Franklin Butler Jr. is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network based in Richmond, VA. He holds the CFP® designation and has 23 years of industry experience, including 20 years with Mass Mutual Investors Services and Massmutual Life Insurance Co. He is also a co-owner of True North Advisors, LLC, a private entity involved in securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and services, combining operational and technological support with investment management and compliance oversight for affiliated advisors.

Thomas Vlahakis is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Centaurus Financial since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Vlahakis Financial Inc. and is involved in health insurance and employee benefits through The Capital Group. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services with both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements, utilizing multiple analytical approaches and model overlay programs.

Matthew Rubin is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Glen Allen, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Eagle Strategies since 2021 and has worked with Nylife Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company since 2013. Rubin serves as a board member of the FORE Foundation, assisting with fundraising and coordinating local community charity events. Eagle Strategies serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers multiple program types and emphasizes tailored recommendations, with the majority of its assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Nicholas Giordano is a financial advisor with &Partners who holds the Series 66 designation and has 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for 19 years and at Ampersand Partners. Outside of advising, he is an author of a book titled "Around Starting Your Career" and co-owner of a fictional screenplay writing project based in Philadelphia. &Partners serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and private businesses. The firm offers investment management, financial and tax planning, and ERISA consulting, utilizing a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

James Stames is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer in Richmond, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 50 years of industry experience. He has worked at Oppenheimer since 2009 and previously was with UBS Financial Services from 1995 to 2009. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, pooled investment vehicles, and IRAs. The firm offers a broad range of programs and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, consulting, and retirement services.

Camden Breneman is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Commonwealth Financial Network and Stern & Heatwole Financial Group. Breneman's background also includes roles outside of finance, such as positions at James Madison University and DoorDash. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program, utilizing a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Daniel Kleinschuster is a financial advisor with \u0026Partners, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has 26 years of industry experience, including 17 years at UBS Financial Services Inc before joining \u0026Partners in 2024. \u0026Partners serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, providing investment management, financial and tax planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through its proprietary and third-party strategies.

Linwood Orenduff is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation in Richmond, VA, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. He has 42 years of industry experience, including prior roles at VOYA Financial Advisors and operating his own firm, Orenduff & Associates, since 2004. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in a noninvestment related real estate rental business. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services primarily to employers and plan participants, offering fiduciary oversight, participant investment options, and educational support. Their investment approach utilizes a top-down strategic asset allocation framework with risk-based mutual fund portfolios and defined rebalancing events.

Victor Kane Jr. is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Truist and its predecessor firms since 2010. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Charlotte Fox is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and True North Advisors. She previously worked at Merrill for ten years and has experience at MassMutual Life Insurance, Heritage Wealth Advisors, and MML Investors Services. Fox serves as the Women in Finance Chair for the Financial Planning Association. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing over $212 billion in client assets. The firm offers a comprehensive platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody and clearing services.

Matthew Efland is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC in Richmond, VA. He holds a Series 65 designation and has experience working in various industries, including four years at Wade Trim and two years at Columbia Gas of Virginia prior to joining Focus Partners. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with wealth management and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that combines active and passive strategies, third-party managers, and private funds.

Jeremy Kuhlen is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with 22 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He is currently with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and has previously worked at The Colony Group LLC, CapGroup Advisors, Mentor Wealth Management, and Wealthcare Capital Management LLC. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, corporate, and institutional clients with a comprehensive range of wealth management and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that combines active and passive strategies, third-party managers, and private funds within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Cynthia Marsteller is a financial advisor at &Partners with 40 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for eight years. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a trustee and chair of development for the George C. Marshall Foundation and is a member of the investment committee at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church. &Partners serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, offering investment management, financial and tax planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a variety of analytical approaches and investment strategies, managing accounts both directly and through third-party managers.

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.

Virginia Bowie is a financial advisor with \u0026PARTNERS in Glen Allen, VA, holding a Series 63 credential and 47 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of her advisory work, she owns MAE I COOK PRODUCTIONS LLC, a venture focused on encouraging family meal nights through cooking videos. \u0026PARTNERS serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers investment management and financial planning services using a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis, with accounts managed directly by advisors or through third-party managers.

Frank Carpin is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 59 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Oppenheimer since 2009. His prior experience includes roles at Stanford Group Company and UBS Financial Services. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and IRAs. The firm offers a range of programs and advisory services across equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

James Martin is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) holding the ChFC® and Series 63 credentials and has five years of industry experience. He has worked with several related firms including NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Co., and he owns Country & Lake Life Financial Strategies, LLC. Martin serves as president of the SML Rotary Club, which supports nonprofit activities in Bedford and Franklin County, VA, and he is a board member of the BNI Smith Mountain Lake networking group. Eagle Strategies provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services to individual, institutional, charitable, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, emphasizing tailored solutions and fiduciary responsibilities, with the majority of its assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Yusi Lin is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Richmond, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. Lin has been with Truist Advisory Services since 2016 and has worked at affiliated Truist entities since 2013. Outside of advising, Lin serves as a board member of the Central Virginia Chinese School, a nonprofit focused on promoting Chinese and Asian culture through language education and community events. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary manager relationships supported by third-party platforms, with an emphasis on integrated inter-affiliate service arrangements.

Lisa Longest is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at The Colony Group LLC, CapGroup Advisors, and Capital Advisory Group. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach combining active and passive strategies, private funds, and third-party managers under an enhanced open architecture framework.

Jean Schwarz is a CFP® with 24 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. She has worked at Cerity Partners LLC since 2023, following eleven years at Lumina Financial Consultants, LLC, and ten years at SBSB Financial Advisors. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Richmond, VA. Cerity Partners advises a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, business entities, and institutional investors, managing approximately $166.2 billion in client assets. The firm offers customized wealth management services with an investment framework that integrates proprietary quantitative screening, manager selection, and access to alternative and private market solutions.