Violeta Montano is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Her work history includes roles at Vanguard Advisers, Vanguard Marketing Corporation, The Vanguard Group, Inc., and prior positions in education and other sectors. 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 to set personalized asset allocations, primarily utilizing Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Barton Hanline is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc. and its related entities since 2019 and was previously with Metlife Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2019. Vanguard Advisers offers both 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 primarily constructed from Vanguard funds and ETFs, serving hundreds of thousands of clients through a large advisor team and digital platform.

Sigourney Schreiber is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with five years of industry experience, currently serving at Vanguard Advisers. She has worked with various entities within Vanguard since 2021, including Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc. Prior to her financial services roles, she held positions in education and healthcare sectors. Vanguard Advisers delivers both 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 methodologies and constructs portfolios primarily from Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering extensive customization and tax-aware features.

Braden Radcliff is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Janney Montgomery Scott LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to support client goals, while maintaining specialized services such as municipal advisory work and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Eugene Filippi is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He currently works at Vanguard Advisers and has held previous roles at Acorn Consulting, Hudson Financial Group, and Equitable Advisors. 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 portfolios composed mainly of Vanguard funds and ETFs, and it manages a large client base through its digital delivery and team servicing model.

Kevin Peterson is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 21 years of industry experience. He has been with The Vanguard Group since 2004. Vanguard Advisers offers automated and human-supported investment advice through digital and personal advisor services, serving retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach using proprietary methodologies, primarily investing in Vanguard funds and ETFs with customizable tax-aware and ESG options.

Michael Bryant is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers based in Charlotte, NC, with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at TIAA-CREF and Teachers Insurance Annuity Association before joining Vanguard in 2026. Vanguard Advisers delivers investment advice through a combination of automated and human-supported services to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach and manages portfolios primarily using Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Steven Prescott is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has prior work experience at Honeywell International, Hewlett-Packard Financial Services, and Discovery Education. Outside of his advisory role, Prescott is the owner and coach of Play Ball Athletic Training, LLC, a sports training and coaching business. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice through its Vanguard Digital Advisor and Vanguard 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 and offers portfolios built mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs, with customization features including tax efficiency and ESG options.

Nicholas Deane is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Disys, Lorick Office Products, and Peninsula Golf Club. Outside of financial services, his work history includes roles at a golf club and a bar. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages significant assets and utilizes research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute alongside third-party analytics to support its investment approach.

Fred Kauffman is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at TIAA-CREF and Tiaa for 14 years before joining Vanguard in 2025. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice for retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with portfolios primarily constructed from Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering a range of customization options and serving a large client base through its digital platform and team servicing model.

Anthony Allen is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience, currently with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC. He has been with The Vanguard Group since 2013, following brief tenures at J.P. Morgan Securities and Chase Investment Services Corp. Vanguard Advisers offers both automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, utilizing a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach that incorporates proprietary modeling and largely Vanguard-based funds. The firm is notable for its scale, digital delivery platform, and focus on retail and plan participant clients.

Brian Partridge is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Vanguard since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of several retail and service businesses, including Granite Creek Boxes, LLC, and Rey's Reflector Ovens, LLC, as well as an author with Granite Creek Boxes Publishing. 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 portfolio construction, utilizing Vanguard funds and ETFs, and manages a large client base through its digital platform and advisory team model.

Meshach Sarkorh is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Bank of America, OSAIC, SagePoint Financial, Wells Fargo Clearing, GoHealth, and Rinehart Realty. He is based in Charlotte, NC. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Brian Bailey is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving at Vanguard Advisers since 2019. He has been associated with The Vanguard Group, Inc. and Vanguard Marketing Corporation since 1998. 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 that incorporates proprietary models and primarily utilizes Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Philip Coleman is a CFP® professional with 27 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Vanguard Advisers since 2012 and is also affiliated with Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc. in various roles since 1999. He is based in Charlotte, NC. Vanguard Advisers delivers 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 approach, constructing portfolios mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs with features such as tax-awareness and customization options.

James Forker V is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers based in Charlotte, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has nine years of industry experience, including roles at The Vanguard Group and prior experience at Elon University. Outside of his advisory work, he is also engaged in dog walking and dog sitting services. Vanguard Advisers offers 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 asset allocation, primarily utilizing Vanguard funds and ETFs, and manages a large client base through a combination of digital platforms and advisor support.

Jennifer Snider is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked for Morgan Stanley Services Group Inc. from 2016 to 2023. Outside of her advisory role, she has managed digital currency holdings as a sole proprietor. 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 mix of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Kevin Fogg is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at The Vanguard Group, Cardinal Financial, and New Rez, as well as a lengthy tenure at Macy's Inc. from 2003 to 2017. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, employing systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Nicholas Gorham is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, he worked at Principal Advised Services and Principal Securities, Inc. He also serves as a retirement consultant offering one-on-one investment advice to Principal retirement plan participants. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing 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, including retirement plan services such as investment selection, participant education, and performance reporting.

Marshall Ward is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2019. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he was involved with JFL Enterprises Inc d/b/a Failure Free Reading from 2011 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 and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, including separately managed accounts and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.