Sheilah Johnson is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2009 and Bank of America, N.A. since 1998. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Ralph Chesson III is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has served since 1999. He employs a comprehensive approach to wealth management, incorporating banking, investment management, trust administration, and lending to meet the needs of his clients. Ralph focuses on a range of financial areas including retirement planning, investment strategies, trust services, business transition planning, and structured credit and lending. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Hampden-Sydney College. Ralph is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and collaborates closely with specialists at Merrill Lynch, Bank of America, and other professionals such as attorneys, CPAs, and tax specialists to provide tailored advice that aligns with the individual objectives of his clients. Outside of his professional work, Ralph is involved with St. Andrews Episcopal Church and enjoys spending time with his family. His approach centers on building strong relationships and providing personalized attention while leveraging the resources of one of the world’s largest financial services firms.

Jennifer Jones is a financial advisor at Cetera with 37 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Cetera Advisors LLC since 2016. Jones is also the owner and president of Jones, LLC, a financial services firm, and serves as an agent for fixed insurance products including life, disability, and long-term care insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individuals, employer-sponsored plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm operates a multi-manager platform offering a range of program structures and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of advisors.

Courtney Thompson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Suffolk, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Thompson worked in the hospitality and catering sectors. 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, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Gregory Otto is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Norfolk, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2009. Wells Fargo Advisors is a large institutional firm serving a broad client base with a comprehensive range of investment and financial planning services.

James Kline is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wachovia Bank, N.A. from 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as power of attorney for his father. 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 IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Alana Pesnell Harrell is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at firms including JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and PNC Financial Services. 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 a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Graham Nuttycombe is a financial advisor at Merrill with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2009 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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, and institutional investors, supported by internal and third-party portfolio management teams.

Allison Lane is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Newport News, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cambridge Investment Research since 2011 and is also associated with Greenwood Financial Group, where she operates as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management and advisory solutions tailored to client objectives.

Kristina Sevier is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She began her financial services career in 2012, with experience at USAA before joining Merrill Lynch. In 2018, she became part of the Morris Sevier Wealth Management Group, advancing from Client Associate to Financial Advisor. Kristina assists clients in managing their individual wealth and offers a comprehensive approach grounded in understanding their unique goals. Her expertise includes college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and addressing the financial needs of women and wealth. Kristina holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Kristina earned a high school diploma from Salem Senior High School and a bachelor's degree from Indiana Wesleyan University. She lives in Norfolk, Virginia with her husband, who is active duty in the US Navy, their two children, and their family dog. She is involved with various groups and organizations in the military community and enjoys running, hiking, traveling, and spending time with her family.

John Mckendree Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with Raymond James since 2019 and previously spent three years with Compton Wealth Advisory Group. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Bombolage, LLC, a non-investment-related business. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and nonprofit clients. The firm offers non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals and supports a range of advisory programs, including notable public finance and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting services.

Kenneth Wren Jr. is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with over 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Raymond James Financial and TowneBank since 2004. Wren serves as a board member for the Portsmouth Chesapeake Area Foundation, which provides grants to local schools for special needs equipment. 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 uses analytical tools and tailored planning to support client goals and provides specialized municipal and public finance advisory services.

Bradley Zisser is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group, and MassMutual Investors Services. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Joseph Cummings Jr. is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Hampton, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and accumulating four years of industry experience. His background includes service in the U.S. Navy for 19 years and roles at Opus Wealth Strategies and SECURITIES AMERICA, Inc. He volunteers as a coach for The Honor Foundation, assisting transitioning special operations service members. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and multiple investment platforms to deliver a variety of portfolio management options.

Bonnie Walker is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Newport News, VA, holding a Series 66 credential with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2025, she worked at Cetera Investment Services LLC and has also held positions at Langley Federal Credit Union and PNC Bank. She has additional work experience in retail and as a homemaker. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized retirement income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing annual planning advice, focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients nearing or in retirement.

Ashley Lavoie is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Newport News, VA, and has 11 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2012. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions with a wide range of financial planning and investment management solutions.

Donald Smith is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Portsmouth, VA, holding a Series 66 designation with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of the Stock Pickers of Tidewater Club, a social club based in Portsmouth. 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 advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Courtney Richard is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. Richard serves on the board of the Financial Planners Association of Hampton Roads and performs improv and sketch comedy with Push Comedy Theater. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and capital market assumptions to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, offering a broad range of financial products and capital markets solutions.

Dana Crawford is a financial advisor with Merrill in Norfolk, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2007, following a brief tenure at Ameriprise. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as a power of attorney for her parents. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services primarily for Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Robbyn Gayer is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Norfolk, VA, bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the boards of Optify Timeshares, Inc. and Virginians for High Speed Rail, is president of the Virginia Club, and owns a musical performance business called Straddle Band. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans based on client goals and risk tolerances. The firm operates with institutional trading capabilities alongside wealth management services, including futures commission merchant activities and affiliated banking programs.