Steve Worthy is a CFP® and ChFC® with 46 years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC and has held roles at Maxworth Consulting Group, LLC since 2006 and Signator Investors, Inc. from 1980 to 2018. Worthy also serves as managing partner of Maxworth Consulting Group, where he develops compensation strategies for hospital emergency department medical staff. OSAIC is a multi-advisor platform serving retail and institutional clients, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services including comprehensive financial planning and managed portfolios. The firm uses model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization tools and supports a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients.

Keith Patrignani is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers based in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with The Vanguard Group, Inc. since 2011. 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 investment approach and manages large-scale client relationships through its digital platform combined with advisory services.

Tommy Moore Jr. is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Vanguard Advisers since 2019 and is also the owner of LifeWideAwake LLC, an outside business based in Huntersville, NC. 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 proprietary, goal-based investment approach with portfolios constructed largely from Vanguard funds and ETFs, delivering services at scale through a digital platform combined with a team servicing model.

Matthew Cascio is a CFP® certified financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Vanguard Advisers since 2017 and has been affiliated with related Vanguard entities since 2013. Based in Charlotte, NC, Cascio holds a Series 63 license. 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 create personalized asset allocations, managing a large client base through a combination of digital platforms and advisor teams.

Todd Guilfoyle is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TIAA and The Vanguard Group, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is contracted with a food delivery service in a non-investment capacity. Vanguard Advisers serves retail investors and employer-sponsored retirement plan participants through a combination of automated and human-supported investment advice. The firm utilizes a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with personalized asset allocations primarily constructed from Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Jenamarie Fox is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Vanguard Advisers and related entities since 2015. She also serves as a fiduciary agent for an immediate family member’s investments. 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 that emphasizes personalized asset allocation across various savings goals and manages portfolios primarily with Vanguard funds and ETFs.

James Palmer is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience and is currently an advisor at Vanguard Advisers. He has worked at several firms, including TMD Wealth Management LLC and Runey and Associates Wealth Management. Palmer serves on the Texas Tech Personal Financial Planning Alumni Advisory Board, where he mentors students in the program. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm’s goal-based, algorithm-driven approach uses proprietary methodologies to construct personalized portfolios primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Joseph Diverniero is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Vanguard Marketing Corporation, The Vanguard Group, and several positions in media and data companies. 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 and manages a large client base through a digital platform supported by over 2,200 advisors.

Fiona Coupe is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has worked with Vanguard Advisers, The Vanguard Group, Inc., and Vanguard Marketing Corporation since 2018. Prior to that, she was associated with The University of Alabama and Johan Inc. Her background includes roles in higher education and community services. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice through its Vanguard Digital Advisor and Vanguard Personal Advisor services, serving retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach and manages a broad client base with a combination of Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Oriana Echeverria is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, and CL Tax Center. She previously managed a restaurant business, Mi Pueblo Mexican Restaurant, from 2016 to 2019. 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, including specialized planning for business owners, sports and entertainment professionals, and clients with special needs.

Jeffrey Bierbower is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Bank of America, and MCJ Consulting. He is based in Charlotte, NC. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice through its Digital Advisor and Personal Advisor services, serving retail investors and retirement plan participants. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach using proprietary methodologies and primarily invests in Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Rurik Alconaba is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at TIAA Financial Services and TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services. He has also worked in education and property management earlier in his career. Vanguard Advisers provides both 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 offers portfolios mainly composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs, with various customization options.

Chad Poires is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 13 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at LPL Financial, CUNA Brokerage Services, Santander Bank, and Citizens Bank. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes various advisory models, including third-party TAMPs and LPL-sponsored programs, offering a range of investment options and ERISA fiduciary services for qualified plans.

Mitchell Nelson is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2015, with prior experience at ATI Specialty Metals and Federal Express Corp. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of home security and automation products through affiliated Primerica companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party asset managers and a tiered wrap-fee structure, focusing on curated investment models rather than institutional plan management.

Jason Miehle is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with The Vanguard Group since 2008. 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 primarily constructed from Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering various customization options and tax-aware features.

Mark Jones is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with Vanguard Advisers, where he has worked since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley and Merrill. 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 and primarily invests in Vanguard funds and ETFs, serving a large client base through a high client-to-advisor ratio model.

Daniel Brown is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and has a background that includes roles at Associate Staffing, LLC and Publix Super Markets, Inc. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including cash-flow, retirement, education, and niche areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning.

James Benson is a Certified Financial Planner® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving at Vanguard Advisers. He has worked with Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group since 2018 and previously spent 19 years at Plaza Park Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and CEO of Benbrook Imports, Inc., a business specializing in importing wine. 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. The firm is notable for its scale, digital delivery platform, and a client-focused model serving hundreds of thousands of investors through more than 2,200 advisors.

Desiree Dufresne is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Matthews, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2000. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and maintains a rental property in Matthews, NC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Amy Crosby is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with 25 years of industry experience. She has been with The Vanguard Group, Inc. since 2002. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice through its digital and personal advisor services, primarily serving retail investors and eligible participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach and manages portfolios largely composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs, with various customization and tax-aware features.