Albert Shaffer IV is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers. He has held roles with multiple Vanguard entities since 2022 and has prior experience in education and early childhood development. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice through its digital and 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 constructs portfolios mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Matthew Peters is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 13 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with The Vanguard Group since 2013, working as a financial advisor 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 to portfolio construction, largely built from Vanguard funds and ETFs, and manages a large client base through its digital platform and team service model.

Daniel Sexton is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on connecting all aspects of clients' financial lives to help prioritize and pursue their most important goals. His approach involves creating flexible wealth management strategies that adapt to changing market conditions, providing access to Merrill's investment insights and Bank of America's banking and lending solutions. Daniel's areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, employee financial health, legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, and retirement income. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned his bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina Charlotte. Committed to the Merrill tradition of community involvement, Daniel volunteers with organizations in his community. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys football, spending time with his family, and watching movies.

Latasha Anderson is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Huntersville, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has previously worked with Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC, and also serves as a speaker providing financial literacy and personal finance tools. Additionally, she is involved in affiliate marketing and bookkeeping for WORD Fellowship Church. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products supported by an integrated platform that combines adviser programs with active sales of other financial products.

Matthew Short is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked in various roles including positions at Cove Church and Cellulose Solutions. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and consulting services supported by extensive research and model portfolios.

Lynn Bowser is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. She has 10 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of her advisory work, she is a founding partner of Elevate Strategy & Consulting, a coaching and mentoring business for professionals. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes collaborative, goal-based planning using firm-approved analytical tools and offers a range of investment and educational programs.

Katie Edwards is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at The Vanguard Group, Ikea, and Food Lion. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, managing approximately $671 billion in assets and employing over 14,000 financial advisors.

Spencer Edens is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Vanguard Marketing Corporation, The Vanguard Group, and several other companies. 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 utilizing Vanguard funds and ETFs, and manages a large client base through its digital platform and advisory team.

Gregory Girdis is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and nine years of industry experience. His professional background includes roles at TD Private Client Wealth LLC, LPL Financial, and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. Vanguard Advisers delivers automated and human-supported investment advice through digital and personal advisor services, focusing on retail investors and employer-sponsored retirement plan participants. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach to portfolio construction, primarily employing Vanguard funds and ETFs with tax-aware features and customization options.

Shawn Fleming is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with The Vanguard Group, Inc. since 2004 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. 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 to create personalized asset allocations, largely utilizing Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Nicolas Gilliam is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Mooresville, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2006. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in managing practice operations as COO of Brightstead Management LLC and pursues art as an artist with Creative Dimensions. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service. The firm’s approach includes detailed written recommendations and annual reviews focused on income reliability and tax-aware withdrawal strategies, supported by proprietary research and third-party data.

Michael Webber is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent seven years with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Webber serves as a trustee for a family trust. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources with diversification principles and modern portfolio theory in its investment approach.

Tamara Sheline is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cornelius, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and at Citigroup Global Markets since 1981. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm offers tailored financial planning services and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Gavin Yohn is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding a Series 66 designation and based in Charlotte, NC. He has one year of industry experience and has worked with multiple Vanguard affiliates as well as Northwestern Mutual. His background also includes roles in education and retail. 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 approach with proprietary models and offers portfolios constructed mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs, featuring tax-aware and customizable options.

Charles Basse is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches youth soccer and manages operations at Strikers Soccer Center in Indian Trail, North Carolina. 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 provides a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Donovan Henkel is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, he worked at Equitable Advisors and has been involved as a baseball coach with The American Legion, coaching high school seniors transitioning to college baseball. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm includes a broad range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options, in its investment menus.

Bryan Welborn is a CFP® and ChFC® professional with 19 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc. since 2020 and previously spent 13 years at TIAA-CREF. Vanguard Advisers provides both automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, using a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach that incorporates proprietary models and primarily Vanguard funds and ETFs. The firm manages a large client base with over 2,200 advisors, combining digital delivery and team servicing.

Jeffery Mingo is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His career background includes positions at The Vanguard Group, Robinhood Financial, MassMutual, and TIAA, among others. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC, where he works, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a broad range of investment products.

Nathaniel Berning is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. He has been with Vanguard Advisers since 2026 and has extensive experience with Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group since 2021. His earlier career includes roles in education and retail. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and eligible participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm utilizes a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach with portfolios constructed mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering extensive customization and tax-aware features.

Stephen Smith is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wachovia Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an umpire in local recreational sports leagues. 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 utilizes research and analytics to guide investment decisions and offers a wide range of brokerage and advisory solutions.