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Ronald Schiel Jr. is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently operating as the sole advisor at Aloft Financial. He is also the owner and CPA of Northwest Tax Choices, providing tax return consulting and preparation services since 2010. Ronald has been involved with Northwest Financial Choices LLC, an investment advisory firm, though he plans to wind down that business within the next year. Aloft Financial offers comprehensive wealth management services to individuals, family businesses, corporations, nonprofit organizations, and various plans and trusts. The firm’s investment approach focuses on growth-oriented equity exposure balanced with risk mitigation through diversified asset allocations tailored to client needs.

James Smythe is a financial advisor at Davenport & Company LLC with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Davenport since 2009. Prior to that, he was with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith beginning in 1990. Davenport & Company LLC serves individual and institutional clients such as banks, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, nonprofits, and corporations. The firm offers asset management, retail brokerage, fixed income, public finance, and investment banking services, with a focus on separately managed accounts, model delivery, and mutual fund advisory.

Michael Relvas is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Primerica Advisors and has an extensive work history with Guardian Life Insurance and Park Avenue Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he operates MR Insurance Consultants, which sells fixed life and disability insurance products. Primerica Advisors serves a broad retail client base, offering both brokerage and fee-based advisory services, including financial planning and retirement consulting. The firm employs a mix of proprietary and third-party investment strategies and supports a variety of account-level services.

Frank Oley Sr. is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Hornor, Townsend & Kent and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, Oley operates several life insurance brokerage businesses, including his own firm, 1847 Financial, providing financial services. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through a network of advisers offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates both advisory and broker-dealer services, employing a variety of asset management arrangements and custodial capabilities.

Emily Case is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial who holds a Series 66 designation and has 13 years of industry experience. She has previously worked with Aetna and United Healthcare and is involved as an independent contractor with Young Living, selling essential oils. She is also a partner in Case Study LLC, a support business through which she employs her assistant and manages 1099 income. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through its affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Gregory Baker is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been part of the financial services industry since 1982 and joined Merrill in 2008. Gregory specializes in creating personalized wealth management strategies that align with clients' long-term financial goals. His approach integrates insights from Merrill's investment expertise and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America. Gregory holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from George Mason University and an associate's degree from the University of Virginia. He has earned the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation from the Investments & Wealth Institute and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. Gregory has been recognized as a Merrill Lynch Managing Director-Wealth Management and has been named to Barron's Top 1,200 Financial Advisors each year from 2015 to 2022. Additionally, he has appeared on Forbes' Best-in-State Wealth Advisors list from 2018 through 2022. In addition to his professional work, Gregory is involved in his local community through participation with the Lake Anna Civic Association, reflecting his commitment to community engagement.