Jessica Cervinka is a financial advisor at Accurate Wealth Management, LLC with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked with Accurate Capital and Wealth LLC and Reliant Retirement Corporation. Outside of her advisory role, she is also involved as an insurance agent with Reliant Retirement Corporation. Accurate Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, charities, and corporations. The firm employs an individualized asset-allocation approach focused on value, safety, quality, and risk control, utilizing a broad range of investment instruments and both in-house and third-party management.

William Bonwell is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience and the principal of Bonwell Capital Management, LLC, where he has worked since 2006. He also operates as an independent insurance agent, providing life and health insurance services as part of his comprehensive financial planning. Bonwell Capital Management advises individuals, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, and corporations, offering personalized financial planning, investment management, and consulting. The firm develops client-specific asset allocation guidelines and manages portfolios using a range of securities, focusing on fundamental research and tax-efficient implementation.

John Paxton is a financial advisor at Claris Financial, LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Claris Financial since 2009, with prior experience at LPL Financial LLC and Triad Advisors, Inc. He is a passive investor in a holding company that owns several compliance consulting subsidiaries. Claris Financial, LLC provides fee-based portfolio management and advisory services to individuals, families, small businesses, trusts, and foundations, including management of 401(k)/403(b) participant accounts. The firm employs a flexible, client-specific investment approach combining fundamental and technical analysis, investing across various asset classes and offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Trey Ellington is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently advising at Steelhead Wealth Management. Prior to joining Steelhead, he worked with Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and CapTech Ventures. Steelhead Wealth Management serves employer plan sponsors, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities by providing discretionary investment management, financial consulting, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm uses a mix of securities along with quantitative and qualitative analysis to guide portfolio construction and manages approximately $342 million in discretionary assets.

Amy Kemp is a financial advisor with Paragon Financial Services in Richmond, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at Paragon Financial Services and LPL Financial since 2018 and was previously with Dorsey Wright & Associates from 2010 to 2018. Paragon Financial Services serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as institutional clients such as pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized portfolio management and financial planning services, incorporating both fundamental and technical analysis, and maintains formal affiliations to coordinate estate and tax planning.

Jennifer Berdell is a financial advisor at Kinloch Capital, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Kinloch Capital since 2019. Prior to that, she spent a decade with Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Kinloch Capital advises individuals, trusts, non-profits, pensions, and businesses, offering discretionary asset management, financial planning, and divorce planning services. The firm employs proprietary model portfolios and a dynamic allocation process focused on tax efficiency and low-cost investment vehicles.

Michelle Orellana is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving at Spark Financial Advisors. Her prior experience includes roles at Verus Financial Partners and Good Neighbor Homes. Spark Financial Advisors is a small SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $116 million and serving individuals, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm emphasizes passive portfolio construction guided by fundamental analysis and offers comprehensive financial planning, employee benefit plan services, and fiduciary adviser services.

Ryan Smith is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Paragon Financial Services since 2012 and also maintains an affiliation with LPL Financial LLC dating back to 2010. Smith is involved in multiple investment-related activities through Paragon, including advisory and tax strategy services. Paragon Financial Services serves individual and high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, and institutions with portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and estate/tax coordination. The firm offers customized and model portfolios with tactical, quantitatively informed allocation strategies and integrates tax and estate services through affiliated providers.

Daniel Silver is a CFA® charterholder with five years of industry experience. He has worked at CEF Advisors since 2020 and previously spent six years with Zoso Capital, LLC. CEF Advisors manages separate accounts primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients and third-party advisors through sub-advisory arrangements. The firm focuses on investment management of portfolios using a model-based approach centered on closed-end funds and business development companies, leveraging proprietary data and research services.

Thomas Marshall is a financial advisor with Virginia Estate and Retirement Planning Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Virginia Estate and Retirement Planning Advisors since 2009 and leads Virginia Tax Center, a tax consulting and preparation business. Marshall is also president of Virginia Estate and Retirement Planning Group, Inc., where he provides insurance services. Virginia Estate and Retirement Planning Advisors, Inc. serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning, including retirement income planning, tax and estate-document reviews, and managed account recommendations. The firm uses fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to guide investment decisions and offers ongoing portfolio oversight aligned with clients’ goals.

