Phillip Saunders is a Series 65 credentialed advisor at Joss Brown Wealth Advisors with four years of industry experience. He has worked with Joss Brown Wealth Advisors and its affiliated group since 2021. His prior roles include positions at Virginia Tech and Partners in Financial Planning, as well as involvement with the Virginia Future Farmers of America Association and Crossroads Camp. Joss Brown Wealth Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth households, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and other entities, providing financial planning, investment management, and non-investment consulting on a fee-only basis. The firm manages approximately $162 million in assets and offers a combination of digital platforms, third-party managers, and personalized planning services.

Meghan Hoover is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with one year of industry experience. She has worked at NovaPoint Capital LLC since 2025 and previously spent three years at The American College of Financial Services. Prior to her financial career, she served eight years with The 1st Capabilities Integration Group in the US Army. NovaPoint Capital LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and standalone financial planning to a range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, endowments, charitable organizations, corporate entities, and other investment advisers. The firm employs a dividend-growth equity strategy focused on publicly traded, dividend-paying companies and combines quantitative, fundamental, and technical analysis to construct typically 30–50 stock portfolios.

Simcha Terwilliger is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with SLP Wealth and has prior experience at Fox & Company Wealth Management and The Advisory Firm of Katherine L. Brown, LLC. Terwilliger also works as a student loan consultant, providing repayment and forgiveness planning for federal and private student loans. SLP Wealth is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual clients and small-business owners with discretionary investment management and financial planning. The firm uses diversified, risk-based portfolios primarily composed of no-load mutual funds and ETFs and offers additional services such as tax preparation and non-discretionary 401(k) plans.

Mason & Associates is an independent, fee-only financial planning firm located in Newport News, Virginia. We provide ongoing comprehensive financial planning and tax planning advice to clients locally and throughout the United States. Our financial advisors specialize in providing financial planning advice to federal employees who are covered by the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) and Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS). The financial planning team helps federal employees maximize federal benefits and provides guidance in all areas of financial planning such as retirement planning, tax planning, and estate planning. Not a federal employee? No problem! We serve a variety of clients who have no ties to the federal government other than the taxes they pay. Our financial planning process and client experience allows us to serve families who are already retired or actively working. John leads Mason & Associates as President and Senior Financial Planner, bringing over 15 years of specialized expertise in federal employee financial planning. A CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ since 2012, John has built a reputation for delivering comprehensive, client-centered guidance across tax, retirement, and estate planning. John earned his Bachelor of Science in Business from Virginia Tech’s Pamplin School of Business, where he also completed his CFP® education requirement. He is an Investment Advisor Representative and maintains a Virginia Life and Health Consultant License. John is a member of the following professional organizations: •National Association of Personal Financial Advisors •XY Planning Network •Financial Planning Association As co-host of the Federal Employee Financial Planning Podcast, John has become a recognized voice in the federal benefits space. He is a sought-after speaker at industry conferences and educational events for federal employees, and his insights have been featured in leading publications. Outside the office, John and his wife, Sara, both Virginia Tech graduates, enjoy skiing, snowboarding, and exploring the outdoors in their camper. They’re proud parents to a young son who’s best friends with their golden retriever, Penny.

Elizabeth Turner is a ChFC® financial advisor with United Wealth Management, LLC in Williamsburg, VA, where she has worked for one year. She has experience as a self-employed consultant and advisor dating back to 2017. United Wealth Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and plan participants. The firm emphasizes fundamental analysis and long-term investment strategies, managing approximately $406.6 million across about 257 client relationships as of December 2025.

Michael Mason is a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) and Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®) with 39 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Mason & Associates, LLC since 2010 and previously worked at Centaurus Financial, Inc. for 17 years. Mason leads a team of seven advisors based in Newport News, VA. Mason & Associates, LLC provides investment management and ongoing financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and trusts. The firm utilizes diversified, risk-based model portfolios primarily through mutual funds and ETFs, often collaborating with independent sub-advisers for portfolio management while retaining oversight. They also offer standalone services such as divorce planning, tax preparation facilitation, and educational seminars, including topics on federal employee retirement benefits.

Katherine Brown is a CFP® with 21 years of experience in financial advising. She currently works at Joss Brown Wealth Advisors, where she has been with the firm since 2020, following 15 years operating her own advisory firm. Outside of her advisory role, she is a 50% owner of Maison Brune Investments, LLC, a real estate investment business she manages with her spouse. Joss Brown Wealth Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth households, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, and non-investment consulting on a fee-only basis. The firm manages approximately $162 million in regulatory assets and offers a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary services through multiple platforms and third-party managers.

Tommy is a graduate of Virginia Tech’s Pamplin School of Business, where he graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Business as a Finance major and completed the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) education requirement. While pursuing his Bachelor’s degree, Tommy observed that taxation was integral in financial planning and decided to pursue a Master’s Degree in Accounting at Virginia Tech with a focus in taxation. Tommy is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). He also holds the Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) designation from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), as well as the Series 65 and the Virginia Life and Health Consultant Licenses. Tommy joined Mason & Associates in 2019 as a Senior Financial Planner, and earned a partnership position in 2020. Prior to joining Mason & Associates, Tommy was a Senior Financial Planner at a respected financial planning firm in Richmond, VA, and also has experience with a “Big 4” public accounting firm. Tommy’s primary responsibilities consist of working directly with Mason & Associates clients in all aspects of their financial plan, with a particular emphasis on the subjects of tax, retirement, and estate planning. Tommy a co-host of the Federal Employee Financial Planning Podcast. Tommy’s memberships and designations include: CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) designation with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Life and Health Insurance Consultant License in Virginia Chairman and Past President of the Central Virginia Financial Planning Association (FPA) chapter Recognized by the Virginia Society of CPA’s as a Top 5 under 35 in 2018 Recognized by Investment News as 40 under 40 in 2018 Received 2017 Standing Ovation Award in Personal Financial Planning from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Benjamin Raikes is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently with Mason & Associates, LLC, where he has worked since 2022, following six years at Verus Financial Partners, Inc. Mason & Associates, LLC provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and trusts. The firm employs diversified, risk-based model portfolios primarily through mutual funds and ETFs and offers educational seminars, including topics on federal employee retirement benefits.

