Kyle Tomlin is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers based in Charlotte, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has nine years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked as a coach at F45 South Park. Vanguard Advisers provides both automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm utilizes a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach, constructing portfolios primarily from Vanguard funds and ETFs with options for tax-aware features and customization.

Beverly Rosen is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. She previously worked at Ernst & Young US, LLP and several other firms before joining Vanguard. She also serves as a trustee for investment-related matters for immediate family members. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and eligible participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with portfolios primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs, combining scale and digital delivery to manage a large client base effectively.

Martin Thornbrew is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with Vanguard Advisers and has been affiliated with Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc. since 2010. Thornbrew is based in Charlotte, NC. 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 employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach using proprietary models to set personalized asset allocations, constructing portfolios mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs with various tax-aware and customization features.

Cheryl Salerno is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Concord, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at First Citizens Investor Services and First Citizens Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an authorized signer for several nutrition-related businesses affiliated with her spouse. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services, utilizing research and analytics alongside diversification and modern portfolio theory principles.

Joseph Michalski is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2023. He previously worked at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. and First Citizens Asset Management, where he also contributed as a financial consultant. Outside of his advisory role, Michalski serves as a board member for Big Brothers Big Sisters Cabarrus and works as a high school athletics referee. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides 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, relying on Wells Fargo Investment Institute research and diversification principles to support its investment approach.

Ricky Meeks Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Kannapolis, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2000 and Raymond James Financial since 2009. Outside of advising, Meeks is involved in property development and management through several real estate ventures, including Carolina Property Holdings LLC and RBM Property Investments. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a municipal advisor affiliation.

Kevin Rice Jr. is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Verizon Wireless, White Stag Realty, Liberty University, Central Piedmont Community College, the Social Security Administration, and served in the United States Navy. 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 methodologies and offers portfolios constructed mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs, with various customization options and tax-aware features.

Jonathan Crisp is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at BTW Global, DuPont, and various self-employed positions. Vanguard Advisers serves retail investors and eligible participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans through a combination of automated and human-supported investment advice. The firm utilizes a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach to construct portfolios primarily from Vanguard funds and ETFs, emphasizing personalization, tax-aware features, and customization options.

Douglas Marlow is a CFP® and ChFC® with 33 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Cetera, having joined the firm and its related entities in 2025. His prior experience includes roles at Avantax Investment Services, Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, and TIAA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account structures.

Aaron Williams is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 10 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at TIAA-CREF and Vanguard Marketing Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he directs Life's Cheat Code, LLC, a self-improvement business focused on musical composition and related marketing activities. Fidelity, through its Strategic Advisers LLC division, provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Steven Harrison is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with The Vanguard Group and its related entities since 2002. Vanguard Advisers provides both automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and eligible participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, employing a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach that utilizes proprietary models to create personalized asset allocations primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs. The firm is notable for its large scale and digital delivery model, managing a substantial client base through more than 2,200 advisors.

Katheryn Woodruff is a CFP® with 21 years of experience at Vanguard Advisers, where she has worked since 2005. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is also affiliated with Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc. She is based in Charlotte, NC. 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 constructed mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering a range of customization options and serving a large client base through its digital platform.

Michael Carter is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Xerox and Canon Business Process Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is contracted with Uber, providing transportation services. Vanguard Advisers serves retail investors and eligible participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans through a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach. The firm combines automated platforms with human support to manage portfolios primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering customization options such as ESG preferences and tax-aware features.

Tracee Schraeder is a CFP® professional at Stifel with 26 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for eight years and Prudential Equity Group, LLC for three years. Schraeder is based in Mooresville, NC. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

Noah Spence is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at multiple Vanguard entities since 2024. Prior to his finance career, he held several positions related to campus recreation and wellness at Western Carolina University. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice primarily for retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, using a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach to asset allocation and portfolio construction.

Hseng Hsiang is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience currently serving at Edward Jones since 2022. Prior to this, Hsiang worked at TIAA CREF Individual & Institutional Services LLC for eight years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Andrew Flaskerud is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a small business focused on building furniture. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with a broad range of investment and financial planning services. The firm offers tailored recommendations supported by proprietary research and planning tools, with clients able to choose how to implement those recommendations.

Hector Lopez is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill and Citigroup Global Markets. He is also the owner and content creator of a YouTube and Rumble channel focused on entertainment. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with a broad range of investment and financial planning services, offering tailored recommendations supported by Wells Fargo research and planning tools.

Adam Finke is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, based in Charlotte, NC, with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Freedom Boat Club and various educational and training organizations. 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 and primarily invests in Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Alexandra Thompson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2018 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2018. Outside of her advisory role, Alexandra serves as head of operations and a yoga instructor at RE-INVENT FITNESS in Matthews, NC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that provides a broad range of investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning using proprietary research and tools, with services spanning cash-flow, retirement, education, risk, wealth-transfer, and specialized planning areas.