Ethan Mcdaniel is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, and has six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Auburn University, Shutterfly Inc., RHI General Group, and Office Pride. 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 and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Sheri Simpson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 22 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and TIAA-CREF. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with investment and fee-based financial planning services, offering a broad range of planning options that address diverse client needs through tailored recommendations supported by firm research and tools.

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.

Jason Holt is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Linsco Private Ledger Corp since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with technology and a broad suite of financial products.

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.

Matthew Short is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Mooresville, NC, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with LPL Financial since 2025 and has a background including roles at Cove Church and Cellulose Solutions. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

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.

Katie Edwards is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. She previously worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc. and Ikea before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2020. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients by providing 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, utilizing research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute alongside third-party data.

Spencer Edens is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc. 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, utilizing proprietary models to create personalized asset allocations largely composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Gregory Girdis is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and nine years of industry experience. His professional background includes roles at TD Private Client Wealth LLC, LPL Financial, and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. Vanguard Advisers delivers automated and human-supported investment advice through digital and personal advisor services, focusing on retail investors and employer-sponsored retirement plan participants. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach to portfolio construction, primarily employing Vanguard funds and ETFs with tax-aware features and customization options.

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.

Nicolas Gilliam is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as COO of Brightstead Management LLC and is also an artist involved with Creative Dimensions. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services that focus on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s approach integrates investment research and algorithmic tools within a defined product ecosystem.

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.

Charles Basse is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches youth soccer and manages operations at Strikers Soccer Center in Indian Trail, North 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Donovan Henkel is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, he worked at Equitable Advisors and has been involved as a baseball coach with The American Legion, coaching high school seniors transitioning to college baseball. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm includes a broad range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options, in its investment menus.

Bryan Welborn is a CFP® and ChFC® professional with 19 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc. since 2020 and previously spent 13 years at TIAA-CREF. Vanguard Advisers provides both automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, using a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach that incorporates proprietary models and primarily Vanguard funds and ETFs. The firm manages a large client base with over 2,200 advisors, combining digital delivery and team servicing.

Jeffery Mingo is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His career background includes positions at The Vanguard Group, Robinhood Financial, MassMutual, and TIAA, among others. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC, where he works, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a broad range of investment products.

Spencer Haiges is a financial advisor at Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience with prior roles at LPL Enterprise and The Hershey Company. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.