Ralph Chesson III is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has served since 1999. He employs a comprehensive approach to wealth management, incorporating banking, investment management, trust administration, and lending to meet the needs of his clients. Ralph focuses on a range of financial areas including retirement planning, investment strategies, trust services, business transition planning, and structured credit and lending. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Hampden-Sydney College. Ralph is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and collaborates closely with specialists at Merrill Lynch, Bank of America, and other professionals such as attorneys, CPAs, and tax specialists to provide tailored advice that aligns with the individual objectives of his clients. Outside of his professional work, Ralph is involved with St. Andrews Episcopal Church and enjoys spending time with his family. His approach centers on building strong relationships and providing personalized attention while leveraging the resources of one of the world’s largest financial services firms.

Thomas Cherry is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Merrill, Navy Federal Investment Services, and Bank of America. Cherry is also involved with Chartway Federal Credit Union in Virginia Beach, VA. 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 brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Jennifer Jones is a financial advisor at Cetera with 37 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Cetera Advisors LLC since 2016. Jones is also the owner and president of Jones, LLC, a financial services firm, and serves as an agent for fixed insurance products including life, disability, and long-term care insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individuals, employer-sponsored plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm operates a multi-manager platform offering a range of program structures and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of advisors.

Olga Alexander is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 license and four years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2019 and at Bank of America since 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a general partner and managing member of Crestline Holdings LLC, which manages rental properties in Virginia Beach. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with various model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Alton Anders Jr. is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Infinex Investments, Inc. and Virginia Asset Group. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for Kempsville Masonic Lodge No. 196 in Virginia Beach. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary retirement income recommendations.

John Gillis III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 license and four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at LPL Financial as well as positions at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Ameriprise Financial, and Weed Man Lawn Care. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and corporations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing a variety of discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by research and technology.

Steven Annunziato is a financial advisor with Merrill in Virginia Beach, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at both Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2016 and 2017, respectively. In addition to his advisory role, he serves on the boards of local organizations including the Scouts of America Tidewater Council, OSC Association, and Francis Asbury United Methodist Church, where he contributes to finance committees and supports fundraising efforts. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, utilizing in-house and third-party managers along with strategic and tactical asset allocation approaches.

Gregory Otto is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Norfolk, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2009. Wells Fargo Advisors is a large institutional firm serving a broad client base with a comprehensive range of investment and financial planning services.

Paul Gregory is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has held various roles across the insurance and financial services sectors, including a nine-year tenure with Waddell & Reed and insurance agencies. Gregory has been active as an insurance agent with multiple carriers alongside his advisory work. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and advisory programs, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to research and diverse investment strategies.

Gregory Zittrain is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He provides clients with traditional advice and guidance and manages discretionary personalized or defined strategies. These strategies may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. Greg utilizes Merrill's broad investment platform to align client goals with tailored investment approaches. Greg has served clients since 2010 and is a Merrill qualified Portfolio Manager. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designation. Greg earned his bachelor's degree from Duke University, where he studied political science, economics, and history. Prior to his career in wealth management, he worked with the Advisory Board Company and the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. Through over a decade of experience, Greg combines knowledge of markets, economics, and policy with hands-on investment management to provide clients with strategies aimed at wealth preservation, legacy building, and long-term financial success.

Alana Pesnell Harrell is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC, PNC Financial Services, and Langley Federal Credit Union. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap‑fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by internal research and third-party analytics.

Kristina Sevier is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She began her financial services career in 2012, with experience at USAA before joining Merrill Lynch. In 2018, she became part of the Morris Sevier Wealth Management Group, advancing from Client Associate to Financial Advisor. Kristina assists clients in managing their individual wealth and offers a comprehensive approach grounded in understanding their unique goals. Her expertise includes college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and addressing the financial needs of women and wealth. Kristina holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Kristina earned a high school diploma from Salem Senior High School and a bachelor's degree from Indiana Wesleyan University. She lives in Norfolk, Virginia with her husband, who is active duty in the US Navy, their two children, and their family dog. She is involved with various groups and organizations in the military community and enjoys running, hiking, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Leah Douvres is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC before joining Merrill in 2021. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Angel Dodson is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Virginia Beach, VA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Ameriprise, Truist Advisory Services, Merrill, and various mortgage companies. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a subsidiary of MassMutual, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved software and offers specialized programs including divorce planning and employer-sponsored planning services.

Alisa Frenck is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Virginia Beach, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Davenport for seven years before joining Fidelity, where she has been employed since 2022. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, with an investment process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also serves as an adviser to multiple registered investment companies and employs systematic methodologies and AI-driven tools in its portfolio management.

Daniel Henderson is a financial advisor with Edelman Financial Engines, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2016 and previously at Tmfs Advisors, LLC from 2013 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Henderson serves as a football official for the Hampton Roads Sports Officials Association and is currently an election official for the City of Virginia Beach. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages model-based and customized portfolios and supports a large client base through both advisor-led and online platforms.

Nicole Hogan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Virginia Beach, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked with Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates Hogan Homes, LLC, a business focused on renovating and selling houses. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Bradley Zisser is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group, and MassMutual Investors Services. 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 incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Joseph Cummings Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously served in the U.S. Navy for 19 years. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers as a coach for The Honor Foundation, assisting transitioning Special Operations Forces service members. OSAIC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a large network of affiliated advisers.

Donald Smith is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Portsmouth, VA, holding a Series 66 designation with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of the Stock Pickers of Tidewater Club, a social club based in Portsmouth. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.