Edrees Sidiqi is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Richmond, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank and various technology and delivery companies. Outside of advising, he works as a delivery driver for Uber and Grubhub. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Robert Steele is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Chester, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and possessing 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Investment Centers of America, Inc. before joining LPL Financial in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, Steele manages a non-variable insurance branch and sells property and casualty insurance. LPL Financial serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and corporations, offering financial planning, advisory programs, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios, third-party research, and various institutional programs.

Darrell Little is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Richmond, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at SunTrust Advisory Services and Suntrust Investment Services. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases to evaluate investment options, and it offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Justin Martin is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Powhatan, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, Martin serves on the board of directors for the nonprofit organization Together for Tanzania and owns a financial planning business called Prestige Planning. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds, 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 to generate tailored retirement-income recommendations.

Melody Bourne Jackson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and ongoing affiliation with Wachovia Bank, N.A. Outside of her advisory role, she is a notary and co-owns a carpentry business, Jackson and Son, LLC, as well as an online resale store, Borne Too Love, LLC. 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 approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Beverly Guthrie is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 34 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to support its investment approach.

James Werner is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Richmond, VA, holding a Series 66 designation. He has experience across several roles, including positions at Booz Allen Hamilton and Hampden Sydney College, prior to his current advisory role. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by providing brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, offering a broad range of financial solutions.

Diana Briegel is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at Virginia Asset Management since 2010, providing operational support, and has been with Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2023. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options ranging from automated allocations to bespoke strategies.

Christopher Cox is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise and its related entities since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in fiduciary activities and serves as an executor. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic automation.

Matthew Puccinelli is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation for 12 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Chartered Financial Planning Associates, Ltd., where he oversees the offering of disability, health, and life insurance products. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and multiple advisory platforms to construct portfolios that may include a variety of asset types, managed on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Jay Moore is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads a team of internal specialists providing in-depth analysis and tactical guidance in areas such as investment management, trust and estate planning, credit and banking, wealth structuring, and philanthropy. Jay's client base includes owners of closely-held businesses, entrepreneurs, senior executives, and professionals in the entertainment industry. Jay holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing from The Ohio State University. He is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and an alumnus of Pi Sigma Epsilon - Gamma Nu Chapter at The Ohio State University. He has received the Founders Award and the Top Sales Award during his career. In his approach, Jay emphasizes clear communication by simplifying complex financial concepts and focusing on long-term planning, including the use of debt, generational wealth transfer, and insurance analysis. Outside of his professional life, Jay has personal interests in boating, music, and writing.

Jacob Charlwood is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Richmond, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Signator Investors/JHFN and has been affiliated with Wegmans since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he provides financial advice focused on life insurance, disability income coverage, and long-term care through his work with Capitol Financial Solutions. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing across a range of investment options, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Amanda Crawley is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. She is currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., where she has worked since 2023, having previously held roles at Steward Partners and Merrill. Outside of advising, she serves as a notary. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools to support client goals and maintains unique municipal advisory affiliations.

Michael Velasquez is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Powhatan, VA. He holds the Series 66 designation and began his advisory career with Edward Jones in 2025. Prior to entering the financial industry, he worked in various roles in the food service and retail sectors. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies under a fiduciary standard, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States.

Apryl Halstead is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2012 to 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is an author of a cookbook titled *Nothing Leftover* and participates as a committee member in The W Source BNI Group, focusing on women’s issues in the financial industry. 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 investment approach is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable range of financial products including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Scott Reisenweaver is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 32 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at First Allied Advisory Services and Cetera dating back to 2011. Reisenweaver is also involved in insurance-related independent contracting and owns Reisenweaver Wealth Management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers within various program structures.

Lisa Mc Kittrick is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at helping them pursue their long-term goals. Lisa's approach emphasizes a deep understanding of each client's full financial picture, enabling her to create strategies responsive to changing market conditions. Before joining Merrill Lynch, Lisa taught in public schools for 12 years, which she believes enhances her ability to connect with clients and tailor financial solutions to their unique needs. She transitioned to finance as a Wealth Management Client Associate, gaining experience in client interactions and daily transactions. Lisa's expertise includes college education planning, family wealth management, LGBT wealth planning, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, and retirement income. Lisa holds a Bachelor's Degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University and a Master's Degree from Old Dominion University. She is a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC). Since moving to the Richmond area in 2016, Lisa has volunteered with the Ronald McDonald House Charity, RACC Shelter, and The Doorways Young Professionals Council. Outside of work, she enjoys baseball, golfing, music, reading, swimming, watching movies, yoga, and spending time with her family and pets.

Stephen Fisher is a CFP® and ChFC® with 37 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Cetera and has held roles at firms including Securian Financial Services and Virginia Asset Management. Fisher serves on the boards of Hitting Cancer Below the Belt and Hermitage Country Club, where he contributes to budget review and club oversight, respectively. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts through a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with various advisory services.

Brittany Hale is a CFP® and Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones, where she has worked since 2010, accumulating 15 years of industry experience. She serves clients from Midlothian, VA. Outside of her advisory role, she is the president of Bryler LLC, a real estate business based in Glen Allen, VA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies through a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors.

David Whiteside is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has previously worked at Minnesota Life and Virginia Asset Management. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a football and basketball official for both high school and NCAA games. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers diversified portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple program platforms and third-party managers.