Austin Rogers is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior work includes roles at Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc., as well as experience outside finance with Massage Luxe and Massage Envy. 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 built primarily from Vanguard funds and ETFs, serving a large client base through a combination of digital platforms and advisor teams.

Elizabeth Peper is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. She has 19 years of industry experience, including prior work at Janney Montgomery Scott from 2016 to 2020. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs over 14,000 financial advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Joseph Gardner is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and has worked at various Vanguard affiliates since 2022. Gardner’s background includes experience in accounting firms and a brief role in seasonal holiday decoration. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm combines goal-based, algorithm-driven portfolio management with a large digital platform and a team servicing model, offering a range of customization options using predominantly Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Thomas Handy is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2022, following six years at Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his financial career, he has been a swimming instructor and triathlon coach at the YMCA of Greater Charlotte for over two decades. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a comprehensive range of financial planning services and investment options, utilizing research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations for its clients.

Jonathan Friend is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC. He has held positions at The Vanguard Group, Inc. since 2004, including time at Four Peaks Brokerage from 2017 to 2023. 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 primarily constructed from Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering customization options such as tax-aware features and ESG exposure.

Cole Eldridge is an advisor at Vanguard Advisers with a Series 66 designation and has been in the industry for less than one year. Prior to joining Vanguard Advisers, his work background includes roles at The Vanguard Group, Consolidated Planning, Dicks Sporting Goods, and various educational institutions. Vanguard Advisers serves retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans through a combination of automated and human-supported investment advice. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach to portfolio construction, utilizing Vanguard funds and ETFs with features such as tax-aware strategies and customization options.

Thomas Newbrey is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2009, following prior roles with Banc of America Investment Services and Citigroup Global Markets. His other business activities include operating a business entity, TRN Asset Mgt, for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by adviser-facing tools and a broad mix of financial activities.

Marina Smith is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. She has been with The Vanguard Group since 2022. 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 utilizes a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach and manages a large client base through a combination of automated platforms and advisor teams.

Lisa Marino is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at BOFA Securities, Inc. since 2023, following prior roles at The Vanguard Group, Inc. from 2016 to 2023 and a position at Grand Canyon University from 2017 to 2019. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal teams and third-party managers.

Thomas Hallmark is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding CFP®, Series 63, and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Vanguard and its related entities since 2003 and owns Prismatic Property Group, LLC. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and retirement plan participants, using a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach largely centered on Vanguard funds and ETFs. The firm manages a high volume of client relationships through its digital platform and team servicing model.

Garrison Stewart is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and four years of industry experience. He has worked with The Vanguard Group and its affiliated entities since 2022. Prior to joining Vanguard, he was employed at DigitalIntelligence Systems LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC. 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 to portfolio construction, largely utilizing Vanguard funds and ETFs, and manages a high volume of client relationships with a substantial advisor team.

Robert Van Lanen Jr. is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Vanguard in various capacities since 2017. Vanguard Advisers offers automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, using a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with portfolios mainly composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs. The firm manages a large client base through its digital platform and team servicing model.

Dillon Dunn is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Vanguard Group and various other organizations. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines research from its Investment Institute with third-party analytics to evaluate investment options using diversification principles and modern portfolio theory.

Douglas Groome is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Charlotte, NC, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 37 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Signator Investors, Inc. and Transamerica Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a fixed insurance business specializing in life, disability, and long-term care insurance. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations, offering advisory and brokerage services through model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization techniques on a multi-advisor platform.

Garth Stefan is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Before joining Vanguard in 2021, he worked at T. Rowe Price from 2015 to 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in tutoring through his own business, Stefan Solutions LLC, and as a contractor with Varsity Tutors and Wyzant. 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 investment approach, primarily using Vanguard funds and ETFs, and delivers services at scale through a combination of digital platforms and a large advisor team.

Andrew Bergeron Jr. is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with two years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Vanguard Marketing Corporation and First Citizens Bank and Trust Company. Bergeron has experience outside finance including roles at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and with Nags Head Ocean Rescue. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients through investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Heath Prior is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation for 13 years before joining Cambridge in 2022. He is also the president and owner of Prior Wealth Planning, a separate business entity. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers a range of account platforms and proprietary model strategies supported by a large network of financial professionals.

Edwin Gresham is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. since 2012. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and provides a range of advisory programs and consulting services.

Jonathan Smith is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently working at Wells Fargo Clearing. His prior experience includes roles at Q3 Advisors, Mutual of America Securities, Alight Solutions, Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management, and Jeffrey P Carlson. 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 from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to support its investment approach.

Lina Clarke is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2019, following roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. 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.