Shameka Roberts is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Vanguard since 2021, following prior roles at Wells Fargo and Edward Jones. Outside of her advisory role, she is a managing partner of FCF Logistics LLC, a freight transportation business. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and employer-sponsored retirement plan participants. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach and manages portfolios primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Alexander Mc Laughlin is a Series 66-licensed advisor at Merrill with less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he held roles at the University of Kentucky and North Carolina State University and was self-employed for two years. Merrill, along 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, and institutional investors.

Kate Krauser is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining the firm, she held roles at DYSIS, Oglethorpe University, NEPC, and others. Outside of her advisory work, she has been involved as a babysitter for Bambino Technologies, Inc. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Ralph Himpel is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Concord, NC, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and possessing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC from 2014 to 2016. 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 based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Caleb Glick is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Fidelity Investments, Bank of America, and Merrill in prior periods. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of a family rental property. Merrill, along 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 strategies supported by internal and third-party investment teams for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Ryan Likowski is a financial advisor at Fidelity with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and charitable funds. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative and algorithmic methods to construct model portfolios, and it serves a variety of clients through discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services.

Valerie Rattigan is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and possessing 25 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at TIAA-CREF and Allstate Insurance Company, as well as real estate and insurance activities in the Charlotte area. She has been with Vanguard and its affiliates since 2021. Rattigan is also involved in real estate as a contracted agent with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Elite Properties. 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, utilizing proprietary methodologies and primarily Vanguard funds and ETFs in its portfolios.

David Tatich is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers since 2016. He has been affiliated with Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc. since 2000. Based in Charlotte, NC, Tatich holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Vanguard Advisers offers automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach, primarily constructing portfolios from Vanguard funds and ETFs, with customizable options including ESG and tax-aware features.

Abigale Smalley is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, she held various roles including positions at Bruegger's Bagels and Applebee's/RMH Franchise Holding. 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, and institutional accounts.

Russell Winchester is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Winchester has previously worked with firms including LPL Financial, Newport Group, and Transamerica, and is currently affiliated with the USA Track and Field Association. 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 investment approach, primarily utilizing Vanguard funds and ETFs, and manages a high volume of client relationships through a combination of digital platforms and advisor teams.

Robert Mc Racken is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Equitable Advisors LLC and Townebank. Vanguard Advisers offers both 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 investment approach primarily using Vanguard funds and ETFs, and manages a large client base through its digital platform and advisory teams.

Courtney Griffin is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Vanguard Advisers, she worked at The Vanguard Group, Vanguard Marketing Corporation, and has experience in retail and catering sectors as well as university administration. Vanguard Advisers provides 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 a combination of digital delivery and a team servicing model.

Laura Grasso is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Mooresville, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she holds a real estate license. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendations. The firm serves clients through a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Kari Sirianni is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Mooresville, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, Kari worked in public education for nearly two decades. She is also involved in managing an advisory business through L&J Operations LLC. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research-driven, tax-efficient strategies and algorithmic support to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

China Leonard is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with 18 years of industry experience. They hold Series 63 and Series 66 designations and have worked with multiple Vanguard entities since 2008. Leonard is also involved with Virtuous Lee Alterations, a business they have operated since 2008. Vanguard Advisers offers a combination of automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and employer-sponsored retirement plan participants. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach with portfolios built mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs, emphasizing digital delivery and scalable client service.

Joseph Pecarro is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Nationwide Financial Network and Suntrust Advisory Services prior to joining Merrill in 2022. Based in Charlotte, NC, Pecarro has a background in both advisory and securities services. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, using model-based and discretionary investment strategies constructed by internal and third-party managers.

Jon Fenton is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He is also the owner of a vlog called Jon's Bourbon and Bags Review. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and eligible participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, employing a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with portfolios constructed mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Benjamin Kirkland is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, he worked at LPL Enterprise LLC and LPL Financial, and has a background that includes roles at the Washington Office of the Secretary of State and Vail Resorts, Inc. He also operated Mountain Gurus DBA Northwest Alpine Guides, an entrepreneurial venture in outdoor guiding. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party data to support its investment approach.

Jeremiah Guinn is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to his advisory role, he served 20 years in the US Air Force and spent time at Binghamton University, State University of New York. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2022. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and 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 among its investment offerings.

Alejandro Mozqueda Alvarez is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at NinjaTrader, Lee Construction Company of the Carolinas, and several educational institutions in North Carolina. 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.