Thomas McNally is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license, with 21 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently affiliated with Clearstead Advisory Solutions and has served as a portfolio manager and analyst at Wilbanks, Smith & Thomas Asset Management since 2005. Clearstead serves affluent private clients and institutional investors, providing investment management, financial planning, tax planning, family office administration, and institutional consulting services. The firm employs an institutional investment process across various account types and offers access to alternative investments, proprietary Direct Indexing strategies, and specialty platforms such as ClearAccess.

Jeffrey Whiteside is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial, Wells Fargo Clearing, and J.P. Morgan Securities. He is also an associate at Freedom Street Partners, where he serves as a Client Relationship Manager. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in regulatory assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering a variety of investment advisory and financial planning services.

Meghan Cottrell is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Palladium Registered Investment Advisors, Abacus Accounting, and in other roles across different sectors. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, corporations, and institutional investors, with approximately $126.9 billion in assets under management. The firm provides a range of services such as investment management, financial planning, tax and insurance support, and retirement plan services, emphasizing diversified asset allocation and access to alternative and private-market investments.

Nicole Brown Griffin is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with United Planners Financial Services of America as a Limited Partner. Her background includes roles at Wealth Avenue and ownership of Late Bloom Divorce, LLC, a business focused on divorce-related services, as well as Late Bloom Advising, LLC, which provides tax preparation and accounting services. United Planners Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, and atypical institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan services, and brokerage solutions through a network of 477 independent advisors. The firm operates an open-architecture platform utilizing multiple custodians and third-party money managers and is noted for its predominantly non-discretionary asset management.

Reed Sloat is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and 17 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Freedom Street Partners and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors. Sloat serves on the Chesapeake, VA Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) board of directors. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering a range of investment advisory and financial planning services with both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options.

Jason Hopkins is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services in Virginia Beach, VA. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has two years of industry experience. Prior to his advisory roles, Hopkins served 22 years as a Military Officer in the United States Coast Guard, where he has been a Strategic Advisor for the past four years. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs managed by a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.

Lawrence Bernert III is a CFA® charterholder with 27 years of industry experience. He is currently with Clearstead Advisory Solutions, joining in 2024 after nearly three decades at Wilbanks, Smith & Thomas Asset Management LLC. Clearstead serves affluent private clients and institutional clients, offering investment management, financial planning, tax planning, family office administration, and institutional consulting services. The firm manages approximately $33.9 billion in assets and employs institutional disciplines and a range of investment strategies, including a proprietary Direct Indexing approach and access to private managers through the ClearAccess platform.

Erin Jackson is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. She has one year of industry experience and has previously worked at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance, Financial Growth Partners, and GEICO Insurance Agency. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as the President of the BNI Chapter Prestige Worldwide and works part-time with Shipt. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering both brokerage and advisory services. The firm utilizes a mix of proprietary model portfolios, third-party strategists, and digital advice solutions to implement investment strategies.

Bentley Dudek is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Cerity Partners in 2026, he worked at Hasler & Company, Inc. for four years and held positions at Thriveworks Counseling, Anchor Financial, the City of Norfolk, and Virginia Military Institute. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $126.9 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, corporations, and institutional investors, offering customized portfolios with a focus on diversified asset allocation and access to alternative and private-market investments.

Kenneth Sessoms is a financial advisor at Davenport & Company LLC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Davenport in 2021, he worked at Truist Advisory Services, Truist Investment Services, BB&T Securities, and Scott & Stringfellow. Davenport & Company serves individual and institutional clients, offering asset management, retail brokerage, fixed income, public finance, and investment banking and advisory services. The firm manages a range of strategies through dedicated portfolio teams and serves as adviser to several mutual funds while providing a combination of fee-based and commission-based account options.

Christopher Aeillo is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services in Newport News, VA, where he has worked since 2021. He has five years of industry experience and previously worked with COMTek and All Risks. Aeillo also serves in the United States Army Reserve. First Command Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs managed by a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.

Robert Schup is a financial advisor at OSAIC Institutions, Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including LPL Financial LLC, Capital Analysts, and Lincoln Investment. His professional background also includes roles at Bayport Credit Union and Securities America Advisors. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of advisor representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments and lending solutions, operating a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer structure that supports both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Ana Paula Cumpa is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. She has been with First Command Advisory Services and affiliated entities since 2022. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and wrap-fee asset management programs using model portfolios managed by a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.

Eugene Jackson IV is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining Empower Advisory Group, he worked at OVM Financial Inc. for nine years. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, offering services integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm focuses on long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates through point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Luke Scanlan is a financial advisor at Clearstead Advisory Solutions with four years of industry experience. He holds the CFA® designation and the Series 63 license. His prior experience includes roles at Wilbanks, Smith & Thomas Asset Management and Fidelity Investments. Clearstead serves affluent private clients and institutional clients, providing investment management, financial planning, tax planning, family office administration, and institutional consulting services. The firm employs institutional disciplines such as portfolio analytics and strategic asset allocation across client accounts and manages approximately $33.9 billion in assets through a team of 59 advisors.

Harriett Dolan is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services in Virginia Beach, VA. She holds a Series 66 designation and has five years of industry experience, all with various entities within the First Command organization since 2015. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm provides financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs, using a centralized Investment Management Team to design and manage model portfolios.

Colin Sharp is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Stewardship Wealth Management, Venture Realty, and Professional Supply. Outside of finance, his background includes roles in education and the hospitality industry. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, families, trusts, corporations, charitable institutions, and other investors. The firm offers a range of services including investment management, financial planning, tax and insurance support, and access to alternative and private-market investments, with a focus on diversified asset allocation and customized portfolio strategies.

Thomas Mathas is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Norfolk, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with Eagle Strategies since 2011 and is also the owner of Mathas Financial Group LLC. Mathas serves as a board member at Norfolk Collegiate School and contributes to the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church's Legacy and Investment Committees. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm operates primarily on a non-discretionary basis and provides tailored advice through various program types within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Mario Papa is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Davenport & Company LLC in Virginia Beach, VA, for 35 years. Davenport & Company serves individual and institutional clients, offering asset management, retail brokerage, fixed income, public finance, and investment banking and advisory services. The firm manages a range of strategies through dedicated portfolio teams and oversees six mutual funds, combining a broker-dealer and advisory platform to provide diversified investment solutions.

Erin Abate is a financial advisor at Clearstead Advisory Solutions with a Series 65 credential and several years of related experience, including roles at Wilbanks Smith and Thomas Asset Management LLC and Wholesale Screening Solutions. Prior to her advisory career, she worked in education at the University of Maryland and Howard Community College, and also has experience in the salon industry. Clearstead serves affluent private clients and institutional investors, managing approximately $33.9 billion in assets across more than 4,300 client relationships. The firm applies institutional investment disciplines and offers a variety of services including portfolio management, financial planning, and family office administration.