Elizabeth Kabbani is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of the Patrick-Cieslewicz Wealth Management Group. She collaborates with her team to build strong client-advisor relationships focused on understanding clients' priorities and creating personalized financial plans designed around their unique circumstances and goals. Elizabeth's background includes a bachelor's degree from Indiana University Bloomington. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, she worked in crisis management and spent five years as a local sales representative for a craft brewery, assisting small businesses in growth and success. She holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Elizabeth is involved in several professional and community organizations, including Delta Zeta Sorority, Indiana University Dance Marathon, Stonewall Sports, The Madison of DC, Girl Scouts Nation's Capital, Junior League of Richmond, Lab Rescue of Greater Richmond, St. Mary's Episcopal Church Arlington, Sunrise Senior Living, and Winkler Botanical Preserve. Her personal interests include cooking, dancing, music, pickleball, reading, singing, spending time with family, swimming, traveling, and yoga.

George Rowley Jr. is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Midlothian, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, he worked at Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits for two years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jason Naperala is currently an Investment Solutions Representative III at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to develop personalized financial plans aimed at achieving their financial goals. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2023, progressing through roles including Investment Solutions Representative and Fixed Income Specialist. Prior to joining Fidelity, Jason worked as an Internal Wholesaler at Syabrus Partners in 2022 and as a Financial Advisor at Prudential from 2020 to 2022. His experience spans various aspects of financial advising and investment solutions. No information about his education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement has been provided.

Allison Buchik is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has worked at Fidelity since 2021, following a brief tenure at Ameriprise Financial and prior roles outside the investment field. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its role in managing registered investment companies, use of AI in research, and delivery of model portfolios to intermediary platforms.

James Smith is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial and Appomattox Wealth Management since 2020. Prior to his financial advisory career, he was employed in landscaping and education roles. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Peter Blum is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith Incorporated since 2012 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2013. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Patrick Coor is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Richmond, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at MML Investors Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with ALCO Wealth Management, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. 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 financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research.

Sean Danowski is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Midlothian, VA. He has seven years of industry experience, including roles at Genworth Financial before joining Edward Jones in 2019. 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 range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Dallas Wilson is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities and holds a Series 66 designation. He has three years of industry experience, including roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and Wells Fargo. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm delivers these services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Ingrid Kessener is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Edward Jones since 2014. She also has a long-standing role at Virginia Wayside Furniture, where she has been involved since 1995. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Christopher Brennan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Richmond, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he has involvement in real estate ownership unrelated to investment activities. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm offers a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions and uses a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored, research-driven retirement income recommendations.

Fletcher Allen is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, he worked at James River Wealth Advisors and operated Allen Financial Coaching. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and affiliated financial products.

Nayeli Ayala is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning her advisory career in 2026. Her prior work experience includes roles at Runnymede Corporation, Panera Bread, and James Madison University. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including retail and institutional investors, offering services such as discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Geoffrey Barnhouse is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Richmond, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at Ricoh US for eleven years and has experience in other roles including at Peter Blair Accessories and Virginia Commonwealth University. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service that provides detailed recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on income stability and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies.

John Reid is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1990. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of advisory and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Christopher Benonis is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to Edward Jones, he worked at Direct Energy for one year. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Weslie Green Mineart is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Richmond, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a business called The Lady Gang and serves on the Board of Directors for the Central Virginia Financial Planning Association as Forum Committee Chair. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendation reports. The firm also provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its institutional platform.

Michael Sanson is a CFP® with 37 years of experience in financial services, currently affiliated with Cetera. His career includes roles at Virginia Asset Management and Securian Financial Services, among others. He is a partner in a private equity investment LLC and an officer in a sales company outside of the investment industry. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with access to various portfolio management options, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.

Brittany Lester is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. Her background includes work in healthcare organizations such as Western Tidewater Community Services Board and several dermatology practices. She is also involved in sales of investment-related products and part-time referrals for home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program that primarily serves individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates with a large network of advisors and offers model-driven investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and custodians.

Evonne Kouri is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Midlothian, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 1986 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. Her other business activities include part-time sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party asset managers vetted through an independent consultant and offers a tiered wrap fee structure rather than fixed fees.