Brooke Wirtheim is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at various Vanguard entities since 2025. Prior to her advisory role, her background includes positions at H&R Block, Eaton Corporation, and Inspire Wealth Management and Consulting. Vanguard Advisers delivers both automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, utilizing a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach that incorporates proprietary models and a broad selection of Vanguard funds and ETFs. The firm manages a large client base through a digital platform supported by a team of more than 2,200 advisors.

Michael Rothstein is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Truist Advisory Services and J.P. Morgan Securities. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, offering a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach using proprietary models and largely Vanguard funds and ETFs. The firm manages a large client base through a combination of digital platforms and a team servicing model.

Donald Feagans is a CFP® professional with over 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC. He has been with Vanguard since 2004, including roles at Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc., and has additional work experience at Amazon. 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 using proprietary models to set personalized asset allocations, with portfolios built mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs and offering a range of customization options.

Andre Pitts is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Vanguard Group and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, Pitts operates as a notary public and works as an independent Uber and Lyft driver. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs. The firm leverages third-party asset managers and a variety of advisory models to tailor investment solutions.

Laura Wetzel is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has been with The Vanguard Group since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she is listed as a custodian for a UTMA account for her daughter. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice through its Vanguard Digital Advisor and Vanguard Personal Advisor services, primarily serving 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 a range of customization options and emphasizing digital delivery at scale.

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 with Wells Fargo Clearing in Davidson, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and Digital Intelligence Systems since 2021, as well as previous positions at The Home Depot and Pelma LLC. 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 employs more than 14,000 advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

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 with Vanguard Advisers, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc., alongside earlier positions in fitness and club environments. 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 to set personalized asset allocations, primarily utilizing Vanguard funds and ETFs, and manages a large client base through a combination of digital platforms and advisor teams.

Janaia Clifford is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 63 designation and four years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Us Tech Solutions, Fyzical Therapy and Balance Centers, and Victoria's Secret. 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 employs over 14,000 financial advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

John Taylor is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Vanguard Group, Robinhood Financial, J.P. Morgan, and BMO Harris. 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 through more than 14,000 financial advisors and offers a range of 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 licenses and has worked at multiple firms including Apple, Inc. and Enterprise Holdings. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the retail and service industry through a position at Legion Brewing 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 utilizing proprietary methodologies and Vanguard funds, serving hundreds of thousands of clients through a large-scale digital platform with over 2,200 advisors.

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 Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including TradeStation Securities, Ally Invest Securities, and Fidelity Investments. Outside of her advisory role, she is an independent licensed insurance agent specializing in Medicare and life insurance products for family and close friends. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach using portfolios developed by internal research and third-party strategists, and offers financial planning, access to asset managers, and participation in wrap programs.

Briana Echols is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at The Vanguard Group, Take Control Credit LLC, and Randstad. Outside of her financial advisory work, she is a product reviewer for Amazon and TikTok. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines extensive research and analytics with brokerage and advisory solutions across a broad client base.

Grant Armstrong Jr. is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently advising at Vanguard Advisers since 2022. His prior work includes roles at multiple financial firms such as The Westridge Forest Garden LLC and Zeiders Enterprises, Inc. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and is based in Charlotte, NC. Vanguard Advisers provides both 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 primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs, combining digital delivery with a large advisor team to manage a substantial client base.

Robert Johns Jr. is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, based in Charlotte, NC, and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Vanguard, he worked for Target Corporation and spent ten years at Red Ventures. Outside of his advisory role, he donates plasma. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, employing a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with portfolios primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs. The firm combines digital delivery with a large team of advisors to manage a high volume of client relationships.

John Misle is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with over 43 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and securities licenses Series 63 and Series 65. His prior work includes 14 years at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation and a long tenure with Pilot Life Insurance Co. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of the Sportsmans Club of Charlotte and volunteers on his high school reunion committee. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs across multiple platforms. The firm manages a multi‑billion dollar asset base and supports discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to proprietary and third-party model strategies.