Pierre Marquina is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and three years of industry experience. Before joining Vanguard Advisers in 2025, he was self-employed and owned a tattooing business. He has also worked with Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group since 2022. Vanguard Advisers provides both automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, using a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs. The firm manages a large client base with over 2,200 advisors, combining digital delivery with team servicing.

Levanza Breeland is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo firms since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she owns TheConnectionClub.com, a travel-related business, and is a part-owner of 3-D Disco, a Greenville-based event planning venture. 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 grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s approach includes a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Michael Roeder is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers based in Charlotte, NC. He has been with Vanguard and its affiliated entities since 2026 and previously worked in roles at Sphera Solutions Inc and Environmental Resources Management. 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 portfolios mainly composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering a range of customization options and tax-efficient features.

Stephanie Titus is a financial advisor at Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 credential with 16 years of experience at Merrill and a total of 4 years in the industry. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Alexian Gomberg is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2014 and joined the LPL Enterprise team in 2024. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, supported by model portfolios and research from internal and third-party sources.

Brent Tompkins is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and Digital Intelligence Systems LLC since 2021. Prior to that, he held roles at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and UNC Campus Recreation. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering investment policy development, performance reporting, participant education, and discretionary investment management grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s offerings include a broad range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options, distinguishing it from many large institutional advisers.

Kathleen Burns is a financial advisor at Merrill with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ford Motor Credit Company for 34 years. She also serves as an executor in a fiduciary capacity outside of her advisory role. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals and institutional clients.

Todd Davis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include eight years at PNC Investments and a brief tenure at Kalos Management and Kalos Capital. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national 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.

Tyler Nowack is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has been with Wells Fargo Bank since 2021 and began his role at Wells Fargo Clearing in 2026. Prior to his financial services career, his work history includes roles in retail and public safety as well as education. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients through 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.

James Poteet is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Vanguard Advisers since 2025. He has been associated with The Vanguard Group and its marketing division since 2014. He holds a fiduciary trustee role for a family investment trust. Vanguard Advisers offers a combination of 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 and constructs portfolios primarily from Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Lisa Ashlin is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been associated with Wells Fargo entities since 2009, including Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing, and joined Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network in 2026. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services, including specialized planning for business-owner transitions, sports and entertainment, and special-needs analysis.

Allison Zelli is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2007, including roles at related Raymond James entities since 2022. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a broad client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by extensive research and diverse portfolio management strategies.

Nicholas Baker is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers based in Charlotte, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at OneMain Financial and Winthrop University. 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 primarily using Vanguard funds and ETFs, serving a large client base through a combination of digital platforms and advisor teams.

Benjamin Fauzio is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2026, he worked at Equitable Distributors, LLC and Jackson National Life Distributors LLC. He spent ten years in education before entering the financial services industry. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients, including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers, employing various asset-allocation tools and investment platforms to manage portfolios on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Erica Hamilton is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving at Vanguard Advisers since 2012. She has been affiliated with The Vanguard Group and its related entities since 2004. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, utilizing a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with personalized asset allocations primarily using Vanguard funds and ETFs.

William Harvey III is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, based in Charlotte, NC, and has 29 years of industry experience. He has been with The Vanguard Group since 1995 and previously worked at Myers Park Country Club for five years. Harvey also serves as a trustee for family member trusts. 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 investment approach with portfolios constructed primarily from Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering a combination of digital delivery and advisor support.

Derek Coffren is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Mooresville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2017 and prior roles with Ameritas Investment Corp. and Capital Choice Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is an independent insurance agent representing various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base ranging from individuals to institutions, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals. The firm offers multiple portfolio management options, including proprietary models and access to third-party strategists, with flexible implementation across various platforms.

Janice Lowrance is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Mooresville, NC, where she has worked since 2007. She has 19 years of industry experience. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

William Crane is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He joined the firm in 2024 and has held positions including Financial Representative and Relationship Manager before his current role. He focuses on providing clients with financial clarity and supports them in achieving long-term success through personalized planning. His approach integrates analytical analysis and empathetic client engagement to navigate complex financial situations. William emphasizes understanding each client's unique circumstances to align strategies with their priorities. Outside of his professional responsibilities, William enjoys activities such as golfing, tennis, table tennis, traveling, and exploring culinary experiences.

Madison Auton is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 63 designation and beginning their career in 2025. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Clearing, Madison was affiliated with DYSIS and MBO Partners and attended Clemson University. 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 a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.