Scott Viera is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Richmond, VA, with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Valic Financial Advisors since 2013 and holds a concurrent role at Agia involving non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and unified managed accounts through a network of over 1,200 advisors, utilizing centralized technology and model solutions to manage assets at scale.

Lisa Miranda is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Richmond, VA, where she has worked since 2014. She has 19 years of industry experience. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with pre-existing retirement plan relationships. The firm offers a separation between one-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management through model or customized portfolios under a fiduciary standard.

Joel Meeks is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Janney since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he has managed the Colonial Shooting Academy for over a decade. 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 wide range of clients—including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and municipal clients—and offers brokerage services, financial planning, consulting, and multiple advisory programs.

Carroll Cooper is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience. He currently works at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. and previously held roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley. Carroll serves on the boards of the Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts, the Firehouse Theater, and Junior Achievement of Central Virginia. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, and nonprofit organizations. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach with globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios and offers a range of investment solutions alongside financial and retirement planning.

Robert Grizzard is a financial advisor at Davenport & Company LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Lincoln Financial Advisors, OSAIC, and Tucker Franklin Insurance. Grizzard also offers various insurance products including health, disability, and annuities through related business activities. Davenport & Company serves individual and institutional clients such as banks, pension plans, trusts, and nonprofits, providing asset management, brokerage, fixed income, public finance, and investment banking services. The firm employs a team-based investment approach and manages multiple mutual funds alongside separately managed accounts and model portfolios.

Jason Braun is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC for 13 years and Raymond James Financial Services for 4 years. Braun is also associated with Dickerson Jackson & Associates, LLC as an independent contractor. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, retirement-plan consulting, and access to managed account investment managers for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in assets, using a diversified investment process that blends passive and active managers, supported by an internal Investment Committee.

Elina Dennis is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Oppenheimer, she worked at State Farm VP Management Corp and Hunter Wyant Insurance Agency. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers diverse investment programs and advisory services spanning equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Matthew Kardos is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Richmond, VA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 11 years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he has been associated with Agia since 2022 in a non-securities insurance capacity. Valic Financial Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer serving primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and unified managed accounts through a large network of advisors, utilizing centralized technology and model solutions to serve a substantial client base.

Deborah Nuttycombe is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 33 years of industry experience. She has been with SunTrust Advisory Services and SunTrust Investment Services for the past 10 years. Nuttycombe is a part owner of a rental property managed by her husband, though she has no management responsibilities. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Russell Cumbea IV is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Company and MML Investors Services LLC. He also has experience as co-owner of private advisory entities. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and services including custom portfolio solutions, third-party asset manager access, and retirement plan consulting. The firm provides operational, trading, technology, compliance, and practice-management support while allowing advisors discretion in portfolio construction.

Kevin Long is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Richmond, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Agia, M&T Bank, PNC Bank, SunTrust Bank, and other employers. Outside of advising, he is an appointed agent for non-securities insurance products and plays music, performing at venues and booking shows. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth clients and employer-sponsored retirement participants, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a large network of advisors. The firm utilizes Envestnet’s platform for unified managed accounts and provides tax-aware and impact/ESG overlay options within a supervisory framework.

Steven Mcgregor is a financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. in Richmond, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He worked at ICMA Retirement Corporation for 10 years before joining VOYA Financial Advisors in 2024. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. serves individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory. The firm combines in-house and external strategists, model portfolios, and technology tools to deliver both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

Randall Long Jr. is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked with Valic Financial Advisors since 2022 and also serves as an agent selling non-securities insurance products for AGIA. Outside of finance, he is involved with Sundae's Restaurant/Tastee Freez. Valic Financial Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer serving primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth clients and employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and unified managed accounts through a large network of advisors and relies on technology and model solutions to serve a high client count.

Ashby Price is a CFA® charterholder with 16 years of experience in financial advising, currently with Kestra Advisory since 2016. He serves on the board of the CFA Society Virginia and The Community Tax Law Project, contributing to organizational growth and investment policy guidance. Price is also involved in local networking groups and operates Ashby W. Price & Associates. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including institutional and individual investors. The firm offers fiduciary services, plan design, employee education, and access to multiple management platforms and complex investment solutions.

Robert Weaver Jr. is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 34 years of industry experience, currently with Kestra Advisory. He has held roles at Kestra Investment Services and Kestra Advisory Services since 2026, and previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and Cambridge Investment Research. Weaver is also the owner and author at Not Bland, LLC, a publishing entity for novels. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, offering services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, compliance testing, and plan-level investment advice. The firm serves a diverse client base, including large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds, and offers access to multiple management platforms and third-party solutions.

Russell Good is a CFA® charterholder with over 43 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Oppenheimer since 2009, following prior roles at the Stanford Group Company and UBS Financial Services. He is based in Richmond, VA. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension plans, charitable organizations, and IRAs. The firm offers a wide range of investment programs and advisory services, including strategic and tactical asset allocation and manager selection, with a notable portion of its assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Robert Long Jr. is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Oppenheimer since 2009, following roles at Stanford Group Company and UBS Financial Services. He also serves as trustee of his own revocable trust. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, pooled investment vehicles, and IRAs. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment programs and maintains custody of client assets while providing both advisory and broker-dealer services.

Homer Stinson Jr. is a financial advisor at Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at ICMA-RC Services, LLC and First Command Financial Planning, Inc. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement advisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm employs a combination of in-house and external strategists, technology-enabled tools, and model portfolios to deliver both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management.

Thomas Teagle is a financial advisor at &Partners with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing, where he worked for a combined 10 years. &Partners serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients, offering investment management, financial and tax planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a range of analytical approaches and combines proprietary and third-party strategies, with services delivered through both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Barbara Oley is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She has worked at Oppenheimer since 2020 and previously spent eight years with Henrico County Public Schools. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, pooled investment vehicles, and IRAs. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary programs and services that include asset management, consulting, and retirement planning.