Rodney Steve is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at The Vanguard Group for 18 years and spent two years at Drexel University. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for Caterpillar Ministries, contributing to strategic planning and organizational governance. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to fiduciary clients of Bank of America through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Alexis Mchugh is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Vanguard Advisers, Alexis held roles within Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc. She is based in Charlotte, NC. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice through its digital and personal advisor services, serving retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm’s approach combines goal-based, algorithm-driven asset allocation with portfolios constructed mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering a range of customization options and tax-aware features.

Thomas Sandry is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers since 2020. He has also worked with Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc. since 2016. Outside of finance, he had a role at Show Pros Entertainment from 2016 to 2018. 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 composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs, supported by a combination of digital tools and advisors.

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.

James Lange is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Vanguard, he worked at City Market, Park Place Technologies, Vail Resorts, and held various positions in academic settings. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice through its Vanguard Digital Advisor and Vanguard Personal Advisor services, serving retail investors and eligible participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach using proprietary models and constructs portfolios primarily from Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering a range of tax-aware and customization features.

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 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Vanguard Advisers. He has worked at THE Vanguard Group, Inc. since 2013 and manages Perry's Market, a retail grocery store in Charlotte, NC. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm combines a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with Vanguard funds and ETFs to deliver personalized asset allocations and portfolio customization.

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 with Vanguard Advisers based in Charlotte, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Vanguard Advisers, he worked at Patriot Investment Management Group Inc and has been affiliated with multiple Vanguard entities since 2023. 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 primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering customization options and tax-aware features.

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 at Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at various Vanguard entities since 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he provides pet sitting services through Rover. Vanguard Advisers delivers 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 largely composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs, emphasizing scale and digital delivery.

Brooklyn Mitchell is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Vanguard Advisers, Mitchell has held roles at Vanguard Marketing Corporation, The Vanguard Group, Motorola Solutions, Marcus & Millichap, Sands Investment Group, and Cardinal Financial. Outside of advisory work, Mitchell has experience with Legacy Property Management, LLC. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice through its digital and personal advisor services, serving retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach is goal-based and algorithm-driven, using proprietary models to tailor personalized asset allocations primarily through Vanguard funds and ETFs, with a focus on scalability and digital delivery.

Kelly Zack is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 20 years of experience in the financial industry. Since 2020, Zack has been with Vanguard Advisers and has worked at Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc. since 2006. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and employer-sponsored retirement plan participants. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach to construct portfolios primarily from Vanguard funds and ETFs, combining digital delivery with a large advisory team to manage a high volume of client relationships.

Misty Calderon is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 credential and 19 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at TIAA-CREF, Truist Advisory Services, Wells Fargo Advisors, and LPL Financial. She is also the owner of Calderon Consulting Group LLC, a firm focused on grant writing for non-profits. 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 primarily constructs portfolios with Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Djibril Diallo is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials. He has one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he held positions at Wells Fargo Bank, The UPS Store, NorthStone Masonry, and pursued studies at Lenoir-Rhyne University and Mineral Area College. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party data sources.