Samantha Wooton is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in managing BE BRAVE LLC, an LLC that supports her Ameriprise practice operations, and assists with office work for her husband’s home inspection and remodeling business. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research-driven, algorithm-supported recommendations with personalized financial advice. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform.

Charles Allen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Richmond, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company from 2013 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, Allen is also involved in music as a part-time musician. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management supported by model portfolios, third-party research, and technology-driven strategies.

Vernon Stockton III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Argent Credit Union, Wells Fargo Clearing, Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, and ICMA Retirement Corporation. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Thomas Heaton is a Senior Financial Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has 28 years of experience guiding clients through complex markets and significant life events. Heaton specializes in goal-based investment strategies focused on long-term retirement planning and risk management, incorporating principles of Behavioral Finance to help clients avoid emotional decision-making related to greed and fear. His services extend to comprehensive financial solutions including banking, mortgages through Bank of America, investments, risk management, and estate planning. Heaton holds a Bachelor's Degree from the Pennsylvania State University System and professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He emphasizes understanding clients' life priorities to create personalized plans aligned with their goals and aspirations. Heaton works alongside his assistant, Nina Sjogren, who supports his clients with administrative needs. Outside of his professional role, Heaton enjoys golfing, running, and spending time with his family. He lives in Hanover County and is married with two daughters who have graduated from Virginia Tech.

Fletcher Metz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that uses firm-approved tools and models to assist clients in developing personalized strategies.

James Robertson is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Virginia Asset Management and Securian Financial Services Inc. Robertson is also involved in fixed insurance sales through Virginia Asset Management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Louis Frates is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Midlothian, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Thompson Davis & Co., LPL Financial, Wealthcare Capital Management, and Securities America. He is also the owner of BRDG Generations, a business related to managing his Ameriprise practice. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to develop written recommendation reports tailored to clients approaching or in retirement. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Noah Harvey is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, Northern Virginia Community College, LL Bean, Virginia Commonwealth University, Wegmans, and Fairfax High School. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s approach includes a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options, serving plan sponsors with tailored investment solutions.

Ian Patrick is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He advises clients on family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, and socially responsible, values-based, and ESG investing. He also focuses on tax minimization, retirement income, and small business strategies. Ian earned a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Colorado at Boulder and a master's degree from the University of North Carolina System. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered SRI Counselor (CSRIC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Ian is fluent in English and Spanish. He is active in the Richmond, Virginia community where he resides with his wife and three daughters. Ian serves on the board of directors of Belltower Pictures and volunteers with the James River Association and Rotary International. His personal interests include boating, music, scuba diving, singing, skiing, and soccer.

Jill Jeter is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, holding CFP® and Series 63 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Her career includes multiple roles within Raymond James as well as positions at Lion Street Financial, Mercer Global Advisors, and Pinnacle Wealth Solutions. She is also a partner in PJ Capital LLC, an independent Raymond James branch where she manages payroll and payables. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth investors, pension plans, and government entities. The firm offers tailored, primarily non-discretionary advisory services and has notable involvement in municipal and public finance through its affiliation with Raymond James’ Public Financing department.

Joshua Visconti is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC from 2014 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in strength training and firearm instruction through his ownership of IRON FORGED GRIT, LLC, and serves on the fundraising committee at Saint Michael Catholic Church. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Joseph Tuck is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Richmond, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation for five years before joining LPL Financial in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in non-variable insurance activities in Richmond, VA. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting supported by research and model portfolios from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

Rochele Nelson is a financial advisor with Merrill in Richmond, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2004. Outside of her advisory role, she is a general partner and managing member of Adorning in Prayer Ministries, where she teaches and preaches through prayer conferences and seminars, and is involved in creating and selling prayer products. She also works with Leona's Love Garden, a charitable organization focused on urban farming, youth programs, and community outreach. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Robert McGuire is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC since 2013. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Leo Whitlow Jr. is a financial advisor at Cetera with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 44 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Select Brokers, LLC and Securian Financial Services, Inc. He serves as a board member and officer of the Varina Ruritan Club. 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 that provides access to model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies under various program structures and custodial relationships.

Ashli Luse is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2022. Her prior experience includes roles at Truist Advisory Services, TRUIST Investment Services, Inc., and BB&T Securities. Outside of finance, she owns and operates a wedding planning business, Libby West Weddings, where she serves as the primary planner and coordinator. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team in partnership with financial advisors.

Wafa Noble is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Richmond, VA, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2025, she worked at Edward Jones for a decade. She is also the president of WingSpan Wealth Management, a support company unrelated to investment advisory. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provide financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary advisory services and has specialized programs for small businesses, supported by a broad network that includes municipal and public finance capabilities.

Paul Staples is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Richmond, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he has ownership in a restaurant business and participates periodically in public poker tournaments. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides clients with a written recommendation report and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Robert Barnes III is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Richmond, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 32 years of industry experience, including seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2016. 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 grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader set of financial product offerings than typical institutional advisers, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Jackson Schott is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior professional background includes roles at The CoStar Group, NewRez, NewDay USA, and James Madison University. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm employs extensive research and analytics in managing approximately $671 billion in assets across a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.