Katherine Vega is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior work includes positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo before joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2019. 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.

Jonathan Dean is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. His career includes roles at The Vanguard Group and multiple self-employed engagements. Outside of advising, he contracts for a marketing agency focusing on geofencing campaigns and works as a contracted delivery driver. 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 approach using proprietary models to create personalized, tax-aware portfolios mainly composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs.

William Dagit Jr. is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Osaic Wealth since 2023. Prior to that, he spent over two decades at Royal Alliance Associates and has managed Lakeside Financial Services, LLC since 2001. In addition to advising on investments, he provides tax consultation and preparation services through his CPA practice. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services utilizing various asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to deliver customized portfolio management solutions.

Matthew Hepner is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Vanguard Advisers since 2021 and previously worked at Bird from 2018 to 2020. Hepner is also associated with Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc. 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 and offers portfolios primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs, serving a large client base through a digital delivery and team servicing model.

Andrea Buschur is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she owns See Joy Enterprises of NC, a business distributing Italian Water Ice. LPL Enterprise serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory, and brokerage services through an integrated platform that combines adviser programs with other financial products and lending solutions.

Tywon Pelzer is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and four years of industry experience. He has held roles within various Vanguard affiliates since 2021 and serves as an owner and operator of a retail pressure washing business. Additionally, he is a transportation officer in the North Carolina Army National Guard, a position he has held since 2013. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and eligible employer-sponsored retirement plan participants. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach using proprietary methodologies to construct portfolios primarily from Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering a range of customization options and tax-aware features.

Jerry Inman is a financial advisor with Merrill in Huntersville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lpl Financial Services for 13 years before joining Merrill in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for the Coach Ron Axselle Scholarship, a charitable organization. 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 provides model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors, employing strategic and tactical asset allocation with various implementation options.

Jamahal Singh is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and securities licenses Series 65 and Series 63. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at SeCU Life Insurance Company and Credit Union Investment Services, among other roles. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from a broad investable universe.

Henry Ighile is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. Based in Charlotte, NC, he is also engaged in non-investment-related activities including work as a sales agent for Genesis Auto Broker, LLC, and contracted delivery and transportation services. 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 with portfolios constructed mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Julian Busby is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at United Planners' Financial Services and Carolina Financial Partners. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and eligible employer-sponsored retirement plan participants. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with personalized asset allocations and primarily invests through Vanguard funds and ETFs.

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.

Devin O'Leary is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2021, he worked at Amazon.com, Inc. and held positions at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and Kontoor Brands, Inc. O'Leary is also involved with Digital Intelligence Systems LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory 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.

Nicholas Zeiser is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with nine years of industry experience, currently with Vanguard Advisers since 2017. Prior to joining Vanguard, he worked at Camp Gladiator, Inc. and Luxe Valet Inc. He is based in Charlotte, NC. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and eligible participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach and manages a large client base through its digital platform and team servicing model.

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®-credentialed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2019 and previously spent five years with VOYA Financial Advisors. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, 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 supported by research and third-party strategies.

Tammy Gilley is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1997. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis delivered through a centralized consulting team, serving clients with advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

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.