Chad Epting is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Concord, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 21 years of industry experience. He worked at ProEquities, Inc. and Protective Life from 2003 to 2017 before joining Edward Jones in 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment options. The firm is notable for its large network of advisors and branches, offering fiduciary advisory services and affiliated investment capabilities.

Jolie Bishop is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Huntersville, NC, holding a Series 66 designation. She has been with Ameriprise since 2023 and has prior experience in education and hospitality, including five years at Midwood Smokehouse and four years at Auburn University. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Garrett Barkley is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His career includes multiple roles at The Vanguard Group since 2013, along with two years at Infosys. Vanguard Advisers offers 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 to portfolio construction, utilizing Vanguard funds and ETFs with tax-aware features and a range of customization options.

Lauren Bonner is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Vanguard Advisers since 2025 and also has a marketing role at Charlotte Helicopters, a helicopter rides business, since 2017. 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 methodologies and offers customizable portfolios primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Richard Yakubu is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Vanguard Advisers, Inc. since 2021 and has been associated with The Vanguard Group and Vanguard Marketing Corporation since 2018. Prior to that, he held positions at the Swain Center and the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with personalized asset allocations largely constructed from Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Avner Israel is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Vanguard and its affiliates since 2021. Prior to that, he was with First Command Advisory Services and First Command Financial Planning. Vanguard Advisers provides both automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, utilizing a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach that incorporates proprietary models and largely Vanguard fund-based portfolios. The firm manages a large scale of client relationships through a hybrid digital and advisor-supported platform.

Michael Pfeffer is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following four years at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. 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 process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of financial product offerings that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Joel Matthews is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Concord, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, he worked at Bank of America NA/Merrill Lynch from 2019 to 2022 and held positions at Bank of America, Dick's Sporting Goods, and the Kansas City Royals. 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 under management, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Raaj Gupta is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience, currently working at Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC. His prior roles include positions at TD Ameritrade and The Vanguard Group. He also participates in consulting surveys for Alpha Sights. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and employer-sponsored retirement plan participants. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach to create personalized portfolios largely composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs, managing a large client base through an extensive team of advisors combined with digital tools.

Nikhil Nayar is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at LPL Financial and multiple roles within The Vanguard Group. Outside of finance, he has experience working with the Tennis Is Fun Academy. Vanguard Advisers serves retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans through a combination of automated and human-supported advice. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach using proprietary models and primarily Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering a range of customization options and managing a large client base with a team servicing model.

Ryan Myles is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding a Series 66 designation and based in Charlotte, NC. He has been with Vanguard Advisers and affiliated Vanguard entities since 2025. Outside of his advisory role, his background includes involvement with organizations such as Local On The Water and Crooked Floor Tavern. 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 made up of Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Cody Eggers is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Vanguard-affiliated firms since 2017 and previously worked at Wheeling Jesuit University from 2013 to 2017. 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 construct portfolios primarily from Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering various customization options and managing a large client base through digital delivery and team servicing.

Gary Mcpherson II is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Cambridge since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Mcpherson serves on several nonprofit boards, including the American Financial Education Alliance and the Spirit Club Foundation, and volunteers as a financial literacy teacher. He is also a co-author of "Remarkable Retirement, Volume 2" and participates in advisory groups and community education initiatives. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals. The firm provides a range of investment solutions—including proprietary and third-party model strategies—with both discretionary and non-discretionary implementations tailored to client objectives.

James Burney is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers since 2016. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Charlotte, NC. Burney’s career has been focused within The Vanguard Group, Inc. Vanguard Advisers delivers 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 investment approach, primarily utilizing Vanguard funds and ETFs, and manages a large client base through its digital platform and team service model.

Christopher Johnson is Vice President and Private Wealth Management Advisor at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2011. In this role, he works closely with a select group of high net worth client families, focusing on understanding their investment philosophies, family communication, future planning, and the purposeful use of their wealth. He has extensive experience within Fidelity Investments, previously holding positions as Vice President and Regional Planning Consultant from 2006 to 2011, Financial Representative III from 2002 to 2006, and Financial Representative II from 2000 to 2002. Prior to joining Fidelity, Christopher was a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley Dean Witter from 1998 to 2000. Outside of his professional career, Christopher enjoys outdoor activities and hobbies including camping, attending concerts, cooking and baking, hiking, and skiing.

Nicholas Tracy is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Vanguard Advisers and affiliated Vanguard entities since 2021. Prior to that, he was with Royal Alliance Associates and Goodwin Insurance Agency, among other firms. Vanguard Advisers serves retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans through both automated and human-supported investment advice. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach using proprietary models to deliver personalized asset allocations, primarily using Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Samitha Kukkillaya is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Vanguard, Samitha worked at TIAA and has experience in self-employment and other roles outside the industry. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to 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, delivering scalable digital and advisor-supported services.

Amber Robinson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Huntersville, NC, holding CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of advisory work, she is a co-owner of RGAA, LLC, which supports her practice operations. Ameriprise serves individuals approaching or in retirement, primarily those with at least $1 million in net investable assets, offering a retirement-income planning service that combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendation reports. The firm delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Ryan Rubin is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2016. He is based in Huntersville, NC, and holds a Series 66 license. Outside of his advisory role, Rubin is a part owner of an e-commerce business focused on wholesale product research and sales on Amazon. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of investment strategies and affiliated financial services. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large nationwide network of advisors and branches.

Sm Omi is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with four years of industry experience. Their credentials include Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Vanguard Advisers in 2026, they held roles at Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group starting in 2021, as well as positions at Bank Asia Ltd and Pennsylvania State University. Vanguard Advisers delivers 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, largely Vanguard fund-based portfolios with tax-aware and customization features.