Nicolaus Robinson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2022 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2010. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm's advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Andrea Brown is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones in Ashland, VA, with 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Tyler Finney is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience currently affiliated with LPL Financial. He has held roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and RiverFront Investment Group, LLC. Finney also manages business activities related to entities operating under LPL Financial. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by proprietary and third-party research and technology.

Perry Guthrie is a financial advisor with Merrill in Richmond, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at Bank of America, JPMorgan securities, FedEx, and Mutual of Omaha. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through model-based and discretionary investment strategies. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Karl Tweardy is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 31 years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. His career includes roles at several firms, including Ameriprise Financial Services, United Brokerage Services, and CUNA Mutual Group. He is based in Richmond, VA. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies and its use of systematic methodologies and AI in portfolio management.

Kelli Senopole is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Richmond, VA, holding a Series 66 designation with 2 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Michael Housden is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Richmond, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley since 2012 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including customized financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and investment modeling techniques.

David Esposito is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2022, with prior experience at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm integrates proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, delivering model portfolios constructed from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs using systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

C. Wharton is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 34 years of industry experience. His prior work includes 25 years at Merrill and 8 years at Bank of America. He is also the managing member of Trays Branch LLC, a separate business entity. Raymond James & Associates is a large institution serving a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services supported by a nationwide advisory team.

Joshua Pucci is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with five years of industry experience. He has held his current position since 2020 and previously worked at Owens & Minor for nine years. Pucci holds the Series 66 credential and is based in Richmond, VA. 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 through a large network of advisors and branch offices, offering a range of advisory programs and services under a fiduciary standard.

Mohammad Samkari is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. His career includes multiple roles at Wells Fargo and its affiliates, as well as positions at LPL Financial, Truist Bank, and Old Point National Bank. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a range of investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Cheryl Silver is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Richmond, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill from 2003 to 2017 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a substitute teacher for Virginia Beach Public Schools and works part-time as a real estate agent. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment menus.

Nathaniel Billups is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Ashland, VA, holding the Series 66 designation with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Outside of advising, he owns a personal photography business and is a partner in a real estate partnership developing a commercial building that will house his Edward Jones branch. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, managed solutions, and affiliated investment products. The firm operates nationally with a large network of advisors and branch offices, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Robert Muller is a financial advisor at Stifel with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Stifel since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, Muller officiates high school basketball games with the Central Virginia Basketball Officials Association. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on proprietary analysis and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support client decision-making.

Ronald Shibley is a financial advisor with OSAIC who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 34 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Investacorp Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is an ordained Anglican clergyman and author of 13 religious-themed books published through KDP Publishing, with royalties donated to his church. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services along with various managed account solutions. The firm employs advanced portfolio construction tools and supports multiple third-party platforms, operating within a complex corporate structure marked by numerous mergers and private-equity ownership.

Christopher Spearman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Richmond, VA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 25 years of industry experience, including a decade at Wells Fargo Clearing and two years at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Coty Heiser is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services since 2016, also working with Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2014. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services including investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

John Williams is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Richmond, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2010. Williams has also served as an independent contractor arbitrator in FINRA dispute resolution. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with customizable portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Kathleen Thompson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® designation along with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, she worked at Davenport & Company LLC for nine years and World Capital Advisors, LLC for three years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and proprietary market models in its financial planning process.

Mark Wolf is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, as well as running Wolf Consulting LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partial owner of an investment-related LLC. 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 advice. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.