William Merritt III is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Fifth Third Securities. He also worked briefly in education at Concord High School and in technology at Digital Intelligence Systems. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s investment 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.

Margaret Suite Arnold is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 40 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at FSC Securities Corporation for 14 years. In addition to her advisory work, she operates Victory Wealth Management, providing tax preparation and insurance services. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization tools.

Delvin Joyce is a CFP® and ChFC® with 20 years of experience in financial services. He currently works with LPL Enterprise and has a long tenure with Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of advising, he is an ESPN broadcaster for college football games and hosts a related podcast. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s research team and third-party strategists, and it offers access to financial planning, asset management, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Cathy Foster is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 24 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® designation and Securities Series 63 and 66 licenses. Foster has worked at multiple firms including FSC Securities Corporation and Victory Wealth Management Inc., where she has also been involved in insurance services and office management. She is a commissioned notary public. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach features model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a range of managed account options supported by risk assessments and rebalancing tools.

Chadwick Carlson is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 17 years of experience in helping clients navigate their financial goals through personalized guidance. He specializes in a range of areas including college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, sports and entertainment, tax minimization, and retirement income. Chadwick holds a Bachelor's Degree from Lafayette College and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Throughout his career, he has supported individuals and families in building, managing, and protecting their wealth across various life stages and market conditions, emphasizing trust and long-term relationships. His approach focuses on connecting all aspects of a client’s financial life to prioritize and pursue the goals that matter most to them. Outside of work, Chadwick lives on a ranch in Olin, North Carolina, where he values the balance of hard work and quiet country life. He enjoys fishing, golfing, horseback riding, skiing, volleyball, and spending time with his family, which remains central to his personal and professional life. His background as a college football player contributes to his disciplined and persevering approach in financial advising.

Anthony Scafide is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at James Barrett Wilson & Associates and Wake Forest University. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of Expecta Dominum LLC, a rental property business. 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 approach to create personalized portfolios, primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs, serving a large client base through digital delivery and a high client-to-advisor ratio.

Damien Watson Jr. is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and three years of industry experience. He has been with Vanguard Advisers since 2025 and is also associated with Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc. outside his advisory role. Vanguard Advisers offers 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 methodologies to construct personalized portfolios primarily from Vanguard funds and ETFs.

John Gallagher Jr. is a CFP® with 13 years of experience, currently serving as an advisor at Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC. He has been with The Vanguard Group, Inc. since 2013. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice for retail investors and employer-sponsored retirement plan participants, using a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach. The firm manages a large client base through its digital platform and team servicing model, offering personalized portfolios primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs with various tax-aware and customization features.

Jaren Kiser is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding CFP®, Series 65, Series 66, and Series 63 designations and having 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Alphastar Capital Management and self-employment in financial services. 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 largely from Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering customization options such as ESG preferences and tax-aware features.

Kyle Mcevoy is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers since 2016. He has also been associated with Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc. since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he acts as a full agent managing investment accounts for immediate family members. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and employer-sponsored retirement plan participants. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach utilizing proprietary models to construct portfolios mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs, supported by a large team of advisors and digital platforms.

Nathaniel Minor is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. 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, utilizing research and analytics to guide investment selection.

Kathryn Nusbaum is a CFP® professional at Robert Baird & Co. with 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Robert Baird since 2015. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which provides tailored consulting and portfolio services to individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and advisory services, including discretionary portfolio management and separately managed accounts.

Michael Waterbury is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with five years of industry experience, currently with Vanguard Advisers. His prior roles include positions within various Vanguard affiliates and other organizations in Charlotte, NC. Vanguard Advisers offers automated and human-supported investment advice primarily for retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, utilizing a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach that incorporates proprietary models and a range of customization options.

Stephen Paavola is a Client Experience Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he works with clients to understand their current financial situations and introduces solutions available through Merrill and Bank of America. He aims to empower clients with knowledge and tools to manage their financial lives effectively. Stephen holds a Bachelor's Degree from Concordia University - Wisconsin and a Master's Degree from Columbus State University. His approach focuses on helping clients uncover what matters to them and their families to develop strategies aligned with their financial goals.

Leonard Yarnovich is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. In addition to his financial advisory role, he has a long-standing career in healthcare with Novant Health and Alliance Imaging Healthcare Services. Yarnovich is also involved in sales related to mortgage products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes model-driven investment strategies managed by third-party asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Aditya Banerji is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers. He has worked with The Vanguard Group since 2020 and previously held roles at the Better Business Bureau and the University of South Carolina. Vanguard Advisers provides both 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, utilizing proprietary models and mostly Vanguard funds to create personalized portfolios.

Lesia Marino Brolinson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. Wells Fargo Clearing specializes in retirement plan consulting for qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, offering a broad range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Mark Whelan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Lauderdale, FL. He holds a Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Clearing, he worked at Lockheed Martin and the University of Central Florida. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm offers investment policy development, performance reporting, participant education, and discretionary investment management grounded in modern portfolio theory.

Garrett Davis is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Vanguard Advisers, he worked at firms including Wells Fargo Clearing Services and LPL Financial. Davis also has experience in event rentals and fireworks sales. Vanguard Advisers offers automated and human-supported investment advice 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 primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Krista Icenhour is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In her role, she helps families organize, develop, and implement financial plans and strategies tailored to their present and future goals. She focuses on simplifying the complexities of investing to ensure clients feel confident and secure in the financial plans they build together. Krista has been with Fidelity Investments since 2019, progressing through various roles including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, Planning Consultant, and Financial Consultant before her current position. Her experience encompasses client relationship management and financial planning within the firm. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Krista has interests in fitness, food, golf, hiking, spending time at the lake, and caring for pets.