Hannah Vann is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She has held roles at Vanguard Advisers, The Vanguard Group, and Vanguard Marketing Corporation since 2026. Prior to joining Vanguard, her work experience includes positions at RSM US, LLP, Afni, Inc., and various non-financial roles. 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 goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach incorporating proprietary glide-path methodology and the Vanguard Capital Markets Model, with portfolios built mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Gary Samuelson is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans since 2011. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs, while maintaining separate planning and investment services.

Thomas Harding is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with five years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2020 and previously worked at Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. from 2010 to 2019. 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 through a network of over 23,700 advisors and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Logan Blough is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Vanguard Advisers since 2014. His work history also includes roles at Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc. 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 constructs portfolios largely from Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Brett Couch is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC. He has been employed with The Vanguard Group, Inc. since 2013 and manages a retail grocery store, Perry's Market, outside of his advisory role. 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 that primarily employs Vanguard funds and ETFs. The firm manages a large client base through its digital platform and team servicing model.

Nicolae Porancea is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience, currently working at Vanguard Advisers since 2013. He is based in Charlotte, NC, and holds a Series 63 license. 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, utilizing proprietary methodologies and primarily Vanguard funds and ETFs to construct personalized portfolios.

Joseph Reyes is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Vanguard Advisers, he worked at Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc. Reyes has also been involved with Reyes Enterprise Inc. and TF Yachts. 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 using proprietary models and offers a range of customizable portfolios primarily constructed from Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Danna Nealon is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. She previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2016 to 2018. Outside of her advisory role, Nealon serves as treasurer for the Preston at the Lake Homeowners Association, where she manages bookkeeping responsibilities. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charities, trusts, and estates. The firm offers tailored investment strategies through various platforms and proprietary model strategies, with a network of independent financial professionals.

Samuel Patterson is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Vanguard Advisers since 2025. Prior to this role, he was affiliated with Patriot Investment Management Group and operated several entrepreneurial ventures, including Gift, Gourmet & Interiors, LLC. 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 methodologies and primarily constructs portfolios with Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Logan Shuping is a CFP® professional affiliated with Vanguard Advisers, bringing five years of industry experience. His background includes roles at The Vanguard Group, Inc., Vanguard Marketing Corporation, and Equitable Advisors, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he was involved with Warrior Golf Club, LLC for three years. Vanguard Advisers offers 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 with portfolios primarily constructed from Vanguard funds and ETFs, supporting customization options and tax-aware features.

Kelly Bedard is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and having two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Vanguard, Kelly worked at Blacksburg Country Club and Randstad, among other roles. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice through Vanguard Digital Advisor and Personal Advisor services, primarily serving retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach incorporating proprietary models and largely Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Nickolas Asch is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. He has worked with Vanguard entities since 2023 and has prior experience at Lowes Home Improvement and in education. Outside of his advisory role, he provides pet sitting services through a contracting arrangement. Vanguard Advisers offers automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and retirement plan participants, employing a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach that utilizes Vanguard funds and ETFs. The firm is notable for its large scale, digital delivery platform, and range of customizable investment solutions.

Brooklyn Mitchell is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 designations with one year of industry experience. Prior to this role, Mitchell held positions at several firms including Motorola Solutions, Marcus & Millichap, and Sands Investment Group. Outside of advisory work, Mitchell has involvement with Legacy Property Management, LLC. Vanguard Advisers delivers automated and human-supported investment advice through its Digital Advisor and Personal Advisor services, primarily serving retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm’s approach is goal-based and algorithm-driven, utilizing proprietary models and largely Vanguard funds and ETFs to tailor personalized portfolios.

Kelly Zack is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC. She has been with The Vanguard Group since 2006. 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 portfolio construction, primarily employing Vanguard funds and ETFs, and manages a large client base through a combination of digital platforms and advisory teams.

Misty Calderon is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at TIAA-CREF, Truist Advisory Services, Wells Fargo Advisors, and BB&T Securities. In addition to her advisory work, she owns Calderon Consulting Group LLC, where she provides grant writing services for non-profit organizations. 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 employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach, constructing portfolios primarily from Vanguard funds and ETFs and offering a range of customization options.

Djibril Diallo is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with securities registrations including Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2025. Prior to this, he held various roles including at The UPS Store and NorthStone Masonry. 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 from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Austin George is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been registered since 2020. He focuses on personalized wealth management, retirement planning, and investment strategies tailored to meet the unique needs of his clients. Austin works to help clients achieve their financial goals through comprehensive services including education planning, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, and both individual and corporate investment strategies. Austin grew up in the Charlotte area and attended Lake Norman High School. He graduated from the College of Charleston on a baseball scholarship, earning a bachelor's degree. He holds professional designations as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and as a Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). Outside of his professional work, Austin enjoys watching sports, fishing, and boating.

Asif Akand is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Royal Bank of Canada, and Bank of Nova Scotia. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling, centralized due diligence, and an ESG eligibility framework to guide investment recommendations.

Ryan Miller is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving at Vanguard Advisers since 2013. He also holds roles within Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc. Miller acts as a trustee on a family member's trust. Vanguard Advisers provides both automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, employing a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach with portfolios constructed mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Steven Edwards is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Vanguard Advisers since 2019 and prior experience at Morgan Stanley and Mountain High Outfitters. Vanguard Advisers offers automated and human-supported investment advice through its digital and personal advisor services, serving retail investors and employer-sponsored retirement plan participants. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with proprietary models to construct portfolios primarily from Vanguard funds and ETFs, incorporating tax-aware features and customization options.