Ryan Austin is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 63 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at US Tech Solutions Inc and involvement with several organizations such as the YWCA and the University of North Carolina Charlotte Recreation Center. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Kyle Tomlin is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers based in Charlotte, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has nine years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked as a coach at F45 South Park. Vanguard Advisers provides both automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm utilizes a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach, constructing portfolios primarily from Vanguard funds and ETFs with options for tax-aware features and customization.

Beverly Rosen is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Ernst & Young US, LLP, Weaver & Tidwell, LLP, and other accounting firms. She serves as a trustee in a fiduciary capacity for an immediate family member. 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 create personalized portfolios primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Martin Thornbrew is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with Vanguard Advisers and has been affiliated with Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc. since 2010. Thornbrew is based in Charlotte, NC. 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 to set personalized asset allocations, constructing portfolios mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs with various tax-aware and customization features.

Joseph Michalski is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at First Citizens Asset Management and First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. He serves as a board member for Big Brothers Big Sisters Cabarrus Leadership Council and works as a high school athletics referee. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s IPS-driven process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Kevin Rice Jr. is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with the Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Verizon Wireless, Liberty University, Central Piedmont Community College, the Social Security Administration, and service in the United States Navy. 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 uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with portfolios largely constructed from Vanguard funds and ETFs.

John Fink is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TIAA-CREF and National Gypsum Company. He also has experience outside finance, having worked on an independent film titled Eat Wheaties. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory options. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates a broad range of investment vehicles, including insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options.

Jonathan Crisp is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked in several roles within The Vanguard Group since 2025. Prior to joining Vanguard, he held positions at BTW Global and had various self-employed engagements. Vanguard Advisers offers automated and human-supported investment advice through 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, utilizing proprietary models and primarily Vanguard funds and ETFs, supported by a large advisor team and scalable digital platform.

Steven Harrison is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with The Vanguard Group and its related entities since 2002. Vanguard Advisers provides both automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and eligible participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, employing a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach that utilizes proprietary models to create personalized asset allocations primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs. The firm is notable for its large scale and digital delivery model, managing a substantial client base through more than 2,200 advisors.

Katheryn Woodruff is a CFP® with 21 years of experience at Vanguard Advisers, where she has worked since 2005. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is also affiliated with Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc. She is based in Charlotte, NC. 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 with portfolios constructed mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering a range of customization options and serving a large client base through its digital platform.

Michael Heinz is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing based in Charlotte, NC. He holds a Series 63 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Dexian and Bee Street Advisory Group, as well as diverse positions outside finance. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets through more than 14,000 financial advisors and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Michael Carter is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Xerox and Canon Business Process Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is contracted with Uber, providing transportation services. Vanguard Advisers serves retail investors and eligible participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans through a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach. The firm combines automated platforms with human support to manage portfolios primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering customization options such as ESG preferences and tax-aware features.

Marion Nobles is a financial advisor at Fidelity with eight years of industry experience. They hold Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and have worked at firms including MML Investors Services, Mass Mutual Life Insurance, and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. Prior to their advisory roles, Nobles was employed by the University of Connecticut and its Veteran Affairs and Military Programs. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm integrates proprietary research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, delivering model portfolios through systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation strategies.

Joshua Richardson is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and McGriff Insurance Services. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, brokerage, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, utilizing LPL-sponsored programs and a variety of endorsed third-party asset management platforms.

Noah Spence is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at multiple Vanguard entities since 2024. Prior to his finance career, he held several positions related to campus recreation and wellness at Western Carolina University. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice primarily for retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, using a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach to asset allocation and portfolio construction.

Hseng Hsiang is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Edward Jones in Concord, NC. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, Hseng worked at TIAA and TIAA CREF Individual & Institutional Services LLC from 2014 to 2022. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Andrew Flaskerud is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2014 to 2016. Outside of finance, he owns and operates a furniture-building business. Wells Fargo Advisors is an institutional firm with over 2,200 advisors, providing investment services to a broad client base.

Hector Lopez is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with various Wells Fargo entities since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he creates video content for entertainment on YouTube and Rumble. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Adam Finke is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc. since 2022. Prior to that, he held roles at Freedom Boat Club, Purdue University, and various other organizations. Vanguard Advisers offers automated and human-supported investment advice through its Vanguard Digital Advisor and Vanguard Personal Advisor services, serving retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with portfolios constructed primarily from Vanguard funds and ETFs, and it manages a large client base through a combination of digital delivery and advisory teams.

Alexandra Thompson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 20 years of industry experience. She has held various roles within Wells Fargo entities since 2009. Outside of her financial career, she serves as a yoga instructor and head of operations at Re-Invent Fitness in Matthews, NC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and integrates advisory services with other financial products through a network of over 4,000 advisors.