James Izard II is a financial advisor with Cerity Partners Retirement Plan Consultants, holding 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cerity Partners in 2022, he worked at Palladium Partners, LLC for 14 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Chairman of the Educational Foundation at Old Dominion University and chairs the Investment Committee for the Norfolk Employees' Retirement System. Cerity Partners Retirement Plan Consultants advises plan sponsors of defined contribution and defined benefit plans, focusing on ERISA fiduciary services, participant advice, and plan administration. The firm emphasizes asset-allocation model portfolios, IPS-based monitoring, and offers a broad range of affiliated services including financial wellness coaching and fiduciary training.

Alexander Phillips is a ChFC®-designated financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Norfolk, VA. He has three years of industry experience and previously served in the U.S. Navy. In addition to his advisory work, Phillips owns and operates V&P Pawsitive Retreat LLC, a business focused on dog training, grooming, and care. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored advice through various program types, predominantly managing assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Tierra Diouf is a financial advisor at First Command Advisory Services with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining the firm, Diouf served in the U.S. Navy for several years. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a particular focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs managed by a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.

Shelby Barnetti is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. Shelby has worked with various affiliates of First Command since 2016 and previously with Invested Capital, Inc. Outside of advisory work, Shelby manages Barnetti, LLC, an entity used to support her First Command business activities. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a longstanding focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs, delivering investment management through a centralized team and wealth portfolio managers who select and monitor model portfolios and approved third-party managers.

John Garris is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC in Norfolk, VA, holding the CFP® designation and a Series 65 license with three years of industry experience. Before joining Cerity Partners, he worked at United Management Co. LLC and spent two years at the College of William and Mary. Cerity Partners provides customized wealth management and related services to a diverse national client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, business entities, and institutional investors. The firm employs tailored asset allocation and manager selection, combining proprietary quantitative screens with third-party managers and individual securities.

Mary Evans is a financial advisor at Davenport & Company LLC with 26 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Davenport since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a trustee for the Christopher Newport University Board of Education and operates Mary Katherine Fine Art LLC, selling original paintings. Davenport & Company LLC serves individual and institutional clients including banks, pension plans, trusts, and nonprofits, offering a range of services such as asset management, retail brokerage, and investment banking. The firm manages multiple mutual funds and employs dedicated portfolio teams to deliver separately managed accounts and other advisory programs.

Cay Prescott is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with one year of industry experience. He is currently with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and previously worked at Lincoln Financial and M2M Partners. Focus Partners Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with wealth management, financial and tax planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to private and registered pooled vehicles. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that combines active and passive strategies, third-party managers, and private funds.

Caroline Good is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC in Norfolk, VA, holding a Series 65 license with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cerity Partners, she worked at Palladium Partners LLC, TowneBank Mortgage, and Lincoln Financial Advisers. Before her advisory career, she spent eight years in full-time education. Cerity Partners provides customized wealth management services to a diverse national client base, including individuals, families, trusts, business entities, and institutional investors. The firm employs a tailored approach to asset allocation and manager selection, combining proprietary quantitative screens with third-party managers and individual securities.

Brandon Terkeltaub is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 credentials. His prior work includes roles at Buckingham Strategic Wealth, Royal Alliance Associates, and Jhfn Sii. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with wealth management and advisory services focused on long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive portfolio construction using a blend of active and passive strategies, third-party managers, and private funds.

Margaret Wiley is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. and Edward Jones. Wiley owns multiple businesses, including FSP Enterprise, LLC and Margaret N. Wiley, LLC, which serve as support and holding companies. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an enterprise-scale SEC-registered RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering a range of investment advisory and financial planning services through both proprietary and third-party managed solutions.

Gregory Earwood is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked with Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company and Hornor Townsend & Kent since 2009 and also instructs classes at ECPI College of Technology. Additionally, he serves as a church steward for Liberty Baptist Church, participating in budget review and approval. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, providing advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s platform includes third-party asset manager relationships and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account options.

Scott Mccluney is a CFP® and Series 65 credentialed advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He currently works at Clearstead Advisory Solutions and previously spent 25 years with Wilbanks, Smith & Thomas Asset Management LLC. Clearstead serves both affluent private clients and institutional clients, providing investment management, financial planning, tax planning, family office administration, and institutional consulting services. The firm manages approximately $33.9 billion in assets across over 4,300 client relationships, using institutional disciplines and a mix of investment strategies including a proprietary Direct Indexing approach.

Wayne Wilbanks is a CFA® charterholder with 35 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Clearstead Advisory Solutions and has been president of Wilbanks, Smith & Thomas Asset Management LLC since 1990. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as a member of Guest House Holdings LLC, a substance abuse facility in Florida. Clearstead serves affluent private clients and institutional investors, providing investment management, financial planning, tax compliance, and family office services. The firm manages approximately $33.9 billion in assets and employs a disciplined investment approach using portfolio analytics, manager research, and strategic asset allocation across various investment vehicles.

Alexis Riddick is a financial advisor with Osaic Institutions, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic Institutions, Riddick worked at BayPort Credit Union and CUSO Financial Services, LP. Osaic Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm uses a hybrid adviser and broker-dealer structure, offering customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments and lending solutions.

Joseph King is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Hampton, VA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Eudaimonia Enterprises Inc., LightHouse Financial Group LLC, and Ameritas Investment Corp., among others. He serves on the board of Reflective Perspective Corp., a nonprofit focused on relationship support and conflict resolution. GWN Securities provides investment advisory and related services to individual and corporate clients through multiple managed account programs and financial planning offerings. The firm employs a mix of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers and utilizes market-timing and momentum-based strategies in certain legacy programs.

Kimberley Mcmillan is a CFP® professional with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving at Davenport & Company LLC since 1998. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Norfolk, VA. Outside of her advisory role, Kimberley serves as Finance Chair on the Church Council of St. Michael Lutheran Church. Davenport & Company LLC provides asset management, brokerage, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients, including banks, pension plans, trusts, and nonprofits. The firm offers a range of investment programs and manages multiple mutual funds, combining broker-dealer resources with a full advisory platform.

Virginia Darden is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with a Series 65 credential and no prior industry experience. Before joining Cerity Partners in 2023, she spent several years in full-time education and was involved with Cavalier Land, Inc. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers a broad range of services such as investment management, financial planning, tax and insurance support, and access to alternative and private-market investments, emphasizing diversified asset allocation and customized portfolio solutions.

Brian Bean is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Norfolk, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 34 years of industry experience. He joined Commonwealth in 2017 after brief tenures at WFG Advisors, LP and WFG Investments, Inc. Bean is also the owner of Milestone Financial BB, LLC, a private entity focused on securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing over $200 billion in client assets. The firm offers a broad suite of advisory support services, including managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, and custody and clearing services.

Wickliffe Lyne Jr. is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Palladium Registered Investment Advisors and Guggenheim Real Estate LLC. Cerity Partners provides customized wealth management and related services to a broad national client base, including individuals, families, trusts, business entities, charitable organizations, and institutional investors. The firm uses tailored asset allocation, manager selection, and quantitative screening alongside third-party managers and individual securities, and offers additional services such as retirement plan consulting, tax planning, and access to alternative and private-market investments.

James Bales is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Centaurus Financial since 2001 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, Bales serves on the board of Lifespire of Virginia, a faith-based continuing care community, and is a second alternate board member for the Poquoson Board of Equalization, which reviews property tax assessments. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management through the CLASSIC Plus platform, retirement-plan consulting, and other specialized services, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements with various analytical approaches.