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.

Justin King is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Newport News, VA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at the Norfolk Circuit Courthouse and has experience in the hospitality industry, including bartending and customer service at the Coach House Bar & Grill. Outside of his advisory role, he occasionally performs standup comedy at local clubs and breweries. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations in partnership with its financial advisors.

Angela Holden is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has worked with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2016 and operates Holden Global Financial Consulting, a financial consulting support business. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm employs non-discretionary, tailored investment consulting and supports municipal and public finance work through its unique affiliations and specialized advisory programs.

Joseph Giles is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Newport News, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Advisors since 2015 and has been involved in roles outside finance, including owning Two Mice Fitness Solutions, LLC as a personal trainer and founding the Buckroe Sharks Wrestling Club, a nonprofit organization. He also serves as a wrestling referee for the Southeastern Wrestling Officials Association. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Joshua Carpenter is a CFP® and holds the Series 66 designation with 10 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016 and is based in Hampton, VA. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

William Jarrett is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Newport News, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and the Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Jarrett serves on the finance committee of Here for the Girls, a health and welfare organization based in Williamsburg, Virginia. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes structured financial planning supported by advanced modeling tools and serves clients through both direct and corporate agreements.

Moses Rosario is a financial advisor at OSAIC with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including The Vanguard Group, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and Wells Fargo. He also serves as a registered assistant at Investors Securities Group, providing assistance with service-related items. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients and offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Ryan Dutil is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, LPL Financial, and ABNB Federal Credit Union. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute with diversification principles and modern portfolio theory in its investment approach.

Gary Bonnewell is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Newport News, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Outside of his advisory work, he participates in public speaking engagements for non-profit organizations and serves on the advisory board of the Hampton Roads Community Foundation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, utilizing firm-approved tools and investment committee guidance to support tailored planning solutions.

Svetlana Williams is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2021. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved with The Language Group LLC, a part-time English-Russian translation service. 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 approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Michael D'Alessandro is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing six years of industry experience. He has worked with Avantax Insurance Agency and Avantax Advisory Services, and concurrently operates as Director of Operations at Strive Accounting & Tax Solutions, an accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, and tax service firm. D'Alessandro has also maintained a licensed insurance agent role for Allianz Travel Insurance since 2015. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large, SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers, supporting discretionary and non-discretionary account structures.

Jill Rondeau is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Newport News, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica since 2005 and has additional work history with Tent Ox. Outside of advisory services, she is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors is a large-scale firm serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients through a wrap-fee asset management program that emphasizes model-delivery strategies managed by third-party asset managers. The firm supports a variety of investment models and delivers advisory services via a broad network of financial advisors.

Sharon Hishok is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Virginia Beach, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2003. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Melanie Bray is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. She has worked within Wells Fargo affiliates since 2011, including Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Deborah Flores is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Norfolk, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC for one year. 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 offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Vincent O'Reilly is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, he served seven years with the Bermuda Police Service. Outside of his advisory role, he teaches drama and stagecraft at Center Stage Academy in Yorktown, Virginia. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering investment policy preparation, performance reporting, participant education, and discretionary investment management options. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Sharon Thompson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. She has worked with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2011, including her current role at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as the treasurer for the Sandy Trace Homeowners Association in Henrico, NC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep programs.

Benjamin Ivey Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at Cuso Financial Services, LP and 1st Advantage Credit Union. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Robert Leavy is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at TowneBank and teaching positions at James Madison University and Nansemond Suffolk Academy. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by analytical tools and offers specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.