Yohannes Worku is a CFP® professional affiliated with Equity Services, Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Transamerica and National Life Group prior to joining Equity Services. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm employs multiple advisory platforms, often integrating third-party asset managers and model portfolios, and combines long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading and specialized instruments.

John Smith is a financial advisor at &PARTNERS with Series 63 and 66 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, spanning 17 years before joining &PARTNERS. &PARTNERS serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, charities, and private businesses, offering investment management, financial and tax planning, retirement-plan consulting, and brokerage services. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analyses, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies with ongoing monitoring and account reviews.

Richard Rousseau is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2009. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm uses an IPS-driven approach grounded in modern portfolio theory and includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Holly Tomski is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Charlottesville, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of experience at the firm. Her prior work includes roles at Ready.Set.Live! and periods as a stay-at-home parent. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Mark Sherman is a financial advisor at Cetera with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and has previously worked at firms including Tiaa and A. N. Culbertson & Company, Inc. Sherman serves as a Board of Trustee member for Bridgewater College, a nonprofit institution in Virginia. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that supports a large nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with access to affiliated and third-party managers across multiple program structures.

Eric O'Neill is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones in two separate periods totaling six years, with a year at Thrivent Financial and eleven years at Polaris Alpha Advanced Systems prior to his financial services career. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Susan Wilkinson is a CFP® with 30 years of experience in financial advising. She is currently with Cetera and previously worked at Private Advisor Group and LPL Financial. She founded Wilkinson Wealth Management, where she manages the business and client accounts. Wilkinson serves as an elected board member for Creative Works Farm and PACEM, contributing to their governance and fundraising efforts. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Brad Lovingood is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2023, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. for over eight years. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Robert Bowen is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial in Charlottesville, VA, with six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at MML Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Co, and Hampden-Sydney College. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios, research, and institutional services.

Lucas Higgins is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Rosin & Associates and T.C.C. Management. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advice grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s services include investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in their investment menus.

Cameron Parker is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2016, working initially with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., and continuing with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC since 2020. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

James Clark is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2014 in Charlottesville, VA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Matthew Wickline is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Charlottesville, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at MassMutual Investors Services and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co from 2016 to 2024. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios, research, and technology-driven strategies.

Lauren Kaminski is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with three years of industry experience. Before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2022, she worked at Publicis Sapient, Accenture Federal Services, and Phase One Consulting. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Melanie Crawford is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Merrill for 19 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2025. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory solutions. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with an investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options alongside traditional products.

Dustin Ciraco is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Private Advisor Group, LPL Financial, and Wilkinson Wealth Management. Ciraco has worked in financial advisory roles both in firm settings and through LLC entities established for tax and investment purposes. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary account options.

John Mitchell is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlottesville, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wachovia Bank, N.A. since 2010. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with options for discretionary management and a broader range of financial products than typical institutional advisers.

Christian Comberg is a financial advisor at Stifel with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2018. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which supports asset allocation and planning analyses to inform client decisions.

William Wolfe II is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 30 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wolfe contributed as an author to a chapter in the book *Success Today - Leading Entrepreneurs & Professionals Share Their Secrets for Health Wealth & Happiness Today!*. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Edward Dudley is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Charlottesville, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 49 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Prudential Equity Group, LLC. He serves as a trustee for family trusts established in Charlottesville. 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 combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute with third-party data to guide investment decisions.