Nikita Glushchenko is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Glushchenko worked at Bank of America and Supreme Lending, and spent eight years at Parad LLC. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts.

David Aldridge is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Richmond, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having eight years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2019 and was previously self-employed for 14 years. He is also involved as a trustee and co-trustee for Beech IRA. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Mark Best is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Richmond, VA, holding the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2019, he served five years in the United States Marine Corps. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Fernando Velasco is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2021 and previously spent 15 years at Capital One Financial. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria. The firm provides advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies and uses a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate personalized retirement income recommendations.

Shawn White is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Richmond, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2018, he worked for Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for nine years. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Anna Grasso is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2021 and previously focused on homemaking from 2013 to 2021. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendations. The firm operates as a large institutional provider offering a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Andrew Brancaccio is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, third-party asset manager access, and an affiliated insurance agency.

James Schmidt is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has worked with Raymond James in various capacities since 2011 and operates Schmidt Wealth Management & Associates, LLC as its CEO. Since March 2025, he has also served as a FINRA-approved arbiter. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting services to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, using tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals.

Michael Barck is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Richmond, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior work includes seven years at Advest, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for his mother. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a broad range of investment advisory and financial planning services, drawing on research and analytics to support diversified portfolio management.

Sheila Freeman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Virginia Asset Group, Sonabank, Infinex Investments, and BB&T Investment Services. Freeman is also involved with Ashpark Financial Group, LLC, an entity related to her LPL business activities. 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 and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Tyler White is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Mechanicsville, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual and its affiliated companies since 2015. He is a partner in Clear Water Capital, a business focused on building and growing a financial planning practice under Mass Mutual’s umbrella. 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, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative financial planning engagements using firm-approved software and also provides educational seminars and event-driven planning services.

Corey Nesmith 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 since 2005, including its predecessor Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. He serves on the boards of the Bon Secours Richmond Health Care Foundation and the Virginia High School League Foundation. Nesmith is also a partner in The Westerre Group, LLC, an entity established to support business operations for his team practice. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research-driven modeling and tax-efficient strategies to deliver personalized recommendation reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Thomas Kirby is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Hilltop Independent Network, Stifel, B.C. Ziegler and Company, and Morgan Stanley. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Jason Stone is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Glen Allen, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and its related entity since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of TAG Advisors and GSRC, Inc., and is involved in charitable activities through TAG Charity; he also works as an independent insurance agent and assists in the management of a family-owned furniture business. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm offers a variety of investment solutions through independent financial professionals, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across multiple platform arrangements.

Caty Susnock is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she worked in various positions including management roles at multiple apartment communities and service industry roles. 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 institutional platforms, supported by extensive research and technology tools.

Todd Larkin is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Advisor Services from 2006 to 2008 and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines brokerage and advisory solutions, leveraging research and analytics to support diversified investment management.

Ryan Heltemes is Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where he currently leads a team dedicated to wealth planning and helping clients achieve their financial goals. He emphasizes fostering a team environment focused on ethical service and continuous personal development. Ryan's career in financial services began in 2015 at Charles Schwab, where he worked as a Financial Services Professional and later as a High Net Worth Specialist. He joined Fidelity Investments in 2016, holding roles including Investment Consultant, Financial Consultant, Vice President and Financial Consultant, Assistant Branch Leader, and ultimately Vice President and Branch Leader. Throughout his tenure, Ryan has accumulated extensive experience in wealth planning and financial consulting. Additional details on his education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement have not been provided.

Mary Ashby is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Ashland, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1997. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Your Money GPS, LLC, a business formed to support her Primerica activities. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates on a large scale with thousands of advisors and offices, delivering model-driven investment strategies supported by third-party managers and custodians.

Nicholas Osborne is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors based in Richmond, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Financial Advisers and spent nine years at Parham's Service Center, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he is involved as a sales associate with Realty Benefit Services, focusing on tax account program sales. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, institutional clients, and organizations. The firm uses a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and a range of third-party investment programs to tailor advice and portfolio management to client needs.

Robin Colton is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 18 years and spent two years at Private Client Services before joining LPL Financial in 2025. He holds the Series 66 designation. 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 financial planning and investment management services, including access to model portfolios, third-party asset managers, and institutional platforms.