Bradford Spangler is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 11 years at the firm and a total of 7 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is a notary public for the Commonwealth of Virginia. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

James Woo is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Glen Allen, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 1996, including its predecessor firm, and has ownership interests in a technology business, Youncl Corp. He also serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for Waikiki, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that emphasizes dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm's retirement program involves a centralized team that collaborates with advisors to produce written Recommendation Reports based on proprietary research and tools.

Derek McGinthy is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2022. He has held various roles within Fidelity since 2010, including Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, Financial Representative, Retirement Brokerage Services, and Defined Contributions Specialist. Prior to his time at Fidelity, Derek was a General Supervision Specialist at SunTrust Investment Services and a Personal Banker at Wells Fargo. Throughout his career, Derek has focused on financial planning as a collaborative process, guiding clients toward their life goals by integrating their personal and financial circumstances. His professional experience spans multiple facets of financial services, emphasizing client education and personalized financial guidance. Outside of his professional life, Derek enjoys family activities, fishing, golf, skiing, soccer, and traveling.

Ross Plunkett is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2010. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Clinton Rhodes is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 23 years of industry experience. He held a previous role at Sagepoint Financial, INC for 14 years before joining OSAIC in 2023. Rhodes holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He is also involved with IKEMOR Company Inc as a statutory agent and works with HSA Bank assisting clients in establishing Health Savings Accounts. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of integrated financial services and employs asset-allocation tools and multiple advisory platforms to construct portfolios across various asset classes.

Trevor Roberts is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, where he has worked since 2006. He has 20 years of industry experience, including 14 years at Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Roberts is a business owner and tax preparer, and he serves as a ruling elder at Sycamore Presbyterian Church, participating in spiritual leadership and community engagement. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and various asset management programs, utilizing both firm-sponsored and third-party advisory models.

Jennifer Dipietro is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 24 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2014. Jennifer also has a long tenure with Webster Bank NA, where she serves as Compliance Manager and Vice President. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

David Houck is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he spent 22 years at Capital One. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an elder and clerk on the Board of Directors for Providence Presbytery Church. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large institutional firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides specialized retirement-income planning and written Recommendation Reports. The firm’s approach integrates investment research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools, with an emphasis on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Kenneth Jamerson Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2013 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2021. He serves as a board member and community liaison for the Westhampton Citizens Association in Richmond, Virginia. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm utilizes structured planning tools and models outcomes using methodologies such as Monte Carlo simulations while offering a broad range of retail and institutional investment products.

Allen Sleeman is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wachovia Bank, N.A. Outside of finance, he is a drummer and a mobile audio engineer involved in recording and mixing music and voiceover performances. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering IPS-driven investment advice and discretionary options tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances. The firm’s offerings include a broad range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Robert Acree is a financial advisor at Cetera holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, with prior work including roles at Virginia Asset Management, Cetera Wealth Services, and Capital Ale House. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers.

Alberta Marx is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience, currently with Equitable Advisors. She previously held roles at Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo Clearing Service. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with Power Global Ministries as Director of Economic Development, assisting individuals in developing business ideas for income generation. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm employs a model-driven approach utilizing third-party asset managers and discretionary programs, focusing on a range of investment vehicles and ERISA fiduciary services.

John Miller III is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2024, he worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC from 2003 to 2024. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, consulting, and access to various advisory and brokerage products through an integrated platform.

Brice Gehman is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2024. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Chesterfield County Public Schools. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Nikita Glushchenko is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Glushchenko worked at Bank of America and Supreme Lending, and spent eight years at Parad LLC. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts.

Mark Waldman is a CFP® with 42 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2024. He previously led Waldman Financial Advisers for 16 years and has maintained a long-standing role with Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. He also conducts retirement planning seminars for federal agencies and has been involved with the Federal Times Newspaper for over 30 years. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning and investment management services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing proprietary model strategies and multiple platform arrangements tailored to client objectives.

Timothy Strahan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing 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 investment committee models to support its advisory services.

David Aldridge is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Richmond, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having eight years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2019 and was previously self-employed for 14 years. He is also involved as a trustee and co-trustee for Beech IRA. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Mark Best is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Richmond, VA, holding the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2019, he served five years in the United States Marine Corps. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Jean Jumet is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Richmond, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2017 and also worked at Raymond James Financial Services starting in 2025. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional investors, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting through various programs and a broad range of portfolio management styles.