Nalbi Erdogan is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with 12 years of industry experience. He has held positions at The Vanguard Group since 2018 and previously worked at HSBC Securities and HSBC Bank USA. Erdogan holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. 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 with a proprietary glide-path methodology and offers a wide range of portfolio customization options using primarily Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Robin Miller is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently with Vanguard Advisers. His prior experience includes roles at PricewaterhouseCoopers, LPL Financial, and running his own advisory firm. He serves on the board of the Washington Women's in Insurance and Financial Services, a nonprofit organization. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and employer-sponsored retirement plan participants, utilizing a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with portfolios primarily constructed from Vanguard funds and ETFs. The firm manages a large client base through its digital platform and over 2,200 advisors.

Brendan Friss is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in St. Louis, MO, holding a Series 63 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2018, he worked in various roles including positions at Robert Half Staffing Agency, Charlotte Marketing Consultants, and Carolina Construction Products. Outside of his advisory work, he operates a sole proprietorship building and selling furniture. 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 services. The firm employs an IPS-driven approach grounded in modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, such as insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep programs.

Christopher Madeira is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Vanguard Advisers since 2011. He is based in Charlotte, NC, and holds the Series 63 designation. Outside of his advisory role, Madeira is involved in rental property investment as a landlord in Charlotte and Hilton Head Island. 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 approach using proprietary models to create personalized asset allocations, focusing largely on Vanguard funds and ETFs with tax-aware and customizable strategies.

Kallen Busker is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Vanguard since 2022 and previously at Edward Jones and as a self-employed advisor. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and eligible retirement plan participants, using a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with portfolios constructed largely from Vanguard funds and ETFs. The firm manages a large client base through its digital platform combined with advisor service teams.

Zachariah Hamilton is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Vanguard, he held roles at State Farm and has experience coaching whitewater recreation at the U.S. National Whitewater Center. Vanguard Advisers provides 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.

Michael Mcmanus is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding the CFP® and CFA® designations with 12 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at The Vanguard Group, Rockland Trust Co., Eagle Strategies (NY Life), and LPL Financial. Vanguard Advisers offers automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and employer-sponsored retirement plan participants. The firm utilizes a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with portfolios primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs, supporting a large client base through a combination of digital platforms and a team servicing model.

Davis Fox is a financial advisor at Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with one year of industry experience. Prior to Merrill, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Bank of America, N.A., among other firms. Fox has also been involved with the Town of Mattapoisett Recreation and Public Schools over multiple years. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Caroline Collins is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Edward Jones since 2001. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and advisory services supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Vincent Papais is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked in property management and real estate-related roles at MYND Property Management and Roofstock, as well as in retail and hospitality positions. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional accounts.

Shelden Flowers is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with three years of industry experience, currently with Edward Jones in Harrisburg, NC. His prior work includes roles at New York Life Securities and various positions in the automotive sector. Outside of financial advising, he is the founder and CEO of MagnaMat Magnetic Rug Locks, an Amazon-based product business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory programs and affiliated financial services. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates through a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Scott Drahzal is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Vanguard Advisers since 2002. He has been associated with The Vanguard Group and Vanguard Marketing Corporation since 1999. He is president of his local homeowners association board. 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 to asset allocation and portfolio construction, primarily using Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Sarah Hind is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience and has been with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC since 2010. She also holds a Series 66 license and has worked concurrently with Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc. during her tenure. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with proprietary models to construct portfolios mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering various customization options including tax-aware strategies and ESG exposure.

Daniel Richardson is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Concord, NC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has professional experience at Lincoln Financial and Liberty Life Assurance prior to joining Thrivent. Richardson has been with Thrivent and its affiliated entities since 2025. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based financial planning covering a wide range of topics and combines planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing arrangement called “WealthPlan,” while maintaining separation between planning and portfolio management.

Steven Looser is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Davidson, North Carolina. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 24 years of industry experience, including over a decade with LPL Financial and a year at Edward Jones. Looser operates under the DBA The Looser Financial Group. 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 portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by its extensive network of investment adviser representatives.

Yanan Liu is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at The Vanguard Group, Vanguard Marketing Corporation, and Thrivent Financial. Prior to joining Vanguard, she was involved with the Impression Cultural Arts Center for three years. 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 investment approach with portfolios primarily constructed from Vanguard funds and ETFs, supported by a digital platform that serves a large client base through a team servicing model.

Catherine Stewart is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving at Vanguard Advisers since 2012. She holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Charlotte, NC. Outside of her advisory role, she acts as Co-Trustee for her mother's revocable trust. Vanguard Advisers provides 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 approach using proprietary models to tailor asset allocations across various savings goals, primarily utilizing Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Ethan Fesperman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC. He holds the Series 66 designation and has eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2018, he worked at Rink & Robinson, PLLC and Associate Staffing. Outside of his financial career, he also serves as an assistant golf professional at River Oaks Golf Club, where he has been involved for over a decade. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing 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 leveraging research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party data sources.

Charles Thomas is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones from 2016 to 2019 and also has experience at Central Piedmont Community College. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, managing approximately $671 billion in assets through a large network of advisors.

Brandon Badik is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, having worked at various Vanguard entities since 2025. His prior work includes roles outside the financial industry and at academic institutions. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and eligible participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach and manages portfolios primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs, emphasizing scale and digital delivery through a large advisory team.