Benjamin Bellury is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2020, he worked at TIAA and TIAA-CREF from 2005 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in IEnate, LLC, a coaching and consulting business based in Charlotte, NC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Christopher Sconzo is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Vanguard-related entities since 2012 and is the owner of Family Dough, a restaurant in Mint Hill, NC. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, utilizing a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with portfolios mainly composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs. The firm serves a large client base through its digital delivery and team servicing model.

Richard Drew is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials. Prior to joining Vanguard Advisers, he worked at firms including SEDNA Wealth Management, Wells Fargo Distributor, and Summit Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is the founder and managing member of TenTen Capital, LLC, which provides real estate consulting and educational services, and he offers personal financial counseling to military service members through Magellan Federal. Vanguard Advisers delivers automated and human-supported investment advice 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 construct portfolios largely from Vanguard funds and ETFs, emphasizing scale and digital delivery with a substantial advisor team supporting a large client base.

Joshua Miller is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at several firms, including Members Trust Company, SeCU Life Insurance Company, Credit Union Investment Services, SeCU Brokerage Services, and State Employees Credit Union. He has been with The Vanguard Group since 2022. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and eligible participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with personalized asset allocations largely invested in Vanguard funds and ETFs, supporting a high client-to-advisor ratio through its digital platform and team servicing model.

Scott Tinsley is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Vanguard Advisers since 2019 and has been affiliated with The Vanguard Group and Vanguard Marketing Corporation since 2007. His other business activities include serving as a fiduciary in several family-related roles. 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 proprietary methodologies to set personalized asset allocations, primarily utilizing Vanguard funds and ETFs, and manages a large client base through a combination of digital platforms and advisor teams.

Joshua Brumbach is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, as well as positions at the University of Georgia and Cannon Financial Strategists, 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 approach using proprietary models, constructing portfolios largely from Vanguard funds and ETFs with various customization options.

Joshua Spence is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with The Vanguard Group since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he acts as an executor and power of attorney for a family member. 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 with portfolios primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs. The firm is notable for its scale and digital delivery, managing a large client base through a combination of automated platforms and advisory teams.

Ashley Martin is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 12 years of industry experience. Martin has worked with Vanguard marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc. since 2013 and has been with Vanguard Advisers since 2019. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and eligible employer-sponsored retirement plan participants. The firm’s investment approach is goal-based and algorithm-driven, utilizing proprietary methodologies to create personalized portfolios primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Dwayne Bordelon is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers based in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Edward Jones and Allstate Insurance Co. He is also employed by The Vanguard Group and Vanguard Marketing Corporation. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, utilizing a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with portfolios primarily constructed from Vanguard funds and ETFs. The firm manages a large client base through a combination of digital delivery and a team servicing model.

Noah Tatum is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 63 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at the University of Arkansas at Monticello and Allied Universal Security Services. 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 serves a broad client base with both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to support its investment approach.

Edwin Porter is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Harrisburg, NC. He has four years of industry experience, including 14 years at TIAA prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Glenn Ford Jr. is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers based in Charlotte, NC, holding CFP® and Series 63 designations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc. and its affiliates since 1999 and has been self-employed since 2026. Outside of his advisory work, Ford serves as treasurer on the board of Marvin Community Development Services Corporation, a nonprofit focused on community development, and is a general board member of the Alpha Communities Foundation, a fraternity-related nonprofit. 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 and largely invests through Vanguard funds and ETFs, supporting a high client-to-advisor ratio enabled by digital delivery and scalable portfolio management solutions.

David Ackerman is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, based in Charlotte, NC, and has three years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2022 and has held positions at Wells Fargo Bank and Citizens Bank NA in prior years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the treasurer for Guardians of the Children, a nonprofit organization focused on education. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s approach includes a broad range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options, and it acts as an ERISA fiduciary in delivering tailored plan solutions.

Walter Orebaugh is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc. He also has experience with The Masters at Augusta National Golf Club and the University of South Carolina. Vanguard Advisers provides 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 approach, constructing portfolios mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs with various tax-aware and customization features.

Troy Spies is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Vanguard Advisers since 2017. He has been associated with Vanguard marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc. since 2014. Based in Charlotte, NC, Spies holds a Series 63 designation. 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 investment approach utilizing proprietary models and primarily constructs portfolios with Vanguard funds and ETFs.

David Baucom is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with over 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with LPL Financial since 2007, following two years at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Baucom is involved with SAGE Insurance Partners, a non-variable insurance business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Joelle Walker is a financial advisor with Merrill in Mooresville, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Mark Arigo is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise since 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a part-time coach and trainer at Lake Norman Athletic Club. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing detailed recommendation reports on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with algorithmic tools and delivers personalized advice through a centralized consulting team.

Michael Quinones is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. His background also includes time at the University of Central Florida and a brief role at 4 Rivers Smokehouse. 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 uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach with portfolios constructed mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs, supported by a high client-per-advisor ratio reflecting its scale and digital delivery model.

Zachary Pepper is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. He has worked at The Vanguard Group since 2022 and has prior experience with Reckitt, the U.S. Department of Commerce, and various educational institutions. Outside of advising, he manages a rental property in Charlotte. 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 offers portfolios constructed mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs.