Gaurav Shrestha is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera since 2023. He has a long tenure at Select Brokers, LLC and Virginia Asset Management, where he is an owner offering securities, advisory, and insurance services. Outside of his advisory roles, Shrestha serves as a board member of the Salisbury Country Club. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a multi-manager platform serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers across discretionary and non-discretionary program structures.

Al Morris is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2020, progressing through positions including Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. In his work, Al focuses on developing financial plans that align with clients' individual stories and experiences. He emphasizes the importance of trust and comfort in client relationships and continuously seeks to deepen his understanding through ongoing development and collaboration with colleagues. Outside of his professional role, Al has interests in baseball, fitness, hiking, horseback riding, running, and traveling.

Joseph Taylor is a financial advisor at Cetera with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Virginia Asset Management, Minnesota Life, and Securian Financial Services. In addition to his advisory role, he is an insurance agent selling life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers across various program structures.

Francis Sam is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Morgan Stanley and CUNA Brokerage Services. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank since 2020. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, delivering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, offering non-discretionary advisory programs supported by a centralized due-diligence framework.

Sheldon Drake is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2023, he worked at SagePoint Financial and has operated Drake Hughes & Associates since 2001. He also represents Brayshaw Financial Group in Virginia. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and multiple platforms to deliver portfolio management that includes stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Daniel Halpin is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Midlothian, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services and prior positions at RVA on Wheels and JR Caskey, Inc. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing tailored Recommendation Reports that address income, Social Security, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis delivered through a centralized consulting team, serving clients with a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Harry Michalowski is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1994 and was previously affiliated with Primerica Financial Services starting in 1993. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in the sale of home security and automation products through a Primerica affiliate. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm utilizes model-delivery strategies from third-party asset managers and provides discretionary portfolio management with custody and trade execution supported by Pershing and BNY Mellon Advisors.

Forrest Fox is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for one year before joining Wells Fargo in 2017. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages roughly $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Joseph Stemmle is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the VCU Alumni Association Richmond Chapter and provides pro bono financial planning. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning through a collaborative, non-discretionary approach.

Devin Palmese is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at LPL Financial, Wealthcare Advisory Partners, and other firms. Palmese is also an independent insurance agent through his own business, Palmese Financial LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm supports a range of investment approaches and platform arrangements, delivering solutions through a network of independent financial professionals.

Kevin Foster is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Chesterfield, VA, with eight years of industry experience. He has held his current position since 2017 and previously worked for twenty years at TruGreen. Foster holds the Series 66 designation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including various types of households and organizations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory strategies, operates under a fiduciary standard, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branch offices.

Dianne Willier is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2014. She has built a professional career in the financial services industry, focusing on understanding clients' short and long-term goals and developing customized financial plans tailored to individual needs. She prioritizes strong client relationships based on trust, responsiveness, honesty, and competency. Her professional background includes experience as a Registered Associate at Morgan Stanley from 2008 to 2012, Branch Operations Manager at UBS Financial Services between 2007 and 2008, and various roles at Davenport & Company LLC from 1989 to 2004, including Assistant Vice President - Research, Vice President - Institutional Sales, and Registered Associate. Additionally, she served as an Equity Trader and Officer at Wachovia Securities from 2006 to 2007. Dianne holds an AR Insurance License. Outside of her professional work, she has personal interests in cooking and baking, social events with friends, hiking, pets, and yoga.

Michael Kelly is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2021. Prior to this, he was employed at Sawgrass Country Club and DeerCreek Country Club. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Tenley Dixon is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, she worked for Truist Investment Services Inc for six years. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the Membership Committee for a Richmond business networking chapter and acts as an ambassador for a women’s golf apparel brand. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, maintaining a large network of advisors and branch offices across the country.

Randolph Tate is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Richmond, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cuna Mutual Group and Cuna Brokerage Services, Inc. for 18 years before joining Ameriprise in 2022. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals with substantial investable assets, delivering written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax efficiency analysis to support retirement planning and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

David De La Ree Valencia is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Richmond, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2018 and has previous experience outside finance, including roles in the hospitality and construction sectors. Outside of his advisory work, he occasionally performs as a DJ at local venues. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm provides a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions and employs a centralized retirement-income consulting team that delivers tailored, non-discretionary recommendations supported by research and modeling.

Kenneth Kapinskis is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He worked at Signator Investors Inc. from 2004 to 2018 before joining Osaic in 2018. Kapinskis serves as a council member for St. Edwards Catholic Church, advising on the church’s investment performance and distribution strategies. OSAIC Wealth Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable organizations through a broad network of affiliated advisors and platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on asset allocation, risk tolerance, and a wide range of investment options including managed accounts and third-party solutions.

Robert Steele is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Chester, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and possessing 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Investment Centers of America, Inc. before joining LPL Financial in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, Steele manages a non-variable insurance branch and sells property and casualty insurance. LPL Financial serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and corporations, offering financial planning, advisory programs, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios, third-party research, and various institutional programs.

Justin Martin is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Powhatan, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, Martin serves on the board of directors for the nonprofit organization Together for Tanzania and owns a financial planning business called Prestige Planning. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate tailored retirement-income recommendations.

Diana Briegel is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at Virginia Asset Management since 2010, providing operational support, and has been with Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2023. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options ranging from automated allocations to bespoke strategies.