Cody Rankin is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Richmond, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities, as well as previous positions at LPL Financial and Buehler & Berryhill Financial Partners. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and structured processes.

Patrick Dunbar is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017, including time at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. prior to his current role. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through both direct client relationships and employer-sponsored financial planning agreements.

Tiana Smith Cluff is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management who specializes in retirement planning, wealth management, alternative investments, and employee benefits strategies. She holds several professional designations, including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Tiana creates customized strategies for individuals, families, and business owners that adapt as life changes. With a background in computer science and finance, Tiana combines analytical skills with human insight to provide personalized financial guidance. She works closely with companies to design and review employee benefit programs while helping professionals align their wealth strategies with their goals. Her approach emphasizes clear, collaborative, and inclusive financial planning. Tiana earned her Bachelor's Degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. She is active in the community and professional organizations such as NAWBO, VCU Women's Impact Network, and Virginia Opera, and mentors through the Virginia Commonwealth University's African American Alumni Council Mentoring Circle. She offers bilingual services in English and Spanish.

Winata Wicker is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services in Richmond, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2009. In addition to her advisory role, she co-owns WB Elite Tax & Accounting, a business providing tax preparation and bookkeeping services. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that combines research, data, and algorithmic tools to deliver written retirement income recommendations and ongoing planning advice.

Jasmine Robinson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2022 and previously at Wells Fargo Bank and SunTrust Banks (now Truist). Outside of her advisory role, she operates a small dog boarding and walking service on a limited, part-time basis. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by in-depth research and analytics.

Daniel Price is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2014 and holds the Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that incorporate firm-approved tools and modeling techniques to assist clients in planning their financial futures.

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 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2019, he worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company from 2013 to 2019. Outside of advising, he is also involved in music as a part-time musician. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, 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, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors and a diverse set of financial products and services.

Vernon Stockton III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Chester, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, and ICMA Retirement Corporation. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with a range of investment strategies and operational tools.

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.

Howard Burd is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with families, executives, and business owners to manage their wealth and business enterprises. His role involves understanding clients' visions, coordinating appropriate expertise, and helping to protect, grow, and transition their assets. Prior to joining Merrill, Howard served over 11 years as a Captain in the United States Marine Corps, advising senior leaders on fiscal operations, logistics, supply chains, contracting, and resource management. He has professional experience working with clients who have significant wealth tied to businesses, commercial real estate, family enterprises, and other real assets, assisting in areas such as diversification, succession planning, and liquidity strategies. Howard also holds the Series 7, 63, and 65 licenses and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Howard graduated from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University with a bachelor's degree and completed the Marine Corps Expeditionary Warfare School. Outside of his professional career, he has interests in chess, running, and spending time with his family.

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 CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in financial advising, currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. Her prior roles include positions at Lion Street Financial, Mercer Global Advisors, and Pinnacle Wealth Solutions. She is a partner at PJ Capital LLC, an independent Raymond James branch where she manages payroll and payables. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services using risk profiling and modeling tools, and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

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, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation, Wells Fargo Advisors, and UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with a non-variable insurance business in Richmond, VA. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of planning and portfolio management services, utilizing various strategies and tools to support its network of over 22,800 advisors.

Kara Topping is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with a Series 66 designation and over 20 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors for 21 years and Capital One Financial for two years. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles and investment preferences.