Scott Paciocco is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Mechanicsville, VA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services, Inc. and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a head coach for an 8U baseball team. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers a collaborative annual planning process using firm-approved software and various educational programs.

Samantha Dunn is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She joined Merrill in 2021 after completing the Bank of America and Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Internship Program, which provided her with experience across multiple divisions including Consumer and Small Business Banking and Consumer Investments. Samantha holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She earned a B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and a minor in Leadership Studies from Christopher Newport University. During her time at university, she served as Chief Financial Officer of the Captain's Educational Enrichment Fund, managing a large portfolio of the school's investments and leading a team of student analysts. Samantha focuses on areas such as education planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, and socially responsible investing including ESG. She leverages investment planning technology and assists clients in utilizing financial planning apps to provide personalized portfolio strategies and tailored education. Outside of work, she is involved with Impact100 Richmond and resides in Richmond, VA with her husband and dog Fenway.

Judith Staufer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and proprietary modeling techniques in its financial planning process.

Eugene Rushton is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, INC. and the University of Virginia. Outside of finance, he is a co-owner of Les Yeux Du Monde, a business he inherited with his sister in 2021. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $500.956 billion in assets. The firm serves a broad client base including individuals, institutional clients, and government entities, providing wealth advisory planning and investment consulting primarily on a non-discretionary basis.

Kevin Wood is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. before joining Wells Fargo in 2024. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering tailored services including investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with options for discretionary management and a broad range of financial product offerings including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Philip Conjerti is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at OneAmerica Securities, American United Life, and Primerica entities. Conjerti served in the US Army for eleven years. He is involved with Organic Wealth Management, a MassMutual DBA focused on environmental and socially responsible investing strategies. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational services, emphasizing collaborative, annual planning relationships and a range of investment and estate-planning programs.

Eileen Mozingo is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and joined Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network in 2025. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services, including specialized planning in areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis.

Evan Fabricant is a ChFC®-designated financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Mechanicsville, VA, with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual and its subsidiary MML Investors Services since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he also works as an agent in a life and health insurance business. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements and various specialized programs, including divorce planning and estate-settlement services.

William Comer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 35 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Virginia Asset Group, Infinex Investments, Inc., and EVB/SONA Bank. Comer is also associated with Ashpark Financial Group, LLC, a business related to his LPL activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

David Kraft is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is an investor in SMK Family LLC, a holding company. 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 advisory process is IPS-driven and includes a broad range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Michael Andrews Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Financial Securities, Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he is active as an insurance agent specializing in non-variable insurance products such as whole life, universal life, disability, and long-term care insurance. LPL Financial is a national investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services supported by research and model portfolios.

Richard Adams is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Richmond, VA, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked with Colonial River Investments and Securities America, Inc., and has maintained his own practice since 1976. Adams serves as Vice President and board member of The Bachelor Club of Richmond, a nonprofit organization. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting with access to model portfolios, research, and advanced portfolio management strategies.

Stamford Niou is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Richmond, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets, with overlapping tenures at each firm since 2005. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured planning tools and investment committee resources. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct and employer-based agreements.

Douglas Swartz is a financial advisor with Edelman Financial Engines in Henrico, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2018 and previously held roles at EF Legacy Securities, LLC and Edelman Financial Services LLC. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm employs a proprietary, committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment options with a focus on diversified portfolios, periodic rebalancing, and long-term strategies.

Coleman Cox is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Richmond, VA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience, including prior roles at Fidelity Investments. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and research.

Mark Falls is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009, including service at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Based in Richmond, VA, he operates within one of the largest financial firms globally. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured tools and broad investment offerings.

Courtney Coombs is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. She has 20 years of industry experience, including a 19-year tenure at Ameriprise Financial Services and prior roles at Edward Jones, National Life Group, and Equity Services Inc. She is involved in insurance activities through Cornerstone Advisor Group LLC and offers alternative products via King Brokerage of Virginia LLC. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with a focus on collaborative, goal-driven planning engagements.

Craig Dods is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Richmond, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked within various Wells Fargo entities since 2009. Outside of his role at Wells Fargo, Dods holds a 28% ownership in Granite Wealth Management, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services tailored to clients meeting certain net-worth thresholds. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory offerings with other financial products and referral channels.

Griffin Flinn is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked previously at Kestra Advisory, Kestra Investment Services, Cambridge Investment Research, and Alpha Wealth Advisors, where he continues to maintain an affiliation. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party research to support diversified investment strategies.

Sharron Ross is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera and Cetera Investment Services LLC since 2019 and previously spent nine years at Fic. Outside of her advisory role, she volunteers at Crutchfield Farms, a family farm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party model portfolios and various investment programs.