Paul Pham is a financial advisor at Merrill in Charlotte, NC, with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has prior experience with Vanguard Marketing Corporation. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

James McGuire is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and multiple Vanguard entities since 2013. He also serves as a power of attorney for an immediate family member. Vanguard Advisers provides both automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm’s approach combines algorithm-driven, goal-based strategies with portfolios primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs, supported by a high client-to-advisor ratio through its digital platform.

Janmall Broome is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, Broome worked at firms including Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Better Mortgage, and The Vanguard Group. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a variety of advisory programs and third-party asset managers to deliver tailored investment solutions.

Viktoria Bunkovsky is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and having 19 years of industry experience. She has worked with various entities affiliated with Equitable and AXA since 2006. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both firm-offered and third-party advisory solutions.

Ashley Hedrick is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2021, she worked at LPL Financial LLC and The Vanguard Group, Inc. She is also involved with A Marie, a business she has been associated with for 10 years. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap‑fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by Wells Fargo Investment Institute research and analytics.

Evan Crook is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Fidelity Investments and BigFin Capital, and he is also actively involved in competitive golf through his self-employed sports business, Shotgain Golf, LLC. 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 using proprietary models to create personalized asset allocations, largely through Vanguard funds and ETFs, and manages a large client base with a combination of digital platforms and advisor teams.

Mary Mc Lendon is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC. She holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Vanguard in 2025, she worked at UPS and was self-employed for two years. 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 to create personalized asset allocations, offering portfolios constructed mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs with various customization options.

Rex Casey is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers. He has held positions at The Vanguard Group and Charles Schwab, among others. Vanguard Advisers serves retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans through a combination of automated and human-supported investment advice. The firm’s approach is goal-based and algorithm-driven, utilizing proprietary models to create personalized portfolios primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs.

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.

Anthony Carpenter is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo since 2014. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages roughly $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Robert Williams Jr. is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Empower Advisory Group, Employers Advantage, Go Health, and Edward Jones. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice through its Vanguard Digital Advisor and Personal Advisor services, focusing on retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach featuring proprietary methodologies and portfolios primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Phillip Contacos is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Mooresville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His career includes ten years at Wells Fargo Clearing and seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC prior to his current role. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services, utilizing Wells Fargo's research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Calandra Bryant is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following four years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is an independent consultant for Paparazzi Accessories, selling jewelry and accessories. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. Their advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among investment choices.

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.

Malcolm Crisp is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His work background includes roles at Western & Southern Life, Amazon, and various companies in the food service sector, as well as academic experience at Winston-Salem State University. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party analytics.