Gail Helmick is a financial advisor at Stifel with 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. since 2009 and holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a committee member on the Madison County Career & Technical Education Advisory Committee, overseeing the disbursement of Perkins funds. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and planning analyses intended to support client decision-making.

Amy Ellertson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 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 investment advice. The firm’s IPS-driven process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a wider range of financial products than typical large institutional advisers.

John Dozier is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in serving affluent families and individuals with complex financial needs. He develops goals-based wealth strategies that align with clients' priorities, values, needs, and objectives. John began his career in Merrill's Junior Executive Training (JET) Program within Asset Management. After earning his Bachelor of Business Administration from Southern Methodist University and his Master of Business Administration from the University of Michigan, he worked on the institutional side of finance, creating derivative strategies for large hedge funds, endowments, pension funds, asset managers, and sovereign wealth funds. He has served as a Visiting Lecturer at the University of Virginia McIntire School of Commerce and holds the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) designation from the Investments & Wealth Institute™. John has also taught in collaboration with the Yale School of Management’s Wealth Management Theory & Practice program. Beyond his professional expertise, John is a member of The Anglers Club of Charlottesville and actively participates in community organizations including the Southern Environmental Law Center Leaders Council and The Fralin Museum of Art at the University of Virginia Advisory Board. He lives in Southern Albemarle with his wife and two sons and pursues personal interests such as fishing, skiing, and traveling.

John Jertson is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Charlottesville, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing two years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2024, he worked at TradeCentric and Scalable Software for a combined 11 years. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management through proprietary research, model-based asset allocations, and comprehensive capital markets services.

Michael White is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Pamela Friedman is a financial advisor at Merrill with 43 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Merrill since 1984 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she is a limited partner and 50% owner of an LLC that holds undeveloped property in Charlottesville, Virginia. 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.

Albert Kwon is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Virginia and the University of Virginia Judgments and Decisions Behavioral Lab. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Michael Miller is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and 46 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he operates Michael Miller Financial, providing insurance and annuity services. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations through a network of independent financial professionals. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services with a range of portfolio management options and proprietary model strategies.

Korby Griffith is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, Griffith worked at the University of Virginia for eight years. He serves as a board member of Greene Care Clinic in Stanardsville, VA, participating in decisions regarding the clinic’s general direction. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and is known for its extensive network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Troy Hamilton is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He previously spent 10 years at Edward Jones before joining LPL Financial in 2025. Outside of advisory work, he is a business owner of Saint John Will Help You, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of representatives. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches along with extensive research and model portfolios.

Jeffrey Earnhardt is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Orange, Virginia, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1998. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a real estate business called New Beginnings Properties. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jacquelyn Nasca is a financial advisor at Cetera with eight years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has worked at several firms including LPL Financial and Private Advisor Group before joining Cetera. Nasca also serves as a financial advisor at Wilkinson Wealth Management, a firm she has been involved with since 2012. Cetera is an SEC-registered adviser that offers services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts, providing a range of portfolio management and financial planning solutions with access to multiple program structures and third-party money managers.

Peter Mindnich is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Charlottesville, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to his current role at LPL Financial, he worked with Private Advisor Group, iAnthus Capital, and Holistic Industries. In addition to his advisory work, he is also a commissioned notary. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs with both discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Jorgen Vik is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience, currently working at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2016. He holds a Series 66 license and is based in Charlottesville, VA. Outside of his advisory role, he is a financial advisor and treasurer at SKV Group, LLC, and contributes articles to The Daily Progress. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing a wide range of investment and financial planning services, utilizing firm research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Steven Ball is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Ameriprise in Charlottesville, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a family-owned real estate property in Charleston, SC, which is infrequently rented. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, written recommendation reports, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools, alongside a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Kimberlee Barrett Johnson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Charlottesville, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor entities since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on several nonprofit boards, including the Charlottesville Area Planned Giving Council, Westminster Canterbury of the Blue Ridge Foundation, and the Emmanuel Foundation, and is president of Clarinity, Inc., a business supporting her financial planning practice. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering tailored recommendation reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with advisory and brokerage solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Todd Mullen is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo firms since 2009, including Wells Fargo Advisors. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering 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 provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Tyler Herring is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Gordonsville, VA, holding the Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience, all spent at Edward Jones since 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he serves in leadership roles within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and operates a short-term rental business at Wintergreen Resort, VA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Ellen Marrs is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Scott Valentine is a financial advisor with Merrill in Charlottesville, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2015. Outside of advising, he owns and operates Valentine’s Old Fashioned Kettle Corn, producing and selling kettle corn and other food products at special events. He also serves on the board of the Fluvanna Business Alliance, helping to organize local business and community events. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, utilizing both internal and third-party style managers.