Michael Ellis is a financial advisor with Steelhead Wealth Management in Glen Allen, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes sixteen years at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and related entities. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales on a limited basis. Steelhead Wealth Management serves employer plan sponsors, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities by providing discretionary investment management, financial consulting, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm employs a combination of quantitative and qualitative analysis, modern portfolio theory, and charting to manage client portfolios, primarily focusing on institutional and business clients.

Cory Nichols is a financial advisor at Yes Life Financial with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Yes Life Financial in 2018, Nichols worked at Northwestern Mutual in various roles from 2016 to 2018. Yes Life Financial provides portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning services primarily to individual clients through virtual engagements. The firm emphasizes passive investment management using low-cost index funds and ETFs, supported by fundamental, technical, and cyclical analyses.

Mark Leimberger is a financial advisor at Alpha Advisors, LLC in Richmond, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Alpha Advisors since 2006. Alpha Advisors serves primarily individuals and families across various ages and wealth levels, overseeing approximately $256 million in assets for about 115 clients. The firm focuses on discretionary portfolio management, emphasizing asset allocation and diversification, and offers services including cash flow analysis, financial planning, and retirement plan rollover consulting.

Bailey Thornton is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Kinloch Capital, LLC since 2023, following five years at Davenport & Company and two years at Harris Williams & Company. Kinloch Capital, LLC advises individuals, trusts, non-profits, pensions, and businesses, offering discretionary asset management, financial planning, and divorce planning services. The firm employs a technically driven allocation process using proprietary model portfolios and emphasizes tax-efficient, low-cost investment vehicles.

Simon Woon is a financial advisor with Paragon Financial Services in Richmond, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Paragon Financial Services since 2012 and has been affiliated with LPL Financial since 1995. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in selling long-term care and life insurance policies. Paragon Financial Services serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as retirement plans, trusts, and institutions, providing portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and estate/tax coordination. The firm uses customized and model portfolios with tactical, quantitatively informed allocation strategies and integrates tax and estate planning services through affiliated partners.

Coleman Pollard is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Steelhead Wealth Management. His prior roles include fifteen years with Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company. Steelhead Wealth Management serves employer plan sponsors, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities, providing discretionary investment management, financial consulting, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm employs a mix of quantitative and qualitative methods to construct and manage portfolios, focusing primarily on institutional and business-related clients.

Ryan Bernstine is a financial advisor at Hermitage Wealth with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has been with Hermitage Wealth Management since 2025 and also works as an insurance broker. Outside of his advisory role, he is a tennis teaching professional at Hermitage Country Club, where he conducts group clinics and private lessons. Hermitage Wealth provides investment advisory, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning services to plan sponsors, corporations, and individual clients. The firm focuses on selecting and monitoring third-party money managers and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management as well as fixed-fee or hourly financial planning.

Mark Livesay is a CFA® charterholder with 16 years of experience in the investment industry. He has been with The Capital Management Corporation since 2010. The Capital Management Corporation provides discretionary investment management services for individuals, families, foundations, endowments, retirement plans, and corporations. The firm emphasizes fundamental research through its Investment Policy Group and tailors portfolios to individual client objectives and risk guidelines.

Pamela Simms is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience. She has been with The Capital Management Corporation since 2006, contributing to the firm for over 20 years. The Capital Management Corporation provides discretionary investment management services to individuals, families, foundations, endowments, retirement plans, and corporations. The firm employs a research-driven process tailored to client objectives, managing approximately $825 million in assets for nearly 200 clients.

Jennifer Luzzatto is a CFP® and CFA® with 26 years of industry experience. She joined Strathmore Capital Advisors in 2025 after spending 26 years at Summit Financial Partners, Inc. Strathmore Capital Advisors serves individuals, trusts, endowments, and participant-directed retirement plans with discretionary portfolio management and goals-based financial planning. The firm emphasizes an asset-allocation-driven investment approach using mutual funds and ETFs, combined with technology integration and a range of specialized services including tax preparation and a securities-backed lending strategy.

