Robert Read is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and with 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Oneamerica Securities and has a background with American United Life. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap-fee programs. The firm combines research and analytics with diversification principles to evaluate investment options and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Appaiah Ballachanda is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2012 and previously worked at Claris Financial, LLC for five years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in financial education through Abacus Educational Services, LLC, and owns Abacus Consortium, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from internal and third-party sources.

Andrea Saunders is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2013 to 2016. She holds the Series 66 designation. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory options. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Donald Vaught is a Series 63-registered financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Midlothian, VA, and has 37 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. Vaught also serves as a notary in Virginia. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Charles Williams Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 42 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Williams previously worked at The Main Street Group, LTD from 2015 to 2018. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with Huguenot Financial Services Co., where he provides fixed insurance products including health, disability, long-term care, and various life insurance policies. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement consulting services supported by in-house and third-party research, with discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

William Bower is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Richmond, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments, Charles Schwab and Co., TD Ameritrade, Raymond James Financial Services, and Atlantic Union Bank. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Sarah Neale is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Chesterfield, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 15 years of industry experience. She worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2006 to 2018. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in a centralized consulting approach and provides a wide range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Adam Burch is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Burch has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2006. He serves as a board member for the Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges, a nonprofit supporting independent higher education institutions in Virginia. 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.

Christopher Parker is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Endeavor Capital, LLC and Towe Insurance Service, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Milk & Honey LLC, a luxury goods business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform that offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Harraj Sandhu is currently a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he works collaboratively as part of a financial planning team. He focuses on helping clients transform complex financial decisions into clear and actionable strategies tailored to their individual goals and priorities. Harraj has held several roles at Fidelity Investments, including Relationship Manager and Financial Representative, providing him with a broad perspective on client needs and financial planning processes. His approach emphasizes careful listening, attention to detail, and proactive strategy coordination to develop adaptable financial plans. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Harraj has interests in board games, cooking and baking, fitness, movies, reading, and traveling.

Dustin Smith is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Richmond, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, he worked in the insurance sector for nearly a decade, including roles at Liberty Mutual Insurance Company and Comparion Insurance Agency. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and utilizes research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute alongside third-party data to guide its investment approach.

David Bonjo is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Richmond, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including customized financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools.

Jason King is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience, currently serving at Ameriprise since 2009. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and is based in Richmond, VA. Outside of his advisory role, he makes his personal residence available occasionally for commercial or film location shoots. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing annual retirement planning advice focused on income reliability and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

John Koziol is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at ePlus Technology Inc, Kelly Services, and RM Lucas. 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 planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Dalton Kitchen is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience with Bank of America and First Command Advisory Services. Dalton is a co-owner of a rental property in Richmond, Virginia, with non-family members. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Terrance Edwards is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at City National Bank, Edward Jones, Cary Street Partners, and Wells Fargo Advisors. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing a mix of in-house and third-party investment managers.

James Cox III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Richmond, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2006. He serves as a for-profit board member of Riskalyze. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced technologies within its investment approach.

Ethan Greene is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2025. He works closely with clients to build meaningful, long-term relationships by understanding their unique personal and financial circumstances. By gaining insight into clients' values, priorities, and financial goals, he helps establish financial plans and review strategies to empower clients to pursue their goals with confidence and clarity. Prior to his current role, Ethan held positions at Fidelity Investments as a Relationship Manager from 2024 to 2025 and as a High Net Worth Service Associate from 2023 to 2024. Before joining Fidelity Investments, he worked as a Financial Professional at Equitable from 2020 to 2023. Outside of his professional career, Ethan's personal interests include food, social events with friends, music, outdoor adventures, and soccer.

Michael Lawston is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Cetera since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at First Investors Advisory Services LLC and Fic. Outside of his advisory work, he is active in his community as an executive committee board member and vice president of the Goochland Chamber of Commerce, president of the James River Property Owners Association, and a youth athletics coach. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services, employing a multi-manager platform that allows advisors to utilize affiliated and third-party managers across multiple program structures.

Troy Flinn is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 34 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Kestra Advisory, Cambridge Investment Research, and Alpha Wealth Advisors, where he also manages third-party administration services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, research, and a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches.