Ryan Oates is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is affiliated with Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC and has previously worked with Water Street Financial LLC and LPL Financial. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a goals-based financial advising approach supported by patented Wealthcare software and incorporates quantitative metrics alongside fundamental, technical, and behavioral analysis, offering both passive index-tracking and active management strategies.

Allen Fredericks is a financial advisor with First Advisors National, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and eight years of industry experience. He has been a partner at Fredericks & Associates, an insurance services firm in Stephens City, VA, since 2012. First Advisors National manages discretionary assets for individual clients, including high-net-worth households, offering investment management, third-party portfolio recommendations, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes selecting and monitoring third-party money managers and combines tactical and strategic approaches with fundamental analysis for supplemental security recommendations.

Adam Stewart is a financial advisor at United Brokerage Services, Inc. in Martinsburg, WV, holding a Series 66 designation with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with United Brokerage Services since 2005. United Brokerage Services, Inc. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate pension and profit-sharing plans and trust clients. The firm offers various programs such as unified managed accounts and separately managed/manager-of-managers options, primarily managing assets on a non-discretionary basis while maintaining an affiliation with United Bank.

Michael Danjczek is a financial advisor with Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial, Madison Avenue Securities, Brighter Financial Capital Management, Clark & Associates, Kalos Capital, and Prudential Financial Planning Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is a marksmen trainer and coach in Berryville, VA. Great Valley Advisor Group is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing a combination of in-house strategies and third-party managers across various platforms.

Brian Evans is a financial advisor at Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, and Equitable Advisors. Navy Federal Investment Services primarily serves members of Navy Federal Credit Union as well as individual investors and trusts, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan fiduciary services, and an automated ETF-based Digital Investor product. The firm uses third-party portfolio managers on platforms such as Envestnet and provides ongoing account monitoring, rebalancing, and optional tax and impact overlay services.

James Du Brueler Jr. is a financial advisor with Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC and holds a Series 65 designation. He has eight years of industry experience, including seven years at AlphaStar Capital Management and ongoing involvement with Creekside Insurance Advisors Inc., where he is a licensed insurance agent. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC manages approximately $6.0 billion in client assets with a team of over 150 advisors, serving individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a goals-based planning approach supported by proprietary software and an evidence-based investment framework that integrates behavioral economics and quantitative measures.

Thomas Stine is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently advising at Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC. He has worked at affiliated entities including Water Street Financial LLC and has experience implementing insurance recommendations as an insurance agent. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a goals-based financial advising approach supported by proprietary Wealthcare software and a behavioral economics framework, combining quantitative metrics with fundamental, technical, and behavioral analysis to guide investment decisions.

Stephanie Smith Tremoulis is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience. She has been with TFO Wealth Partners since 2014 and previously worked at One To One, LLC from 2017 to 2019. TFO Wealth Partners is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $5.66 billion, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, family office and Family CFO services, retirement plan consulting, and third-party manager consulting for high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term, allocation-driven investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing mutual funds and ETFs with systematic rebalancing and tax-aware strategies.

Dino Lopresti is a financial advisor at Trek Financial with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at Trek Financial since 2018, following eight years at Horter Investment Management. He is also president of LoPresti Financial Group, where he offers fixed index annuities as part of clients’ comprehensive investment plans. Trek Financial serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional retirement plans, providing discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary and non-fiduciary services. The firm employs a blend of strategic and tactical portfolio construction methods, integrating rules-based, evidence-based, fundamental, and technical analyses with artificial-intelligence tools under human review, and offers a broad range of model and alternative investment strategies.

Melanie Hitchen is a financial advisor at TFO Wealth Partners with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 license and has worked at TFO Wealth Partners since 2013, with prior experience at Digital Insurance, LLC and Snellings Walters. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates Lockes Mill Farm, an equestrian farm, and serves as an owner and board member of Blue Ridge Capital Group, a medical management company. TFO Wealth Partners manages approximately $4.85 billion in assets for a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, family offices, retirement plans, trusts, and corporate clients. The firm employs a long-term, asset-allocation driven investment approach using model portfolios primarily composed of mutual funds and ETFs, with additional third-party managers for fixed income mandates.

