John Fitch III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. His prior firms include PNC Investments and NYLife Securities, where he worked before joining LPL Financial in 2018. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, providing a range of solutions including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

Matthias Black is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with Vanguard and its affiliates since 2025. Prior to joining Vanguard, he worked in various roles across multiple industries, including media, retail, and education. 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 to construct personalized portfolios largely comprised of Vanguard funds and ETFs, supported by a large advisory team and digital delivery platform.

John Chidwick is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with multiple firms, including Signature Wealth Group and Stonestreet Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner at Signature Wealth Group and serves as CEO of 4 Life Investments. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through unique affiliations.

Stephen Collie is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill for the past 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director on the Pass Perfect Executive Advisory Board and is active on a committee for Classroom Central, a nonprofit supporting teachers in Charlotte, NC. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, implementing trading, account administration, and custody support.

Peyton Godbey is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, Godbey worked at Equitable Advisors and has been involved with the Charlotte Soccer Academy as a youth soccer coach. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients using model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Patrick Duffy is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include nearly a decade at Eaton Vance Distributors, Inc., as well as positions at TIAA, Pensionmark Financial Group, Acrisure Investment Advisory, and ADP. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment models and services.

David Monteith Jr. is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc. since 2007, including his current role since 2025. 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 methodologies and constructs portfolios mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Jacob Betz is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Trinity Wealth Securities, Florida Financial Advisors, and Tristate Financial Advisors. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary program. Their advisory process combines quantitative screens and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions to build model asset allocations.

Michael Crutchfield is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Vanguard Advisers. His prior roles include nearly a decade at TIAA and a year at CUSO Financial Services. He maintains licenses in life, accident, health insurance, and annuities. Vanguard Advisers offers automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and retirement plan participants, utilizing a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with portfolios primarily constructed from Vanguard funds and ETFs. The firm manages a large client base through a combination of digital platforms and a team service model.

Christopher Ekstrom is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2020, following positions at Fifth Third Bank, Oneamerica Securities, and American United Life. Outside of his advisory role, he is a general partner and managing member of Lil & Clem Sales, LLC, assisting with administrative duties. 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.

Selena Abraham is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with 27 years of industry experience. She has been with The Vanguard Group, Inc. since 1998. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm utilizes a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach, offering portfolios primarily constructed from Vanguard funds and ETFs with various customization options.

Carmen Hall is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, she worked in various roles across different industries, including positions at Rover, Smiling Moose, and Hop and Barrel Brewing. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Matthew Ayer is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 63 designation and beginning his industry experience in 2025. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Clearing, he worked at DYSIS and the Southeastern Bar. He also has experience in education and hospitality, including serving in the public school system and working at Showmars Restaurant. 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 with over 14,000 advisors and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Grace Cassada is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2026, she was involved in event planning with Monarch Event Planning and worked at Aqua Wave Express Car Wash. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including a broad range of households and organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a variety of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Robert Kidd III is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently working at Vanguard Advisers. His prior work history includes roles at TIAA-CREF, UBS Financial Services, E*TRADE Securities, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. 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 approach using proprietary models to create personalized portfolios mainly composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs, serving a large client base through a combination of digital platforms and advisor support.

Nathan Campbell is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Vanguard and its affiliates since 2019 and is also self-employed as a contracted driver for ride-sharing services. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and retirement plan participants. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach utilizing proprietary models and offers portfolios constructed largely from Vanguard funds and ETFs with various customization options.

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 Series 66-registered financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, based in Charlotte, NC, and has 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of her advising role, she owns TheConnectionClub.com, a travel-related business. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to support its investment approach.

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.

Alexian Gomberg is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at MSI Financial Services, Wells Fargo Investments, and Ameriprise. Gomberg has been affiliated with LPL Financial in various capacities since 2005. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services through its network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies with a broad investment approach and operational support tools.