David Sehorn Jr. is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with The Vanguard Group since 2006. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and retirement plan participants, using a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach that emphasizes personalized asset allocations with tax-aware features. The firm manages a large client base through a high client-to-advisor ratio and offers model portfolios, stable-value separate accounts, and plan-level managed solutions.

Gabriel Ferrell is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc. since 2020. Prior to joining Vanguard Advisers, his background includes roles in various industries such as retail and education. 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. The firm serves a large client base through its digital platform and team servicing model.

Samuel Schaefer is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Securities LLC since 2018. Prior to that, he was employed at Global Value Investment Corp. from 2014 to 2018. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes both non-discretionary and discretionary services, with a broader range of financial product offerings than typical institutional advisers.

Richard Brown Sr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services Inc. Outside of financial advising, Brown owns and operates an IT consulting company. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations. The firm utilizes a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services with a focus on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization.

Desmond Wiggan is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 32 years of industry experience. He has been associated with PFS Investments Inc since 1993 and Primerica Financial Services since 1992. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options under a wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors, maintaining an operational model distinct from many peers.

Gregory Latini is a CFP® with 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Vanguard Advisers and has previously worked at Goldman Sachs Personal Financial Management, United Capital Financial Advisers LLC, TIAA-CREF, CUNA Brokerage Services, and Waddell & Reed. He is also the owner of Operation Sweet Tooth, a nonprofit that supports underserved children and provides AEDs for public spaces. Vanguard Advisers offers 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 constructed from Vanguard funds and ETFs. The firm manages a large client base through its digital platform and team servicing model, focusing on retail and plan participants.

Michael Collegeman is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at AIG, Northwestern Mutual, and Edward Jones. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. 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 approach, constructing portfolios primarily from Vanguard funds and ETFs, with options for tax-aware features and customization.

Elizabeth Marquardt is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2017. Prior to joining Merrill, she worked at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte from 2015 to 2017. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Albert Stephens III is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at First Citizens Investor Services, First Citizens Bank, Bank of America, and Merrill. Stephens serves on the Gaston County Board of Education, where he participates in setting policy and operational guidelines. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering IPS-driven advisory services that include investment policy preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm acts as an ERISA fiduciary and offers discretionary investment management options, incorporating a broader range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Joseph Zairo is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Vanguard Advisers since 2013 and has been associated with The Vanguard Group, Inc. and Vanguard Marketing Corporation since 2007. He is based in Charlotte, NC. Vanguard Advisers provides 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 portfolios primarily from Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Catherine Stiltner is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing five years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, The Vanguard Group, and Infinex Investments, along with a brief period at the Art Institute of Charlotte. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm combines a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with a large-scale digital platform, managing portfolios mainly composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Daniel Pham is a financial advisor at Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with one year of industry experience. His work history includes positions at Bank of America, Merrill, DYSIS, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, and other firms dating back to 2019. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Greene is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has been with The Vanguard Group since 2014. Vanguard Advisers serves retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans through a combination of automated and human-supported investment advice. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach using proprietary models to create personalized asset allocations primarily from Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Gregory Jean Baptiste is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo and academic positions at Utah Valley University and Brigham Young University. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s process is driven by investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Gray Daus is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at BB&T Investment Services and Merrill prior to joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he manages timber land and rental properties in North and South Carolina. 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 combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to evaluate investment options, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions through a large network of advisors.

Terrell Whitmore is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Vanguard, he worked at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and Robinhood Financial. Vanguard Advisers provides both 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 featuring proprietary methodologies and primarily invests in Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Mark Johnston is a CFP® professional with 27 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been associated with The Vanguard Group, Inc. and Vanguard Marketing Corporation since 1999 and currently serves as an advisor at Vanguard Advisers. In addition to his advisory role, he is contracted with DoorDash for food delivery services. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and eligible retirement plan participants, utilizing a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach that incorporates personalized asset allocations and tax-aware portfolio features. The firm manages a large client base with over 2,200 advisors and emphasizes digital delivery alongside tailored investment solutions primarily using Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Samuel Moran is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. Before joining Vanguard in 2026, he worked for 20 years at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. He serves as an executor and holds power of attorney for his father in Prescott, AZ. 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 approach using proprietary models to create personalized portfolios largely composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering various customization options and tax-aware features.

Joseph Hagner is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. His prior roles include positions at Woodbury Financial Services, Lord Abbett, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president and director of Advisory Consulting Services, LLC, a firm involved in recruiting financial advisors. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs a model-based investment process featuring asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a range of managed account solutions supported by third-party money managers and proprietary strategies.

Lisa Riter is a CFP® professional with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC. She has worked with Vanguard and its affiliates since 1998. In addition to her advisory role, she is the owner of Blue Sky Properties LLC, a real estate business based in Asheville, NC. Vanguard Advisers provides 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 and manages portfolios primarily using Vanguard funds and ETFs, combining scale and digital delivery with personalized asset allocation strategies.