Michael Wright is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2009 to 2020. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals with significant investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary retirement income recommendations.

Gary Mcpherson II is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2013 and previously worked at Securian Financial Services and Northwestern Mutual Investment Management. Mcpherson serves on several nonprofit boards, including the American Financial Education Alliance and the Spirit Club Foundation, and is active in financial literacy education and authoring financial content. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base through thousands of financial professionals and provides access to multiple platforms, third-party advisers, and proprietary model strategies.

James Burney is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers since 2016. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Charlotte, NC. Burney’s career has been focused within The Vanguard Group, Inc. Vanguard Advisers delivers both 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, primarily utilizing Vanguard funds and ETFs, and manages a large client base through its digital platform and team service model.

Christopher Johnson is Vice President and Private Wealth Management Advisor at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2011. In this role, he works closely with a select group of high net worth client families, focusing on understanding their investment philosophies, family communication, future planning, and the purposeful use of their wealth. He has extensive experience within Fidelity Investments, previously holding positions as Vice President and Regional Planning Consultant from 2006 to 2011, Financial Representative III from 2002 to 2006, and Financial Representative II from 2000 to 2002. Prior to joining Fidelity, Christopher was a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley Dean Witter from 1998 to 2000. Outside of his professional career, Christopher enjoys outdoor activities and hobbies including camping, attending concerts, cooking and baking, hiking, and skiing.

Nicholas Tracy is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and six years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Royal Alliance Associates, Goodwin Insurance Agency, and several financial firms dating back to 2017. He has been with Vanguard since 2021 across multiple affiliated entities. Vanguard Advisers provides both automated and human-supported investment advice, serving retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach, utilizing proprietary methodologies to create personalized portfolios mainly composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Samitha Kukkillaya is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with two years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked with Vanguard Advisers, Vanguard Marketing Corporation, and The Vanguard Group since 2025. Prior to her current role, she was employed at TIAA and has diverse experience including self-employment and work outside the financial sector. 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 utilizes a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach, constructing portfolios mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs with various tax-aware and customization features.

Sm Omi is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with five years of industry experience. They hold Series 63 and Series 66 designations and have worked at several Vanguard affiliates since 2021, including Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc. Prior to that, Sm held roles at Bank Asia Ltd, Pennsylvania State University, and Scholastica School Pvt Ltd. 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 create personalized portfolios primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs, emphasizing scalability and digital delivery across a broad client base.

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 with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Truist Advisory Services and J.P. Morgan Securities. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, offering a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach using proprietary models and largely Vanguard funds and ETFs. The firm manages a large client base through a combination of digital platforms and a team servicing model.

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.

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 with Vanguard Advisers, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc., alongside earlier positions in fitness and club environments. 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 set personalized asset allocations, primarily utilizing Vanguard funds and ETFs, and manages a large client base through a combination of digital platforms and advisor teams.

Irene Chandler is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including SunTrust Securities and SunTrust Advisory Services. Outside of her advisory work, she owns a small business sewing baby quilts and is a floral designer for Heirloom Floral. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive technology tools and a broad non-advisory financial services platform.

Eugene Allen is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at multiple firms including Apple, Inc. and Enterprise Holdings. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the retail and service industry through a position at Legion Brewing 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 utilizing proprietary methodologies and Vanguard funds, serving hundreds of thousands of clients through a large-scale digital platform with over 2,200 advisors.

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 Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including TradeStation Securities, Ally Invest Securities, and Fidelity Investments. Outside of her advisory role, she is an independent licensed insurance agent specializing in Medicare and life insurance products for family and close friends. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach using portfolios developed by internal research and third-party strategists, and offers financial planning, access to asset managers, and participation in wrap programs.