Jennifer Suminguit is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cornelius, NC, bringing 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and holds a position with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member for Creative Art Exchange. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning that utilizes structured discovery and firm-approved tools, serving approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Johnathan Patterson is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill Lynch, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and currently at Vanguard since 2020. Outside of his advisory roles, he owns and manages RJ Patterson Properties LLC. 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 approach using proprietary models to design personalized portfolios mainly composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Kyle Smithers is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Cornelius, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2016. Prior to his advisory career, he was a student at UNC Charlotte and worked at Tenders Fresh Food during the same period. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a range of advisory programs supported by structured planning tools and the Global Investment Committee’s market analyses.

Melita Ingram is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Fidelity Investments, Kohl's, Richmond County Schools, and State Employees Credit Union. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs more than 14,000 advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Geraldo Senouillet is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Randstad, ProCam Pilots, and DeSales University. 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.

David Cochran is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and nine years of industry experience. He has been with The Vanguard Group since 2017 and has operated self-employed businesses since 2009, including a ticket sales venture unrelated to investment management. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, utilizing a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with portfolios constructed mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Brandon Whelan is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC since 2022. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley from 2018 to 2022, and at LPL Financial from 2016 to 2018. 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 research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute with third-party analytics to support its investment solutions.

Garrick Becker is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he partners with local Financial Consultants to engage clients in meaningful planning, aiming to align resources to support clients as they work towards their financial goals and desires. Becker has been with Fidelity Investments since 2007, holding various positions including Assistant Branch Leader, Retirement Relationship Manager, Retirement Solutions Manager, Premium Relationship Associate Manager, Facilitator, Premium Relationship Associate, and Financial Representative. This progression reflects his extensive experience within the company and his involvement in different facets of financial services and client relationships. No additional information regarding his education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement has been provided.

Jesse Powers is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Vanguard Advisers since 2011 and has worked at Vanguard Marketing Corporation and THE Vanguard Group, Inc. since 2005. Jesse is based in Charlotte, NC. 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 uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach with proprietary methodologies and constructs portfolios primarily from Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Justin Gibbs is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Vanguard Group, Inc. and TIAA-CREF. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Sergei Skiba is a CFP® with 25 years of experience at Vanguard Advisers. He has worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc. since 2001 and has maintained a photography business, Earth Captured Photography, since 2015. Additionally, he works as a consultant for Suggs Sports Marketing, providing tours of NASCAR race tracks. Vanguard Advisers delivers automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and retirement plan participants. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with personalized asset allocations primarily constructed from Vanguard funds and ETFs, supported by a large advisor team and digital platform.

Hugh Christian is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Vanguard Advisers since 2017 and is also affiliated with The Vanguard Group, Inc. and Vanguard Marketing Corporation. Additionally, he serves as a trustee for an immediate family member's investment trust. 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 to create personalized portfolios primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs, supporting a large client base through its digital platform and team servicing model.

Mark Thomas is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Cambridge Investment Research, OneAmerica Securities, and W&S Brokerage Services. Thomas serves as a board member for Cabarrus Area Crime Stoppers and is a commissioned notary public. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across various platform arrangements.

Marcia Willis 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, Inc. since 2021. Willis previously worked at Winthrop University and has ownership experience in rental property investment. 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 to construct personalized portfolios primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs, serving a large client base through digital delivery and a team servicing model.

Roberto Gonzalez Vigil is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with The Vanguard Group, Inc. since 1999. 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 models and offers portfolios constructed mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs, with options for tax awareness and customization.

Richard Johnson is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 25 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2023, he worked for Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years. Johnson also serves as a FINRA arbitrator and owns a limited liability company that supervises compliance for multiple registered representatives. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and advisory platforms. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and multiple investment strategies, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Jason Lindley is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving at Vanguard Advisers since 2015. He has also worked with Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc. since 2010. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice through its digital and personal advisor services, serving retail investors and eligible participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach and manages a large client base using a combination of proprietary modeling and Vanguard fund products.

Yonatan Fessehaye is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently advising at Vanguard Advisers. His work history includes roles at Fidelity Investments, LPL Financial, and Sterling Bank & Trust. He has also held positions at Houghton College and is involved with Allied Universal. 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 primarily constructs portfolios from Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering a range of customization options and tax-aware features.

Rodney Russell is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo entities since 2004, including a decade at Wells Fargo Clearing. 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, using research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to inform its investment approach.

Danny Rodriguez is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Huntersville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2007 and has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 2006. Rodriguez is also the owner of AIKI Associates LLC, an investment-related business based in Charlotte, NC. Primerica Advisors serves primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program that uses model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and offers various investment approaches supported by BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing for trade execution and custody.