Edward McConnell is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving at Vanguard Advisers. He has worked at various Vanguard entities since 2018 and held prior roles at BB&T Securities, BBTIS, and BB&T Bank. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, employing a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach and managing portfolios largely composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Ivanaida Maldonado is a financial advisor with Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning her advisory career in 2025. She has prior experience in various industries, including roles at Sage Pain & Recovery, Irregardless Cafe, and G's Enterprises North Carolina. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jeffrey Mccue is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Concord, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include seven years at LPL Financial and Securities America Advisors, among other firms. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a wide range of clients—including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and estates—providing financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm offers various portfolio management solutions and employs both proprietary and third-party investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

Bill Izykowski is a Financial Consultant with experience in providing tailored financial planning services. Currently, he works with clients to develop customized financial plans aimed at achieving their unique short- and long-term financial goals. He served as Vice President and Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab from 2017 to 2024, where he gained experience in financial consulting and advising. Outside of his professional work, Bill has personal interests that include baseball, boating, fitness, football, golf, and outdoor adventures.

Jonathan Daines is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at Vanguard Marketing Corporation, The Vanguard Group, and Randstad NV. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice through its Vanguard Digital Advisor 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 portfolios built mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs with various customization options.

Melissa Ray is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Mount Pleasant, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously held roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MSI Financial Services. 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.

Anthony Bonvissuto is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Ally Invest Securities, LPL Financial, and Edward Jones among other firms. 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 largely constructed from Vanguard funds and ETFs, supported by a large team and digital delivery platform.

Luis Mora is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at E*TRADE Capital Management and TIAA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

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.

Cheyenne Baldelli is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2020 and previously held roles at Citizens Bank, Liberty Bank, Gateway Community College, and House of Bones. 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. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

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.

Cheryl Salerno is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Concord, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at First Citizens Investor Services and First Citizens Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an authorized signer for several nutrition-related businesses affiliated with her spouse. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services, utilizing research and analytics alongside diversification and modern portfolio theory principles.

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.

Ricky Meeks Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Kannapolis, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2000 and Raymond James Financial since 2009. Outside of advising, Meeks is involved in property development and management through several real estate ventures, including Carolina Property Holdings LLC and RBM Property Investments. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a municipal advisor affiliation.

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 Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at BTW Global, DuPont, and various self-employed positions. Vanguard Advisers serves retail investors and eligible participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans through a combination of automated and human-supported investment advice. The firm utilizes a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach to construct portfolios primarily from Vanguard funds and ETFs, emphasizing personalization, tax-aware features, and customization options.

Douglas Marlow is a CFP® and ChFC® with 33 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera, where he has been since 2025. His prior roles include positions at Avantax Investment Services, Stephens Consulting, Ally Invest Advisors, Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, and TIAA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a large network of independent advisors.