Michelle Mast is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 39 years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 1999. Outside of her advisory role, she is president of Michelle Mast & Associates, a business providing group health enrollment and service. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm’s approach involves assessing client risk tolerance and matching them to appropriate investment models or managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party programs.

Darius McMillan is the Vice President, Executive Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he collaborates with clients through a detailed planning process utilizing Fidelity's resources to create tailored financial plans that align with their unique needs and goals. He has held various positions within Fidelity Investments since 2019, including Vice President Financial Consultant, Financial Consultant, and Relationship Manager. Prior to joining Fidelity, Darius worked at Edelman Financial Engines as Market Manager and Senior Vice President of Financial Planning between 2015 and 2019. His earlier experience includes roles as an Investment Consultant at TD Ameritrade and a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones, dating back to 2012. Outside of his professional work, Darius has personal interests in fishing, fitness, football, and golf.

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.

Roger Jones is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2011 and is also affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2012. 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. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Thomas Camuso is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc. and M&T Securities. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, employing a variety of portfolio management strategies and custody arrangements tailored to client objectives.

Elizabeth Joyner is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 14 years at the firm and 8 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Colonial Heights, VA. 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 large nationwide network of advisors and offices.

John Upton is a CFP® with 44 years of experience in the financial industry, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he has ownership interests in several real estate and investment-related entities, including a family holdings investment company and agricultural land management. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Gail Waldman is a CFP® with 25 years of experience in the financial industry. She is currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has held previous roles at Waldman Financial Advisers and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a mediator for a variety of issues in Maryland and Virginia and volunteers with a custom laser engraving business. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm offers a range of investment implementation options, including proprietary model strategies and access to unaffiliated strategists, with both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches tailored to client objectives.

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.

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.

Micheal Thomas is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones in 2026, he served 15 years in the United States Marine Corps. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory strategies, tax-efficient services, and affiliated investment products through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Samuel Knight is a Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2018 and previously spent seven years with Chesterfield County Public Schools. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.

William Jiles is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior work includes over a decade at Capitol Securities Management, Inc., and he also operates Jiles Wealth Management, LLC. Additionally, he is involved in teaching activities in Chester, VA. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, supported by research and model portfolios from multiple sources.

Elizabeth Kabbani is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of the Patrick-Cieslewicz Wealth Management Group. She collaborates with her team to build strong client-advisor relationships focused on understanding clients' priorities and creating personalized financial plans designed around their unique circumstances and goals. Elizabeth's background includes a bachelor's degree from Indiana University Bloomington. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, she worked in crisis management and spent five years as a local sales representative for a craft brewery, assisting small businesses in growth and success. She holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Elizabeth is involved in several professional and community organizations, including Delta Zeta Sorority, Indiana University Dance Marathon, Stonewall Sports, The Madison of DC, Girl Scouts Nation's Capital, Junior League of Richmond, Lab Rescue of Greater Richmond, St. Mary's Episcopal Church Arlington, Sunrise Senior Living, and Winkler Botanical Preserve. Her personal interests include cooking, dancing, music, pickleball, reading, singing, spending time with family, swimming, traveling, and yoga.

Jason Naperala is currently an Investment Solutions Representative III at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to develop personalized financial plans aimed at achieving their financial goals. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2023, progressing through roles including Investment Solutions Representative and Fixed Income Specialist. Prior to joining Fidelity, Jason worked as an Internal Wholesaler at Syabrus Partners in 2022 and as a Financial Advisor at Prudential from 2020 to 2022. His experience spans various aspects of financial advising and investment solutions. No information about his education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement has been provided.

Allison Buchik is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has worked at Fidelity since 2021, following a brief tenure at Ameriprise Financial and prior roles outside the investment field. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its role in managing registered investment companies, use of AI in research, and delivery of model portfolios to intermediary platforms.

James Smith is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial and Appomattox Wealth Management since 2020. Prior to his financial advisory career, he was employed in landscaping and education roles. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Patrick Coor is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Richmond, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at MML Investors Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with ALCO Wealth Management, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. 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 financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research.

Ingrid Kessener is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Edward Jones since 2014. She also has a long-standing role at Virginia Wayside Furniture, where she has been involved since 1995. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.