Rocky Ward is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Mooresville, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016 and is also a partner at Guru Products, LLC, a company that sells baseball software. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products. The firm is notable for its extensive retail advisor network, comprehensive service offerings, and its fiduciary standard in providing advisory services.

Brandi Behlke is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at Edward Jones and Blue Ridge HealthCare. Behlke serves on the boards of the Good Samaritan Clinic and Morganton Burke Crimestoppers, nonprofit organizations focused on community support and crime prevention. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that integrates fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across a range of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Jean Rene Pelletier is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and Digital Intelligence Systems, as well as positions outside the financial industry such as at The Home Depot. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s investment approach 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.

Robert Frey is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience, currently with Vanguard Advisers. He has held multiple roles at The Vanguard Group, Inc. since 2015 and also worked at Facet and Queens University of Charlotte. Vanguard Advisers delivers automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, utilizing a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with portfolios primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs. The firm is notable for its scale and digital delivery, managing a large client base with over 2,200 advisors.

Tyler Torcasso is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Vanguard Advisers since 2026. His prior roles include positions at The Vanguard Group and Vanguard Marketing Corporation. 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 investment approach using proprietary models and constructs portfolios mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs, combining digital delivery with a high client-to-advisor ratio.

Janaia Clifford is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 63 designation and three years of industry experience. Her prior work experience includes roles at Us Tech Solutions and Fyzical Therapy and Balance Centers. 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 both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

John Taylor is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including The Vanguard Group, Robinhood Financial, and J.P. Morgan. 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 both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Eugene Allen is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials. Prior to joining Vanguard Advisers, he has worked at multiple firms including Apple, Inc., Target, and Enterprise Holdings. Outside of finance, Allen has experience working in retail and service at Legion Brewing. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and eligible 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, emphasizing customization and tax-aware features.

Adam Delisle is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Walsh & Associates, LLC. His background includes roles in education at several Florida schools. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and eligible participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach, featuring portfolios built from Vanguard funds and ETFs with options for tax-aware strategies and customization.

Stacy Ann Spencer is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at LPL Financial, VendorPass, and MassMutual Investors Services. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and retirement plan participants, using a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with portfolios constructed mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs. The firm manages a large client base through a combination of digital delivery and advisor support.

Nicole Wiggins is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at TradeStation Securities, Ally Invest Securities, GoHealth LLC, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Fidelity Investments. Outside of her advisory role, she is an independent licensed insurance agent selling Medicare and life insurance products to family and close friends. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and brokerage and insurance products through an integrated platform.

Briana Echols is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and nine years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at The Vanguard Group, Take Control Credit LLC, and Randstad before joining Wells Fargo. Outside of her advisory work, she is a product reviewer for Amazon and TikTok. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, 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 with a focus on research-driven investment selection and diversified portfolio construction.

Grant Armstrong Jr. is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently advising at Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC. His prior roles include positions at The Westridge Forest Garden, VIMA, LLC, Zeiders Enterprises, Inc., and Atlantic Commercial Investments, LLC. Vanguard Advisers serves retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans through a combination of automated and human-supported investment advice. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach to portfolio construction, primarily utilizing Vanguard funds and ETFs, and manages a large client base with a digital delivery and team-based service model.

Robert Johns Jr. is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Red Ventures for ten years and had brief roles at Target Corporation and The Vanguard Group. Outside of his advisory activities, he donates plasma in Charlotte, NC. 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 asset allocations, primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs.

John Misle is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 43 years of industry experience, including 14 years at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation and over four decades at Pilot Life Insurance Co. Misle serves as a board member of the Sportsmans Club of Charlotte and volunteers on a high school reunion committee. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutional plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers a variety of investment implementation options through proprietary and third-party strategies, delivered by a nationwide network of independent financial professionals.

Matthew Williams is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations. His prior work includes roles at Vanguard Marketing Corporation, The Vanguard Group, Florida Atlantic University, and Waves Management. Vanguard Advisers delivers automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and employer-sponsored retirement plan participants. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach using proprietary models, and its portfolios are composed mainly of Vanguard funds and ETFs with customizable features.

Chiaheng Chen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and 28 years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Lyft and Wells Fargo Advisors. He serves as Treasurer for the North Carolina chapter of the National Association of Asian American Professionals, where he is involved in budgeting and promoting diversity and professional development. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services based on an IPS-driven process grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s investment menu includes a broad range of products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Samara Barnett is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has worked at Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group since 2022. Prior to that, she held positions at Broker Solutions Inc., Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC, Erie Insurance, and Highmark Inc. Vanguard Advisers provides 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, constructing portfolios primarily from Vanguard funds and ETFs with customizable tax-aware and ESG features.

Claudiu Antonie is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc., as well as prior positions in various sectors including education and automation. 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 portfolios constructed mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering customization options and tax-aware features.

Eric Spangenberger is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has spent his entire career at The Vanguard Group, Inc. Vanguard Advisers offers 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 to asset allocation, primarily employing Vanguard funds and ETFs, and manages a high volume of client relationships through a combination of digital platforms and a large advisor team.