Robert Gillispie is a financial advisor at Yes Life Financial with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked with the U.S. Forest Service for over ten years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in a real estate venture. Yes Life Financial provides portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning services primarily to individual clients through virtual engagements. The firm emphasizes passive investment management using low-cost index funds and ETFs, supported by fundamental, technical, and cyclical analyses.

Suzanne Grason is a CFP® certificant with over 21 years of industry experience. She is currently a financial advisor at Spark Financial Advisors, where she has worked since 2022. Her prior experience includes roles at Cerity Partners LLC, FJY Financial, and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Grason serves as President of the FPA Central Virginia Chapter board and is a board member of the National Capital Chapter of the Society of Financial Services Professionals, participating in Women in Finance initiatives. Spark Financial Advisors serves individual clients, charitable organizations, and employers by providing wealth management, financial planning, and employee benefit plan services. The firm focuses on passive, diversified portfolios using low-cost index funds and ETFs, with options for values-based investing, and operates under a fee-only fiduciary model.

Diana Thompson is a Series 65 licensed advisor at Sovereign Capital Vantage, Inc. with nine years of experience at the firm and a total of 21 years in the industry. Prior to her current role, she worked in public schools in Hanover County and Desoto County for a total of 12 years. She is also a corporate Secretary and owner of Sovereign Capital Vantage, where she manages corporate responsibilities alongside her advisory duties. Sovereign Capital Vantage, Inc. is a fee-based advisory firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients through discretionary portfolio management and hourly financial planning. The firm oversees approximately $26.8 million for about 68 clients across three offices, using a blend of fundamental and technical analysis and offering services for both custodied and held-away retirement accounts.

Alexander Scott is a financial advisor at Alpha Advisors, LLC in Richmond, VA, holding a Series 65 designation with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Alpha Advisors since 2013. Alpha Advisors serves primarily individuals and families, managing approximately $256 million in assets across roughly 115 clients. The firm focuses on discretionary portfolio management with an emphasis on asset allocation and diversification, using no-load mutual funds, ETFs, and separately managed accounts to implement customized model portfolios.

Craig Smelley is a financial advisor with Virginia Investment Advisory, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 43 years of industry experience. He has been associated with American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. since 2004 and with Virginia Investment Advisory since 1995. Smelley is also a licensed insurance agent. Virginia Investment Advisory provides wealth management and advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm emphasizes a goal-driven process focused on asset allocation, diversification, and risk management, utilizing fundamental, technical, and chart analysis alongside access to third-party manager networks and fund platforms.

Todd Kuimjian is a financial advisor at Virginia Estate and Retirement Planning Advisors, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds the CFA® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. Prior to joining his current firm, he worked at Comerica Bank for four years and has been a partner and consultant at D&K CPAs, a tax preparation and consulting firm, since 2009. Virginia Estate and Retirement Planning Advisors, Inc. provides discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to guide investment decisions and offers ongoing portfolio oversight aligned with clients’ goals.

Henry Gibson is a financial advisor at Oxford Capital Management in Richmond, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Oxford Capital Management since 1993. Oxford Capital Management provides customized investment management services to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other legal entities. The firm manages approximately $140 million on a discretionary basis for about 28 clients, focusing on fundamental analysis and typically maintaining long-term investment horizons.

Marianne Esche is a financial advisor with Wealthspire Advisors in Reston, VA. She holds a Series 65 credential and has three years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she worked at Simplicity Wealth Management and has a background in education, having taught at middle and high school levels as well as at Virginia Tech. Wealthspire Advisors serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and nonprofit organizations. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, and trustee services through a customized, relationship-driven process that emphasizes diversified, institutional-style asset allocation and ongoing portfolio oversight.

Christine Centeno is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth Management with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® designation and Series 66 license. Her prior experience includes roles at Virginia Commonwealth University, Atlas Financial, Salomon and Ludwin, LLC, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Simplicity Wealth Management serves individual clients, charitable organizations, and corporate plan sponsors, offering discretionary portfolio management, written financial planning, and advisory services for employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm primarily uses a passive investment approach with index funds and ETFs, supplemented by fundamental and technical analysis, and provides ongoing subscription-style financial planning along with employee benefit plan advisory services.

Katherine Beck is a financial advisor at Oxford Capital Management with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Oxford Capital Management since 2008. Oxford Capital Management provides customized investment management services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other legal entities. The firm manages approximately $170 million on a discretionary basis and focuses on constructing portfolios using fundamental security analysis across multiple asset classes with a long-term investment horizon.