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. His career includes roles at TD Ameritrade, PNC Wealth Management, Merrill, and Alpha Sights, where he participates as a consultant. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and eligible participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with portfolios constructed mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs, combining digital delivery and a large advisor team to serve a broad client base.

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.

Andrew Wallace is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been in the industry for less than one year. His prior experience includes roles outside of financial services at companies such as iVox Solutions and Advanced Call Center Technologies. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Katherine Nutt is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Southern Crown Partners LLC, Anheuser-Busch, and various educational and entrepreneurial positions. 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 with proprietary methodologies to create personalized portfolios primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Michael Wright is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2009 to 2020. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals with significant investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary retirement income recommendations.

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.

Donal Barrett is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing who holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and has 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2025, he spent ten years at The Vanguard Group. Outside of his advisory work, he assists wheelchair-bound passengers at the airport as a Passenger Service Assistant. 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 a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Noah Allmaras is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with Edward Jones, where he has worked for four years. His prior roles include positions at E*TRADE Capital Management, E*TRADE Securities, The Vanguard Group, and PNC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee solutions, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Douglas Jones is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2022, following six years at Wells Fargo Clearing. Jones owns and operates Optio Wealth Management LLC, an independent practice based in Huntersville, NC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. Its offerings include a broad range of planning services, from retirement and education to specialized areas like business-owner transition and special-needs planning.

Angelo Patterson is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked with various Vanguard entities since 2021 and previously held positions in healthcare and financial services. Vanguard Advisers delivers 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 options.