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 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.

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 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.

James Phillips is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Chesterfield, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Blue Ridge Bank, Infinex Investments, Bi Investments LLC, and Citizens Bank & Trust. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, 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 alongside proprietary and third-party research.

Thomas Scott is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Midlothian, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and has prior experience with Summit Brokerage Services and Saunders Retirement Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Scott is a soccer referee, an activity he has been involved in since 2002. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by model portfolios, research, and multiple investment strategies.

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.

Kevin Mccarthy is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Horace Mann Investors, Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Virginia Asset Management. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

William Burford is a financial advisor at Cetera with over 40 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His career includes long-term roles at Securian Financial Services and Minnesota Mutual Life, and he also engages in fixed insurance sales through Select Brokers LLC and Virginia Asset Management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. 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 across more than 10,000 advisors.