Sarah Frimel is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2011. Sarah has a beneficial interest in a family-owned real estate LLC but does not have an active role in its operations. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Samnang Huot is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 8 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2017. Prior to that, he worked at Best Buy from 2012 to 2017. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking. The firm follows an IPS-driven advisory process grounded in modern portfolio theory and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

John Pierre is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Enterprise Holdings, Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Raymond James & Associates. 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, utilizing proprietary models and mainly Vanguard funds and ETFs to construct portfolios with various customization options.

Tucker Schiavoni is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has less than one year of industry experience and previously attended Roanoke College. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap‑fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Zachary Walker is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and UNC Charlotte. LPL Enterprise, LLC offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm primarily utilizes model-driven investment strategies and provides access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and a range of affiliated financial services.

Devin O'Leary is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, he worked at Amazon.com, Inc. and held positions at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and Kontoor Brands, Inc. He is also involved with Digital Intelligence Systems LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, managing approximately $671 billion in assets and employing over 14,000 financial advisors.

Nicholas Zeiser is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently advising at Vanguard Advisers since 2017. Prior to joining Vanguard, he worked for Camp Gladiator, Inc. from 2016 to 2017. He is based in Charlotte, NC. 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 approach using proprietary methodologies and primarily constructs portfolios from Vanguard funds and ETFs, serving a large client base through a combination of digital platforms and advisor teams.

Brian Smith is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience, currently with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, Smith & Associates, and Wythe County Public Schools. Vanguard Advisers serves retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans through a mix of automated and human-supported investment advice. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with portfolios primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs and manages a large client base supported by over 2,200 advisors.

Kimberly Kaylor is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at LPL Financial for 11 years. Kaylor is also involved with Williamson Wealth Group, a support company based in Cornelius, NC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and employs analytical tools to illustrate potential outcomes, supporting clients through advisory programs and a broad advisor network.

Patrick Barnett is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2019. He has prior experience at VOYA Financial Advisors, Cetera Wealth Services, and Equitable Advisors. Barnett also has involvement in a business entity related to investment services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management options, utilizing various strategies and advisor support tools.

Tammy Gilley is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 1997. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning with written recommendations and ongoing annual advice.

Jonathon Lynn is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Vanguard Advisers. He has held roles at The Vanguard Group and Vanguard Marketing Corporation since 2011. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of Chicken Dude, LLC, a real estate business. 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 composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Shanaya Davis is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at Vanguard since 2010 and was previously with Keller Williams Realty from 2013 to 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she is engaged in a sales position unrelated to investment activities. 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 using proprietary models to create personalized asset allocations primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Kyle Mazei is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Equitable Advisors and Conway National Bank, as well as involvement with organizations such as Gamecock Moving LLC and The Ripken Experience Myrtle Beach. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

John Matheny is a CFP® professional with 32 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing, where he has worked for 10 years, and has a background that includes positions at Wells Fargo Bank NA, Ameriprise, and other firms. Based in Charlotte, NC, his credentials also include Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics, managing approximately $671 billion in assets through a network of more than 14,000 financial advisors.

Jonathan Wormley is a CFP® certificant with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers since 2016. He has worked within various Vanguard entities since 2012, including Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and eligible employer-sponsored retirement plan participants, utilizing a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with portfolios primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs. The firm manages a large scale of client relationships through a combination of digital delivery and advisor support.

Alexandria Atkins is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 63 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work history includes roles at Charter Communications, Enterprise, and Chillis. 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 supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Chad Winchester is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His career includes various roles within Wells Fargo entities since 2017 and a position at National Planning Corporation in 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a self-storage business in Waxhaw, NC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that offers investment advisory, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute with diversification principles to support its investment solutions.

Isabella Casey is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning her industry career in 2024. Her prior experience includes roles at Salisbury University in both the Perdue School of Business and the President's Office, as well as a position at The City of Salisbury Mayor's Office. She also has a background in education and community service through work at local schools and a country club. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Lauren Burthey is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC, HB Wealth Management, LLC, and held roles at Duke University Fuqua School of Business. Outside of finance, she had involvement with Ride Cycle Studio and Sweatlab LLC. 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, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.