Eric Burstock is a financial advisor at Trek Financial with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Trek Financial in 2018, he worked at Horter Investment Management, LLC and operates a tax preparation business, EGB Tax, since 2023. He is also the owner of Burstock & Rogers LLC, an invention company. Trek Financial serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as institutional retirement plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services. The firm employs a blend of strategic and tactical investment approaches, incorporating AI tools under governance, and provides access to a wide range of systematic and alternative investment strategies.

Christopher Cotterell is a financial advisor with Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wealthcare Advisory Partners and its d/b/a Water Street Financial since 2016 and has also been affiliated with LPL Financial since 2016. Cotterell is a managing partner of Water Street Financial. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC manages approximately $6.0 billion in client assets through a team of over 150 advisors, serving individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a goals-based, client-centered planning process supported by proprietary software and integrates evidence-based investment strategies with access to alternative and private placement investments.

Ari Sommer is a financial advisor at Avior Wealth Management, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has a background in legal services, including ownership and leadership roles at Harrison & Johnston, PLC and Ari N. Sommer, Esq., PC. Outside of advising, Sommer is involved in legal services through his law practice and holds interests in insurance and other business ventures. Avior Wealth Management serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, pension plans, and banks, offering investment management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a fundamental analysis investment approach and utilizes a mixture of direct portfolio management, separately managed accounts, and third-party platforms.

Stephen Baker is a ChFC®-designated advisor with Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc., bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Mutual of Omaha and its related entities since 1995. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with the Millbrook Pioneer Athletic Association, a booster club supporting high school athletics. Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. offers financial advisory services to individuals, corporations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm uses a platform in partnership with Envestnet and emphasizes managed solutions, including model portfolios and third-party money manager relationships.

Joshua Williams is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with seven years of industry experience. He has been with United Capital Financial Advisors since 2017, including its predecessor entity, and is based in Winchester, VA. United Capital Financial Advisors provides financial planning and investment management services nationally to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs discretionary portfolio management using asset-allocation models and offers customized strategies including ESG and faith-based options, supported by proprietary technology and access to external research.

Kristen Money is a financial advisor with Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and five years of industry experience. She has worked at First Light Financial, Brighter Financial Capital Management, Kalos Capital, and Clark & Associates. Outside of advising, she has engaged in insurance activities through Clark & Associates, Inc. Financial Solutions. Great Valley Advisor Group is an SEC-registered, multi-team investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, utilizing a combination of in-house strategies and third-party managers.

Chuckie Young is a financial advisor with Founders Financial Securities LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He is also the managing partner of CoxHollidaYoung, PLLC, a CPA firm where he has worked since 1996. Founders Financial Securities serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing both traditional and non-traditional delivery methods and combining advisory, broker-dealer, and insurance capabilities.

Peter Warren is a financial advisor at United Brokerage Services, Inc. with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at United Brokerage Services since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as Market President at United Bank in Martinsburg, WV. United Brokerage Services, Inc. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, and trust clients through various wrap fee and advisory programs. The firm primarily manages client assets on a non-discretionary basis and is affiliated with United Asset Management Corporation, a subsidiary of United Bank.

Pete Pendleton is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. His prior work experience includes roles in the transportation, staffing, and service industries. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. serves mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals with discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting. The firm integrates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to create tailored asset allocations aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Elmo Ball IV is a financial advisor with D.A. Davidson & Co. and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 20 years of industry experience, having previously worked at Truist Advisory Services, Truist Investment Services, BB&T Securities, and Scott & Stringfellow. Ball volunteers as a finance committee member for the Highland Food Pantry, a local nonprofit providing food support to those in need. D.A. Davidson & Co. offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm emphasizes fiduciary standards, employs both qualitative and quantitative analyses, and provides a range of planning and wealth management programs for clients, including those with high net worth.