Jeremy Laster is a CFP® with 18 years of experience, currently affiliated with Vanguard Advisers. He has worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc. since 2007 and is the owner of Jeremy Laster Landscaping, a landscaping business he has operated since 2017. Vanguard Advisers provides both automated and human-supported investment advice, serving retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm’s approach is goal-based and algorithm-driven, utilizing proprietary models to create personalized asset allocations primarily through Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Alain St. Hilaire is a CFP® with five years of experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers. He previously worked at Wells Fargo for 15 years and has been affiliated with several Vanguard entities since 2021. He also served with the Valley Forge Minutemen from 2022 to 2024. 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 composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs. The firm manages a large client base through a digital platform supported by a team of over 2,200 advisors.

Darian David is a financial advisor at Cetera with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Schwab Wealth Advisory, Charles Schwab & Co., Citadel Credit Union, and KPMG LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual clients, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Francis Sciecinski Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 32 years of industry experience. He worked at Raymond James & Associates for 11 years before joining LPL Financial in 2009. Since then, he has operated under the DBA Sciecinski Wealth Management in West Chester, PA. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management services, combining advisory platforms with non-advisory financial activities and oversight of over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Nathan Hansen is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Malvern, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Vanguard Marketing Corporation, The Vanguard Group, and Morgan Stanley. 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 investment approach using proprietary models to create personalized portfolios mainly composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs.

AJ Mason is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2025. In this role, AJ helps clients identify, organize, and prioritize their financial goals, employing a disciplined approach to goals-based planning. This method enables AJ to partner with clients to determine appropriate investment strategies tailored to their unique objectives. AJ also advocates for clients by directing them to key resources and monitoring their financial plans to ensure they remain on track. Prior to the current role, AJ served as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2025. AJ's financial services experience includes positions as a Financial Planner at Prudential Financial in 2023, Private Client Financial Advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. from 2022 to 2023, Vice President Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. from 2018 to 2022, and High Net Worth Sales Consultant at The Vanguard Group from 2007 to 2018. Outside of professional work, AJ has personal interests that include baseball, family activities, golf, playing musical instruments, movies, and traveling.

Aston White is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Malvern, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing eight years of industry experience. He has been employed with The Vanguard Group and its affiliates since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, White serves as an assistant wrestling coach at Rustin High School. 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 to portfolio construction using primarily Vanguard funds and ETFs and manages a large client base through its digital delivery platform combined with a team servicing model.

Syed Ali is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving at Vanguard Advisers in Malvern, PA. He has been with The Vanguard Group, Inc. since 2011 and has been self-employed since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a contract driver for Uber. Vanguard Advisers provides both 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 largely composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Connor Mcguire is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Malvern, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at The Vanguard Group since 2019 and has prior experience in various roles including at West Chester University and Giant Food Stores. Vanguard Advisers offers a combination of automated and human-supported investment advice primarily for retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach to construct portfolios mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs, managing a high volume of client relationships through its digital delivery platform.

Laurie Meade is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently working at Vanguard Advisers. Her background includes roles at Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc., where she has been employed since 2017. She previously worked at Robert Half and Target. Vanguard Advisers offers automated and human-supported investment advice primarily for retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with portfolios largely composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs, combining digital delivery with personalized asset allocation.

Hope Gerban is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers since 2017. Prior to this, she held roles at organizations including the American Red Cross and Haverford Area YMCA. Outside of her advisory work, she leads weight loss classes for Weight Watchers of Philadelphia. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice primarily for retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach and constructs portfolios mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering a broad range of customization options.

Daniel Rubin is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc. since 2006. Vanguard Advisers offers automated and human-supported investment advice through its Vanguard Digital Advisor and Vanguard Personal Advisor services, primarily serving retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach is goal-based and algorithm-driven, utilizing proprietary methodologies to create personalized asset allocations mainly composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Kristen Taylor is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. She previously worked at Ic Advisory Services Inc and The Investment Center Inc from 2013 to 2024. Outside of her advisory role, Taylor is involved in teaching and educational activities. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and estates. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, employing a variety of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.

Praveen Chelli is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers based in Malvern, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 certifications and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Vanguard Advisers since 2020 and has worked with related Vanguard entities since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in blogging and has a sales position in a separate self-employed business. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and eligible participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach using proprietary models and offers customizable portfolios mainly composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs, supported by a large advisor team servicing a broad client base.

Nicholas Simone is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and eight years of industry experience. He has been with The Vanguard Group since 2018 and previously worked at Ranstad and Visual Innovations. 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 investment approach using proprietary models to create personalized asset allocations, managing a large client base through a combination of digital platforms and advisory teams.

Victoria Bucher is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jessica Poulton is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms including Wells Fargo and Equitable Advisors. Poulton is based in Malvern, PA. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice through its Digital Advisor and Personal Advisor services, serving 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 features such as tax-awareness and customizable portfolio options.

Sarah Stein is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Malvern, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at The Vanguard Group since 2017 and previously held positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase bank NA. Vanguard Advisers offers automated and human-supported investment advice through its digital and personal advisor services, primarily serving retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm utilizes a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with proprietary methodologies to personalize asset allocations and manages a large client base through its automated platform and team servicing model.

Thomas Smith is the Market Leader at Fidelity Investments, where he leads the local Investor Center. In this role, he provides financial and investment guidance to customers, including one-on-one retirement planning, income strategies, college planning services, and integrated employee benefits strategies. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 1998, holding various positions including Financial Consultant, VP of Regional Planning Consultant, VP of Senior Workplace Regional Sales Manager, VP of Regional Sales Manager, and currently Market Leader since 2021. His extensive experience spans over two decades within the company, focusing on sales management, planning consultation, and workplace services. No information on education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement was provided.

Charitha Dumbarage is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2024, Charitha worked at Deutsche Bank AG for eleven years. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.