Dalton Cook is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry career in 2025. His prior experience includes roles at Stifel, Nicolaus & Company and 49 Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved as a fixed insurance agent. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm uses a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and is noted for its role as a commodity pool operator and advisor to multiple registered investment companies.

Mario Rudolph is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TIAA-CREF and LPL Financial. He is currently based in Charlotte, NC. Vanguard Advisers delivers 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 personalize asset allocations primarily through Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Faith Hurrinus is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at multiple Vanguard entities and previous entrepreneurial experience with Jarek Auto Sales, LLC. 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 to create personalized portfolios mainly composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs, servicing a large client base through a combination of digital delivery and advisor support.

Ryan Marsh is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Principal Life Insurance Company and Mass Mutual Investors Services. Marsh also holds a fixed insurance agent role involving life, annuities, disability, long-term care, health, and group insurance products. 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 offers portfolios primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs with various customization options.

Logan Hester is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Vanguard in various roles since 2022. Prior to his advisory role, he worked in hospitality and financial services, including a position at Vidalia Restaurant. 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 to portfolio construction, leveraging Vanguard funds and ETFs with tax-aware features and customization options.

Richard Carden is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers. He has held positions at several firms including Greenleaf Trust and Empower Retirement. In addition to his advisory role, he teaches business principles, leadership, and professional development at Central Piedmont Community College. 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 using proprietary models to create personalized portfolios primarily constructed from Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Richard Bibeau is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Charlotte, NC. Prior to his current role, he worked at H&M Hennes & Mauritz for eight years. 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 approach using proprietary models to construct portfolios mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering various customization options and tax-aware features.

Dwayne Wright is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers since 2015. He holds the Series 63 designation and is based in Charlotte, NC. Vanguard Advisers offers automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, employing a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach. The firm manages large-scale client relationships using proprietary models and primarily invests in Vanguard funds and ETFs with tax-aware and customizable portfolio features.

Darcy Ridge is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with three years of industry experience. Ridge holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, and Vineyard Wealth LLC. Outside of financial advising, Ridge teaches a weekly cycle fitness class at the YMCA of Greater Charlotte and has been a consultant for Rodan & Fields since 2014. Ridge is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both manager-traded and model-traded strategies with ongoing manager selection and monitoring.

Samuel Moore is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with five years of industry experience. He has been with Vanguard Advisers since 2025 and concurrently works with Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group since 2021. His background includes roles at Techtronic Industries Power Equipment and experience at the University of South Carolina. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice through its Digital Advisor 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 models to create personalized, tax-aware portfolios primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Amalie Packard is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Vanguard Marketing Corporation, The Vanguard Group, and Wall Private Wealth, along with positions in university recreational departments. Vanguard Advisers provides both automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and employer-sponsored retirement plan participants. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach using proprietary models to construct portfolios largely composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs, and manages a large client base through a combination of digital platforms and advisory teams.

Jared Mullis is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having four years of industry experience. He has been with The Vanguard Group since 2022, following prior roles at Sealing Agents and NerdsToGo. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and employer-sponsored retirement plan participants, using a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach that employs proprietary glide-path methodology and the Vanguard Capital Markets Model to personalize asset allocations. The firm manages a large client base through a digital platform and team servicing model, primarily utilizing Vanguard funds and ETFs in its portfolios.

Brian Fay is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers since 2016. He has been affiliated with The Vanguard Group and Vanguard Marketing Corporation since 1999. Based in Charlotte, NC, Fay holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Vanguard Advisers provides investment advice through both automated and human-supported services, primarily serving retail investors and 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.

Matthew Ciaglia is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers. His career includes roles at The Vanguard Group, Looking Forward Financial LLC, P.J. Robb Variable Corp., BB&T/Crump Life Insurance Services, Merrill, Banc of America Investment Services, and Wells Fargo Clearing. 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 offers a range of portfolio customization options, leveraging Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Quinston Little is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TIAA, Wells Fargo Advisors, and The Vanguard Group. Vanguard Advisers offers automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and employer-sponsored plan participants, utilizing a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with portfolios composed mainly of Vanguard funds and ETFs. The firm serves a large client base through its combination of digital platforms and human advisors.

Robert Keller Jr. serves as a Wealth Management Advisor and is a partner in the Utz Keller Wealth Management Group based in Huntersville, NC. He offers wealth management services through Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, aiming to provide personalized financial strategies tailored to the specific needs of entrepreneurs, executives, retirees, business owners, and their families. Robert holds a Master's Degree and a Bachelor's Degree from East Carolina University. He has earned several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). His expertise includes corporate executive services, divorce transition planning, executive and equity compensation, family wealth management, retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. In addition to his professional work, Robert is involved in community activities and volunteers with the American Legion. He emphasizes providing service that combines the personalized care of a boutique firm with the resources of Merrill and Bank of America to meet client goals.

Olivia Kennedy is a Financial Advisor with the Utz Keller Wealth Management Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works with individuals and families to provide comprehensive wealth management planning tailored to their unique goals. Her expertise includes retirement income feasibility, portfolio management, equity compensation services, tax minimization, legacy planning, and managing new wealth. Olivia holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Economics from the Farmer School of Business at Miami University of Ohio. She has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She is active in her community, holding leadership roles with the Rotary Club of North Mecklenburg and Folds of Honor Western Carolina Chapter. Outside of her professional work, Olivia enjoys spending time outdoors on her farm in Mount Ulla, hiking, practicing yoga, and boating on Lake Norman with her family.

Keith Patrignani is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers based in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with The Vanguard Group, Inc. since 2011. 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 and manages large-scale client relationships through its digital platform combined with advisory services.

Tommy Moore Jr. is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Vanguard Advisers since 2019 and is also the owner of LifeWideAwake LLC, an outside business based in Huntersville, NC. 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 proprietary, goal-based investment approach with portfolios constructed largely from Vanguard funds and ETFs, delivering services at scale through a digital platform combined with a team servicing model.

Matthew Cascio is a CFP® certified financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Vanguard Advisers since 2017 and has been affiliated with related Vanguard entities since 2013. Based in Charlotte, NC, Cascio holds a Series 63 license. 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 proprietary models to create personalized asset allocations, managing a large client base through a combination of digital platforms and advisor teams.