Tom OMara is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2026. In this role, he focuses on building strong relationships by listening carefully to clients to understand their priorities and helping connect everyday financial decisions to their broader life goals. He works closely with advisors and remains engaged beyond the initial planning stages to support clients throughout their financial journeys. Prior to his current position, Tom held several roles at Fidelity Investments, including Relationship Manager, Financial Representative, and Financial Services Representative, gaining experience in various aspects of financial planning and client relationship management. His professional progression within Fidelity reflects a solid foundation in financial services and client support. Outside of his professional work, Tom enjoys family activities, social events with friends, hiking, music, and skiing.

Christopher Frederick is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and having 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Corbett Road Wealth Management, Spire Investment Partners, Rather & Kittrell, and Centurion Wealth Management. He is currently employed by The Vanguard Group and its affiliated entities. 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 methodologies and primarily constructs portfolios from Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Grant Keenan is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Outside of his advisory role, Keenan manages a family equipment rental business specializing in logistics and seasonal delivery. Vanguard Advisers provides both 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, serving a large client base through digital and team-based servicing models.

Ryan Sochacki is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cornelius, NC, holding a Series 63 designation and having 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a variety of advisory and financial planning services. The firm employs structured planning tools and offers a broad range of investment programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

David Feldmiller Jr. is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience currently serving at Vanguard Advisers. He has worked with various entities within the Vanguard organization since 2014, including Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc. His tenure at Vanguard Advisers spans 10 years. 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 approach using proprietary models to create personalized portfolios primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering a range of customization options and tax-aware features.

Will Hornbeck is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding a Series 66 designation and based in Charlotte, NC. He has been with Vanguard Advisers and affiliated Vanguard entities since 2026. Previously, he worked at Bogart Wealth and has experience outside finance, including a role at Coastal Cravings Steak and Seafood. 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 portfolios primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Joseph Di Lauro is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 63 designation and beginning his industry career in 2026. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Clearing, his work experience includes roles at DiSys and Granby Fitness, as well as employment at Walmart and involvement with the YMCA of Upper Palmetto. 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 combines brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and diversification principles in its investment approach.

Garrett Snyder is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation. He has less than one year of industry experience, previously working at Merrill and several other organizations including Skybrook Golf Club and Asset Living. 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 supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Amanda Rachau is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Pfs Investments Inc. since 2010 and involvement with Pfs University from 2012 to 2018. She also engages in sales of investment-related products and receives compensation for referrals of home security, automation, and loan products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and utilizes a tiered wrap-fee structure, focusing on personalized portfolio management rather than institutional pension or profit-sharing plan services.

Sherman Spears is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has held positions at Wells Fargo Bank and United Parcel Service and served in the United States Army. Spears has approximately one year of experience in the financial advisory industry. 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 roughly $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Haynes Owen is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has been employed within Vanguard-affiliated companies since 2021. Prior to his current role, he worked at UNC Charlotte and in parking management. Vanguard Advisers delivers 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 featuring personalized asset allocations and primarily invests in Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Joseph Parsons is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc. since 2016 and had a brief tenure at BDC Capital Management, Inc. in the same year. Vanguard Advisers provides both 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 composed mainly of Vanguard funds and ETFs, supporting a large client base through its combination of digital platforms and advisor teams.

Patty Hanna is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, with prior experience at Citigroup Global Markets and UBS Financial Services. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a notary public and works as a retail sales associate. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of services including discretionary and non-discretionary retirement plan consulting supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Douglas Towsey, CRPC™, serves as a Managing Director and Wealth Management Advisor in the Naperville/Lisle office of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With over 32 years of experience in the finance industry, his career spans roles as a wealth management advisor, corporate executive, and professor. He focuses on providing clients with a comprehensive wealth management strategy tailored to their unique financial situations and goals. His approach emphasizes five key principles: financial guidance, legacy implementation, estate coordination, risk management, and tax minimization strategies. Doug holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Indiana University and an MBA from Northwestern University. In addition to his advisory role, he teaches evening finance classes at DePaul University. His professional designations include Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Doug and his team prioritize building ongoing relationships with clients to adapt strategies in response to changing needs and market conditions. Outside of his professional life, Doug is involved in community service through organizations such as United Way and Feed My Starving People. He resides in the northwest suburbs of Chicago with his wife Jennifer and their two children, Grace and Ben. His personal interests include golfing, hiking, music, reading, soccer, softball, tennis, traveling, watching movies, and spending time with his family.

Karla Hicks is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers. Her background includes roles in healthcare as an attendant care program worker and home healthcare worker prior to joining Vanguard. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and employer-sponsored retirement plan participants. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach and manages portfolios primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering a range of customization options and tax-aware features.

Tiara Leggett is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding a Series 66 credential and beginning her industry career in 2026. Her prior work includes roles at Vanguard Marketing Corporation, The Vanguard Group, Liberty University, MKS2 Technologies, and Navy Federal Credit Union. She is also the owner of Tiara DeShay, LLC, an insurance-related business. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm utilizes a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach with portfolios constructed mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs, supported by its proprietary glide-path methodology and advanced tax-aware features.

Nicholas St George is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior experience includes roles at Merrill Lynch, Raymond James Financial Services, and UBS Financial Services. He operates St. George Wealth Management, LLC as part of his LPL business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Bryan Raithel is a CFP® with 25 years of experience currently serving at Vanguard Advisers since 2019. He has been associated with The Vanguard Group, Inc. and Vanguard Marketing Corporation since 2010. Raithel also serves as a fiduciary agent and custodian for an immediate family member's investments. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice through platforms serving retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach using proprietary models to construct personalized portfolios primarily from Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Carlos Stennis is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wachovia Bank, N.A. and MSI Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an assistant chaplain for Trail Life USA, where he teaches biblical lessons. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment advisory services and financial planning solutions, supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Bridget Sullivan is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding a Series 66 designation and based in Charlotte, NC. She has been with Vanguard and its affiliated firms since 2026. Prior to her current role, her work history includes various positions across multiple industries, including education and retail. 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 personalized asset allocations and portfolios constructed mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs.