James Sheehan is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Charles Schwab in Glen Allen, VA. He previously worked at TD Ameritrade before joining Charles Schwab and Co., Inc. and Charles Schwab Bank in 2022. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, comprehensive financial planning, and integrated custody and brokerage services.

Amy Hubbard is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Richmond, VA, holding a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2022, she worked at Edward Jones for eight years and was involved with ROW House Books. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner in a small business, Edwood, LLC. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by extensive research and multiple portfolio management strategies.

Christopher Beal is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Richmond, VA, and has 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2017, preceded by roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, Beal serves on the Board of Trustees for Hampton Roads Academy and owns a recreational charter business called Island Charters in Poquoson, Virginia. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured financial planning process supported by proprietary tools and provides advisory services that include estate planning and investment strategies.

Charles Ricketts is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Midlothian, VA, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2008. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary, tailored recommendation reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Erik Ott is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Midlothian, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and Ameriprise since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Monroe Lane, LLC, a business focused on managing his Ameriprise practice. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service. The firm uses a combination of investment research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools to provide ongoing retirement advice centered on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Josiah Worley is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Rent The Help and in educational roles at Hampden-Sydney College and Benedictine College Preparatory. LPL Financial serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions, offering financial planning, advisory programs, and brokerage services through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management and utilizes research, model portfolios, and advanced technologies across its offerings.

Melvin Mitchell is a financial advisor at Cetera with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. His prior work includes roles at Lyft and Foresters Financial Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors managing more than $256 billion in assets.

Alexander Howell is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at BlackBox Research and Jones, Swanson, Huddel & Daschbach. Equitable Advisors serves individuals—including non‑HNW and high‑net‑worth clients—corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm leverages a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers to provide customized investment solutions.

Peggy Lawhorne is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2006 and previously worked at Claris Financial, LLC. Lawhorne is also a licensed notary public. LPL Financial serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios from various sources.

Sarah Wilson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to her current role, she worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. for five years. 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 and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Jeremy Johnson is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and currently beginning his career in the industry. He has prior work experience at Arrabon and a 16-year tenure at FedEx Express. He was also involved with Bon Air Baptist Church for over a decade. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

Gregory Raines is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2011 and has a long history with Travelers Insurance Group and The Commonwealth Group dating back to 1987. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as CEO of GSRC Inc, which provides payroll and benefit services, and holds leadership roles in several insurance and benefits-related businesses. 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 financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing proprietary models and third-party strategists across multiple platform arrangements.

Evan Spencer is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he works with clients to develop financial plans aimed at helping them achieve their financial goals. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2020, progressing through roles including Customer Relationship Advocate, Financial Representative, Stock Plan Associate, and Investment Consultant before assuming his current position in 2024. Throughout his tenure at Fidelity, Evan has gained experience in client relationship management and investment consulting, contributing to his expertise in financial planning. Outside of his professional work, he has interests in baseball, fitness, golf, and outdoor adventures.

Jason Madison is a CFP® professional with 16 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following five years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and ongoing tenure with Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, Madison performs as a stand-up comedian in various cities across Virginia. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s approach 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.

Kenneth Elkins is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Richmond, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge since 2011. Elkins serves as a board member for the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Church Benefits Board and volunteers with Christopher Newport University. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management approaches and proprietary model strategies.

Christopher Greear is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Richmond, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, Valic Financial Advisors, and Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he occasionally supports a local business called Killa Dillas in Richmond by assisting with purchasing and record keeping. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm uses a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers to deliver tailored investment solutions.

Susan Hulcher is a Series 66-licensed advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Richmond, VA, bringing 10 years of industry experience, all of which have been with RBC since 2016. She serves on the board of Blue Star Families of Richmond, a nonprofit supporting mothers of active-duty military members, where she is the 2nd Vice President and Blue to Gold Liaison. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored advisory programs combining discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services.

Mark Davis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Richmond, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2004. Davis has authored a manuscript on the basics of investing, which he is seeking to publish. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources while providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

John Harvie is a CFP® professional with 32 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2020 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Harvie holds ownership interests in multiple investment-related entities and serves as power of attorney and executor for family investment matters. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, providing investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory offerings with other financial product sales and referral channels.

Marcus Rather is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked with Foresters Financial Services and Foresters Advisory Services before joining Cetera in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a notary. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.