Michael Webber is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent seven years with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Webber serves as a trustee for a family trust. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources with diversification principles and modern portfolio theory in its investment approach.

Tamara Sheline is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cornelius, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and at Citigroup Global Markets since 1981. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm offers tailored financial planning services and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Gavin Yohn is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding a Series 66 designation and based in Charlotte, NC. He has one year of industry experience and has worked with multiple Vanguard affiliates as well as Northwestern Mutual. His background also includes roles in education and retail. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and eligible participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with proprietary models and offers portfolios constructed mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs, featuring tax-aware and customizable options.

Bryan Welborn is a CFP® and ChFC® professional with 19 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc. since 2020 and previously spent 13 years at TIAA-CREF. Vanguard Advisers provides both automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, using a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach that incorporates proprietary models and primarily Vanguard funds and ETFs. The firm manages a large client base with over 2,200 advisors, combining digital delivery and team servicing.

Jeffery Mingo is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His career background includes positions at The Vanguard Group, Robinhood Financial, MassMutual, and TIAA, among others. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC, where he works, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a broad range of investment products.

Nathaniel Berning is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. He has been with Vanguard Advisers since 2026 and has extensive experience with Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group since 2021. His earlier career includes roles in education and retail. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and eligible participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm utilizes a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach with portfolios constructed mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering extensive customization and tax-aware features.

Stephen Smith is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wachovia Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an umpire in local recreational sports leagues. 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 utilizes research and analytics to guide investment decisions and offers a wide range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Matthew Durnan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2022, with prior experience at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Brian Davis is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers since 2018. He has been associated with Vanguard marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc. since 2012. Based in Charlotte, NC, Davis holds the Series 63 designation in addition to his CFP® credential. Vanguard Advisers offers both automated and human-supported investment advice through services like Vanguard Digital Advisor and Vanguard Personal Advisor, primarily serving retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach using proprietary models and constructs portfolios mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs, providing various customization options and tax-aware features.

Raif Todd is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Salisbury, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and having 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-president of a family rental property business in Monterey, California. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment options supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Michael Dalton is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. He has been with Vanguard Advisers since 2021 and is also associated with Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he has work history that includes positions at Elon University and involvement with Metro Landmarks LLC and Carmel Country Club. 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 with proprietary models to create personalized portfolios primarily consisting of Vanguard funds and ETFs, and it serves a large client base through a combination of digital platforms and advisor support.

Robert Chester is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 40 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior roles include seven years at Allstate Financial Advisors, LLC and over a decade operating The Chester Agency. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an insurance broker for Sentinel Health Solutions Inc., focusing on health and Medicare. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm uses detailed client data and analytical tools to deliver written recommendations within annual planning engagements, offering a range of event-driven and specialized planning programs.

Peter Campbell is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 44 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Senior Solutions. He is also involved in the sale of home security, automation products, and loan referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm uses a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Lauren Ingram is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Securities, LLC and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2012 to 2025 before joining Vanguard in 2026. 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’s investment approach is goal-based and algorithm-driven, utilizing proprietary methodologies to create personalized portfolios primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Stephanie Houghton is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include work at Kidd Financial Investments with Ameriprise Financial, Morgan Ridge Vineyards, the University of North Carolina Wilmington, and East Rowan High School. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and various technology-driven investment strategies.

De Wayne Venzen is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Mooresville, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves in the U.S. Army Reserve and is also involved in music. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Christopher Davis Slade is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Vanguard Advisers. He has been with The Vanguard Group, Inc. since 2014. 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 extensive customization and tax-aware features.

James Wilson Jr. is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Vanguard, he has held various roles including positions at Snap One and multiple country clubs. Outside of his advisory work, Wilson contracts as a soccer official for adult, youth, and collegiate games. Vanguard Advisers serves retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans through automated and human-supported investment advice, using a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with portfolios primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Andrew Ordemann is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience in the financial industry, currently with Vanguard Advisers. He has worked at The Vanguard Group since 2006 and has prior experience in real estate investment and brokerage. He is also licensed as a real estate agent, contracting with Coldwell Banker in a part-time capacity. Vanguard Advisers offers automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and retirement plan participants, utilizing a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with portfolios primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs. The firm manages a large client base through a combination of digital platforms and advisor teams.

Christopher Bice is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include 14 years at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. and one year at OSAIC. He is also a head coach at Brawley IB Middle School. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through a large national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with access to model portfolios, third-party research, and various portfolio management strategies.