Abigail Bremel is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at UBS Financial Services and the Institute for Futures. Vanguard Advisers offers automated and human-supported investment advice through its digital and personal advisor services, serving retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach is goal-based and algorithm-driven, utilizing proprietary models and primarily Vanguard funds and ETFs to construct personalized portfolios.

Miles Bone is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Omni Interlocken and involvement with Gravity Climate Co. Outside of advising, he has combined periods of full-time education with professional engagements. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary advisory services and access to discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm’s integrated model provides centralized custody and brokerage services alongside multi-asset investment guidance supported by dedicated research and alternative investment options.

Wylonda Surles is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc., as well as prior experience with Occidental Life and self-employment. Vanguard Advisers delivers automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach is goal-based and algorithm-driven, utilizing Vanguard funds and ETFs with tax-aware features and a range of customization options.

Scott Stimson is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he works with families and individuals to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at securing a better financial future. He began his financial services career in 2010 and focuses on delivering a comprehensive approach to managing wealth by listening carefully to clients and assisting them in making informed decisions tailored to their individual needs. Scott holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of North Carolina System and holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He has expertise in family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, and portfolio management services. Scott is committed to building trusted relationships and providing customized wealth management strategies to his clients. Beyond his professional work, Scott has been actively involved in his community as a member of Leadership Lake Norman and having served on the Board of Directors for Corvian Community School from 2017 to 2020. He has also held leadership roles including Vice President of Sigma Chi Charlotte Alumni Associates and participates in community initiatives such as the Jimmy Murphey Christmas Community Fundraiser. Scott calls Lake Norman, North Carolina home and integrates community involvement into his work philosophy.

Dennis Lehman is a CFP® with 36 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with OSAIC since 1991 and previously worked for Financial Planners of Cleveland, Inc. He is also the owner of Heritage Financial Planners, a separate firm involved in security sales, and is licensed to sell life insurance. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services from financial planning and retirement consulting to access to third-party money managers and managed account solutions.

L'shauna Whitaker is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Vanguard, she worked at LPL Financial LLC and held positions in public service and healthcare. 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 set personalized asset allocations, offering portfolios largely composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs with various customization options.

Ashley Metcalfe is a CFP® and holds a Series 63 license, currently serving as an advisor at Vanguard Advisers with 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Vanguard in various capacities since 2013, including roles at Vanguard Advisers, Vanguard Marketing Corporation, and The Vanguard Group, Inc. Ashley is based in Charlotte, NC. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice primarily for retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach to portfolio construction, using proprietary models and largely Vanguard funds and ETFs, with services delivered at scale through a combination of digital platforms and advisory teams.

Hanna Bertrand is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has worked at Vanguard Advisers and related Vanguard entities since 2026 and previously spent five years at Plotkin Financial Advisors and Independent Financial Group, LLC. 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 proprietary models to create personalized portfolios largely composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering a range of customization options and tax-aware features.

Kaitlin Stacey is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at PNC Investments and has been with Vanguard since 2026. Outside of her advisory role, she has worked as a server and bartender at Warehouse 18 Venues. 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 construct portfolios primarily from Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering a range of customization options and managing a large client base through a combination of digital delivery and advisor support.

Lakisha Allen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent seven years at Merrill. 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 operates on a large scale with over 14,000 financial advisors and approximately $671 billion in assets under management, providing both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Alan Morgan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Mooresville, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at IFG Advisory, LLC and Carolina Planning Consultants, LLP. Outside of advising, he serves as a FINRA arbitrator and works as an ice hockey official. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers various financial planning and portfolio management solutions, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party strategies.

Kevin Stahler is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving at Vanguard Advisers since 2025. He has been associated with The Vanguard Group, Inc. and Vanguard Marketing Corporation since 2010. Vanguard Advisers provides 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 emphasizes personalized asset allocation and a broad range of customization options.

Jeremy Mitchell is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers based in Charlotte, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 21 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Vanguard in 2021, he worked at BBVA-affiliated firms from 2019 to 2021 and at TIAA from 2014 to 2019. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice through its Digital Advisor and Personal Advisor services, primarily serving retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach and manages portfolios largely composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Andrew Patrick is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at OSI Americas, YouGov, and Tom James, among others. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice through its Vanguard Digital Advisor and Personal Advisor services, focusing on retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach and manages a large client base with a digital platform complemented by a team servicing model.

Nicholas Bernick is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual, Johnson Brothers Mutual, and Prudential Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, Bernick volunteers with the Miracle League of Greater Charlotte. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is largely model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and offers access to financial planning, third-party asset managers, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

David Wilson is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers. He has been with Vanguard since 2012 in various roles and has operated Words of Wilson, LLC as a writer since 2020. Outside of advising, he is involved in writing through his own business. 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 with personalized asset allocations, managing a large client base through its digital platform and team servicing model.

Christopher Coffman is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers based in Charlotte, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 10 years of industry experience, all with The Vanguard Group since 2016. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice through its Vanguard Digital Advisor and Personal Advisor services, serving retail investors and eligible participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with portfolios constructed primarily from Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering various customization options and tax-aware features.

Randolph Roark is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience and has been with Vanguard Advisers since 2011. He also holds experience with Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc., where he has worked since 2004. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice through digital and personal advisor services, primarily serving retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach and manages a large client base using a combination of proprietary technology and team servicing.

Steven Clarke is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers. He has worked at Vanguard and its related entities since 2015, with prior experience at TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services and Edward Jones. Clarke is based 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 investment approach and manages portfolios primarily using Vanguard funds and ETFs, supporting a high client-to-advisor ratio through its digital platform and team servicing model.

Sean Molloy is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers based in Charlotte, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has four years of industry experience. His prior work includes multiple roles at The Vanguard Group, Inc., as well as positions at Valet Living and College HUNKS Hauling Junk. 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 primarily constructed from Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering a range of customization options and serving a large client base through its digital platform and advisory team.