Timothy Ellis II is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers based in Charlotte, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 12 years of industry experience, all with The Vanguard Group since 2013. 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 and offers diversified portfolios primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs, supported by a large team of over 2,200 advisors.

Michelle Boyer is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to Vanguard, she worked at USAA Financial Advisors and USAA Investment Management Company. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an executor for a family estate and owns a tax preparation business. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach is goal-based and algorithm-driven, utilizing proprietary methodologies to construct portfolios mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Arlene Lewis Leader is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Alight Financial Solutions, LLC and TIAA-CREF. Vanguard Advisers offers automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and eligible participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach combines goal-based, algorithm-driven strategies with portfolios primarily constructed from Vanguard funds and ETFs, delivered at scale through a digital platform supported by a large advisory team.

Ronald Smith is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Concord, NC, holding Series 63 and 66 licenses and bringing 47 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1978. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing commercial financial services rental properties. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management, offering a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products through a large network of advisors and branch offices.

Brandon Mcintosh is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Northwestern Mutual, among other firms. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets through a network of over 14,000 financial advisors.

Jayson Allsbrook is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC. Holding a Series 66 designation, he has seven years of industry experience, including roles at The Vanguard Group since 2018 and Heritage Wealth Advisors in 2017. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice through its digital and personal advisor services to retail investors and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with proprietary methodologies and primarily Vanguard funds and ETFs, managing a large client base with a combination of technology and advisor support.

Joshua Norton is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. Before joining Vanguard, he worked at Charles Schwab and held roles at various firms including Allbound and LogRocket. His background includes diverse professional experience outside of finance. 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, primarily using Vanguard funds and ETFs, and serves a large client base through its digital platform and team servicing model.

Michael Dove is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previous experience at Edward Jones and as a self-employed advisor. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in music creation and monetization. Vanguard Advisers serves retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, providing automated and human-supported investment advice through digital and personal advisor services. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach and manages large-scale client relationships primarily with Vanguard funds and ETFs.

George Ramsey is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include various positions at Vanguard affiliates and other companies, as well as entrepreneurial activities through 4 Ramesia, LLC. Vanguard Advisers serves retail investors and eligible participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans through automated and human-supported investment advice. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach using proprietary models to set personalized asset allocations, primarily utilizing Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Kristen Smith is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 23 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with AXA Distributors, LLC and Axa Advisors, LLC during her career. Outside of advising, she serves as a board member of the local chapter of Prospanica, focusing on educational outreach to universities, and is involved in a family business venture related to beauty products. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors, offering a range of financial planning, broker-dealer, and asset management services. The firm operates through several program sponsors and third-party managers, delivering advisory and brokerage solutions with a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary asset management.

Khalid Lipscomb is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, Bank of America, and Thrivent Financial. Outside of financial services, he has experience in the catering industry with Something Classic Catering. 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 supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Ethan Allen is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at The Vanguard Group since 2019 and previously held roles at CarMax Auto Superstore, Edward Jones, and Aramark Uniform Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in vehicle sales at CarMax and owns EDCA Holdings, LLC. Vanguard Advisers provides investment advice through both automated and human-supported services, serving retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach and manages a large client base with over 2,200 advisors.

Allen Losey is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers since 2008. He was also involved with Math Smart, Inc. from 2005 to 2020. 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 to create personalized portfolios mainly composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs, supporting a large client base through its digital platform and advisory teams.

Jason Satterwhite is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with The Vanguard Group since 2000 and operated a photography and videography business from 2015 to 2020. 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. The firm manages a large client base through a digital platform and offers customized portfolios built primarily from Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Jason Osborne is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Vanguard Advisers since 2018 and has worked in various roles within The Vanguard Group and its affiliates since 2007. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in rental property investment as a landlord. 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 set personalized asset allocations, primarily utilizing Vanguard funds and ETFs with various tax-aware and customization features.

Marques Merriweather is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Equitable Advisors, LLC and various positions in both corporate and educational settings. 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 featuring proprietary asset allocation models and primarily invests through Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Ruchir Saini is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 63 designation. He began his professional career in 2024, including a role at New York Life Insurance Company before joining Wells Fargo Clearing and DYSIS in 2025. 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’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Gregory Arthur is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 31 years of industry experience. He has held positions within Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of a photography business and serves on the strategic planning board of the Fort Mill Church of God. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement, focusing on clients with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team.

Kara Connolly is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. She has worked at The Vanguard Group since 2022 and previously held roles at Charles Schwab and in other sectors including senior living and hospitality. Vanguard Advisers offers 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 investment approach with portfolios constructed mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs, combining digital delivery with a large advisory team.

Brandon Monette is a CFP® and ChFC® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2014. His background includes over two decades in full-time education. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.