Kate Ryan is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience, currently working at Merrill. She has been with Merrill since 2015, except for a one-year period of unemployment from 2021 to 2022. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Andrew Bolling is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial since 2009 and has worked at Towne Bank since 2004. He serves as a board member on the Finance and Audit Committees for Nansemond-Suffolk Academy, a local private school. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public finance work through affiliations uncommon among large institutional advisors.

John Crain is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to his career in finance, he spent 18 years at Smith Turf & Irrigation Co., LLC. Outside of advising, he occasionally provides disc jockey services for children’s and social events. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Randall Carr is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Carr serves as co-trustee for his father's investment-related trust in Windsor, VA. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and other sources.

Zachary Trafton is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, joining the firm in 2024. He began his career in the financial industry in 2020 as an Individual Financial Consultant for TIAA. Zachary focuses on a goals-based approach through financial modeling and portfolio construction to assist clients in achieving financial success through diversification and investment management. He holds a bachelor's degree in Finance and Business Economics from the University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business. Zachary has obtained the SIE, Series 7, and Series 66 FINRA registrations, holds Life and Health insurance licenses, and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional. His client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and small business strategies. Outside of his professional role, Zachary is involved in the Cape Henry Rotary and is affiliated with the YSC professional organization. His personal interests include chess, fishing, golfing, running, soccer, spending time with family, and surfing.

Gerald Willcox is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wachovia Bank, N.A. He also works as a part-time Uber driver outside of his advisory role. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Robert Stevens is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge since 2016. Stevens also works as an independent insurance agent for various insurance companies through his business, Stevens Asset Management. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals using a range of portfolio management strategies and platform options.

Robert Mcmurran is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 credential and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James and Townebank since 2014 and operates Towne Wealth Management. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed attorney and the owner of AMR Real Estate Properties, LLC, where he serves as property manager. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Brent Webber is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2019, he worked at Chubb and has experience in the food service industry. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with access to model portfolios, research, and various investment management options.

Robert Byles is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer and Finance Committee Chairman for St. Bride's Church in Chesapeake, VA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment choices, including insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options.

John Cavanagh is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Norfolk, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2017, including time under its predecessor AXA Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, he operates an online clothing business using a print-on-demand service. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

Tin Nguyen is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with three years of industry experience, currently affiliated with J.P. Morgan Securities in Virginia Beach, VA. His prior work includes roles at Merrill, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and experience in the U.S. Army Reserves from 2009 to 2018. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations and operates within a broad broker-dealer and banking organization.

Carter Johns is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2019, following 14 years at Ameriprise Financial Services. Johns is also involved with JCG LLC, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios and research, along with technology such as machine learning to support its investment strategies.

Richard Gulledge is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, based in Newport News, VA, and has 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2014 and has worked in various capacities within the Wells Fargo organization, including Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a delivery driver for Instacart and Walmart. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Alexandria Jones is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked within various Wells Fargo entities since 2009. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s approach includes a broader range of financial products than typical for large institutional advisers, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Robert Marchesano is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently associated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He has held roles at Atlantic Union Financial Consultants and Truist Advisory Services, among others. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes risk profiling and analytical tools to provide tailored, non-discretionary advice and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Karen White is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. She worked at Merrill Lynch for 30 years before joining Raymond James, where she has been since 2019. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports a wide range of advisory programs, including municipal and public-finance services and a SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services program.

Marc Hines is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the treasurer for the Virginia Beach Audubon Society. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Katherine Ferrazzara is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2021 and previously spent two years with Wells Fargo Advisors. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Andrew Zohorsky is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience at First Command Insurance Services and First Command Advisory Services. He works at Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and discretionary management.