Benjamin Mc Guire is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc., where he has been employed since 2020. Prior to this, he held positions at Appalachian State University and in retail. 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 and primarily invests in Vanguard funds and ETFs, while delivering services at scale through a combination of digital platforms and a large advisor team.

Lucy Blough is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. She is currently with Vanguard Advisers and has held roles at several related Vanguard entities since 2022, as well as prior positions at Facet Wealth, John K. McGill & Company, Modera Wealth Management, and Matrix Wealth Advisors. Vanguard Advisers delivers automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and employer-sponsored retirement plan participants, employing a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach that incorporates proprietary models and tax-aware portfolio features. The firm manages a high volume of client relationships through its digital platform and team servicing model.

Jake Brockman is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. He has been with Vanguard Advisers since 2025 and has prior experience at Ameriprise and Target. 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 with portfolios constructed primarily from Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering a range of customization options and managing a large client base through digital delivery and team servicing.

Andrew Eastland is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers based in Charlotte, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has five years of industry experience. Prior to his current role starting in 2022, he worked with several organizations including Tobin & Company Investment Banking Group LLC and participated in entrepreneurial and educational roles such as at The Hurt Hub @ Davidson and Davidson College. 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, and offers a wide range of customization options.

Michael Ham is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at National Planning Corporation for five years before joining LPL Financial in 2017. Outside of his advisory work, Ham is involved in non-investment related business activities including real estate rental operations in Kiawah Island, SC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by research and operational tools.

Lauren Fevrier is the Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she focuses on helping clients develop personalized comprehensive financial plans by simplifying complex financial concepts and utilizing Fidelity's technology. Lauren has been with Fidelity Investments since 2020, initially serving as a Financial Consultant before her current role. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as a Financial Advisor at UBS Financial from 2015 to 2020. Outside of her professional career, Lauren has interests in art, family activities, food, social events, music, and traveling.

Robert Williams Jr. is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers based in Charlotte, NC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Vanguard and its affiliates since 2026. His prior experience includes roles at Empower Financial Services and Employers Advantage, LLC. 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 utilizing proprietary models to tailor asset allocations and primarily invests using Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Mathias Rick is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, and has 44 years of industry experience. He has worked at MassMutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously with Metlife Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Treasurer on the board for the Charlotte St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee, helping coordinate parade logistics and financial duties. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers a range of services including educational seminars and event-driven planning such as divorce and estate settlement.

Colin Smith is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Merrill Lynch, TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, and Bank of America. Smith is based in Charlotte, NC. Vanguard Advisers offers both automated and human-supported investment advice, serving retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm’s goal-based, algorithm-driven approach combines proprietary models with Vanguard funds and ETFs, delivering scalable digital investment solutions.

Darron Stover is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His career includes nearly three decades at FSC Securities Corporation and roles at OSAIC and Vanguard affiliates. He also has a history of involvement with Rise Against Hunger. 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 portfolios primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering a range of customization and tax-aware features.

Sheri Simpson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and over 22 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and TIAA-CREF. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, providing investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning, utilizing proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Jennifer Keilty is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with 20 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Vanguard Advisers since 2019. Keilty is also affiliated with Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc., where she has worked since 2015. 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 using proprietary models to construct portfolios primarily from Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering a range of customization options and serving a large client base through its digital platform and extensive advisor team.

Jonathan Jefferson is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, Wells Fargo, and TIAA-CREF. In addition to his advisory work, he has contracted with Instacart, performing grocery shopping and delivery services. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice through its Vanguard Digital Advisor and Personal Advisor services, serving retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm utilizes a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach, primarily employing Vanguard funds and ETFs, with features such as tax-aware strategies and customization options.

Albert Shaffer IV is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers. He has held roles with multiple Vanguard entities since 2022 and has prior experience in education and early childhood development. Vanguard Advisers provides 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 using proprietary models and constructs portfolios mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Matthew Peters is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. Prior to joining Vanguard in 2013, he worked at Edward Jones from 2009 to 2010. 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 create personalized asset allocations primarily with Vanguard funds and ETFs, supported by a large digital platform and over 2,200 advisors.

Craig Parkin is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at TIAA-CREF from 2004 to 2025 and has been with Vanguard since 2025. Outside of his advisory work, Parkin is involved with TPG Retails Holdings, LLC, operating Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming. 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 with portfolios primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs. The firm manages a large client base through a digital platform supported by more than 2,200 advisors.

Spencer Edens is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, as well as various nonfinancial roles in the hospitality and retail sectors. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and eligible employer-sponsored retirement plan participants. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach, constructing portfolios primarily from Vanguard funds and ETFs with various customization options.

Mitchell Coleman is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, including roles at Vanguard Advisers, The Vanguard Group, and Vanguard Marketing Corporation. His prior work includes positions at Northwestern Mutual and Quarterdeck Marinas, as well as experience with Semester at Sea. 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 to personalize asset allocations, primarily utilizing Vanguard funds and ETFs, and manages a large client base through its digital platform and advisory team.

Shawn Fleming is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with The Vanguard Group, Inc. since 2004 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. 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 to create personalized asset allocations, largely utilizing Vanguard funds and ETFs.

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.