Michael Mcmanus is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding the CFP® and CFA® designations with 12 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at The Vanguard Group, Rockland Trust Co., Eagle Strategies (NY Life), and LPL Financial. Vanguard Advisers offers 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, supporting a large client base through a combination of digital platforms and a team servicing model.

Caroline Collins is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Edward Jones since 2001. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and advisory services supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Glenn Slezak is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His previous roles include positions at Homepoint Financial, ResiCentral, Oxford Solutions, and Allen & Newman, PLLC. He is based in Stanley, North Carolina. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment options. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Michael Klenck is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 32 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at VOYA Financial Advisors and Retirement Income Advisors, Inc. He also operates REH Wealth, a financial services business, and works as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform supporting various investment strategies and program structures.

Shelden Flowers is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with three years of industry experience, currently with Edward Jones in Harrisburg, NC. His prior work includes roles at New York Life Securities and various positions in the automotive sector. Outside of financial advising, he is the founder and CEO of MagnaMat Magnetic Rug Locks, an Amazon-based product business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory programs and affiliated financial services. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates through a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

James Fill is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their individual goals, focusing on a collaborative approach that considers each client's full financial picture, risk tolerance, liquidity needs, and long-term objectives. James has expertise in corporate executive services, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP) designation and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a bachelor's degree from Ohio State University. In addition to his professional work, James participates in community volunteer activities in line with Merrill’s tradition. His personal interests include baseball, basketball, football, golfing, pickleball, and spending time with his family.

Scott Drahzal is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Vanguard Advisers since 2002. He has been associated with The Vanguard Group and Vanguard Marketing Corporation since 1999. He is president of his local homeowners association board. 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 to asset allocation and portfolio construction, primarily using Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Sarah Hind is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience and has been with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC since 2010. She also holds a Series 66 license and has worked concurrently with Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc. during her tenure. 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 construct portfolios mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering various customization options including tax-aware strategies and ESG exposure.

Daniel Richardson is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Concord, NC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has professional experience at Lincoln Financial and Liberty Life Assurance prior to joining Thrivent. Richardson has been with Thrivent and its affiliated entities since 2025. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based financial planning covering a wide range of topics and combines planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing arrangement called “WealthPlan,” while maintaining separation between planning and portfolio management.

Steven Looser is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Davidson, North Carolina. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 24 years of industry experience, including over a decade with LPL Financial and a year at Edward Jones. Looser operates under the DBA The Looser Financial Group. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by its extensive network of investment adviser representatives.

Teresa Chapman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2016 to 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured discovery tools and proprietary investment models.

Yanan Liu 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, Vanguard Marketing Corporation, and Thrivent Financial. Prior to joining Vanguard, she was involved with the Impression Cultural Arts Center for three years. 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 with portfolios primarily constructed from Vanguard funds and ETFs, supported by a digital platform that serves a large client base through a team servicing model.

Thomas Oddo is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 1991 and has operated Oddo Financial Services since 2005. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as a professor at Davidson College. 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 using advanced analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Catherine Stewart is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving at Vanguard Advisers since 2012. She holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Charlotte, NC. Outside of her advisory role, she acts as Co-Trustee for her mother's revocable trust. Vanguard Advisers provides 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 tailor asset allocations across various savings goals, primarily utilizing Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Brandon Badik is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, having worked at various Vanguard entities since 2025. His prior work includes roles outside the financial industry and at academic institutions. 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 approach and manages portfolios primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs, emphasizing scale and digital delivery through a large advisory team.

Alejandro Navarro is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Merrill and Bank of America before joining Vanguard in 2026. Navarro is based in Charlotte, NC. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice through services like Vanguard Digital Advisor and Vanguard Personal Advisor, serving retail investors and eligible retirement plan participants. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach featuring proprietary models and portfolios constructed mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs.

William Hayes III is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Vanguard Advisers since 1999. He holds the Series 63 designation and is based in Charlotte, NC. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and eligible participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm utilizes a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with personalized asset allocations, primarily employing Vanguard funds and ETFs, and supports a large client base through a combination of digital platforms and advisor teams.

Keith Sojak is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Vanguard entities since 2011, currently serving at Vanguard Advisers since 2026. Based in Charlotte, NC, his background is rooted in roles across the Vanguard organization. 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 create personalized asset allocations, with portfolios mainly constructed from Vanguard funds and ETFs and various customization options.

John Kershner is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 18 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors, Merrill, Morgan Stanley, and the LindenThomas Company. He works with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm’s investment approach integrates fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction across various model portfolios.

David Crosland IV is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Cornelius, NC, holding a Series 66 credential with six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America from 2015 to 2020 before joining Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning and a broad range of advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.