Alexander Howell is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at BlackBox Research and Jones, Swanson, Huddel & Daschbach. Equitable Advisors serves individuals—including non‑HNW and high‑net‑worth clients—corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm leverages a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers to provide customized investment solutions.

Peggy Lawhorne is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Henrico, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2006 and previously at Claris Financial, LLC. Lawhorne is also a commissioned notary public. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and access to third-party asset management, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Jeremy Johnson is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and currently beginning his career in the industry. He has prior work experience at Arrabon and a 16-year tenure at FedEx Express. He was also involved with Bon Air Baptist Church for over a decade. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

Gregory Raines is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2011 and has a long history with Travelers Insurance Group and The Commonwealth Group dating back to 1987. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as CEO of GSRC Inc, which provides payroll and benefit services, and holds leadership roles in several insurance and benefits-related businesses. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing proprietary models and third-party strategists across multiple platform arrangements.

Kenneth Elkins is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Richmond, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge since 2011. Elkins serves as a board member for the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Church Benefits Board and volunteers with Christopher Newport University. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. 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 approaches and proprietary model strategies.

Marcus Rather is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked with Foresters Financial Services and Foresters Advisory Services before joining Cetera in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a notary. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Thomas Ogrady is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 38 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services, Inc. and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 1989. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in life and health insurance sales and is the owner of a financial services LLC focused on managing client assets. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analysis tools and offers a range of investment and educational programs.

Michael Mills is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2016 and previously held positions at Amundi Pioneer Institutional Asset Management, American Century Advisory Services, Delaware Capital Management Advisers, and Lincoln Financial Distributors. Outside of his advising role, Mills serves as a committee member for Boy Scouts of America Troop 709, assisting with promotions, community service, and administration. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and investment management services through a network of independent professionals utilizing various portfolio management and model-based solutions tailored to client objectives.

John Gerard is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2018 and previously held positions at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and Virginia Asset Management. Gerard is also co-owner of LDL LLC and Kasch Levitch McAleer and Associates LLC, both investment-related businesses. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service. The firm’s retirement offering includes written Recommendation Reports and ongoing annual advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Madeline Graves is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Charles Schwab, TCV Trust and Wealth Management, and in legal and academic roles. Outside of finance, she was involved with Uncle Jon's Coffee for eight years. Fidelity, through its Strategic Advisers LLC subsidiary, provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and systematic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory solutions.

Nathan Lash is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Glen Allen, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses, and has 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual and its affiliated firm, MML Investors Services, since 2003. Lash is also the owner of Lash Financial LLC and The Collective Wealth Management, LLC, where he provides financial advisory services. MML Investors Services, LLC operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software and tools to deliver tailored recommendations.

Douglas Kasselberg is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His career includes roles in education prior to joining Ameriprise in 2025. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on retirement income planning and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Ernesto Sampson Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Glen Allen, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on several nonprofit boards, including as Trustee of The Richmond Symphony Foundation, President of the VMI Foundation, and Past President of the Rotary Club of West Richmond. Ameriprise provides a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, with a notable retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate personalized recommendations.

Davis Boyd is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Richmond, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2021 and previously worked in network building and consulting from 2019 to 2021. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to generate personalized recommendation reports. The firm operates through a large institutional platform providing advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Karen Buckley is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at RBC Capital Markets, Bank of America, and Merrill. She also supports advisors in a client associate role at Atlantic Union Bank. 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, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools such as risk profiling and probability modeling to support client goals.

Jack Lonergan is a CFP® professional with eight years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Edward Jones since 2018 and previously worked at Bio-Cat. 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 strategies supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Justin Schrinel is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with LPL Financial in Richmond, VA, where he has worked since 2012. He has 18 years of industry experience, including four years at Merrill prior to joining LPL. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a broad network of advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms.

Tony Gomer is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2025. Prior to entering the financial industry, he served in the United States Navy and held various roles including positions at Acuity International and the City of Havelock. Outside of his advisory work, he is an owner and partner of Sentinel Capital LLC, a real estate and property management firm. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Amarinder Saini is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to address their financial needs and develop comprehensive financial plans aligned with their goals and values. Since joining Fidelity Investments in 2021, he has held multiple roles, including Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Investment Solutions Representative. Prior to his current position, Amarinder gained experience in client services across various financial institutions, including TD Ameritrade, RBC Wealth Management, and BB&T Scott & Stringfellow LLC. His professional background spans from 2012 to the present, focusing on supporting client financial objectives. Outside of his professional duties, Amarinder enjoys cooking and baking, spending time with pets, traveling, and practicing yoga.

Eric Van Der Hyde is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Northwestern Mutual and currently owns and manages Concentric Wealth Partners, where he is involved in operations and client relations. Van Der Hyde serves as a family member director at Perdue Farms, Inc., and volunteers as treasurer on the Endowment Committee of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Richmond, VA. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm uses detailed risk profiling and modeling tools to tailor recommendations and supports municipal advisory services and specialized retirement plan consulting.