Vicki Soyars is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Virginia Beach, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2013. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement planning focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm utilizes an investment approach influenced by its affiliated products and employs a centralized service team for retirement income planning.

Kelsie Smith is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Portsmouth, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to Edward Jones, she worked at Member Advantage and Geico. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of investment strategies and affiliated capabilities, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and proprietary mutual funds. The firm operates with a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices and manages over $1 trillion in assets.

Melissa Briley is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Virginia Beach, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Her career includes prior roles at Raymond James Financial Services and earlier tenure with Ameriprise Financial Services. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, 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 recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Patrick Kelley is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Bank of America and Merrill Lynch since 2012. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jonathan Woods is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors based in Virginia Beach, VA. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Cambridge Investment Research firms since 2024. His background includes various roles outside the industry, including work at educational institutions and local businesses. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through independent Financial Professionals, offering a range of portfolio management options and access to both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Brian Hennessy is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant baseball coach at Norfolk Academy. 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 investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Tyrone Noel is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011 and 2012, respectively. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tara Corrigall is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 1987. 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 combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Jenieza Alston is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Elmer Ramiscal, Noel Martin, and Waddell & Reed, Inc. Alston is co-chair of the Regent University Alumni Society-Hampron Roads Chapter, a nonprofit organization. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services while providing both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

J Duckworth Jr. is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Norfolk, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2005. He serves as a board member of the Portsmouth General Hospital Foundation. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings.

Eric Froyen is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 32 years of industry experience, including 23 years at Metlife Securities Inc. and over 10 years affiliated with MassMutual. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in individual life, disability, long-term care, and health insurance sales through First Financial Group. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved analytical tools to develop collaborative, goal-based recommendations.

John Burris is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and was previously affiliated with Securities America Advisors, Inc. for 12 years. In addition to his advisory role, he has engaged in insurance sales, including the sale of single premium immediate annuities. OSAIC serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutions, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services. The firm utilizes proprietary tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios across various asset classes on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Zachary Allen is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works primarily with Gen X professionals, millennials, active-duty military members, veterans, and retirees, providing guidance tailored to their unique financial goals. Zachary focuses on areas including retirement planning and income strategies, financial planning, investment management, estate and legacy planning services, as well as wealth accumulation and preservation. He takes a holistic and personalized approach, emphasizing listening to clients to understand their goals and concerns. His professional philosophy centers on offering financial advice that is understandable and actionable, helping clients make confident decisions aligned with what matters most to them. Zachary holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Zachary holds a Bachelor's Degree from Old Dominion University. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys cooking, playing soccer, and spending time with his family.

Phillip Deyerle is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has experience working at MassMutual Life Insurance Co. and MML Investors Services, LLC since 2025. Prior to his financial services career, he was employed at the University of Virginia and The Lycra Company. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with an emphasis on collaborative, goal-based planning using firm-approved analytical tools.

Cassidy Gould is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill, TD Ameritrade, Scottrade, and Bank of America. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Shahzeib Parvez is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Virginia Beach, VA, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Park Avenue Securities LLC, Guardian Life Insurance Company, and Oppenheimer & Co, Inc. He serves on several nonprofit boards, including the Virginia Beach Historical Houses Foundation and Chesapeake Humane Society, and holds treasurer roles in multiple community organizations. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm uses detailed client data and proprietary software to deliver collaborative financial plans and offers various investment and planning programs.

Frederick Hope is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at American Cemetery Supplies, Virginia Pilot Association, Moran Towing, OBX Parasail, Hampden-Sydney College, and Norfolk Academy. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative annual financial planning engagements utilizing firm-approved tools and provides various investment programs and educational seminars.

Michael Duffy is a financial advisor at Merrill with 41 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Merrill since 1982, working concurrently with Bank of America since 2009. Merrill serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutional clients, providing managed account programs, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage services. The firm emphasizes manager selection and tax-efficient investment strategies, supported by integration with Bank of America’s broader banking and capital-markets platform.

Kevin Luebbert is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at several firms, including Wells Fargo Advisors and U.S. Bancorp Investments. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a combination of quantitative modeling and centralized due diligence.

Jodie Brewington is a financial advisor with Merrill in Virginia Beach, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 11 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Bank of America, N.A., New York Life, and NyLife Securities. Outside of her advisory duties, she serves as an executor for family estates. 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 supported by internal investment teams and third-party managers for a range of individual and institutional clients.