Cynthia Joseph is the Vice President and Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2018. She is a Certified Financial Planner with over two decades of experience in the financial services industry. In her role, Cynthia partners with individuals and families to create personalized financial plans, leveraging Fidelity's resources to guide clients through the planning process and prioritize their goals and aspirations. Her professional background includes roles such as Financial Consultant and Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, Director of Operations at Performance Trust Investment Advisors, LLC, Senior Associate at Performance Trust Capital Partners, LLC, and Wholesaler at First Trust Portfolios L.P. Cynthia's extensive experience spans wealth planning, investment consulting, and operations management. Outside of her professional endeavors, Cynthia enjoys cooking and baking, participating in family activities, fitness, social events with friends, photography, and reading.

Bradley Gramm is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Glen Allen, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at MassMutual and its affiliate MML Investors Services since 2005. Outside of advising, he is involved in managing a construction and renovations business and invests through a real estate venture. MML Investors Services, LLC operates as a subsidiary of MassMutual, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes annual, collaborative planning relationships using analytical tools and offers a range of programs including educational seminars and specialized event-driven planning services.

Blake Gordon is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Richmond, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Capitol Securities for eight years before joining Raymond James in 2017. Outside of advisory work, he owns two rental properties in Virginia. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and asset-allocation analyses through its Wealth Advisory Services Program and maintains specialized capabilities in public finance and institutional consulting.

Conner Forster is a financial advisor at Merrill in Richmond, VA, holding a Series 66 credential with less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he held roles at Mutual of Omaha Investor Services and Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company. He is also involved as a general partner and managing member of Forster Enterprises LLC, a holding company. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Christopher Davis is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works closely with clients to understand their financial goals and develop strategies to pursue those objectives. His services encompass general investing, retirement planning, and risk management for unforeseen events, among other financial needs. He also provides access to specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Davis focuses on managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Longwood University. He is also a member of the Rugby Referee Society of Virginia. Beyond his professional activities, Davis serves on the boards of Longwood University's College of Business and Economics and the Todd Davis Miller Memorial Scholarship. His personal interests include biking, camping, football, hiking, refereeing, soccer, spending time with family, and watching movies.

Diane Yhlen is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. She has held her current position since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Tracy Applewhite is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and Wachovia Bank, N.A. She also serves as a notary public. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and technology-driven solutions across discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies.

Ali Khalifa is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2026. In this role, he collaborates with clients to create financial plans that employ strategies aimed at assisting them in meeting their financial priorities and goals. His work focuses on planning and implementation to develop personalized financial plans. Khalifa has extensive experience within the financial services industry, having held multiple roles at Fidelity Investments since 2022, including Planning Consultant and Relationship Manager. Prior to that, he worked as a Financial Services Representative at State Farm and served as a Personal Banker II at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., from 2019 to 2021. He is proficient in Arabic, French, and Spanish. Outside of his professional work, Khalifa has interests in art, museums, music, outdoor adventures, reading, and social events with friends.

John Lambert is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wachovia Bank, N.A., with over two decades at the latter. He also has a long tenure with Alltel. 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 services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of financial products—including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options—than is typical for large institutional advisers.

Jinette Chiappetta is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Henrico, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Cambridge Investment Research since 2015 and is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). In addition to her advisory role, she operates her own financial-related businesses. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals utilizing a variety of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.

Isaac Lucier is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 certifications and has 10 years of industry experience. He has experience at Cetera Investment Services since 2019 and concurrently runs Richmond Translator LLC, a language services business. He is also active as a public notary and engages in buying and selling trading cards through Ragnarok Cards. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers, supporting various investment strategies and program structures.

Patricia Brock is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Midlothian, VA. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has 27 years of industry experience, including 20 years at Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets under management through a network of approximately 23,701 financial advisors and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Jerald Moore Jr. is a CFP® and ChFC® with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020 after 33 years with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. He is based in Mechanicsville, VA. Outside of advising, he is involved in a family-owned business, Carmel by the Lake, LLC, and operates Home Transition Specialists, LLC, which provides services related to real estate purchase, renovation, resale, rent, and transition. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to create personalized, non-discretionary recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Julia Friske is a financial advisor at Cetera with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services since 2024. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in fixed insurance sales and operates a commission-based brokerage business through North Star Resource Group. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a range of third-party and affiliated money managers.

David Hawkins is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Richmond, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2010, including roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools, employing investment estimates and simulations to model outcomes.

Tyler League is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining MassMutual, he worked in public education with Henrico and Hanover County Public Schools for over a decade. He also serves as a junior associate at Clear Water Capital LLC, focusing on prospecting and client service. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing firm-approved software and structured annual planning relationships.

Christopher Abbott is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, special needs planning strategies, and retirement income. Christopher began his career at Bank of America in 1995 as a Management Associate, where he managed large banking centers and loan processing teams. In 2003, he transitioned to the wealth management division of the firm and earned his Portfolio Manager designation in 2015. As a Portfolio Manager, he manages personalized or defined investment strategies on a discretionary basis, utilizing a range of assets including individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Old Dominion University, where he was a member of the International Honor Society in Finance. Christopher has served on the boards of the American Heart Association (Norfolk), the Alzheimer’s Association (Tidewater), and Read to Them (Richmond). He resides in Richmond, Virginia with his wife and two daughters.

Maria Barysevich is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience with Truist Investment Services and Wells Fargo Bank. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Bonnie Bowling is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2009. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through both in-house and third-party managers, supported by its capital-markets capabilities and affiliated asset management resources.

Kevin Michael Lavery is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Richmond, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 44 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2025, following nine years at Wells Fargo Clearing and seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors. Lavery serves as a board member of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizing structured planning tools and investment research in its client offerings.