Glenn Smith is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with The Vanguard Group since 2004. Vanguard Advisers offers 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 portfolio construction, primarily utilizing Vanguard funds and ETFs, and serves a large client base through its digital platform and team servicing model.

Neeharika Kadiri is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 63 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at DiSys and The Market Share Group. 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 offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics, serving clients through a large network of more than 14,000 financial advisors.

Cameron Hopkins Harrington is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Citigroup and Fidelity Investments. Vanguard Advisers provides 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.

Max Bukovec is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. He has been with Vanguard Advisers since 2026 and has held several roles within The Vanguard Group since 2021. Prior to his career in financial services, Max worked in the mortgage industry and retail sectors. 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 using proprietary models and primarily constructs portfolios from Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering a range of customization options and scalable digital delivery.

Benton Pruitt is a financial advisor with Cetera in Davidson, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at Deloitte Consulting LLP and several asset management firms. He is a partner and LLC member at DBK Ventures LLC, where he advises on property management and real estate decisions. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a broad network of affiliated and unaffiliated money managers through various program structures.

Roderick Barnes is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Huntersville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Barnes serves on the board of the Gilead Commons Owners Association and is a member of the Lake Norman Advisory Board. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Michael Tygielski is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has prior work experience at DYSIS and in various roles outside the financial industry, including at Dave's Hot Chicken and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. 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 with over 14,000 advisors and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Taylor Kotevski is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers. Prior to joining Vanguard in 2023, Taylor worked at Merrill for six years. Vanguard Advisers provides both 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 using proprietary models to set personalized asset allocations, with portfolios constructed mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs and offering a range of customization options.

Nathan Amann is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Vanguard Advisers and affiliated Vanguard entities since 2017, including time at Edward Jones and Allen & Company of Florida prior to that. He is based in Charlotte, NC. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice for retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach with portfolios constructed mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering various customization options and tax-aware features.

Daniel Keefe is a CFP® professional at Vanguard Advisers with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Vanguard and its related entities since 2020, following prior roles at LPL Financial and Columbia Management Investment Distributors Inc. based in Charlotte, NC. 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 asset allocation, utilizing Vanguard funds and ETFs across personalized portfolios.

Stephen Hutter is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC. His previous roles include positions at Blue Financial, LPL Financial, Cetera Investment Advisers, AXA Equitable, Santander Bank, and Voya Financial Advisors. 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 that employs Vanguard funds and ETFs. The firm manages a large client base through a combination of digital platforms and advisor teams.

Daniel Haller is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2011, based in Charlotte, NC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Nicholas Royster is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. He has experience working at several firms, including Auerbach Grayson & Company and RDR Insurance Services, and has held roles in educational institutions such as Phillips Academy and Ardrey Kell High School. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Zachary Bagley is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked in various roles at Vanguard and The Vanguard Group since 2023. Prior to his advisory career, he was involved in roles at the University of Wisconsin system and operated a lawncare business. Vanguard Advisers provides both 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 using proprietary models to construct portfolios primarily from Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering tax-aware and customizable investment options.

Michael Fink is a financial advisor at Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Vanguard Group, NVR Mortgage, Better Mortgage, and Bank of America. Outside of finance, he was involved with Deanos Patios, LLC. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Gabriela Hess is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Vanguard Advisers since 2018 and has prior experience at Plexus Worldwide. Aside from her advisory role, she is also involved in managing rental property investments. 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. The firm manages a large client base through a combination of digital platforms and advisory teams, primarily using Vanguard funds and ETFs in its portfolios.

Derek Bostian is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC. His prior roles include positions at AE Wealth Management, Advisory Alpha, and Two Waters Wealth Management. Vanguard Advisers offers 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 set personalized asset allocations across various savings goals.

Oliver Bernhardt is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. He is the owner of Bullish Graphics, a graphic design business based in Charlotte. Prior to joining Vanguard, Bernhardt held roles at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Central Piedmont Community College, Noble Food and Pursuits, and Elon University. 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 and constructs portfolios mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering a range of customization and tax-aware features.

Michael Reidy is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing nine years of industry experience. He has been with Vanguard Advisers since 2019 and has worked within The Vanguard Group and Vanguard Marketing Corporation since 2017. Prior to joining Vanguard, he spent 16 years at the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office. Vanguard Advisers delivers 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 employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach and manages portfolios mainly using Vanguard funds and ETFs, with a focus on scale and digital delivery.

Chelsea Carpenter is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds a Series 65 designation. She has been working in the industry since 2025, including roles at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. and her own business, Equipped to Prosper, LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals using a variety of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.