Douglas Jones is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and affiliated entities since 2009 and currently operates Optio Wealth Management LLC, an independent financial practice based in Huntersville, NC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by offering a broad range of investment and financial planning services, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations. The firm integrates advisory services with various financial products and referral channels.

Angelo Patterson is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked with various Vanguard entities since 2021 and previously held positions in healthcare and financial services. Vanguard Advisers delivers 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 options.

Brooke Wirtheim is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at various Vanguard entities since 2025. Prior to her advisory role, her background includes positions at H&R Block, Eaton Corporation, and Inspire Wealth Management and Consulting. Vanguard Advisers delivers both automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, utilizing a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach that incorporates proprietary models and a broad selection of Vanguard funds and ETFs. The firm manages a large client base through a digital platform supported by a team of more than 2,200 advisors.

Michael Rothstein is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Vanguard Advisers, he worked at Truist Advisory Services and RSM US Wealth Management LLC. Vanguard Advisers delivers 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 employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach using proprietary models and primarily constructs portfolios from Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Donald Feagans is a CFP® professional with over 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC. He has been with Vanguard since 2004, including roles at Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc., and has additional work experience at Amazon. 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 set personalized asset allocations, with portfolios built mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs and offering a range of customization options.

Laura Wetzel is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has been with The Vanguard Group since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she is listed as a custodian for a UTMA account for her daughter. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice through its Vanguard Digital Advisor and Vanguard Personal Advisor services, primarily serving retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with portfolios constructed mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering a range of customization options and emphasizing digital delivery at scale.

Rocky Ward is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Mooresville, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016 and is also a partner at Guru Products, LLC, a company that sells baseball software. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products. The firm is notable for its extensive retail advisor network, comprehensive service offerings, and its fiduciary standard in providing advisory services.

Brandi Behlke is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at Edward Jones and Blue Ridge HealthCare. Behlke serves on the boards of the Good Samaritan Clinic and Morganton Burke Crimestoppers, nonprofit organizations focused on community support and crime prevention. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that integrates fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across a range of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Jean Rene Pelletier is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and Digital Intelligence Systems, as well as positions outside the financial industry such as at The Home Depot. 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 solutions. 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.

Robert Frey is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience, currently with Vanguard Advisers. He has held multiple roles at The Vanguard Group, Inc. since 2015 and also worked at Facet and Queens University of Charlotte. Vanguard Advisers delivers 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 is notable for its scale and digital delivery, managing a large client base with over 2,200 advisors.

Tyler Torcasso is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Vanguard Advisers since 2026. His prior roles include positions at The Vanguard Group and Vanguard Marketing Corporation. 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 investment approach using proprietary models and constructs portfolios mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs, combining digital delivery with a high client-to-advisor ratio.

Irene Chandler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Kannapolis, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and over 22 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at SunTrust Securities and SunTrust Advisory Services. Outside of her advisory work, she owns a small business sewing baby quilts and works as a floral designer. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios and research from various sources, and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Eugene Allen is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials. Prior to joining Vanguard Advisers, he has worked at multiple firms including Apple, Inc., Target, and Enterprise Holdings. Outside of finance, Allen has experience working in retail and service at Legion Brewing. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and eligible 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, emphasizing customization and tax-aware features.

Jolene Philpott is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has been with Edward Jones since 2008, serving clients from Salisbury, NC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Adam Delisle is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Walsh & Associates, LLC. His background includes roles in education at several Florida schools. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and eligible participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach, featuring portfolios built from Vanguard funds and ETFs with options for tax-aware strategies and customization.

Stacy Ann Spencer is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at LPL Financial, VendorPass, and MassMutual Investors Services. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and retirement plan participants, using a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with portfolios constructed mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs. The firm manages a large client base through a combination of digital delivery and advisor support.

Nicole Wiggins is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at TradeStation Securities, Ally Invest Securities, GoHealth LLC, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Fidelity Investments. Outside of her advisory role, she is an independent licensed insurance agent selling Medicare and life insurance products to family and close friends. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and brokerage and insurance products through an integrated platform.

Grant Armstrong Jr. is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently advising at Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC. His prior roles include positions at The Westridge Forest Garden, VIMA, LLC, Zeiders Enterprises, Inc., and Atlantic Commercial Investments, 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 uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach to portfolio construction, primarily utilizing Vanguard funds and ETFs, and manages a large client base with a digital delivery and team-based service model.

Robert Johns Jr. is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Red Ventures for ten years and had brief roles at Target Corporation and The Vanguard Group. Outside of his advisory activities, he donates plasma 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 models to create personalized asset allocations, primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs.

John Misle is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 43 years of industry experience, including 14 years at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation and over four decades at Pilot Life Insurance Co. Misle serves as a board member of the Sportsmans Club of Charlotte and volunteers on a high school reunion committee. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutional plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers a variety of investment implementation options through proprietary and third-party strategies, delivered by a nationwide network of independent financial professionals.