Charlotte, NC Admiral Nelson Ct Office

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Vanguard Advisers

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Firm-wide stats for Vanguard Advisers

Total advisors

2,483

Across 20 offices

Clients per advisor

319 Very High

Avg AUM per client

$416,078 Typical

HNW client ratio

10% Low

About

Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human‑supported investment advice through its Vanguard Digital Advisor and Vanguard Personal Advisor services, serving retail investors and eligible participants in employer‑sponsored retirement plans. The firm also offers model portfolios for intermediaries, stable‑value separate accounts used as 529 plan options, and plan‑level managed solutions such as VMAP and collective investment trusts advised through Vanguard affiliates.

The firm’s investment approach is goal‑based and algorithm‑driven, using a proprietary glide‑path methodology and the Vanguard Capital Markets Model to set personalized asset allocations across retirement and other savings goals. Portfolios are constructed largely from Vanguard funds and ETFs, with tax‑aware features (asset location, optional tax‑loss harvesting), multi‑goal pooling that treats enrolled accounts as fungible assets, and a range of customization options including ESG and U.S./international exposure choices.

What is distinctive about Vanguard Advisers is its scale and digital delivery: it manages hundreds of thousands of client relationships with more than 2,200 advisors, yielding a high client‑per‑advisor ratio reflective of its automated platform and team servicing model. The firm also provides portfolio management for pooled vehicles and uses tax‑exempt municipal strategies in its participant and brokerage offerings, while its client mix is concentrated on retail and plan participants rather than charitable organizations, corporate clients, or traditional pension/profit‑sharing sponsors.

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Expertise

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

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Occupation focus

Retired Founder/Business Owner

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Demographic focus

Mid-Career Professionals HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet)

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Location

1030 Admiral Nelson Ct

Charlotte NC 28262

Advisors at this office

695

Advisors at this office

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John K

Series 66

Charlotte, NC

Vanguard Advisers

John Knolhoff is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers based in Charlotte, NC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 19 years of industry experience, including 15 years with The Vanguard Group. Knolhoff serves as an agent on family members' investment accounts. 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 with proprietary methodologies to construct portfolios primarily from Vanguard funds and ETFs, supported by a large-scale digital platform and a team servicing model.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retired Founder/Business Owner Mid-Career Professionals HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet)
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Daniel C

Series 63, Series 66

Charlotte, NC

Vanguard Advisers

Daniel Copeland is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and 66 licenses and having six years of industry experience. He has been with The Vanguard Group since 2020, following earlier roles in brokerage services and various positions including work in the hospitality and entertainment sectors. Vanguard Advisers serves retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans through a combination of automated and human-supported investment advice. The firm uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with portfolios constructed mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs, supporting a large client base through its digital platform and extensive team of advisors.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retired Founder/Business Owner Mid-Career Professionals HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet)
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Hyun P

Series 66

Charlotte, NC

Vanguard Advisers

Hyun Paik is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers, holding a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Vanguard Advisers, Paik worked at Fisher Investments and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Vanguard Advisers offers both 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.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retired Founder/Business Owner Mid-Career Professionals HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet)
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Elaine T

Series 63, Series 66

Charlotte, NC

Vanguard Advisers

Elaine Turner is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with six years of industry experience. She has worked at various Vanguard entities since 2020 and has also been self-employed in a childcare role since 2021. 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 utilizing proprietary models to create personalized asset allocations, primarily using Vanguard funds and ETFs.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retired Founder/Business Owner Mid-Career Professionals HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet)
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Adrienne G

Series 63, Series 66

Charlotte, NC

Vanguard Advisers

Adrienne Gonzalez is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at The Vanguard Group since 2021. Prior to Vanguard, she held roles at Equitable Advisors, AXA Advisors, and Auto-Owners Insurance. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, utilizing a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach centered on personalized asset allocations and a range of customizable portfolio options.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retired Founder/Business Owner Mid-Career Professionals HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet)
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John A

Series 63, Series 66

Charlotte, NC

Vanguard Advisers

John Abdelmalak is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has been with Vanguard-related entities since 2022 and is the owner of Elect, LLC, an inactive business. Vanguard Advisers provides 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.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retired Founder/Business Owner Mid-Career Professionals HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet)
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Jason S

