Michael D'Alessandro is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing six years of industry experience. He has worked with Avantax Insurance Agency and Avantax Advisory Services, and concurrently operates as Director of Operations at Strive Accounting & Tax Solutions, an accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, and tax service firm. D'Alessandro has also maintained a licensed insurance agent role for Allianz Travel Insurance since 2015. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large, SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers, supporting discretionary and non-discretionary account structures.

Jill Rondeau is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Newport News, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica since 2005 and has additional work history with Tent Ox. Outside of advisory services, she is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors is a large-scale firm serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients through a wrap-fee asset management program that emphasizes model-delivery strategies managed by third-party asset managers. The firm supports a variety of investment models and delivers advisory services via a broad network of financial advisors.

Heiner Kessler is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at ABNB Federal Credit Union, CUSO Financial Services, PNC Investments, and PNC Bank. 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, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside model portfolios and research.

Benjamin Ivey Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at Cuso Financial Services, LP and 1st Advantage Credit Union. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Terrell Mackey is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and professional experience spanning roles in financial services and healthcare since 2015. His work history includes positions at Symmetry Financial Group, Veterans Affairs Hospital, New York Life, Riverside Hospital, Bank of America N.A., and Merrill. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Mark King is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked with WFG Advisors and WFG Investments before joining Cambridge in 2017. King is also an independent insurance agent and a partner in an investment advisory business. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm offers tailored investment strategies through various custody platforms and proprietary and third-party models.

Chase Daknis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Old Point Wealth Management and Alpha One Source. Outside of finance, he has been involved with James River Country Club and operated a lawn care business, 70 X 7 Lawn Care LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Gary Briggs is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial since 2009 and is also involved with Hampton Roads Financial, LLC as an independent contractor. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning using advanced analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through its unique affiliations.

Richard Bagley is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for a close family friend. 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 IPS-driven approach incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Arturo Medina is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Newport News, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 33 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory work, he contributes as a pro bono project analyst for the Peruvian government's Ministerio de la Producción, focusing on evaluating startup programs to diversify the economy. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, providing tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs structured discovery processes and planning tools and offers various investment and planning services without individual security recommendations as part of standalone financial planning.

Richard Reese III is a CFP® designated financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Suffolk, VA. He has 13 years of industry experience, having been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a broad range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Marcia Geisert is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Financial Secretary for Resurrection Lutheran Church and participates in the Lutheran Women's Missionary League, where she assists with mission grant collections and provides devotions and prayer. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals nearing or in retirement, focusing on tailored income strategies, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawals. The firm combines algorithmic modeling and advisor collaboration to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations, primarily for clients with substantial assets under Ameriprise management.

Regan Van Cura is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Poquoson, VA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Regan worked at AR Workshop and The Office Group Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and provides additional services including trust operations, affiliated mutual funds, and securities-based lending.

Ryan Nyboer is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones in 2022, he worked for Walmart for sixteen years. He holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Virginia Beach, VA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Richard Holden is a CFP® professional with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, Holden owns a financial consulting support company and serves as a committee member for the St. Mark Church Endowment Committee, assisting in managing endowment funds. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools, and it supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Jody Otterson is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2025, Otterson worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 11 years. Outside of advisory work, Otterson is involved as an insurance agent offering accident and health insurance, annuities, and life insurance, and is affiliated with Heritage Financial Consultants, LLC. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, employing various asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to construct diversified portfolios tailored to client needs.

Judah Stephens is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Newport News, VA, with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Centient1 and Fidelity Investments. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including financial planning that leverages structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools to support tailored client plans.

Gregory Smith is a CFP® professional with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, Smith is a quarter owner, pilot, and treasurer of TLC Aviation, an aviation business based in Virginia Beach, VA. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement, typically with significant investable assets. The firm offers a combination of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, utilizing a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools to deliver tailored, tax-efficient retirement income recommendations.

Edward Spencer is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, as well as Citigroup Global Markets since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Endowment Committee of the Virginia Living Museum. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and estate strategies supported by structured processes and firm-approved tools.

Thomas Vitaletti is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and has 33 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2025, he worked at LPL Financial for 14 years. Vitaletti is also active as a Bank Associate at TowneBank in Williamsburg, VA. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs conservative, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to tailor recommendations to clients' goals and is notable for its municipal advisor affiliation and specialized SIMPLE IRA advisory programs.