Chad Nystrom is a financial advisor with 21 years of experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked with firms including Virginia Asset Management and Select Brokers, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he is also involved in fixed insurance sales and owns family rental properties marketed through VRBO. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers.

R. Brandon Moore is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in personalized wealth management strategies for business owners, individuals, and families. He helps clients create and preserve wealth through tailored financial planning and customized strategies aligned with their long-term goals. In his role as a Retirement Benefits Consultant, Moore collaborates with business leadership teams to administer company retirement plans and develop educational initiatives designed to assist employees in achieving their retirement objectives. With a career in financial services beginning in 2003, Moore brings extensive experience working with diverse client groups including business owners, doctors, and families. His expertise covers areas such as divorce transition planning, executive compensation, family wealth management, employee financial health, and investment consulting for defined benefit and contribution plans. Moore employs a consultative and service-focused approach, prioritizing a comprehensive understanding of each client's full financial picture to recommend appropriate, client-centered financial services and create goals-based wealth management plans. He holds multiple professional designations, including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Moore earned a bachelor's degree from Hampden-Sydney College. He is actively involved in his community through roles such as Advisory Board Member of the Massey Cancer Center at VCU, Board Chair of Swift Creek YMCA, Rotarian with the Brandermill Rotary Club, and Vice President of Baseball for Chesterfield Little League. Outside of his professional and community commitments, he enjoys baseball, football, golfing, ice hockey, music, soccer, softball, spending time with his family, and watching movies.

Crawford Higgins is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at ERM, Inc., Trinity Consultants, Inc., and Bank of Botetourt, as well as academic experience at the University of Virginia. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a comprehensive range of brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans.

Jennifer Pickelhaupt is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2010. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory options. The firm’s advisory process 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.

Christopher Carlin is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following six years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and over two decades at Wachovia Bank, N.A. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory solutions. The firm’s process is driven by investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, incorporating a broader range of financial products than many peers, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Carter Raymond is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Midlothian, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Before joining Ameriprise, he worked in various roles including at Murry and Kuhn Dentistry and Lexus of Richmond, and spent 13 years with Chesterfield County Public Schools. Outside of his advisory work, Carter operates the scoreboard for men’s basketball home games at Richard Bland College in Petersburg, VA. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing annual planning focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients nearing or in retirement.

Samuel Knight is a Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2018 and previously spent seven years with Chesterfield County Public Schools. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.

William Jiles is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Capitol Securities Management, Inc for 13 years and founded Jiles Wealth Management, LLC, where he continues to be active. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in teaching in Chester, Virginia. 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, supported by advanced research and operational tools.

Elizabeth Kabbani is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of the Patrick-Cieslewicz Wealth Management Group. She collaborates with her team to build strong client-advisor relationships focused on understanding clients' priorities and creating personalized financial plans designed around their unique circumstances and goals. Elizabeth's background includes a bachelor's degree from Indiana University Bloomington. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, she worked in crisis management and spent five years as a local sales representative for a craft brewery, assisting small businesses in growth and success. She holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Elizabeth is involved in several professional and community organizations, including Delta Zeta Sorority, Indiana University Dance Marathon, Stonewall Sports, The Madison of DC, Girl Scouts Nation's Capital, Junior League of Richmond, Lab Rescue of Greater Richmond, St. Mary's Episcopal Church Arlington, Sunrise Senior Living, and Winkler Botanical Preserve. Her personal interests include cooking, dancing, music, pickleball, reading, singing, spending time with family, swimming, traveling, and yoga.

George Rowley Jr. is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Midlothian, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, he worked at Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits for two years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jason Naperala is currently an Investment Solutions Representative III at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to develop personalized financial plans aimed at achieving their financial goals. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2023, progressing through roles including Investment Solutions Representative and Fixed Income Specialist. Prior to joining Fidelity, Jason worked as an Internal Wholesaler at Syabrus Partners in 2022 and as a Financial Advisor at Prudential from 2020 to 2022. His experience spans various aspects of financial advising and investment solutions. No information about his education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement has been provided.

David Smith is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Richmond, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he has a 25% ownership interest in Smithtown Properties LLC, an investment-related business. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of investment products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Allison Buchik is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has worked at Fidelity since 2021, following a brief tenure at Ameriprise Financial and prior roles outside the investment field. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its role in managing registered investment companies, use of AI in research, and delivery of model portfolios to intermediary platforms.

Charles Blades is a Senior Financial Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings extensive experience in delivering customized wealth management strategies tailored to the unique needs of each client. Charles and his team employ a holistic approach that encompasses clients’ goals, risk tolerance, liquidity requirements, and personal interests in order to help them achieve their financial objectives and plan effectively for the future. Charles holds a Bachelor’s degree from Georgia Southern University and maintains the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional responsibilities, he is involved in community organizations including the YMCA, VSGA, Read to Them, and FeedMore. His personal interests include biking, golfing, music, tennis, and traveling.

Anne Bouley is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 39 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

James Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He currently serves as an investment adviser representative and is also involved with Appomattox Wealth Management. Prior to his financial services career, he worked in landscaping and education. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides access to financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms with a focus on both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Peter Blum is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith Incorporated since 2012 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2013. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Patrick Coor is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Richmond, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at MML Investors Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company. Coor is involved with multiple business entities related to his advisory work, including ALCO Wealth Management and Allen Coor Wealth Management. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Sean Danowski is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Midlothian, VA. He has seven years of industry experience, including roles at Genworth Financial before joining Edward Jones in 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Kenneth Cadden is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Richmond, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.