Kurt Fellinger is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Fellinger serves as a trustee for family investment entities in Chicago, IL, and Davidson, NC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Paula Griffin is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, bringing three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2018, she worked for four years at White Knight Engineered Products. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and utilizes research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute along with third-party data to support investment decisions.

Sara Heiligenthaler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the Series 66 designation and having one year of industry experience. She previously worked at Eight Eleven Group and Brooksource for three years and has had roles at Spectrum Enterprise and DHFS Wealth Management. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Anthony De La Cruz is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Fidelity Investments, Merrill, Key Bank, and several other firms. He is based in Charlotte, NC. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice through its Vanguard Digital Advisor and Vanguard Personal Advisor services, primarily serving retail investors and employer-sponsored retirement plan participants. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach with personalized asset allocations, primarily utilizing Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Matthew Moore is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with The Vanguard Group since 2005. 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 to construct personalized portfolios primarily from Vanguard funds and ETFs, leveraging scale and digital delivery to serve hundreds of thousands of clients through more than 2,200 advisors.

Brenda White is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as vice president, secretary, and bookkeeper of an automobile dealership. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Flint Chandler is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers based in Charlotte, NC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has nine years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at AIG Retirement Services, Bank of America, Merrill, and a long tenure at USA Business Brokers. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans through its digital and personal advisor services. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach and manages portfolios primarily with Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering various customization options and tax-aware features.

Jonee Powell is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 14 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Independent Financial Group and First Allied Securities. Outside of her advisory work, she also works as an independent contractor driving for Uber in Kannapolis, NC. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and oversees sub-advisers while managing conflicts of interest.

Brenden Gilliam is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers since 2014. He holds the Series 63 designation and is based in Charlotte, NC. His entire career has been with The Vanguard Group, Inc. Vanguard Advisers offers 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 with portfolios primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs, and it manages a large number of client relationships through its digital platform and team servicing model.

Davidson Sidden is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

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 in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Vanguard, he worked at CitiGroup and Fidelity Investments. Vanguard Advisers provides both 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, emphasizing Vanguard funds and ETFs, and manages a large client base through its digital platform and team servicing model.

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.