Abraham Walsh is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Winchester, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 11 years before joining Ameriprise, where he has been since 2017. Outside of advising, Walsh owns a taxidermy studio, serves on the Board of Directors for Safari Club International, and volunteers with AARP preparing taxes for elderly and low-income individuals. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services that include written recommendations and ongoing tax-aware advice. The firm’s approach involves collaboration between centralized planning teams and financial advisors, with a focus on dependable income sources and adaptive withdrawal strategies within a managed investment framework.

Drew Forte is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Winchester, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Blue Ridge Bank, Wealthcare Advisory Partners, Eagle Strategies, Nylife Securities, and New York Life Insurance Company. In addition to his advisory work, he is a partner in Telehealth Advisory Group, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by advisor-facing technology.

Alexander Casto is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Winchester, VA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2026, he worked at Truist for multiple periods between 2022 and 2026 and was employed at West Virginia University from 2019 to 2024. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Whitney Pyles is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Winchester, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a Scentsy party host. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates through a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Amy Flores Velasquez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Winchester, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and 17 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Waddell & Reed Inc and various insurance carriers. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with Associates of Clifton Park in a non-variable insurance capacity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by proprietary research and technology tools.

Zachary Delphi is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Martinsburg, WV, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fidelity Investments and The Vanguard Group, Inc. He serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for The Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Michael Vorlop is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC from 2014 to 2018 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2018. 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 process is driven by investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Danielle Hill is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Winchester, VA. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, she worked at Commonwealth Financial Network for nine years and has been affiliated with Financial Seasons Group, Inc. since 2011. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

Paul Haecker is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with two years of industry experience. He previously operated his own firm, Paul Haecker LLC, for 31 years before joining Thrivent in 2023. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through its network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers goal-based financial planning on a variety of topics without discretionary portfolio management, allowing clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Shanika Mc Cloud is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Winchester, VA, holding a Series 66 license and seven years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Centaurus Financial Inc., US Bank, and mortgage firms. She is also the owner of Edibly Green LLC, a business that produces all-natural skin care products. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients across a range of wealth levels. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Steven Butler is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Martinsburg, WV, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2019 and previously at Axa Advisors LLC. Outside of finance, he was involved with Butler's Farm Market during his time at West Virginia University. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team.

Timothy Thaxton is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 31 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by offering a wide array of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and structured discovery conversations. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct client relationships and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Jessica Reid is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, she worked for eight years with Berkeley County Schools and eleven years at Walmart. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients—including both non‑high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals—as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs, utilizing a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

Dena Morgan is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Martinsburg, WV, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and with seven years of industry experience. She previously worked at Bechtel Corporation for nine years and served as a county engineer for Berkeley County. Morgan is active in her community as a board member of Horses with Hearts and the Professional Business Women's Association, and she serves as vice president of BNI Martinsburg. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory and investment solutions, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Gregory Michael is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Dw Inc. and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC from 1998 to 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a finance committee member at Faith Christian Academy and serves as secretary for the Heritage Grove Homeowners Association in Martinsburg, WV. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets through more than 14,000 financial advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party data.

William Armstrong is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Winchester, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics and a variety of financial products through its bank and insurance affiliates.

Lori Placentino is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. Her prior work includes nine years at key Investment Services LLC before joining Morgan Stanley in 2025. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process employs structured discovery and firm-approved tools, serving clients through a mix of advisory and brokerage services.

Phillip Mccoy is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Ameriprise Financial Services since 2012, including prior experience at Merrill. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning, utilizing proprietary research and third-party data to provide written recommendations and ongoing advice.

Steven Hamant is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, and has 32 years of industry experience. Prior to his current role since 2021, he worked at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation, LPL Financial, and Raymond James Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a FINRA arbitrator and is an owner and vice president of River City Financial. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through thousands of financial professionals. The firm supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms and custodians and provides proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Jonathan Motichka is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Avantax Investment Services and Hottel & Willis P.C., where he spent several years. Motichka is the owner of a tax and accounting firm, HW CPAs + Advisors, PC, and serves on the boards of the Blue Ridge Youth Soccer Association and the Powhatan School. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management options, combining discretionary and non-discretionary strategies and access to both affiliated and third-party managers.