Cynthia Marsteller is a financial advisor with &Partners who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 40 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. She serves as a trustee and chair of development for the George C. Marshall Foundation. &Partners serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, and institutions, offering investment management and financial planning through both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches. The firm uses a blend of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis alongside proprietary and third-party strategies.

Frank Oley Sr. is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Hornor, Townsend & Kent and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, Oley operates several life insurance brokerage businesses, including his own firm, 1847 Financial, providing financial services. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through a network of advisers offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates both advisory and broker-dealer services, employing a variety of asset management arrangements and custodial capabilities.

Scott Sterrett is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Richmond, VA. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has 10 years of industry experience, including previous roles at LPL Financial LLC, Truist Advisory Services, and Suntrust Advisory Services. He serves on the board of the Hanover Education Foundation, which supports educational programs and partnerships in Hanover County. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs IAR-led financial assessments and a mix of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to manage portfolios using equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs.

Virginia Bowie is a financial advisor at &Partners with 47 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing between 2009 and 2025. Outside of her advisory practice, she owns MAE I COOK PRODUCTIONS LLC, a venture focused on encouraging family meal nights through cooking videos. &Partners serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm offers investment management and financial planning services using both proprietary and third-party strategies, employing fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis within discretionary and non-discretionary frameworks.

Frank Carpin is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 59 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Oppenheimer since 2009. His prior experience includes roles at Stanford Group Company and UBS Financial Services. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and IRAs. The firm offers a range of programs and advisory services across equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Tyler Walters is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2010. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered 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 sponsors, and municipalities, offering brokerage services, financial planning, and advisory programs through a combination of in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Melissa Garrett is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott in Richmond, VA. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 14 years of industry experience, including over a decade with Janney Montgomery Scott. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base—including individuals, families, trusts, estates, and institutional clients—and offers brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services supported by a mix of in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Shaun Sims is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 27 years of industry experience, including prior roles at SunTrust Advisory Services and SunTrust Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he is a member of LADYBELLA DESIGNS LLC, a custom laser engraving and jewelry business co-managed with his wife. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm’s approach includes asset allocation, fiduciary support, and a manager‑selection program that combines discretionary and non‑discretionary services, supported by advanced research and inter‑affiliate integration.

James Martin is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) holding the ChFC® and Series 63 credentials and has five years of industry experience. He has worked with several related firms including NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Co., and he owns Country & Lake Life Financial Strategies, LLC. Martin serves as president of the SML Rotary Club, which supports nonprofit activities in Bedford and Franklin County, VA, and he is a board member of the BNI Smith Mountain Lake networking group. Eagle Strategies provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services to individual, institutional, charitable, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, emphasizing tailored solutions and fiduciary responsibilities, with the majority of its assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Gregory Pinkard is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Richmond, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 1998 and has also worked with Agia since 2022, where he is involved in non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors, Inc. 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 account solutions through a large network of investment advisor representatives.

Zebediah Becker is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at LPL Financial, LLC and Grant Thornton LLP. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various managed account solutions through a fiduciary-based advisory model.

Yusi Lin is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Richmond, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. Lin has been with Truist Advisory Services since 2016 and has worked at affiliated Truist entities since 2013. Outside of advising, Lin serves as a board member of the Central Virginia Chinese School, a nonprofit focused on promoting Chinese and Asian culture through language education and community events. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary manager relationships supported by third-party platforms, with an emphasis on integrated inter-affiliate service arrangements.

Nicole Gooding is a CFP® with 15 years of experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott. She has been with Janney continuously since 2014. Gooding is a board member at large for the Financial Planning Association of Central Virginia and serves on the advisory board for the financial planning program at Virginia Commonwealth University. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and municipal clients, offering a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services.

Lauren Clark is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. She worked at Davenport & Co. LLC for nine years before joining Janney Montgomery Scott in 2017. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, estates, and institutional clients, providing brokerage services, financial planning, consulting, and multiple advisory programs.

Lisa Longest is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at The Colony Group LLC, CapGroup Advisors, and Capital Advisory Group. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach combining active and passive strategies, private funds, and third-party managers under an enhanced open architecture framework.

Michael Cook is a financial advisor at OSAIC Institutions, INC. with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Infinex Investments, Inc. and Bi Investments, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a volunteer firefighter and treasurer for the Powhatan County Fire and Rescue. OSAIC Institutions, INC. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser 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 model with both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Jean Schwarz is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience. She is currently with Cerity Partners LLC and previously spent 11 years at Lumina Financial Consultants, LLC. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of services such as investment management, financial planning, tax and insurance support, and access to alternative and private-market investments, emphasizing diversified asset allocation and customized portfolios.

Alan Sanfratella is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Richmond, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Indivior and Genworth Financial. In addition to his advisory work, he is an agent for AGIA, providing non-securities insurance products. 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 operates at scale with a focus on unified managed accounts, utilizing centralized technology and model solutions.

Lindsay Walker is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott. Her prior experience includes roles at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, and institutional clients, offering brokerage services, financial planning, consulting, and a range of wrap/advisory programs.

John Middleton is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 63 licensed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He currently works at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. and previously spent 13 years at Brighton Financial Planning. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of Deacon Magnolia Properties, a real estate holding company where he participates in financial management. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments with investment advisory, financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning services. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach using diversified portfolios implemented through ETFs, index funds, separate account managers, direct indexing, and private funds.