Mandy Barton is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2015. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Andrew Keith is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2008, based in Charlotte, NC. 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, and institutional investors.

Davidson Carroll is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked briefly at Equitable Advisors and has held various positions in the food service and retail industries. 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 employs over 14,000 financial advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Kristopher Margerum is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Digital Intelligence Systems LLC and Massanutten Resort. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm uses research and analytics to support its investment approach and provides a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Stephen Nett is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Charlotte. He began his financial services career after graduating from the University of Georgia in 1994, initially working as a floor broker on the trading floors of The Chicago Board of Trade. In 2002, Stephen transitioned to wealth management by joining Merrill Lynch in Charlotte, where he has focused on helping clients achieve their financial goals. Stephen holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) designation as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. He and his wife Raili have lived in Charlotte for over two decades and are raising their two daughters, Kennedy and Finley. Stephen emphasizes the privilege and responsibility of assisting clients in financial success as a key motivation in his work.

Patrick Powers is a CFP® certificant with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Waddell & Reed, various insurance carriers, and involvement with professional and community organizations such as BNI Professional Connections and the Rotary Club of Ballantyne, where he has served as speaker coordinator. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering a broad range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, combining advisory services with extensive non-advisory financial products.

Edward Busch is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Vanguard in 2025, he worked at Equitable Advisors, New South Wealth Management, Cambridge Investment Research, Tata Consultancy Services, and Prudential. 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 deliver personalized asset allocations and offers a wide range of customization options through predominantly Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Michael Holdenrid is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Nationwide Securities LLC and Nationwide Insurance. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Caden Wealth Management, LLC, and operates as an independent insurance agent through Holdenrid Insurance Group. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a variety of investment platforms and proprietary model strategies.

Jennifer Sims is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers who holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has nine years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Walmart, Food Lion, and self-employment periods before joining Vanguard Advisers. She is also affiliated with Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group. Vanguard Advisers serves retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, providing automated and human-supported investment advice through digital and personal advisory services. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach to construct portfolios primarily from Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering customization options and managing a large scale of client relationships through its digital platform.

James Rodgers is a financial advisor with Merrill in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, B. Riley Wealth Management, National Securities Corporation, and Equitable Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, Rodgers is licensed as a life insurance and annuity agent with B. Riley Wealth Insurance. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies managed by internal and third-party teams.

Conor Miller is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at RetireOne, Inc., EF Legacy Securities, Jackson National Life Distributors LLC, and LPL Financial. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Christopher Hord is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Principal Securities Inc., Principal Life Insurance, and The Vanguard Group. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and both brokerage and advisory solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and emphasizes research-driven investment evaluations and a diversified approach to portfolio management.

Okwuchi Uhiara is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and has worked at firms including AllState Financial Services, JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Bank of America, and Merrill. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver diversified model portfolios.

Ian Flores is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services and TLEAF Gallery, an art-related business. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, utilizing a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with portfolios constructed mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Dante Sammarco is a financial advisor at Fidelity with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at several firms including VALIC Financial Advisors and Lighthouse Planning Consultants. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a sports league official for local YMCA soccer and basketball leagues in Charlotte, NC. Fidelity, through its Strategic Advisers LLC division, provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory solutions.

Nicholas Thomas is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones, the Cleveland Clinic - Akron General, and Robert Morris University. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice through its Vanguard 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 using proprietary methodologies and constructs portfolios mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs with various tax-aware and customization features.

Michael Barbero is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments, Inc. since 2011 and has also been associated with Primerica Financial Services since 1992. In addition to his advisory role, he receives non-investment related compensation through referrals for home security and automation products as well as loan products from affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm uses model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through third-party providers.

Jazlynn Torres is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with The Vanguard Group since 2018. Her prior work includes roles at Waterbean Coffee, Hantzmon Wiebel LLP, Lowe's Home Improvement, and Aramark at James Madison. Vanguard Advisers offers automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participant clients in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach and manages large-scale client relationships through a combination of digital platforms and advisory teams.

Benjamin Weiskopf is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services since 2025 and has a background that includes ten years at Chapman University. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Shameka Roberts is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Vanguard since 2021, following prior roles at Wells Fargo and Edward Jones. Outside of her advisory role, she is a managing partner of FCF Logistics LLC, a freight transportation business. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and employer-sponsored retirement plan participants. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach and manages portfolios primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs.