Naomi Files is a financial advisor at First Command Advisory Services with Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. She has held various roles within First Command since 2022 and is also employed as a project coordinator at Tatitlek Federal Services Inc. Additionally, she serves as a trustee for Nooma Church, where she oversees insurance coverage and corporate compliance matters. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser focused on serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a particular emphasis on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs, utilizing a centralized investment team for portfolio management and third-party manager selection.

Nicholas Arcand is a financial advisor at Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with firms including LPL Financial and Blackridge Financial. Arcand provides investment advisory services through Independent Advisor Alliance and has additional experience with life, health, and long-term care insurance. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base, including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering a range of services such as asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a network model of advisory representatives and integrates technology platforms to support portfolio management and estate planning.

Maria Ross is a financial advisor at Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Integrated Wealth Concepts since 2016, with prior experience at LPL Financial, Osaic FA, Inc., and Ameriprise. In addition to her advisory work, she is a notary public. Integrated Wealth Concepts serves individuals, families, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and family office services, employing a long-term investment approach using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income, alongside third-party asset managers.

Daniel Neice is a CFP® professional based in Chesapeake, VA, with 19 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with LPL Financial since 2021 and previously worked at DNP&P Group LLC. Neice has also been involved with organizations such as the Financial Planning Association and the Duke Alumni Club of Hampton Roads. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

Sean Jones is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Chesapeake, VA. He holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 credentials and has seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, he worked at Raytheon and II Corps Consultants. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Death Wish For Life LLC, an internet-based retail clothing business focused on print-on-demand apparel. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and operates under a fiduciary standard, supported by a nationwide network of approximately 23,701 financial advisors.

John Gillis Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Chesapeake, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 14 years prior to joining LPL Financial in 2019. He is also the managing member of JCG LLC, an investment-related business entity. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, 529 account management, and brokerage services, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Robert Hamlin Jr. is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC since 2023. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. for 16 years and SagePoint Financial, Inc. Additionally, he is involved with IronBridge Wealth Counsel, LLC, where he offers fixed insurance products as part of financial planning. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations, through a large network of advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm integrates brokerage and investment advisory services with tools such as asset-allocation models and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across various asset classes on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Ross Vari is a financial advisor at Fidelity with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across a broad investable universe.

Jacob Sumner is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Fidelity in Virginia Beach, VA, with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Republic Finance and Northwestern Mutual. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Joshua Yoskosky is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. He has 11 years of industry experience with prior roles at Cantilever Wealth Management LLC, Union Bridge Capital, The Leaders Group Inc, Monti, Thompson & Getty, Bank of America, Merrill, and Pioneer Investment Management. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from various sources to support discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies.

Lea Anne Creekmore is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Lincoln Investment, Capital Analysts, Truist Investment Services, and BB&T. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Buck Jones is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at MML Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company from 2018 to 2024, and at Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company and Northwestern Mutual Investment Management from 2013 to 2018. Jones holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large national network. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Ryan Helm is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Chesapeake, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab & Co., Wells Fargo, Prudential, New York Life, and Suntrust Bank. Outside of advising, he is involved in collecting, selling, and filming Pokémon cards. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Mark Pond is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. in Chesapeake, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Sii and Oppenheimer. He also conducts investment and advisory business under the name Signature Financial Group, LLC. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to various managed account platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios tailored to client needs.

Michael Barclift is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Charles Schwab, Waddell & Reed, and various insurance carriers. Barclift has been involved with community organizations such as the Norfolk Police Foundation and the Portsmouth Boat Club. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by research and diverse investment strategies.

Tearanie Parker is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 13 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company for seven years and at Waddell & Reed, Inc. for five years. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved with Shiloh Home Care, a group home in Suffolk, VA. LPL Financial is a national investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of financial planning and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Wesley Stout is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Chesapeake, VA, holding a Series 66 credential and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for 11 years before joining LPL Financial in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a for-profit board member of Pop Cauley's Hunt Club. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs with both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Kenneth Speight is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Grove Point Advisors LLC, Sterling Financial Group, and Eagle Strategies. Outside of advisory work, he operates Chesapeake Tax Service, a tax preparation and accounting business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by research and multiple portfolio management options.

Charles Powell is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked with Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and Allstate Financial Services. Powell also operated Powell Custom Financial Management LLC for ten years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Roland Martin is a CFP® professional with 34 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked with OSAIC since 2024 and previously spent a decade at Securities America Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a deacon at Riverbend Church and is a board member of the Charted Way Foundation, contributing financial planning expertise to the nonprofit. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients through a broad network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a variety of investment platforms and portfolio management options.