Gary Wood is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at BDC Capital Management, Inc. He has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2021 and previously spent seven years at Raymond James & Associates. Wood also conducts insurance sales as part of his business activities. BDC Capital Management, Inc. serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family-owned businesses, and charitable organizations with financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and asset allocation services. The firm integrates investment management with tax and estate planning and provides business valuation and transition analysis for owner-run enterprises.

Emily Griswell is a financial advisor with Sovereign Capital Vantage, Inc. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with the firm since 2024. Prior to her advisory role, she worked in property management and caregiving. Sovereign Capital Vantage, Inc. is a fee-based advisory firm providing discretionary portfolio management and hourly financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm manages portfolios using a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, employs various strategies including options trading, and services clients across three offices with a team of two advisors.

Marc Thompson is a financial advisor at Sovereign Capital Vantage, Inc. with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Edward Jones from 2010 to 2017 before joining Sovereign Capital Vantage in 2017. Sovereign Capital Vantage, Inc. is a fee-based advisory firm that provides discretionary portfolio management and hourly financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm manages portfolios using a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, offering both long- and short-term strategies including options trading, and oversees approximately $26.8 million across three offices.

Ann Healy is a CFP® with 46 years of industry experience, currently serving at Beale Healy Investment Advisors Inc in Richmond, VA. She has worked with Beale Healy Investment Advisors since 1982 and is also associated with Beale Healy Financial Group, where she provides consultation on insurance and risk management. Beale Healy Investment Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients through discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management focused on individually held securities, complemented by modular financial planning. The firm’s investment approach combines fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis within a committee framework, employing various strategies from long-term holdings to short-term trading and option positions.

Scot Morris is a financial advisor at Z3 Capital Partners with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Halle Noel LLC and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Mid Century Morris, a vintage furniture business owned by his wife. Z3 Capital Partners provides discretionary investment management and integrated financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as family offices, trusts, estates, private foundations, and businesses. The firm employs a structured, tiered investment approach called the Financial House and manages most accounts on a discretionary basis, often integrating financial planning into the advisory relationship.

Jessica Buckley is a financial advisor at Norton Capital Management, Inc. with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Norton Capital Management since 2006. Norton Capital Management, Inc. manages discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios for individual investors and institutional clients, emphasizing fundamental analysis and long-term, high-quality growth-biased portfolios with a predominantly U.S. focus. The firm operates as a subsidiary and affiliate of another SEC-registered adviser, sharing management resources and leveraging institutional relationships for custody, research, and fixed-income execution.

Deborah Tucker is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience. She is currently with Claris Financial, LLC and previously worked at Triad Advisors and Wunderlich Securities, Inc. Deborah holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Claris Financial, LLC provides fee-based portfolio management and advisory services to individuals, families, high net worth clients, small businesses, trusts, and foundations. The firm uses a flexible, client-specific investment approach that combines fundamental and technical analysis, tailoring asset mixes to clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Meredith Jones is a financial advisor at Allvet Financial with a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Student Loan Planner, SLP Wealth, and Vincere Wealth Management, among other roles. Outside of her advisory duties, she operates Dr. Meredith Jones, LLC, where she performs speaking engagements, consulting, and content creation. Allvet Financial is a fee-only registered investment adviser specializing in financial planning and investment management for veterinarians and students. The firm emphasizes passive portfolio construction and integrates planning areas such as cash flow, retirement, business, and student loan strategies.

Andrew Mohrmann is a financial advisor at Ascent Financial Group in Richmond, VA. He holds a Series 65 designation and has one year of experience at Ascent, following a decade at Truist Bank and six years at Precision Economics. Ascent Financial Group provides comprehensive financial planning and ongoing portfolio management primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm applies a blend of fundamental, technical, cyclical, and economic analysis to construct strategic asset allocations and actively manages portfolios with regular reviews and discretionary trading.

Benjamin Wood is a financial advisor with BDC Capital Management, Inc., holding a Series 65 designation and 12 years of experience at the firm. He is based in Glen Allen, VA, and has spent his entire advisory career with BDC Capital Management. BDC Capital Management serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family-owned businesses, and charitable organizations with financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and asset allocation services. The firm integrates investment management with tax and estate planning and provides business valuation and transition analysis for owner-run enterprises.