Series 63, Series 66

Charlotte, NC

Vanguard Advisers

Jason Smith is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked with Vanguard and its affiliates since 2014 and is currently self-employed as an author, engaging in book writing, public speaking, and recording art. Vanguard Advisers delivers both 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 create personalized portfolios mainly composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs, offering tax-aware and customizable options.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retired Founder/Business Owner Mid-Career Professionals HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet)
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Stephen M

CFP®, Series 63

Charlotte, NC

Vanguard Advisers

Stephen Martin is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, all spent at The Vanguard Group since 2006. He is based in Charlotte, NC, and holds a Series 63 license. Vanguard Advisers offers both 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, building portfolios mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs with various tax-aware and customization features.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retired Founder/Business Owner Mid-Career Professionals HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet)
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Layla G

Series 66

Charlotte, NC

Vanguard Advisers

Layla Greenwood is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has been with The Vanguard Group since 2022. Prior to her advisory role, she worked in various positions including roles at the University of Georgia and several service industry jobs. Vanguard Advisers delivers automated and human-supported investment advice primarily to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm utilizes a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with personalized asset allocations and offers a range of customization options including ESG choices.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retired Founder/Business Owner Mid-Career Professionals HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet)
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Diego F

Series 66

Charlotte, NC

Vanguard Advisers

Diego Ferradas is an advisor at Vanguard Advisers with a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Vanguard, he engaged in various self-employed roles and operated Diego A. Ferradas Photography LLC. Vanguard Advisers offers automated and human-supported investment advice through its digital and personal advisor services, primarily serving retail investors and employer-sponsored retirement plan participants. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven investment approach using proprietary methodologies and constructs portfolios mainly from Vanguard funds and ETFs.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retired Founder/Business Owner Mid-Career Professionals HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet)
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Michael L

Series 66

Charlotte, NC

Vanguard Advisers

Michael Lutz is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Vanguard and its affiliated entities since 2021, following roles at TD Ameritrade and loanDepot. 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 create personalized portfolios, which are largely composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retired Founder/Business Owner Mid-Career Professionals HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet)
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Andrew P

Series 63, Series 66

Charlotte, NC

Vanguard Advisers

Andrew Parker is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Vanguard-affiliated entities since 2016. Parker 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 uses a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach with portfolios primarily composed of Vanguard funds and ETFs, and it manages a large client base through a combination of digital platforms and advisor teams.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retired Founder/Business Owner Mid-Career Professionals HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet)
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Emily S

Series 66

Charlotte, NC

Vanguard Advisers

Emily Saunders is a financial advisor with Vanguard Advisers based in Charlotte, NC. She holds a Series 66 designation and began her advisory career in 2025 following prior roles in education and insurance. She maintains life and accident & health insurance licenses. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and retirement plan participants, using a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach and primarily Vanguard funds and ETFs. The firm is notable for its scale and digital delivery, managing a large client base with over 2,300 advisors.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retired Founder/Business Owner Mid-Career Professionals HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet)
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Emma T

CFP®, Series 63

Charlotte, NC

Vanguard Advisers

Emma Tokay is a CFP® professional affiliated with Vanguard Advisers in Charlotte, NC, with 13 years of industry experience. She has worked with Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group since 2013 and is currently involved with Black Wrangell, where she hosts and responds to guest inquiries. Vanguard Advisers serves retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans through a combination of automated and human-supported investment advice. The firm employs a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach using proprietary methodologies to set personalized asset allocations, offering a wide range of portfolios primarily constructed from Vanguard funds and ETFs.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retired Founder/Business Owner Mid-Career Professionals HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet)
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Zoe H

Series 63, Series 66

Charlotte, NC

Vanguard Advisers

Zoe Howard is a financial advisor at Vanguard Advisers with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo and Ameritel. She is also employed by The Vanguard Group, Inc., the parent company of Vanguard Marketing Corporation. 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 tax-aware features.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retired Founder/Business Owner Mid-Career Professionals HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet)
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