Derek Bostian is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC. His prior roles include positions at AE Wealth Management, Advisory Alpha, and Two Waters Wealth Management. 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 using proprietary models to set personalized asset allocations across various savings goals.

Thomas Highsmith is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in financial advisory and planning. He is currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and Pinnacle Bank, bringing a background that includes leadership roles at Carolinas Wealth Consulting LLC and Carolinas Investment Consulting LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Treasurer for the Live Like Bryant Foundation, a nonprofit organization. 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, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to guide client decisions while maintaining specialized municipal and employer advisory services.

Jerathen Tillman is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently works at LPL Financial and previously held positions at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

John Mohr is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent seven years with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, alongside a long tenure at Wachovia Bank, N.A. starting in 2002. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives, demographics, and risk tolerances.

Oliver Bernhardt is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. He is the owner of Bullish Graphics, a graphic design business based in Charlotte. Prior to joining Vanguard, Bernhardt held roles at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Central Piedmont Community College, Noble Food and Pursuits, and Elon University. 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 using proprietary models and constructs portfolios mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering a range of customization and tax-aware features.

Christopher Vincent is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s process 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.

Sidra Freeman is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2025, she worked at Principal Life Insurance Company and Principal Securities Inc from 2023 to 2025. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to produce tailored recommendation reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities typical of a large institutional firm.

Maureen Henry is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Ameriprise, Carolinas Wealth Consulting LLC, Carolinas Investment Consulting LLC, Hayden Royal, Zermatt Securities, and TD Ameritrade. 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 reports approximately $671 billion in assets under management and combines brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Michael Reidy is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing nine years of industry experience. He has been with Vanguard Advisers since 2019 and has worked within The Vanguard Group and Vanguard Marketing Corporation since 2017. Prior to joining Vanguard, he spent 16 years at the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office. Vanguard Advisers delivers 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 and manages portfolios mainly using Vanguard funds and ETFs, with a focus on scale and digital delivery.

Jonathan Lentz is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones in Huntersville, NC, where he has worked since 2007. He has 18 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 license. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Lily Smith is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning her career in 2025. Her background includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank and various educational and staffing organizations. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by Wells Fargo Investment Institute research and third-party analytics.

Noah Urrutia is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Minneapolis, MN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked in various roles including at Starbucks and Dollar General. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for clients with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored retirement advice, primarily for clients maintaining assets in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Jaclyn Ashgrove is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has worked at Charles Schwab and Wells Fargo Bank throughout her career. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance using multi-asset model portfolios and maintains an integrated structure combining advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services.

Christopher Berardi is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms including LPL Financial and The Vanguard Group. Outside of his advisory work, he was involved with Habitat Charlotte Region for four years. 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 utilizes a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach with portfolios largely constructed from Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Todd Kurstin is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018 and has been employed with Wells Fargo Bank, NA since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates two music entertainment businesses as a DJ and announcer in Topton, North Carolina. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Christian Pipkin is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. His career includes roles at The Vanguard Group, Inc. since 2021 and prior experience at Wells Fargo Clearing Services. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and eligible participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with proprietary models to create personalized portfolios primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Robert Mexcur is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, based in Charlotte, NC, and has 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with Vanguard Advisers since 2020 and has been associated with The Vanguard Group and Vanguard Marketing Corporation since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, he owns a rental property in Charlotte. 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 utilizing proprietary models and constructs portfolios primarily from Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering a range of customization options.

Kelly Martin is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services since 2019. Prior to that, she was with LPL Financial from 2015 to 2018. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition planning and special-needs analysis, using Wells Fargo research and planning tools.

Alyson Kreifels is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and WAFD Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she is an independent Amway business owner involved in direct sales of health, beauty, and home products. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through model-based and discretionary strategies. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering investment approaches that include strategic asset allocation and tax-aware options.

Matthew Burns is a Financial Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role as a Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor, he focuses on understanding his clients' financial goals to develop strategies tailored to their short-, mid-, and long-term objectives. He serves as a resource for a range of financial planning needs, including general investing, retirement planning, and managing unexpected expenses. Additionally, he provides clients access to Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Matthew holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned his Bachelor's Degree from The Ohio State University. His approach emphasizes ongoing dialogue with clients to discuss their goals and concerns, allowing him to offer continuous advice and guidance as their financial needs evolve.