Meghan Cottrell is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Palladium Registered Investment Advisors, Abacus Accounting, and in other roles across different sectors. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, corporations, and institutional investors, with approximately $126.9 billion in assets under management. The firm provides a range of services such as investment management, financial planning, tax and insurance support, and retirement plan services, emphasizing diversified asset allocation and access to alternative and private-market investments.

Reed Sloat is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and 17 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Freedom Street Partners and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors. Sloat serves on the Chesapeake, VA Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) board of directors. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering a range of investment advisory and financial planning services with both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options.

Lawrence Bernert III is a CFA® charterholder with 27 years of industry experience. He is currently with Clearstead Advisory Solutions, joining in 2024 after nearly three decades at Wilbanks, Smith & Thomas Asset Management LLC. Clearstead serves affluent private clients and institutional clients, offering investment management, financial planning, tax planning, family office administration, and institutional consulting services. The firm manages approximately $33.9 billion in assets and employs institutional disciplines and a range of investment strategies, including a proprietary Direct Indexing approach and access to private managers through the ClearAccess platform.

Bentley Dudek is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Cerity Partners in 2026, he worked at Hasler & Company, Inc. for four years and held positions at Thriveworks Counseling, Anchor Financial, the City of Norfolk, and Virginia Military Institute. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $126.9 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, corporations, and institutional investors, offering customized portfolios with a focus on diversified asset allocation and access to alternative and private-market investments.

Ana Paula Cumpa is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. She has been with First Command Advisory Services and affiliated entities since 2022. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and wrap-fee asset management programs using model portfolios managed by a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.

Eugene Jackson IV is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining Empower Advisory Group, he worked at OVM Financial Inc. for nine years. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, offering services integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm focuses on long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates through point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Luke Scanlan is a financial advisor at Clearstead Advisory Solutions with four years of industry experience. He holds the CFA® designation and the Series 63 license. His prior experience includes roles at Wilbanks, Smith & Thomas Asset Management and Fidelity Investments. Clearstead serves affluent private clients and institutional clients, providing investment management, financial planning, tax planning, family office administration, and institutional consulting services. The firm employs institutional disciplines such as portfolio analytics and strategic asset allocation across client accounts and manages approximately $33.9 billion in assets through a team of 59 advisors.

Colin Sharp is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Stewardship Wealth Management, Venture Realty, and Professional Supply. Outside of finance, his background includes roles in education and the hospitality industry. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, families, trusts, corporations, charitable institutions, and other investors. The firm offers a range of services including investment management, financial planning, tax and insurance support, and access to alternative and private-market investments, with a focus on diversified asset allocation and customized portfolio strategies.

Thomas Mathas is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Norfolk, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with Eagle Strategies since 2011 and is also the owner of Mathas Financial Group LLC. Mathas serves as a board member at Norfolk Collegiate School and contributes to the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church's Legacy and Investment Committees. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm operates primarily on a non-discretionary basis and provides tailored advice through various program types within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Erin Abate is a financial advisor at Clearstead Advisory Solutions with a Series 65 credential and several years of related experience, including roles at Wilbanks Smith and Thomas Asset Management LLC and Wholesale Screening Solutions. Prior to her advisory career, she worked in education at the University of Maryland and Howard Community College, and also has experience in the salon industry. Clearstead serves affluent private clients and institutional investors, managing approximately $33.9 billion in assets across more than 4,300 client relationships. The firm applies institutional investment disciplines and offers a variety of services including portfolio management, financial planning, and family office administration.

Naomi Files is a financial advisor at First Command Advisory Services with Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. She has held various roles within First Command since 2022 and is also employed as a project coordinator at Tatitlek Federal Services Inc. Additionally, she serves as a trustee for Nooma Church, where she oversees insurance coverage and corporate compliance matters. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser focused on serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a particular emphasis on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs, utilizing a centralized investment team for portfolio management and third-party manager selection.

Sophia Ivancich is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. She is currently with Clearstead Advisory Solutions and has previously worked at firms including R. W. Baird and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. Clearstead serves affluent private clients and institutional investors by providing investment management, financial planning, tax planning, family office administration, and consulting services. The firm employs an institutional investment process across various account types, utilizing a mix of mutual funds, ETFs, alternative investments, and a proprietary Direct Indexing strategy.

Nicholas Arcand is a financial advisor at Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with firms including LPL Financial and Blackridge Financial. Arcand provides investment advisory services through Independent Advisor Alliance and has additional experience with life, health, and long-term care insurance. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base, including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering a range of services such as asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a network model of advisory representatives and integrates technology platforms to support portfolio management and estate planning.

Maria Ross is a financial advisor at Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Integrated Wealth Concepts since 2016, with prior experience at LPL Financial, Osaic FA, Inc., and Ameriprise. In addition to her advisory work, she is a notary public. Integrated Wealth Concepts serves individuals, families, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and family office services, employing a long-term investment approach using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income, alongside third-party asset managers.

Ryan Cobb is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Davenport & Company LLC since 2014. He holds a Series 66 license and is based in Norfolk, VA. Davenport & Company serves individual and institutional clients, including banks, pension plans, trusts, and nonprofits, providing asset management, retail brokerage, fixed income, public finance, and investment banking services. The firm manages a range of strategies through dedicated portfolio teams and offers advisory programs such as separately managed accounts and unified managed accounts.

Chase Pappas is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has held roles at Cerity Partners since 2024. Prior to his advisory career, he was involved with Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and worked at Princess Anne Country Club. Cerity Partners provides customized wealth management and related services to a diverse national client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, business entities, and institutional investors. The firm employs tailored asset allocation and manager selection, combining proprietary quantitative screens with third-party managers and individual securities, and offers specialized private-market investment programs alongside affiliated consulting and insurance services.

Lee Hernquist is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Norfolk, VA, holding a Series 63 designation and 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2010 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 advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Daniel Neice is a CFP® professional based in Chesapeake, VA, with 19 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with LPL Financial since 2021 and previously worked at DNP&P Group LLC. Neice has also been involved with organizations such as the Financial Planning Association and the Duke Alumni Club of Hampton Roads. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

Sean Jones is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Chesapeake, VA. He holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 credentials and has seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, he worked at Raytheon and II Corps Consultants. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Death Wish For Life LLC, an internet-based retail clothing business focused on print-on-demand apparel. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and operates under a fiduciary standard, supported by a nationwide network of approximately 23,701 financial advisors.

John Gillis Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Chesapeake, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 14 years prior to joining LPL Financial in 2019. He is also the managing member of JCG LLC, an investment-related business entity. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, 529 account management, and brokerage services, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.