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 five years of industry experience. They hold Series 63 and Series 66 designations and have worked at several Vanguard affiliates since 2021, including Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc. Prior to that, Sm held roles at Bank Asia Ltd, Pennsylvania State University, and Scholastica School Pvt Ltd. 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 to create personalized portfolios primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs, emphasizing scalability and digital delivery across a broad client base.

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.

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.

Irene Chandler is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including SunTrust Securities and SunTrust Advisory Services. Outside of her advisory work, she owns a small business sewing baby quilts and is a floral designer for Heirloom Floral. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive technology tools and a broad non-advisory financial services platform.

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.