Robert Jean is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Richmond, VA, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has 22 years of industry experience with prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and White Lodging. Outside of advising, he has worked in hospitality as a banquet server and bartender at various venues. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Charles Blades is a Senior Financial Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings extensive experience in delivering customized wealth management strategies tailored to the unique needs of each client. Charles and his team employ a holistic approach that encompasses clients’ goals, risk tolerance, liquidity requirements, and personal interests in order to help them achieve their financial objectives and plan effectively for the future. Charles holds a Bachelor’s degree from Georgia Southern University and maintains the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional responsibilities, he is involved in community organizations including the YMCA, VSGA, Read to Them, and FeedMore. His personal interests include biking, golfing, music, tennis, and traveling.

Brian Gwaltney is a Financial Consultant currently working with Fidelity Investments since 2023. He provides financial guidance tailored to individual circumstances, emphasizing ongoing partnership and clear communication to help clients make informed decisions. Prior to his current role, Brian served as a Financial Advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2019 to 2023 and as a Financial Representative with Northwestern Mutual from 2018 to 2019. His professional experience spans various aspects of financial advising across these organizations. Outside of his professional work, Brian engages in personal interests including bowling, football, and golf.

John Taylor III is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an executor for his mother's estate. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader set of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Ryan Robertson is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation with 14 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Edward Jones in Richmond, VA since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of financial advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, tax-efficient services, and affiliated mutual funds under a fiduciary standard.

Nicholas Shedd is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, where he has worked for 11 years. He has also been associated with Mainsail Wealth Advisors during this time. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by analytical tools and maintains unique offerings such as municipal advisory services and a SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services program.

Anne Bouley is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 39 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Harry Matheney II is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 12 years of industry experience, with prior roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, The Path Financial Strategies, LLC, and NYLIFE Securities LLC. Matheney also has involvement with a Prudential-sponsored non-variable insurance agency. LPL Enterprise serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutions through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, access to model portfolio programs, third-party asset management arrangements, and insurance products delivered via an integrated platform that combines adviser programs with active sales of financial products.

Theodore Desautels is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors for 12 years and Stifel Independent Advisors for 3 years. He holds a Series 66 designation. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individual and high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm delivers non-discretionary planning and consulting tailored to client goals, using analytical tools and risk profiling to illustrate potential outcomes.

Kenneth Cadden 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 Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Christina Goodman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques in its financial planning process.

Cameron Mitchell is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC and HearingLife before joining Edward Jones in 2022. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory services supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Patrick Thompson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and service in the US Navy Reserves since 2014. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Gwendolyn Belle is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Richmond, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 22 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and First Clearing, LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research to model potential outcomes.

E Cockrell Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Richmond, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 36 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Morgan Stanley & Co., Incorporated, and IA Dean Witter Reynolds Inc. since 1991. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and methodologies such as Monte Carlo simulations to support its services.

Brude Stoever is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he has a majority ownership in an investment-related business, STOEVER & PALMORE LLC, and serves as a trustee of a family trust. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and integrates advisory offerings with other financial products and referral channels.

Samuel Laneave is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Richmond, VA. He holds the Series 66 designation and has 22 years of industry experience, with prior roles at firms including Securities America Advisors and Investacorp Advisory Services. Laneave is also involved with True Life and Legacy Planning LLC, a business related to tax and investment planning. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by multiple investment strategies and research resources.

Jerry Klich is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Glen Allen, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he is a semi-professional magician and co-owner of a software development business called Medieval Interactive DBA Big Top Games. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized, written recommendation reports. The firm also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Ryan Goss is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at TIAA and TD Ameritrade. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a subsidiary of MassMutual that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers through collaborative, annual planning engagements.

Sara Johnson is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Private Capital Management, LLC, South State Advisory, South State Wealth, Bb&T Securities, LLC, and Truist Bank. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.