Brandon Herring is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. He has been associated with Wells Fargo entities since 2014, including Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Richard Reese III is a CFP® designated financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Suffolk, VA. He has 13 years of industry experience, having been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a broad range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Jesse Hampsher is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Norfolk, VA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Hampsher has served in the U.S. Navy since 2004. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and $15.5 billion in assets under management, delivering advisory services through model-based investment strategies managed by third-party asset managers.

Ryan Helm is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Chesapeake, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab & Co., Wells Fargo, Prudential, New York Life, and Suntrust Bank. Outside of advising, he is involved in collecting, selling, and filming Pokémon cards. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Mark Pond is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. in Chesapeake, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Sii and Oppenheimer. He also conducts investment and advisory business under the name Signature Financial Group, LLC. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to various managed account platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios tailored to client needs.

Andrea Mc Murran is a Certified Financial Planner® with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently a Vice President and Financial Advisor at Towne Bank, affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. Her prior experience includes two decades at Monaco Capital Management, LLC and Raymond James Financial Services. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns a real estate rental property with her husband. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and investment consulting using analytical tools and supports its clients through various advisory programs and institutional consulting services.

Jeffrey Brown is a financial advisor with Merrill in Norfolk, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2016. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Curtis Hanson is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS Financial Services since 2015, with a two-year tenure at LPL Financial in between. Hanson is based in Norfolk, VA. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a broad range of capital markets and research resources.

Justin Sanders is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Norfolk, VA. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2016, transitioning to Wells Fargo Clearing in 2025. Prior to his financial services career, he worked at Target in 2016. 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 across more than 14,000 advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

David Burlin is a financial advisor with Merrill in Norfolk, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and having 38 years of industry experience. He has worked with Merrill and its predecessor entities since 1988 and has been associated with Bank of America since 2009. Burlin is an owner of two family businesses unrelated to investment advisory services. Merrill, along 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Byron Barnes is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Norfolk, VA, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 16 years of industry experience, including roles at Merrill Lynch, Bank of America, Suntrust Investment Services, and PNC Bank. Outside of finance, he was involved with Stove The Restaurant for 16 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Michael Barclift is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Charles Schwab, Waddell & Reed, and various insurance carriers. Barclift has been involved with community organizations such as the Norfolk Police Foundation and the Portsmouth Boat Club. 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 and financial planning services supported by research and diverse investment strategies.

Mark Mcgahee is a CFP® with 33 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with OSAIC and has held roles at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Nansemond River Financial Services, where he is also the owner. Mcgahee writes a financial column for the Suffolk News Herald. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Kim Cyr is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to this, Kim worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for seven years. She is based in Virginia Beach, VA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services including investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Tearanie Parker is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 13 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company for seven years and at Waddell & Reed, Inc. for five years. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved with Shiloh Home Care, a group home in Suffolk, VA. LPL Financial is a national investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of financial planning and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Gregory Smith is a CFP® professional with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, Smith is a quarter owner, pilot, and treasurer of TLC Aviation, an aviation business based in Virginia Beach, VA. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement, typically with significant investable assets. The firm offers a combination of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, utilizing a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools to deliver tailored, tax-efficient retirement income recommendations.

Charles Heaton IV is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill Lynch in 2007, he has been assisting families in developing comprehensive financial strategies that are detailed enough to meet their goals while remaining straightforward to avoid unnecessary complexity or concern. His approach involves asking thoughtful questions, actively listening, and providing guidance aimed at serving the best interests of his clients and their families. With over two decades of experience in financial services dating back to 2002, Charles specializes in family wealth management, college education planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and strategies tailored for women, special needs planning, and tax minimization. He strives to help clients prepare for significant life events such as births, graduations, weddings, celebrations, travel, and retirement, and provides support during challenging times to offer stability and a clear path forward. Prior to his financial career, Charles served as a Marine and Naval Officer for 25 years. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, an M.B.A. from Old Dominion University, and is a graduate of the Naval War College. Charles is a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of work, he enjoys baseball, boating, and spending time with his family. He is married with two adult children.

Timeyin Olowu is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Wells Fargo Bank, Amazon, and held positions in education and management in South Africa. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services focused on investment policy statements, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking. The firm’s advisory process 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.

Aashish Matani is a Wealth Management Advisor and Managing Director at AHM Wealth Management, a division of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been employed since 1999. As Senior Portfolio Manager, he oversees investment strategies for the AHM Wealth Management Group and supports other Merrill advisors by managing personalized or defined investment strategies on a discretionary basis. He also contributes to the firm by mentoring and training fellow advisors and participating in diversity and inclusion initiatives. His professional designations include the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Aashish holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance with a concentration in Portfolio Management from Old Dominion University. He is a member of professional organizations such as The CFA Society of New York, The CFA Society of Virginia, and the Investment and Wealth Institute. Aashish draws inspiration from his mother's immigrant experience and dedication, which influenced his educational and professional path. He resides in Virginia with his wife and enjoys activities including golf, reading, biking, skiing, and spending time with family and friends. His community involvement includes participation in the Barron's in Education Program, the Chesapeake Bay Wine Classic Foundation, and the Williamsburg Community Foundation.

Kenneth Speight is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Grove Point Advisors LLC, Sterling Financial Group, and Eagle Strategies. Outside of advisory work, he operates Chesapeake Tax Service, a tax preparation and accounting business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by research and multiple portfolio management options.