Jordan Mistretta is a financial advisor at Carlson Financial with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Carlson Financial, he worked at Virginia Credit Union and has background experience in the retail and food service industries. Carlson Financial is a retirement planning and wealth management firm serving individuals, trusts, small businesses, family offices, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $632 million in discretionary assets and employs a cash-flow–based financial planning process with portfolios primarily composed of equities and ETFs.

Scott O’Neill is a financial advisor at The Main Street Group with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Madewell Properties, Valcourt Building Services, Polaris Industries, 5.11 Tactical, and Arconic. The Main Street Group serves individual and high-net-worth clients, providing customized investment advisory and financial planning services. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach using diversified portfolios with low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, and other instruments, supported by systematic strategies such as rebalancing and tax-loss harvesting.

John Cory Hoffer is a financial advisor at Hermitage Wealth with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Hermitage Wealth in 2025, he was associated with OSAIC for 19 years. Hermitage Wealth provides investment advisory, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning services to plan sponsors, corporations, and individual clients. The firm focuses on selecting and monitoring third-party money managers and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with stand-alone financial planning and ERISA fiduciary services.

Neil Powers is a CFA® charterholder at Vectors Asset Management with over 20 years of experience, having worked at Vectors Research Management, LLC since 2004. He is based in Glen Allen, VA, and is part of a four-advisor team at the firm. Vectors Asset Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, endowments, foundations, and financial institutions. The firm combines top-down macro analysis with bottom-up security valuation, focusing on mortgage- and asset-backed securities and offering specialized hedging and valuation services.

Lawrence Grimes is a CFP® professional with 34 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently Executive Vice President at The Main Street Group and has held roles at Kestra Investment Services, LLC and LPL Financial LLC. Grimes also serves as treasurer for the Chester Civitan Club and is a board member of Camp Baker, a charitable organization in Chesterfield County, VA. The Main Street Group is an eight-advisor team providing investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers customized, diversified portfolios with a long-term orientation, utilizing low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, and other investment vehicles, alongside financial planning, retirement consulting, and automated investment options.

Lisa Roccaforte is a CFP® with 32 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with The Main Street Group, a firm she has been associated with since 2015, and also works with KESTRA Investment Services, LLC. Roccaforte holds several insurance producer roles and is involved in selling life insurance and fixed annuities. The Main Street Group advises individuals and high-net-worth clients through fee-based investment advisory services, financial planning, and managed portfolios tailored to client goals and risk tolerance. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach using diversified mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and alternative allocations, supported by technology platforms including Schwab Institutional Intelligent Portfolios™.

Daniel Merriman is a financial advisor at Carlson Financial with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Carlson Financial, he held roles in higher education and secondary school settings, including positions at James Madison University and various high schools. Carlson Financial is a retirement planning and wealth management firm serving individuals, trusts, small businesses, family offices, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $632 million in discretionary assets and employs a cash-flow–based financial planning process, using equities and exchange-traded funds to balance long-term growth and income.

Timothy Call is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with The Capital Management Corporation since 2006, contributing 20 years to the firm. The Capital Management Corporation provides discretionary investment management for individuals, families, foundations, endowments, retirement plans, and corporations. The firm emphasizes fundamental research and tailors portfolio management to client objectives without using hedge funds or private equity.

Elizabeth Mosier is a financial advisor at Hermitage Wealth with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in wealth management roles since 2017, including positions at Osaic Wealth, Inc. She also serves as a plan service specialist assisting registered representatives within Hermitage Wealth. Hermitage Wealth provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting to institutional and individual clients. The firm manages over $37 million across nearly 200 client relationships, often using third-party money managers and focusing on non-discretionary and retirement plan consulting services.

Craig Heah is a financial advisor with The Main Street Group, holding a Series 65 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at The Main Street Group since 2021 and concurrently holds a project management role at Dominion Energy, where he oversees license renewal applications for nuclear power stations. He also serves as a board member for Comfort Zone Camp, participating in general duties and the finance committee. The Main Street Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and utilizes a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to create customized, diversified portfolios with a primarily long-term focus.