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.

Leo Whitlow Jr. is a financial advisor at Cetera with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 44 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Select Brokers, LLC and Securian Financial Services, Inc. He serves as a board member and officer of the Varina Ruritan Club. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform that provides access to model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies under various program structures and custodial relationships.

Ashli Luse is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2022. Her prior experience includes roles at Truist Advisory Services, TRUIST Investment Services, Inc., and BB&T Securities. Outside of finance, she owns and operates a wedding planning business, Libby West Weddings, where she serves as the primary planner and coordinator. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team in partnership with financial advisors.

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 26 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Bowman Gaskins Financial Group since 2000 and has served at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013. In addition to his advisory work, he operates as an independent insurance agent focusing on disability, fixed annuities, and life, accident, and health insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad range of individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers diversified portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with various program structures and custodial relationships.

Wafa Noble is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2025, she worked for Edward Jones from 2015 to 2025. She is also the president of WingSpan Wealth Management, a support company unrelated to investment activities. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and investment consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

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.

Wayne Lee is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 2004 and leads Lazarus Group Consulting, Inc., a business providing accounting, tax, and consulting services. He is also president and CEO of AlphaGate, Inc., an investment practice involved in real estate management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers, managing over $256 billion in assets through a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Daniel Sheehan is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He supports clients in managing all aspects of their financial lives by creating custom strategies that align with their goals and risk tolerance. His approach emphasizes open communication and a fiduciary standard to ensure recommendations are unbiased and focused on clients' best interests. He began his investment career in 2002 as an intern with First Union Securities and has been working with clients since 2008. Daniel holds a Bachelor's Degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certificant. His expertise includes a disciplined investment philosophy centered on having a clear plan, diversification, and understanding investments before committing to them. Outside of his professional role, Daniel resides with his family in Richmond, VA. He is involved with The READ Center and pursues interests such as golfing, playing the bass guitar, clay shooting, and listening to music.

James Phillips is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Citigroup Global Markets, Stifel Independent Advisors, Citizens Bank & Trust, Bi Investments, Infinex Investments, and Blue Ridge Bank. 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 and access to various model portfolios and third-party asset managers.

Thomas Scott is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Midlothian, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and with 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Saunders Retirement Advisors, Inc. for 24 years and Summit Brokerage Services for 6 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is active as a soccer referee. 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, wrap and model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with investment strategies that span discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.

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.

Edward Ramsey III is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2017 and previously worked at Agecroft Partners, LLC for eight years. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. 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 supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Amy Rice is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Richmond, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2016, preceded by roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in managing investment-related rental properties alongside her spouse. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets, serving clients through both brokerage and advisory solutions, with an investment approach grounded in research, analytics, and diversification principles.

Matt Handley is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2026. He works closely with clients to identify their priorities and collaborates with them through financial planning to develop strategies aimed at achieving their financial goals. Prior to this, Matt held several positions at Fidelity Investments, including Planning Consultant from 2024 to 2026, Relationship Manager from 2023 to 2024, and High Net Worth Service Associate from 2022 to 2023. In 2022, he was a Registered Representative at Centenium Advisors, LLC. Matt's approach centers on engaging clients in a collaborative financial planning process. Outside of his professional responsibilities, he enjoys family activities, football, golf, outdoor adventures, and traveling.