Luis Recio is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Domino's Pizza, Empower Financial Services, Principal Financial Group, and Allstate Insurance. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach is goal-based and algorithm-driven, using proprietary methodologies to create personalized portfolios largely composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Christian Lenahan is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at JPMorgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and Longbow Securities. 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 using proprietary models to create personalized asset allocations, constructing portfolios mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs with various tax-aware and customization features.

Ronald Ceccarini is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Based in Mooresville, NC, he serves clients through the firm’s extensive wealth management platform. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of approximately 23,700 financial advisors. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and provides discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, tax-efficient services, and affiliated investment products.

Randy Cruz is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Brokerage Service, USAA Financial Planning Services, and TIAA-CREF. 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 constructed largely from Vanguard funds and ETFs, supported by a large team of over 2,200 advisors.

Monica Luke is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Securities America, First Command Financial Services, and OSAIC. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an adjunct professor at Queens University, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and The London School of Economics. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering a range of financial planning, asset management, and retirement advice services to individuals, institutions, and plan participants through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

William Wilson IV is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having four years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including The Vanguard Group and SECU subsidiaries. Vanguard Advisers offers 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 primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs. The firm is notable for its scale and digital delivery, managing a large number of client relationships through a combination of automated platforms and advisor teams.

Michael Mallette is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with The Vanguard Group since 2017. Prior to that, he worked at Appalachian State University for four years. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm utilizes a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with portfolios constructed mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs, serving a large client base through a combination of digital platforms and a team servicing model.

Banner Steele is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with six years of industry experience. He has been with Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc. since 2020. Prior to that, he held roles at Texas Tech University, FJY Financial, and First State Bank among others. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and eligible 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 alongside portfolio management for pooled vehicles.

Ryan Spleet is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Newton, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he volunteers as a football coach. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on comprehensive, goal-based financial planning without discretionary portfolio management. The firm offers integrated planning and managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Adam Bloom is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. He has 27 years of industry experience, including 26 years at Edward Jones. Bloom is president of ASB Endeavors, LLC, his personal operating entity, and serves as a board member of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church Board of Benefits, overseeing health insurance and pension plans. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting supported by analytical tools and also offers specialized municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting services.

Tim Wepner is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Newton, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 35 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wachovia Securities, Inc. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and investment services, with tailored recommendations developed using proprietary research and planning tools.

Jason Bowers is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at The Vanguard Group since 2023. His prior work experience includes roles in real estate and retail sectors. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice through services such as Vanguard Digital Advisor and Vanguard Personal Advisor, serving retail investors and employer-sponsored retirement plan participants. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach, utilizing proprietary models and primarily Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Dimitrios Nickols is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc. since 2016, including a period as self-employed from 2019 to 2022. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and eligible participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, utilizing a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with portfolios primarily constructed from Vanguard funds and ETFs. The firm serves hundreds of thousands of clients through a digital platform supported by a large team of advisors.

Lakisha Ashford is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at TIAA and Wells Fargo, as well as experience outside the financial industry. Vanguard Advisers serves retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans through automated and human-supported investment advice. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach using proprietary models to create personalized portfolios primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Brock Woessner is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has been with Vanguard Advisers since 2025 and has also worked with Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc. since 2021. Vanguard Advisers provides 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 uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach and manages a large client base with a combination of proprietary technology and advisor support.

Cindi Williams is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and has previously worked at TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services 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 uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with proprietary models to construct portfolios mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering various customization options.

Kevin Butler is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Woodland Hills, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and models to support structured planning conversations.

Michael Baker is a CFP® professional with 27 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at OSAIC since 2024 and previously spent 12 years with Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. Baker is president of Michael R Baker Insurance Agency Inc, which provides insurance sales and service. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services through multiple platforms, emphasizing model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a range of managed account strategies.

Algeria Johnson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Vanguard Advisers, she held positions at Fidelity Investments, MetLife, and Amazon among other companies. Vanguard Advisers provides 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 utilizing proprietary models and constructs portfolios primarily from Vanguard funds and ETFs with various customization and tax-aware features.

Ousman Bojang is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Asbury Automotive Group, E*Trade from Morgan Stanley, and Amazon. Vanguard Advisers provides 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 uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach with portfolios constructed primarily from Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering a range of customization options and tax-aware features.