Richard Beale IV is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 45 years of industry experience. He is a principal at Beale Healy Investment Advisors Inc. in Richmond, VA, where he has worked since 1982. Outside of advisory services, he is president and owner of Beale Healy Financial Group Inc., which provides insurance sales. Beale Healy Investment Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management focused on individually held securities, alongside modular financial planning. The firm uses a committee-based approach combining fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis, and employs a range of strategies from long-term holdings to short-term trading and options.

Marcelo Ampie Zelaya is a CFP® with four years of industry experience currently serving at Commonwealth Retirement Investments LLC. He has been with Commonwealth Retirement Advisors since 2021. Commonwealth Retirement Investments advises individuals and families, primarily those in or near retirement, providing personalized financial planning and discretionary portfolio management tailored to retirement goals. The firm manages approximately $377 million for around 337 households and employs strategies including dividend-growth equities, fixed income, tactical equity ETFs, annuities, and cash-management allocations.

Christopher Harris is a financial advisor at ClearView Financial with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with ClearView Financial since 2016. ClearView Financial is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, estates, and trusts with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm uses a blend of technical and fundamental analysis to construct portfolios guided by written Investment Policy Statements and emphasizes risk management focused on principal loss and behavioral risks.

Hi, I’m Lauren Zangardi Haynes, CFP®, CIMA® and founder of Spark Financial Advisors. At Spark Financial Advisors we are focused on helping high earning women, dual-career couples & business owners put an effective strategy in place to build wealth, manage taxes, and spend more time doing what they love. Our clients gain peace of mind knowing their finances are outsourced to a highly qualified team with expertise in building wealth and transitioning into retirement. I got my start in the financial services industry in 2005 with Bank of America. While working for U.S. Trust Bank of America Private Wealth Management I attained my CFP® designation and became a Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®). I transitioned to a smaller Fee-Only financial planning firm to get broader experience beyond investment management and haven’t looked back. I have been quoted in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Forbes, USA Today, U.S. News and World Report among others, and have written for Richmond Family Magazine. I previously served on the South Region Board for the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA) the leading organization for fiduciary, Fee-Only financial planners. When I’m not geeking out on financial planning I like to spend time with my husband and 3 kids, read, watch stand-up comedy, and (attempt to) garden.

Maria Lavrentyeva is a financial advisor at BDC Capital Management, Inc. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been in the industry since 2023, including prior experience at Northwestern Mutual. BDC Capital Management provides personalized financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, family-owned businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a top-down investment approach that integrates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, with ongoing portfolio monitoring and periodic rebalancing.

Michael O'Shaughnessy is a financial advisor at Ascent Financial Group with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ascent Financial Group, he worked at Journey Health & Lifestyle, Stanley Black & Decker, and Capital One. He volunteers with CancerLINC, providing assistance with account organization and debt consolidation to individuals affected by cancer. Ascent Financial Group offers comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management services primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, cyclical, and economic analysis to manage client portfolios on a discretionary basis and provides ongoing planner access and implementation.

Richard Vernon is a financial advisor with Vernon Management Group, Incorporated in Richmond, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Vernon Management Group since 1996. Vernon Management Group serves primarily individual and high-net-worth clients through separately managed accounts, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a proprietary, trend-focused investment approach that relies heavily on technical analysis and daily portfolio monitoring, offering a range of fee structures beyond traditional asset-based models.

Michael Ellis is a financial advisor with Steelhead Wealth Management in Glen Allen, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes sixteen years at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and related entities. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales on a limited basis. Steelhead Wealth Management serves employer plan sponsors, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities by providing discretionary investment management, financial consulting, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm employs a combination of quantitative and qualitative analysis, modern portfolio theory, and charting to manage client portfolios, primarily focusing on institutional and business clients.

Michael Peasley is a CFA® charterholder with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Tone Capital, LLC and has worked at Sterling Capital Distributors, LLC since 2014 and Sterling Capital Management LLC since 2013. Tone Capital, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of quantitative models, modern portfolio theory, and fundamental and technical analysis to deliver customized investment strategies and offers additional services such as a goal-based digital platform and tactical global balanced strategies.

Gareth Mancini is a financial advisor at Z3 Capital Partners in Richmond, VA, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services and Davenport & Company LLC. Z3 Capital Partners provides discretionary investment management and integrated financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as entities such as family offices, trusts, and businesses. The firm employs a structured framework called the Financial House to align income, growth, and higher-growth allocations, managing accounts primarily on a discretionary basis through a wrap fee program.