Addison Brown is a financial advisor at Prospera Financial Services, Inc. with one year of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Prospera, Brown worked at Jamestowne Investments and has experience in hospitality and retail sectors. Prospera Financial Services, Inc. is a multi-team advisory firm with 271 advisors managing approximately $14.4 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to multiple advisory programs and platforms.

Charles Jenks Jr. is a CFP® and ChFC® with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Financial Security Advisory Inc since 1997. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as Vice President of Financial Security Group, Inc., where he is involved in life and health insurance sales and financial planning. Financial Security Advisory, Inc. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm focuses on asset allocation and long-term holdings, utilizing quantitative and qualitative analysis to select investments.

Scott Schuett is a financial advisor at Impact Partnership Wealth, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously operated his own advisory business. Outside of his advisory work, Schuett is an owner and agent involved in insurance sales. Impact Partnership Wealth provides investment management, model-portfolio implementation, financial planning, and ERISA retirement-plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm utilizes a combination of third-party strategists, adviser-managed models, and direct indexing within a discretionary trading framework supported by a third-party services platform.

Pamela Mcwhorter is a financial advisor with NFSG Corporation, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 42 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Newbridge Securities Corp, Edward Jones, and Wells Fargo Advisors. She serves on the advisory board of the Virginia Medical Freedom Alliance, which focuses on medical legislation affecting children and young adults. NFSG Corporation provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, utilizing a variety of investment instruments and employing internal portfolio management alongside third-party asset manager arrangements.

Andrew Avery is a financial advisor at AlphaStar Capital Management with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at several firms including Paraclete Wealth Partners, Clearstead Advisory Solutions, and Wilbanks Smith and Thomas Asset Management. Prior to his advisory career, he held positions at Harris Teeter and Taco Bell. AlphaStar Capital Management serves individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients, providing discretionary investment management, financial planning, participant account management, and subadvisory services. The firm employs strategic and tactical investment approaches using a range of securities and third-party portfolio construction technology, managing approximately $2.5 billion in assets across over 8,400 client relationships.

Chris Tremble is a financial advisor with Mutual Advisors, LLC in Hampton, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mutual Securities, Inc., Charles Schwab, and USAA Financial Services. Mutual Advisors, LLC serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional clients, managing approximately $9.45 billion across 154 advisors. The firm offers a combination of active and passive portfolio management strategies tailored to clients’ objectives, using various analytical approaches and technology platforms to support customized investment solutions.

Christopher Stout is a financial advisor at AlphaStar Capital Management with a Series 65 credential. He has been active in the industry since 2016, including roles at Paraclete Wealth Partners and Paraclete Wealth Management. AlphaStar Capital Management serves individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients, providing discretionary investment management, financial planning, participant account management, and subadvisory services. The firm uses a combination of strategic and tactical investment approaches across various asset types and employs third-party portfolio construction technology.

Paige Fraasch is a financial advisor at Gradient Investments, LLC with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been associated with Norseman Financial, Inc. and Norseman Advisory Group, Inc. since 2014, working approximately half of her time as an insurance agent involved in insurance services and product sales. Gradient Investments, LLC provides discretionary investment management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and a variety of other entities. The firm employs a proprietary Wright Investment Strategies framework and offers a range of model and custom portfolios, managing assets on a fee-only basis without acting as a custodian.

Jessica Harris is a financial advisor with Financial Security Advisory Inc in Newport News, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Financial Security Management, Inc. since 2004. Outside of her advisory role, Harris is active as an agent with Financial Security Group, Inc., where she prepares quotes and applications for life and health insurance as well as financial plans. Financial Security Advisory, Inc. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and long-term holdings, utilizing quantitative and qualitative methods to select investments and offering advisory programs through third-party platforms.

Kevin Joyce is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 14 years of experience at Financial Security Management, Inc., now Financial Security Advisory Inc, based in Newport News, VA. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is involved as a shareholder in several local sports-related ventures, including Lionsbridge Football Club LLC and two sports venue companies, where he promotes team and venue relationships. Financial Security Advisory, Inc. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored plans, focusing on asset allocation and long-term holdings. The firm uses quantitative and qualitative analysis to select investments and offers advisory programs through third-party platforms, managing portfolios that include mutual funds, stocks, bonds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Jessie Hughes is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently advising at Dakota Wealth, LLC. Prior to joining Dakota Wealth in 2021, Jessie worked at American Capital Planning from 2016 to 2021. Dakota Wealth, LLC serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm focuses on customized, primarily long-term portfolios using a variety of investment vehicles and provides services ranging from wealth management to retirement plan advisory, emphasizing ongoing oversight and due diligence.