Jeremy Blubaugh is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 license and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at IGM Brokerage LLC, DWS Distributors, Inc., Hartford Funds Distributors, LLC, and Bluerock Capital Markets, LLC. Outside of advising, he owns businesses in marketing and gift-giving, including Coinflip Marketing LLC and Gift Hopper, where he participates in ownership meetings. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, investment strategies, and affiliated financial services. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Michael Sobilo is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with LPL Enterprise and has held prior roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, Level Four Advisory Services, and LPL Financial. Additionally, he is involved with J M Ford & Associates, offering group and individual health insurance services. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm provides financial planning, consulting, access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and various brokerage and insurance products within an integrated platform.

Christopher Andres Jr. is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Cetera, where he has worked since 2025. He has no prior industry experience before joining Cetera and has held several positions outside of finance, including roles at Exquisite Pools, Foundry Golf Club, Palermo Restaurant, and James Madison University. 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 with various portfolio management and financial planning services, managing over $256 billion in assets through a large network of independent advisors.

Patrick Jorgensen is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise Financial Services since 2015, currently serving at their Richmond, VA office. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients, notable for its Premier Retirement Income service which provides detailed retirement income planning through written recommendations and ongoing advice. The firm’s approach incorporates proprietary research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools, focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Crystal Farris is a Series 66 registered financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, based in Richmond, VA, with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2024, she worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2011 to 2024. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services across a broad range of areas, including retirement, education, and specialized planning such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis. Advisors utilize Wells Fargo’s research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations delivered through meetings and written summaries.

James Baber IV is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Richmond, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Janney Montgomery Scott for six years before joining Raymond James in 2017. Baber serves on the boards of several nonprofit organizations, including the Ask Childhood Cancer Foundation, The Titmus Foundation, and the Zeta Lodge Institute, where he contributes to finance and scholarship activities. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base—including individuals, institutions, charitable organizations, and municipal entities—offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services supported by a broad range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Matthew Whitaker is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Securities America Advisors and Next Financial Group Inc. Outside of advisory work, he occasionally assists clients with life insurance needs and works part-time as a delivery driver for DoorDash. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through an extensive network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across various asset classes on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Scott Macmillan is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked within Wells Fargo entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Macmillan Enterprises LLC, a personal finance-related business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser offering investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and sports & entertainment planning, using Wells Fargo research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations for clients.

Peyton Bodziak is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with one year of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial in Glen Allen, VA. He has previous experience with Mainsail Wealth Advisors and Northwestern Mutual Investment Management. Outside of his advisory roles, he has held various positions including work at Image Asphalt Maintenance and educational institutions. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a tailored, non-discretionary approach incorporating risk profiling and analytical tools, and supports a broad advisor network with specialized municipal advisory capabilities and employer plan consulting services.

Gail Waldman is a CFP® with 25 years of experience in the financial industry. She is currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has held previous roles at Waldman Financial Advisers and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a mediator for a variety of issues in Maryland and Virginia and volunteers with a custom laser engraving business. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm offers a range of investment implementation options, including proprietary model strategies and access to unaffiliated strategists, with both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches tailored to client objectives.

Ryan Jenvey is a financial advisor at Cetera with seven years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 66 license. His prior experience includes roles at Securian Financial Services Inc and Virginia Asset Management. Outside of advisory work, he has served as an agent/broker for fixed insurance sales. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Paul Hagen is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2026. In this role, he focuses on building lasting partnerships with clients by guiding them through personalized financial planning and designing tailored strategies to bring clarity and simplicity to their financial lives while protecting and growing their wealth. Prior to his current position, Paul held several roles at Fidelity Investments, including Relationship Manager from 2024 to 2026, Financial Representative in 2024, and Financial Services Representative from 2023 to 2024. Before joining Fidelity, he gained experience as a Tax Intern at Deleon & Stang from 2022 to 2023. Outside of his professional work, Paul has interests in cars, fishing, motorcycles, outdoor adventures, skiing, and soccer.

Brandon Pope is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, based in Midlothian, VA. He has experience working at Wells Fargo and Thrivent Financial since 2024. Outside of financial services, his background includes roles at the Virginia Cancer Institute and involvement with several community and church organizations. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, providing goal-based financial analyses and planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm allows clients to integrate planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option while maintaining separate service structures.

Kevin Williamson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and over 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 1997. Williamson manages his practice through an S Corporation and oversees employee and marketing operations via a separate S Corporation. 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 recommendations and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Christopher Vidler is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He previously worked at Northwestern Mutual in various capacities over 15 years. In addition to his advisory role, he is an insurance agent specializing in non-variable life, disability, and long-term care policies. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports institutional consulting and portfolio management across a large advisor network.

Brett Stafford is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Charles Schwab in Glen Allen, VA. He has been with Charles Schwab Bank, SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2018, and previously worked at Michelin North America from 2016 to 2018. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, multi-asset model portfolios, and access to alternative investments through a centralized and integrated operational platform.

Debra Bruce is a financial advisor at Cetera with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including AXA Advisors, LLC and EXL. Outside of her advisory work, she is a notary public. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and provides access to both affiliated and third-party model portfolios.

Alan Markfeld is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Richmond, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations. He has 28 years of industry experience with prior roles at firms including OSAIC, Triad Advisors, Gallagher Fiduciary Advisors, and Delaware Distributors. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services tailored to clients meeting certain net-worth thresholds, using Wells Fargo research and planning tools to develop recommendations delivered through meetings and written summaries.

Nicholas Stiefel is a financial advisor at OSAIC with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2023, he worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. and Mass Mutual, as well as at the University of Virginia. OSAIC serves a broad client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing a range of asset-allocation tools, third-party money managers, and portfolio management platforms.

Herbert Modrak III is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at BB&T Securities before joining Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in 2019. Modrak serves as a board member for the Smoketree Community Association in Midlothian, VA. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.