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.

Ahmad Bahrami is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in customized retirement planning and investment management. He works with executives, business owners, and their families to develop comprehensive wealth management strategies, integrating areas such as wealth accumulation, retirement income, tax efficiency, estate and legacy planning, and business succession. Ahmad's approach begins with understanding each client's unique circumstances and goals before recommending tailored financial solutions. Ahmad's expertise covers a range of client focus areas including corporate executive services, divorce transition planning, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, as well as investment consulting for defined contribution and defined benefit plans. He holds professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Ahmad earned an Associates in Business Management from Thomas Nelson Community College and is proficient in English and Farsi. Beyond his professional responsibilities, Ahmad is involved with Rotary International and St. Jude's Cancer Research Hospital. In his personal time, he enjoys cooking, hiking, soccer, traveling, and spending time with his family.

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.

Theodore Eckert is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following five years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. He receives trail commissions from Allianz Life Insurance unrelated to his advisory duties. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep programs.

Michael Liby is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he served in the U.S. Military from 2016 to 2022 and has held roles in economic development and academia. He also serves as Co-Adjutant for the Sons of the American Legion, providing data analysis and computer support on a volunteer basis. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers advisory programs through a network of representatives and leverages third-party asset managers and program sponsors for investment solutions.

Domenick Serafine is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo entities since 2009 and previously spent a year at Prudential Equity Group. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services, managing approximately $671 billion in assets through a network of over 14,000 financial advisors.

Edward Dawson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Virginia Beach, VA, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, he worked for Gryphon Technologies and ManTech International from 2014 to 2023. He serves as a volunteer Financial Peace University Coordinator, teaching financial coaching to church and homeschool cooperative families and young adults to help them manage debt. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment advisory programs and affiliated financial services. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jakob Richmond is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2026 and has prior experience at Wells Fargo Bank, nA. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm combines research and analytics with broad product distribution through its bank and insurance affiliates.

Andrew Martin is a financial advisor at MFB Investments, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Corbin & Company, PC, a public accounting firm where he serves as Vice President and is involved in administration, assurance, tax, litigation support, and business consulting. MFB Investments, LLC provides financial planning and assists clients, including individuals and corporations, in selecting third-party money managers. The firm does not directly manage assets but offers written recommendations and refers clients to external advisers for investment management.

Holly Martin is a financial advisor with MFB Investments, LLC in Chesapeake, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. She is also a vice president and full-time employee at Corbin & Company, PC, a public accounting firm where she provides tax services, litigation support, and business consultations. MFB Investments, LLC offers financial planning and assists clients—including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and business entities—in selecting third-party money managers. The firm provides written recommendations and client discretion in implementation, does not manage client assets directly, and refers clients to external advisers when investment management is appropriate.