Shane Scott is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2013. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional and pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional advisory services.

Cristina Mangrum is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2016 and was previously employed at Shamin. Outside of finance, she is involved in the hospitality industry as a waitress for Mahi's LLC in Virginia Beach. 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 advisory process is driven by investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, with a broad range of financial products that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Catherine Vicente Salas is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services in Chesapeake, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2007. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which focuses on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Hannah Spata is a financial advisor with Merrill in Norfolk, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning her industry career in 2026. Her prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, N.A., and ownership of Hannah Greene Spata LLC. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nicholas Ingram is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Virginia Beach, VA, holding a Series 66 license and 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2022, he spent ten years with MML Investors Services LLC and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and multiple portfolio options.

Adam Rex Sr. is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2017. Prior to this, he worked at Invest Financial Corporation from 2009 to 2017. He holds roles outside of advising, including board membership with the National Association for Learning Development and volunteer service with the Walk to End Alzheimer’s Coastal Virginia chapter. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a variety of platforms and proprietary as well as third-party strategies tailored to client objectives.

Dawn Peters is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Her prior experience includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation, as well as operating her own advisory practice. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. 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.

Alexandria Wiles is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with six years of industry experience. She has worked at UBS since 2019 and previously held roles at Merrill and in the restaurant industry. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Rob Cagliostro is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving clients since 2025. He focuses on creating financial plans that are tailored to clients' unique goals and values through a collaborative approach. Rob has held several roles at Fidelity Investments, including Relationship Manager and Investment Solutions Representative, before his current position. He also has experience as a Financial Advisor at UBS Financial Services and as a Member Service Representative at Navy Federal Credit Union. Rob holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, his interests include football, golf, military service, pets, and traveling.

Maria Holtz is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with options including discretionary investment management and a broader range of financial products like insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Natalie Lippincott is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Chesapeake, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and totaling one year of industry experience. Her work history includes multiple roles at Edward Jones dating back to 2015, as well as positions at Digital Nation USA, Spin Modern, and Al-Anon Family Groups, Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, tax-efficient services, and affiliated investment products through a widespread network of advisors and branch offices.

James Somers is a Private Wealth Advisor at Merrill Private Wealth Management, where he leads a wealth management team. He serves the sophisticated wealth management needs of a select group of ultra-high net worth families and business leaders. James guides his team’s wealth management practice and is actively involved in portfolio development, wealth transfer, cash flow analysis, estate planning strategies, philanthropic planning, as well as credit and lending. He also leads The Somers Group's Investment Committee. James has worked in the financial services industry since 1996. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Old Dominion University and has earned the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® certification. His focus is on high-net-worth families throughout their wealth lifecycle, including accumulation, preservation, and distribution. He develops strategies aimed at minimizing taxes, monetizing and preserving assets, maximizing growth, and facilitating wealth transfer. In the community, James supports the Begin Again Foundation, The Charity Bowl, and The Pink Ride. He also serves on the Board of Trustees for the Old Dominion University Athletic Foundation. James resides in Virginia Beach with his wife, Stephanie, and their children. His personal interests include antique cars, golfing, and boating.

George Kamel is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 23 years of industry experience, with prior roles at Metlife Securities, Massmutual Life Insurance, MML Investors Services, Pruco Securities, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Kamel also maintains outside appointments related to group insurance benefits and renewal commissions. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party asset managers, and an integrated platform that includes insurance products and lending programs.

Thomas Mayo is a CFP® with 49 years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC and has spent over 45 years at Lincon Financial Advisors Corp. In addition to his advisory role, he is also an insurance agent offering accident and health insurance, group benefits, disability insurance, fixed and equity-indexed annuities, life settlements, long-term care insurance, and traditional life insurance. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients through a large network of advisors and multiple platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and efficient-frontier analysis to construct portfolios incorporating a wide range of investment products, managed on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Mark Desalvo is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2011 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he previously operated a personal music group from 2016 to 2018. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management, utilizing research and proprietary asset allocation models to tailor client strategies.

Robert Taylor III is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Virginia Beach, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he also works as a contractor for DoorDash. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm offers tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Ana Sierra Chavarria De Gaido is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. She has two years of industry experience and previously worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved with Happy and Lite LLC. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools.

Ryan Riggs is a CFP® and ChFC® with 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently works at MassMutual Investors Services and has held previous roles at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, he also consults through Landing Enterprises LLC, focusing on business consulting with an emphasis on non-financial planning topics. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser affiliated with MassMutual that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm uses data-driven tools and an annual collaborative planning process to develop recommendations, supporting various specialized planning services including divorce, estate settlement, and employer-sponsored programs.

Ross Winfield is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2023. Prior to this, he spent five years at Royal Alliance Associates and over 18 years combined at The Frieden Agency/John Hancock. Winfield serves on the boards of several local organizations, including Cape Henry Collegiate School, Virginia Beach Vision, and Transcendence, an arts and performing arts entity. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals and provides a range of investment solutions across multiple platforms, combining proprietary and third-party strategies.

April Romero is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. She has eight years of industry experience and has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2017, as well as LaRoche Wealth Management since 2016. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser operating as a subsidiary of MassMutual. The firm provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers, using firm-approved software and collaborative annual planning engagements.