlotte areas. His personal interests include basketball, boating, cooking, golfing, hiking, skiing, and tennis.

Niren Johal is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers based in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having two years of industry experience. He has been with Vanguard Advisers and affiliated Vanguard entities since 2025. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, using a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with portfolios constructed mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs. The firm manages a large client base through digital platforms combined with advisory support.

Joseph Kinson is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers. His prior roles include positions at Vanguard Marketing Corporation, The Vanguard Group, Townsquare Interactive, Total Quality Logistics, Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center, Lenoir-Rhyne University, and United Parcel Service. Vanguard Advisers delivers automated and human-supported investment advice through its Vanguard Digital Advisor and Vanguard Personal Advisor services, primarily serving retail investors and employer-sponsored retirement plan participants. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach to create personalized asset allocations using mostly Vanguard funds and ETFs, and it manages a high volume of client relationships through its digital platform combined with a large advisory team.

William Lewis III is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at The Vanguard Group since 2019, previously spending time at Edward Jones and Andrew Roby Construction. He also holds an insurance license and maintains a limited role as an insurance agent. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and employer-sponsored retirement plan participants, using goal-based, algorithm-driven asset allocation primarily through Vanguard funds and ETFs. The firm manages a large client base with a high client-per-advisor ratio, emphasizing digital delivery and customized portfolio options.

Max Miller is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 10 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing rental property in Concord, NC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment strategies and affiliated services, supported by a large network of financial advisors nationwide.

Korel Mack is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and 12 years of industry experience. Mack has been with Vanguard Advisers since 2019 and is also employed by The Vanguard Group. Outside of advising, Mack works as a contracted driver for Lyft and DoorDash, and has roles as a transcriptionist and apparel designer for companies including Rev.com, Teespring, and Redbubble. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and retirement plan participants, utilizing a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach that incorporates proprietary models and a range of customization options. The firm serves hundreds of thousands of clients through more than 2,200 advisors, emphasizing digital delivery and portfolio management with Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Nicholas Mercer is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers based in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at USAA, Fisher Investments, and the Department of the Navy. Vanguard Advisers offers automated and human-supported investment advice through digital and personal advisor services, primarily serving retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach using proprietary models and primarily invests in Vanguard funds and ETFs, with a focus on scale and digital delivery.

Robert Glick is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with The Vanguard Group since 2016. 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 to create personalized portfolios mainly composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs, supported by a large team of advisors managing a high volume of client relationships.

Kendall Meyer is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers based in Charlotte, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Vanguard Advisers, he worked at TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services and was self-employed for five years. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm utilizes a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with portfolios constructed largely from Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering a range of customization options and tax-aware features.

Glen Curtis is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Vanguard Advisers since 2011. He holds a Series 63 designation and is based in Charlotte, NC. Curtis has spent his career at The Vanguard Group, Inc., the parent company of Vanguard Advisers. Vanguard Advisers delivers 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 investment approach and manages a large client base through a combination of digital platforms and a substantial advisor team.

Erik Rouault is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior work includes roles at Banker's Life and positions associated with Liberty 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 personalized portfolios primarily from Vanguard funds and ETFs, combining digital delivery with a large advisory team serving hundreds of thousands of clients.

Thomas Petersen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked within various Wells Fargo entities since 2009, including Wells Fargo Clearing. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, providing investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Brent Greene is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has worked with Vanguard marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Greene acts as a full agent for an immediate family member’s investment matters. Vanguard Advisers provides 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 and manages portfolios largely composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs, combining digital delivery with a large advisory team.

Scott Weynand is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Vanguard Advisers since 2016 and is also affiliated with Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc. Weynand is based in Charlotte, NC. Vanguard Advisers provides 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, utilizing proprietary models and primarily Vanguard funds and ETFs, and manages a large client base through its digital platform and team servicing model.

Veronica Joe is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Vanguard Advisers, Vanguard Marketing Corporation, and The Vanguard Group since 2022. Prior to this, she spent 13 years at First Data/Remitco. 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 built largely from Vanguard funds and ETFs, supported by a large team of advisors and a digital delivery platform.

Anthony Jarrett is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers based in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Merrill, Bank of America, Amazon, and multiple positions within The Vanguard Group. He also worked at Thomas Edison State University for three years. Vanguard Advisers offers both automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, employing a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach that primarily uses Vanguard funds and ETFs. The firm is notable for its scale and digital delivery, managing hundreds of thousands of client relationships with over 2,200 advisors.

Ian Casey is a financial advisor with Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bankers Life Securities, Bankers Life & Casualty, and Bank of America, as well as experience outside finance with companies such as Surfside Pools and Spas and Everything Parking Inc. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Rebecca Foret is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include working at Hope Academy for six years and operating a personal business for one year. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC (MAA), provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Kyle Flanary is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Vanguard Advisers since 2015 and has been affiliated with The Vanguard Group and Vanguard Marketing Corporation since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a rental property business through K-Squared Properties, LLC. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice mainly to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach with portfolios primarily constructed from Vanguard funds and ETFs, combining digital delivery with a large advisory team to serve a broad client base.

Steven Johnson is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2009. Outside of his work at Raymond James, he is the CEO of The Johnson Financial Group LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance advisory services uncommon among large institutional advisors.