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 focuses on helping families, executives, and business owners manage their wealth and the enterprises they have built. Howard's expertise encompasses executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. Prior to his current role, Howard served over 11 years in the United States Marine Corps, achieving the rank of Captain. During his military career, he advised senior leaders on fiscal operations, logistics, supply chains, contracting, and resource management. After his service, he worked in banking and institutional sales, including positions at J.P. Morgan and Amerivet Securities. Howard holds the Series 7, 63, and 65 licenses and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He graduated from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and completed professional military education at the Marine Corps Expeditionary Warfare School. Outside of work, Howard enjoys chess, running, and spending time with his family.

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.

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.

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.

Rochele Nelson is a financial advisor with Merrill in Richmond, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2004. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as 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 merchandising prayer products. Additionally, she works with Leona's Love Garden, a charitable organization focused on urban farming, youth programs, and community outreach. 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 a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Jared Lewis is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera since 2023. He has previously worked with Virginia Asset Management and Minnesota Life Insurance Company, including their affiliate Securian Financial Services. Outside his advisory role, he co-owns Irongate Capital Advisors, LLC, a firm involved in securities offering, advisory, and insurance services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC provides a multi-manager platform serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, leveraging a large network of advisors and affiliated third-party managers.

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.

William Gribble IV is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Richmond, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with customizable portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Mark Douglas is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2013 and also has experience with Bowman Gaskins Financial Group dating back to 2000. In addition to his advisory work, he acts as an independent insurance agent with a focus on disability, fixed annuities, and life, accident, and health insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a multi-manager platform with various program options and custodial relationships.

Virginia Mohn is a CFP® certificant and Series 66 registered advisor with Edward Jones in Mechanicsville, VA. She has eight years of industry experience, including two years at KPMG LLP before joining Edward Jones in 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions alongside affiliated mutual funds and a proprietary money market fund.

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 two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at The CoStar Group, NewRez, and NewDay USA. He also spent four years at James Madison University. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and utilizes research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to evaluate investment options based on diversification and modern portfolio theory.

Wendy Coggsdale is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY llc since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing structured planning tools and broader investment resources to support client goals.

Daniel Sheehan is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his investment career in 2002 as an intern with First Union Securities and has been working in the investment industry since then, serving clients since 2008. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certificant and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He adheres to the Board's standards for professional competency and ethical practices. Daniel's investment philosophy emphasizes having a clear plan, diversification with conviction in investments, and only investing in understandable assets. He aims to manage all aspects of his clients' financial lives, providing customized strategies to manage risk and help achieve their objectives. His approach is grounded in open communication, a fiduciary standard, and unbiased recommendations. Outside of his professional work, Daniel lives in Keswick with his wife, son, and pets. His personal interests include golfing, clay shooting, adult literacy advocacy, whiskey collecting, Virginia wine, and gardening. He is also involved with The READ Center.

Beth Gibson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with seven years of industry experience. She holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2026, she worked at Lincoln Investment and Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company among other firms. 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 annual retirement-income planning advice centered on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Billy Mock is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Richmond, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in a business named BMRE. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional advisory services, utilizing a range of portfolio management styles supported by affiliated research and model manager options.

Morgan Prime is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Richmond, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2017, Morgan worked at Sky Zone Trampoline Park for three years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.