Tyler Fortanascio is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2018, with prior experience at Black Diamond Networks and Enterprise Holdings. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm also employs systematic methodologies and serves as a registered commodity pool operator with a formal advisory role to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Damien Watson Jr. is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and three years of industry experience. He has been with Vanguard Advisers since 2025 and is also associated with Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc. outside his advisory role. Vanguard Advisers offers 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 to construct personalized portfolios primarily from Vanguard funds and ETFs.

John Gallagher Jr. is a CFP® with 13 years of experience, currently serving as an advisor at Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC. He has been with The Vanguard Group, Inc. since 2013. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice for retail investors and employer-sponsored retirement plan participants, using a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach. The firm manages a large client base through its digital platform and team servicing model, offering personalized portfolios primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs with various tax-aware and customization features.

Jaren Kiser is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding CFP®, Series 65, Series 66, and Series 63 designations and having 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Alphastar Capital Management and self-employment in financial services. 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 and constructs portfolios largely from Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering customization options such as ESG preferences and tax-aware features.

Kevin Sexton is a financial advisor with Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2009, with a brief tenure at Bofa Securities, Inc. in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Silver Moss Management LLC, which provides commercial real estate transaction advisory and property management services. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Kyle Mcevoy is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers since 2016. He has also been associated with Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc. since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he acts as a full agent managing investment accounts for immediate family members. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and employer-sponsored retirement plan participants. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach utilizing proprietary models to construct portfolios mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs, supported by a large team of advisors and digital platforms.

Nathaniel Minor is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. 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, utilizing research and analytics to guide investment selection.

Darius Wall is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wachovia Bank, N.A. starting in 2006. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with services including investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes research and analytics to guide its investment approach and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Kathryn Nusbaum is a CFP® professional at Robert Baird & Co. with 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Robert Baird since 2015. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which provides tailored consulting and portfolio services to individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and advisory services, including discretionary portfolio management and separately managed accounts.

Renee Pilat is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2021 and previously held roles at Citigroup and Key Bank. Outside of her financial career, she was involved with Break N Eggs and the University at Buffalo for four years. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal teams and third-party managers for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Michael Waterbury is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with five years of industry experience, currently with Vanguard Advisers. His prior roles include positions within various Vanguard affiliates and other organizations in Charlotte, NC. Vanguard Advisers offers automated and human-supported investment advice primarily for retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, utilizing a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach that incorporates proprietary models and a range of customization options.

Cassandra Wincek is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation. Her career includes roles at UBS and Georgia State University. UBS Financial Services Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products.

Adam Barbee is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has nine years of industry experience, including over a decade with Wells Fargo-related entities. 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 and integrates research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute alongside third-party data to support diversified portfolio construction.

Michael Cohen is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2012, with a one-year tenure at PNC Wealth Management and two years at Equitable Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he manages rental properties in North Carolina. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services, utilizing research and analytics to support diversified investment strategies.

Stephen Paavola is a Client Experience Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he works with clients to understand their current financial situations and introduces solutions available through Merrill and Bank of America. He aims to empower clients with knowledge and tools to manage their financial lives effectively. Stephen holds a Bachelor's Degree from Concordia University - Wisconsin and a Master's Degree from Columbus State University. His approach focuses on helping clients uncover what matters to them and their families to develop strategies aligned with their financial goals.

Leonard Yarnovich is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. In addition to his financial advisory role, he has a long-standing career in healthcare with Novant Health and Alliance Imaging Healthcare Services. Yarnovich is also involved in sales related to mortgage products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes model-driven investment strategies managed by third-party asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Jonathan Massey is a financial advisor at Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been in the financial industry since 2017, with prior roles at Baldwin Risk Partners, Wells Fargo, and Capital Center LLC. His earlier background includes over a decade at Virginia Commonwealth University. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Aditya Banerji is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers. He has worked with The Vanguard Group since 2020 and previously held roles at the Better Business Bureau and the University of South Carolina. Vanguard Advisers provides both 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, utilizing proprietary models and mostly Vanguard funds to create personalized portfolios.

Josh Haggard is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2023. Prior to joining LPL, he worked at Edward Jones from 2016 to 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Beltway Home Repair in Gastonia, NC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm supports a range of investment strategies and leverages technology for operational and research support.

Francia Davis is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Bank since 2007 and joined Wells Fargo Clearing in 2022. 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.