David Ross is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Fredericksburg, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, Ross serves as an assistant varsity basketball coach for Spotsylvania County Public Schools. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and maintains a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the country.

Jack Pagan is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Wells Fargo Bank, and Geico. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a quantitative asset-allocation approach combined with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Joseph Simon is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at First Command and Pioneer Institutional Asset Management. He also operates Good Life Advisors, LLC, an independent investment advisory firm based in Williamsburg, VA. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of advisors. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from internal and third-party sources.

Daniel Goodwin is a ChFC® and holds a Series 66 license, with 18 years of industry experience. He currently works at Cetera and previously held roles at Avantax and other financial services firms. Outside of advising, he is an at-large board member of the Fredericksburg Masonic Museum Association, where he assists with fundraising and educational efforts. He also provides financial consultation for clients going through divorce under his Goodwin & Smith Financial Services DBA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a broad nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers, supporting a range of investment program structures and strategies.

Josette Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, she spent 20 years with The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. She is also involved in tax preparation and accounting services through Rappahannock Tax Services. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios and research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors across diversified and alternative strategies.

Nicole Cole is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fredericksburg, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Colonial River Investments, LLC, Nicole Cole Financial Services Group, LLC, and Next Financial Group Inc. Cole serves as an elected school board member for Spotsylvania County Public Schools. 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 of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Crystal Piazza is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fredericksburg, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Merrill since 2017 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2022, as well as two years at Woodforest National Bank. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

David Brennan is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Fredericksburg, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years and has been involved with Dominion Eagle Financial Group, Inc. for over two decades. Brennan also teaches a retirement planning seminar through Dominion Eagle Advisor Group without compensation. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a range of portfolio management tools and access to third-party money managers.

Stephen George is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Edward Jones. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a financial consultant with Atlantic Union Bank and Atlantic Union Bank Wealth Management in Fredericksburg, VA. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary, tailored planning and consulting supported by risk profiling and modeling tools, and is notable for its municipal advisory affiliation and specialized SIMPLE IRA employer consulting services.

Edward Vollbrecht is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at Truist Investment Services and BB&T Investment Services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and utilizes advanced modeling tools to support client decision-making.

Mark Teodosio is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Stafford, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He worked with Waddell & Reed, Inc. and various insurance carriers from 1997 to 2021 before joining LPL Financial in 2021. He is also active as a non-variable insurance agent in the South East Virginia area. 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 of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management and access to model portfolios and research.

Shivani Singh is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as treasurer on the board of the Hunter's Pond Homeowners Association in Stafford, 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Susan Mann is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Fredericksburg, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and having 10 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she owns farmland that is rented to Thomas Family Farms, Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Scott Pettyjohn is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Fredericksburg, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services LLC and Mass Mutual Financial since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director for the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) Virginia and is a member of the finance committee for Stafford Junction, a nonprofit providing education and workshops to underprivileged children. MML Investors Services, LLC, a subsidiary of MassMutual, offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using advanced software tools and offers additional services including money-manager programs and educational seminars.

Karlena Renan is the Senior Resident Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she oversees a team of financial advisors. She brings extensive experience in providing financial strategies and guidance to successful individuals and business owners. Karlena follows a disciplined wealth management process that incorporates time-tested investment principles and adapts to evolving economic conditions. Her approach emphasizes listening closely to clients in order to develop customized strategies that align with their personal and financial goals. Karlena’s expertise includes areas such as college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement income strategies, tax minimization, and portfolio management services. She is dedicated to delivering premier service and leveraging Merrill’s extensive resources to help clients navigate each stage of their financial lives. In addition to her advisory role, she has been serving as the Resident Director of Merrill's Plantation, Florida office since May 2013, where she manages the activities of 16 financial advisors. Karlena holds a Bachelor's Degree from Nova Southeastern University and maintains professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She is based in East Fort Lauderdale and enjoys spending time with her family, playing golf, traveling, and engaging in various sports and cultural activities.

Lee Hitchcock is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1986 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which features model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party asset managers and an independent due-diligence consultant to oversee its investment models, providing a wrap-fee solution rather than institutional plan management.

Christopher Fines is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Fredericksburg, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2003, having previously worked with Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of a limited liability company involved in property management and serves as executor for his parents' will. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage channels tailored to clients' goals and risk tolerance.

Albert Merchent is a Senior Vice President and Senior Resident Director - Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill in Fredericksburg, VA. With a career spanning over four decades since 1982, he has dedicated more than 25 years to financial, wealth, and asset management. Albert focuses on helping clients develop personalized financial strategies aimed at pursuing long-term goals, including college education planning, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Richmond's Robins School of Business and a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and Investments from George Washington University's School of Business. Albert has earned several professional designations, including Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His approach is informed by extensive experience navigating market cycles and the power of compounding returns. Beyond his professional work, Albert is active in his community as a member of the Rotary Club of Rappahannock-Fredericksburg and has held various positions at Trinity United Methodist Church. His personal interests include basketball, cooking, football, music, and spending time with his family.

Shavkat Safaev is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Fredericksburg, VA, holding a Series 66 license with eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2025, he worked at Merrill Lynch (Bank of America) for seven years and has experience at AXA Advisors, Cropp Metcalfe, FrankCrum, Blue Ridge Family Insurance Agency, and Catapult Learning. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Noah Lester is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2006. He is based in Stafford, VA, and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is a board member at Crossroads Vineyard Church in Fredericksburg, VA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and investment options, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.