Amber Benkert is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2022, she worked at Kohl's from 2020 to 2022 and at Manchester High School from 2016 to 2020. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition planning and special-needs analysis.

Dennis Throckmorton is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at OSAIC since 2024. His prior experience includes seven years with Securities America Advisors and Securities America Inc., as well as a long tenure with Next Financial Group Inc. outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the sales and servicing of insurance contracts. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services along with various portfolio management tools and third-party platforms, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary investment accounts.

John Taitague is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Richmond, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His career includes extensive tenure at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches U9 girls soccer in Midlothian, VA. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a wide range of planning solutions tailored to clients meeting certain net-worth criteria, utilizing proprietary research and tools to develop customized recommendations.

Michael Muldowney is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Glen Allen, VA. He holds the CFP® designation and has 39 years of industry experience, including seven years with Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation prior to joining Cambridge in 2019. Muldowney also serves as Vice President at River City Financial and is involved in insurance sales. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse clientele that includes individual investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent advisors, utilizing proprietary and third-party model strategies with both discretionary and non-discretionary implementation options.

Hugh Carter is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Richmond, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 23 years of industry experience, including ten years at Securities America Advisors, Inc. Carter also engages in life insurance sales and consulting, working with individuals and businesses on executive benefit plans. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and advisory services with a variety of investment options and third-party solutions.

Jacob Wells is a financial advisor with Osaic who holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at Bankers Life and Northwestern Mutual. He is also involved in consulting clients on Medicare needs through a partnership role as an insurance agent. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage, advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing in portfolio construction and supports a range of investment strategies across multiple platforms.

William Atkinson Jr. is a financial advisor at Cetera with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with firms including Securian Financial Services and Virginia Asset Management. Atkinson has also been involved in fixed insurance sales as an insurance agent. 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 various portfolio management options and a network of over 10,000 advisors managing more than $256 billion in assets.

Kevin Kelly is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera Investment Services LLC since 2019 and is also affiliated with WEALTH CYCLE ADVISORS, LLC. Outside of his financial career, he has experience working at The Country Club of Virginia and in the restaurant industry. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors, offering a range of portfolio management and retirement services. The firm operates a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to implement various investment strategies across multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Michael Oney is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill for 21 years, Bank of America, N.A. for 8 years, and has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2017. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a broad client base including individuals, institutional clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional advisory services.

William Rice is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, he held roles at Lowe’s, Salt Box Oyster, O'Reilly Auto Parts, and Pickel Barrel. 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 advisory approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Richard Godfrey is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Steward Partners Investment Solutions, where he served as a financial advisor and wealth manager. He is also involved as a director with Godfrey & Spradlin Private Wealth Advisory and has worked with Steward Partners Global Advisory. 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 institutions. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and employs analytical tools such as risk profiling and modeling to support client goals, alongside specialized municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory services.

Francis Sloan III is a financial advisor at Cetera with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including Mass Mutual, MetLife Securities, and Virginia Asset Management. Sloan serves on several advisory boards in Chesterfield County, Virginia, and is involved with nonprofit organizations such as the Virginia Association of Community Services Boards and Friends of Jim Ingle. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management options, including access to affiliated and third-party managers, discretionary and non-discretionary services, and diverse program structures.

Cynthia Chacon is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2026. She has been with Fidelity Investments in various roles since 2021, including FIA Solutions Consultant, Managed Solutions Consultant, PAS Portfolio Specialist, Client Management Representative, and Personalized Planning & Advice Associate. Prior to that, Cynthia worked as a Licensed Financial Advisor Assistant at LPL Financial, Cambridge Investment Research, and FSC Securities. Cynthia's professional experience encompasses client management, portfolio specialization, managed solutions, and financial consulting. She holds insurance licenses for Arkansas and California. Outside of her professional career, Cynthia enjoys spending time at the beach, hiking, watching movies, and engaging in outdoor adventures.

Theodore Walkley is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With over sixteen years of industry experience, he specializes in personalized wealth management strategies, focusing on areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, and retirement income. He works closely with clients to develop flexible financial strategies tailored to their long-term goals and changing market conditions. Theodore holds a Bachelor's Degree from Long Island University and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Committed to community involvement, he participates in local volunteer activities aligned with Merrill’s tradition of service. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Theodore enjoys cooking, football, golfing, hiking, ice hockey, music, traveling, watching movies, and spending time with his family.

Zachary Blaisdell is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked across multiple Wells Fargo entities as well as at First Citizens and Virginia Credit Union. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, including retirement plan consulting and investment management based on research and diversification principles.

Alfred Stratford III is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Raymond James for 13 years. Stratford serves as an unpaid volunteer committee member on the investment committee for Collegiate School in Richmond, VA. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Edward Stone III is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Richmond, VA, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Bank of America and Merrill, as well as service in the Virginia Army National Guard where he currently serves as a logistics officer. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment options through a large national network of financial advisors.

Spencer Coor is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and has one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, PRUCO Securities, LLC, and State Farm. LPL Enterprise, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, advisory services, and access to model wealth portfolios and third-party asset management programs through an integrated platform that combines advisory services with brokerage and insurance products.

Mark Goodstein is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Richmond, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 45 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of advisory work, he has ownership interests in a rental property. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a large network of advisors and applies research and analytics to its investment approach, providing both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Bruce Willard is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than 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 nationwide.