Andrew Ortiz is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, he worked at The Vanguard Group and has been co-owner of Rooted Hearts LLC, a holistic health coaching business, since 2018. He also works as an independent contractor for Amazon Flex. 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 approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a broader investment menu that includes insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options.

Lisa Roche Berlage is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, where she has worked since 2014. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has 19 years of industry experience. In addition to her advisory role, she serves on the finance committee of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Denver, NC. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice, primarily serving retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach to construct personalized portfolios largely from Vanguard funds and ETFs, emphasizing scale and digital delivery combined with a team servicing model.

Amanda Murdza is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2013 and worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2013 to 2017 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2024. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Charlene Hall is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 1992 and with Primerica Financial Services since 1990. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party asset managers and BNY Mellon Advisors for model implementation, with a wrap-fee structure and a focus on curated investment models.

David Benevento is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers. His prior work includes roles at Fidelity Investments, Edward Jones, Capital Group - American Funds, HBKS Wealth Advisors, Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, Charles Schwab, Robert W. Baird, and Strategic Advisors LLC. He maintains a life and health insurance license. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and employer-sponsored retirement plan participants. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with proprietary models to create personalized asset allocations, primarily employing Vanguard funds and ETFs, and manages a large client base through its digital platform and extensive team of advisors.

Seth Hauser is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2018, following a year at UBS Financial Services and four years at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides financial planning and advisory services to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that include structured financial planning and investment advisory programs.

Salvatore Bria is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2020. He works with clients to develop sound financial plans aimed at improving their financial futures, supported by Fidelity's client-focused culture and extensive tools and resources. His approach involves collaborating with clients to achieve their financial goals, a process he finds personally satisfying. Salvatore has accumulated extensive experience in the financial services industry, with roles including Wealth Management Advisor at TIAA from 2013 to 2020, Planning and Guidance Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2011 to 2013, Workplace Consultant at Diversified Investments from 2010 to 2011, Financial Advisor at Valic from 2009 to 2010, and Tax-Exempt Retirement Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2006 to 2009.

Donald Cook Jr. is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles with Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc., as well as entrepreneurial experience with SBH BBQ Co. Outside of advisory work, he is engaged in e-commerce sales and provides transportation services through contracts with Lyft and Uber. 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 proprietary asset allocation models. The firm emphasizes scale and digital delivery, managing a high volume of client relationships primarily with Vanguard funds and ETFs, and offers multiple customization options including ESG exposures.

Julia Happel is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with five years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and TD Ameritrade. 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 combines research-driven investment strategies with a broad range of financial products and services.

Andrey Shchegolev is a CFA® charterholder with 17 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He has held prior roles within Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, where he has worked for over 20 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer for The Brooks Homeowners Association in Monroe, NC. 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 approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Mitchell Stewart is a financial advisor at Merrill based in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Principal Securities, Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Company. Outside of finance, he has experience in event planning and was involved with Show Stopping Event Planning from 2020 to 2022. 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 supported by internal and third-party managers for a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Taylor Smith is a financial advisor with Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Smith held positions at Bank of America, Credit Union Investment Services, SECU Life Insurance Company, SECU Brokerage Services, and State Employees' Credit Union. Outside of advisory work, Smith serves as a power of attorney for a private individual. Merrill, along 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Blevins is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill from 2004 to 2021 before joining UBS in 2021. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a broad range of financial products and capital markets services.

Ronald Fleischman is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and having 32 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Carolina Firearm Consulting, LLC, which provides firearms training. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and delivers advisory work using proprietary capital market assumptions and research.

Cody Dawkins is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 certifications. His work history includes roles at Robinhood Markets, The Vanguard Group, and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing firm-approved software to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Harry Bovee is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2025. He is committed to providing personalized, one-on-one consultations to create financial plans tailored to each client's unique situation, aiming to help clients feel financially sound both now and in the future. Prior to his current role, Harry held several positions at Fidelity Investments, including Investment Consultant and Financial Representative in 2024, as well as Financial Service Representative from 2023 to 2024. Before joining Fidelity, he worked in Client Relationships, Business and Product Development at TIAA in 2022.

Beverly Montgomery is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 38 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been associated with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network since 2026, following a decade at Wells Fargo Clearing and seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options including niche services like business-owner transition and special-needs analysis. The firm combines advisory services with various financial products and referral channels through a large network of over 4,000 advisors.

Wesley Thompson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at IFP Securities, Rinaldi Wealth Management, Park Avenue Securities, and Guardian Life Insurance Co. of America. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services guided by an investment policy statement and modern portfolio theory. The firm’s offerings include a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Tiffany Gill is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been in the financial industry since 2022, with prior experience at Wells Fargo Bank and Fairway Mortgage. 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.

Alexander Nolan is a CFP® professional with seven years of experience, currently serving at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2018. His prior experience includes roles at Omnistar Financial Group and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner and CFO of Blue Ridge Acquisition Group, LLC, a real estate business. Mass Mutual Investors Services is an SEC-registered broker-dealer and investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers collaborative, goal-focused planning using firm-approved analytical tools and supports various specialized planning programs.