Stephan Hess is a CFP® professional with 33 years of experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network. He has been operating Hess Financial, LLC since 2011 and is also a part owner of Hess and Allen, LLC. Hess serves as an expert witness on financial planning topics in unaffiliated court cases. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and services, including discretionary model portfolios and personalized investment solutions, while providing operational, compliance, and practice-management support to affiliated advisors.

Robyn Weaver is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at BB&T Scott & Stringfellow/Truist Wealth and James Madison University. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as an independent sales consultant for Rodan & Fields. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of services such as ERISA retirement plan advisory, comprehensive financial planning, and a Private Wealth program for high-net-worth clients.

Derek Hess is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network in Harrisonburg, VA. His prior roles include positions at PBMARES Wealth Management LLC and FDM Group Inc. Hess also engages in fixed insurance sales on a limited basis. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing over $212 billion in client assets. The firm provides a comprehensive adviser-support platform, including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Christian Alger is a financial advisor at OSAIC Institutions, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has experience working in banking and corporate roles, including positions at F&M Bank, Pepsi, and Truist Bank. Alger joined OSAIC Institutions in 2025 and is based in Harrisonburg, VA. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, ERISA plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, alternative investments, and lending solutions, operating with a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer structure and a distinctive model that includes both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Robyn Hill is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and Hess Financial since 2018. She previously worked at Private Advisor Group, LLC and Good Wealth Management from 2015 to 2018. In addition to her financial advisory role, Robyn practices as an attorney specializing in estate planning and serves as an elections officer for the Harrisonburg, VA City Electoral Board. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients through a range of advisory programs, including wealth management and retirement plan consulting. The firm provides operational, trading, technology, compliance, and practice-management support while offering advisors discretion over client portfolio construction alongside managed model portfolios.

Mary Via is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott in Harrisonburg, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in Mary Kay product sales. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large brokerage and SEC-registered investment advisory firm managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering a variety of brokerage and advisory services supported by in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Daniel Uribe is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Private Advisor Group since 2013 and at LPL Financial since 2007. Outside of his advisory work, he owns SDG Food, LLC, a local pizza franchise. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers a range of managed account solutions and utilizes both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory strategies supported by technology platforms and third-party managers.

Tyler Adams is a financial advisor at Eagle Strategies (NY Life) with credentials including Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. Before entering the financial sector, he served five years in the U.S. House of Representatives and was involved in several political campaigns. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm delivers tailored advice through multiple program types and manages a predominantly non-discretionary asset base within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Sara Lasher is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, based in Stephens City, VA, and has one year of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Commonwealth Financial Network and Hess Financial, as well as prior positions at James Madison University and Dupont Community Credit Union. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and services and provides operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management support to affiliated advisors.

Karl Mongold is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. His career includes positions at LPL Financial, Ameriprise, Edward Jones, and several other firms. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various advisory programs. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model, utilizing proprietary and third-party technology platforms to provide diverse investment strategies.

Nichole Whatley is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Truist Investment Services and Bb&T Securities. Nichole serves as the president of the board of directors for Blue Ridge Christian School, a nonprofit organization. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a broad client base, including retirement plans, individual investors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs under fiduciary standards and distinguishes itself by serving as a municipal advisor and operating affiliated custodial entities.

Sharon Krantz is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott. Prior to joining Janney, she worked for six years at BB&T/Truist Bank. She is actively involved in her community as a member of the Rotary Club of Broadway Timberville, serves on the Industrial Development Authority Board for the Town of Broadway, and is a board member of the Rockingham Education Foundation, supporting educational initiatives locally. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse clientele including individuals, families, trusts, and institutions, and provides a range of brokerage, advisory, and financial planning services supported by internal and third-party portfolio management.

Matthew Robinson is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Infinex Investments, Inc. for ten years before joining Janney in 2024. Robinson serves as Chair of the Bridgewater Retirement Community Foundation and participates in local education-related committees in Harrisonburg, VA. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a broad client base including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and advisory programs.

Umar Ali is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 11 years of industry experience, including prior roles at First Citizens Bank, Infinex Investments, Inc., and LPL Financial. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as a civil celebrant authorized by Rockingham County Circuit Court to perform marriage ceremonies. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm employs a client-centered process incorporating fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis across various asset classes and offers a range of investment and financial planning solutions.

Travis Marshall is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Truist Investment Services, Inc. and Bb&T Securities, Llc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a referral agent with Locations Realty. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers various services such as ERISA retirement plan advisory, financial planning, and a private wealth program, operating under fiduciary standards and incorporating both qualitative and quantitative analysis.

James White is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. He previously worked at TRUIST Investment Services, Inc., BB&T Securities, and The Collonades. Outside of his advisory role, he is an officer of WHITE HOUSE DESIGNS, an S-Corp, though he does not devote time to its operations. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of services from financial planning and equity research to ERISA retirement plan advisory and private wealth management, operating under fiduciary standards and employing both qualitative and quantitative investment analysis.

Zhyar Abdul is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor at NewEdge Advisors with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services, Level Four Advisory Services, and TJX Companies. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to sponsored advisory programs, utilizing multiple program structures and technology tools to support advisor and client needs.

Rachael Sauder is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at TRUIST Investment Services, Inc., BB&T Securities, LLC, and Atwell Family Chiropractic. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a broad client base, including retirement plans, individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers various services such as ERISA retirement plan advisory, wrap fee programs, equity research, and a private wealth program for clients with substantial net worth.

Luis Castaneda Arellano is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His career includes roles at Truist Investment Services and Truist Bank beginning in 2016. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of discretionary manager relationships, non-discretionary consulting, and AI-enabled research tools, with an emphasis on integrated inter-affiliate operations.

Thomas Sowers is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Truist Advisory Services since 2021, following prior roles at Bb&T Securities and BB&T Investment Services. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as the broom sale chairman for his local Lions Club chapter, a nonprofit organization that raises funds for the hearing and sight impaired. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering asset allocation, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program implemented through both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.