J Duckworth Jr. is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Norfolk, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2005. He serves as a board member of the Portsmouth General Hospital Foundation. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings.

Eric Froyen is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 32 years of industry experience, including 23 years at Metlife Securities Inc. and over 10 years affiliated with MassMutual. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in individual life, disability, long-term care, and health insurance sales through First Financial Group. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved analytical tools to develop collaborative, goal-based recommendations.

Zachary Allen is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works primarily with Gen X professionals, millennials, active-duty military members, veterans, and retirees, providing guidance tailored to their unique financial goals. Zachary focuses on areas including retirement planning and income strategies, financial planning, investment management, estate and legacy planning services, as well as wealth accumulation and preservation. He takes a holistic and personalized approach, emphasizing listening to clients to understand their goals and concerns. His professional philosophy centers on offering financial advice that is understandable and actionable, helping clients make confident decisions aligned with what matters most to them. Zachary holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Zachary holds a Bachelor's Degree from Old Dominion University. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys cooking, playing soccer, and spending time with his family.

Marie Ramirez is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Davenport & Co. LLC for 13 years before joining UBS in 2023. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and provides proprietary research and a broad range of capital markets services.

Benjamin Huger IV is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Norfolk, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2016. Outside of his advisory work, Huger serves as an assistant coach for the varsity lacrosse team at Cape Henry Collegiate and is a member of the board of directors for Habitat for Humanity, where he is involved in reviewing projects, working on homes, and fundraising. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to deliver tailored financial plans and portfolio management.

Christina Michelson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Newport News, VA, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. She previously worked at BayPort Credit Union for six years and Walgreens for three years. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Michelson Travel LLC, a travel agency based in Yorktown, VA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a widespread network of advisors and branch offices across the United States.

Bobbi Sawyers is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 37 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 1995. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in seasonal event staffing in Norfolk, VA. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, offering access to proprietary research and various capital markets services.

Garland Bowden is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Bowden serves on the advisory board of the Stonebridge Education Foundation, focusing on demographic guidance and at-risk scholarship advising. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutions, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s approach includes structured planning tools and modeling techniques without offering individual security recommendations in standalone plans.

Susanne Robinson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, and Merrill. She is based in Newport News, VA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering investment policy development, performance reporting, participant education, and discretionary investment management. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Bonnie Blaylock is a CFP® professional with 14 years of experience in financial advising. She is currently with Ameriprise and previously worked at Cetera and Langley Federal Credit Union. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in independent insurance brokering focusing on whole life and fixed annuity products. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Cabell Birdsong is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 61 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and SECURITIES AMERICA, Inc. for 12 years prior to joining OSAIC. OSAIC serves a broad range of clients including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services with a variety of portfolio management tools and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs.

Alexandria Wiles is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with six years of industry experience. She has worked at UBS since 2019 and previously held roles at Merrill and in the restaurant industry. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Whitney Sigler is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2025, Sigler worked at Cetera Investment Advisors, LLC and Cetera Investment Services LLC, and has concurrent experience at Langley Federal Credit Union in a sales assistant role supporting financial advisors. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning through written recommendation reports and ongoing advice.

Ahmad Bahrami is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in customized retirement planning and investment management. He works with executives, business owners, and their families to develop comprehensive wealth management strategies, integrating areas such as wealth accumulation, retirement income, tax efficiency, estate and legacy planning, and business succession. Ahmad's approach begins with understanding each client's unique circumstances and goals before recommending tailored financial solutions. Ahmad's expertise covers a range of client focus areas including corporate executive services, divorce transition planning, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, as well as investment consulting for defined contribution and defined benefit plans. He holds professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Ahmad earned an Associates in Business Management from Thomas Nelson Community College and is proficient in English and Farsi. Beyond his professional responsibilities, Ahmad is involved with Rotary International and St. Jude's Cancer Research Hospital. In his personal time, he enjoys cooking, hiking, soccer, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Mark Desalvo is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2011 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he previously operated a personal music group from 2016 to 2018. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management, utilizing research and proprietary asset allocation models to tailor client strategies.

Theodore Eckert is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following five years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. He receives trail commissions from Allianz Life Insurance unrelated to his advisory duties. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. 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.

Michael Liby is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Newport News, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he served in the U.S. Military and worked with Austin Peay State University and the Fayetteville Cumberland County Economic Development Corporation. He also serves as Co-Adjutant for the Sons of the American Legion, where he provides data analysis and computer support on a volunteer basis. Equitable Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering a range of financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates through program sponsors and third-party managers, managing substantial regulatory assets on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.