Ousman Bojang is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Asbury Automotive Group, E*Trade from Morgan Stanley, and Amazon. 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 primarily from Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering a range of customization options and tax-aware features.

Colleen Mc Cauley is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and no prior industry experience. Her previous work includes roles at Jones Lang LaSalle, Feedonomics, and Amazon, as well as academic experience at Texas A&M 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.

Alexandru Jucu is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has also been with Wells Fargo Bank N A since 2015. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

William Merritt III is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Fifth Third Securities. He also worked briefly in education at Concord High School and in technology at Digital Intelligence Systems. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Karly Krueger is a financial advisor at Merrill based in Charlotte, NC. She holds a Series 66 credential and has one year of experience in the industry. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, she held various roles across multiple industries including technology and retail. Merrill 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.

Delvin Joyce is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Huntersville, NC, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and possessing 19 years of industry experience. He has worked previously with Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his financial planning practice, he is an ESPN broadcaster for college football games and hosts a related podcast. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutions, offering financial planning, access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and brokerage and insurance products through an integrated platform.

Chadwick Carlson is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 17 years of experience in helping clients navigate their financial goals through personalized guidance. He specializes in a range of areas including college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, sports and entertainment, tax minimization, and retirement income. Chadwick holds a Bachelor's Degree from Lafayette College and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Throughout his career, he has supported individuals and families in building, managing, and protecting their wealth across various life stages and market conditions, emphasizing trust and long-term relationships. His approach focuses on connecting all aspects of a client’s financial life to prioritize and pursue the goals that matter most to them. Outside of work, Chadwick lives on a ranch in Olin, North Carolina, where he values the balance of hard work and quiet country life. He enjoys fishing, golfing, horseback riding, skiing, volleyball, and spending time with his family, which remains central to his personal and professional life. His background as a college football player contributes to his disciplined and persevering approach in financial advising.

Anthony Scafide is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at James Barrett Wilson & Associates and Wake Forest University. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of Expecta Dominum LLC, a rental property business. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice for retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach to create personalized portfolios, primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs, serving a large client base through digital delivery and a high client-to-advisor ratio.

Ariana Larriviere is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Her work history includes roles at Fidelity Investments and Raymond James and Associates, as well as experience outside finance at a psychiatry office and Florida Atlantic University. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable and registered investment funds. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios, often delegating management to sub-advisers while maintaining oversight and addressing conflicts of interest.

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 at Vanguard Advisers with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked in various roles within Vanguard and its affiliates since 2022. 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 to portfolio construction, primarily using Vanguard funds and ETFs, and manages a large client base through a combination of digital delivery and advisor support.

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 CFP®-certified financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience, currently with Vanguard Advisers since 2025. His prior experience includes roles at Alphastar Capital Management and Private Client Services. Vanguard Advisers offers automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and employer-sponsored retirement plan participants, employing a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach using proprietary models and primarily Vanguard funds and ETFs.

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 at Wells Fargo Clearing with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following three years at Wells Fargo Advisors. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

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.

Karen Zeltner is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2019 and previously was employed at Hope Academy and Lake Norman Charter School. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Waterbury is a CFP® professional with five years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Vanguard Advisers and has held roles at multiple Vanguard entities since 2021. Prior to his current position, he worked at Stancil PC and Ameritech Construction and has an educational background from North Carolina State University. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm utilizes a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with proprietary methodologies and offers a range of customizable portfolio options primarily built from Vanguard funds and ETFs.

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.