Jay Moore is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads a team of internal specialists providing in-depth analysis and tactical guidance in areas such as investment management, trust and estate planning, credit and banking, wealth structuring, and philanthropy. Jay's client base includes owners of closely-held businesses, entrepreneurs, senior executives, and professionals in the entertainment industry. Jay holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing from The Ohio State University. He is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and an alumnus of Pi Sigma Epsilon - Gamma Nu Chapter at The Ohio State University. He has received the Founders Award and the Top Sales Award during his career. In his approach, Jay emphasizes clear communication by simplifying complex financial concepts and focusing on long-term planning, including the use of debt, generational wealth transfer, and insurance analysis. Outside of his professional life, Jay has personal interests in boating, music, and writing.

Jacob Charlwood is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Richmond, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Signator Investors/JHFN and has been affiliated with Wegmans since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he provides financial advice focused on life insurance, disability income coverage, and long-term care through his work with Capitol Financial Solutions. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing across a range of investment options, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

David Stables IV is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Richmond, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, LLC, since 2009. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm employs a range of advisory models, including third-party sponsored programs and discretionary management, covering mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternatives.

Robert Barnes IV is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with a Series 66 designation. He began his advisory career in 2025 and has prior experience working in various roles outside the financial industry, including positions at Yeti Coolers and Junk Goats Junk Removal. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. 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, providing financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Alexander Brand is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Wells Fargo Bank, and Raymond James Financial Services. Brand serves as a non-profit board member for the Rivergate Homeowner's Association in Richmond, VA. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and a variety of investment strategies.

Apryl Halstead is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2012 to 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is an author of a cookbook titled *Nothing Leftover* and participates as a committee member in The W Source BNI Group, focusing on women’s issues in the financial industry. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable range of financial products including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Lisa Mc Kittrick is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at helping them pursue their long-term goals. Lisa's approach emphasizes a deep understanding of each client's full financial picture, enabling her to create strategies responsive to changing market conditions. Before joining Merrill Lynch, Lisa taught in public schools for 12 years, which she believes enhances her ability to connect with clients and tailor financial solutions to their unique needs. She transitioned to finance as a Wealth Management Client Associate, gaining experience in client interactions and daily transactions. Lisa's expertise includes college education planning, family wealth management, LGBT wealth planning, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, and retirement income. Lisa holds a Bachelor's Degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University and a Master's Degree from Old Dominion University. She is a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC). Since moving to the Richmond area in 2016, Lisa has volunteered with the Ronald McDonald House Charity, RACC Shelter, and The Doorways Young Professionals Council. Outside of work, she enjoys baseball, golfing, music, reading, swimming, watching movies, yoga, and spending time with her family and pets.

John Dragonas is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Mass Mutual and its affiliated firms since 2016, previously spending 27 years at MetLife Securities Inc. Mass Mutual 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 programs using firm-approved analytical tools within annual collaborative planning relationships.

Douglas Scammell is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Henrico, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2012. Outside of his role at Ameriprise, he owns Benjamin S Page, Inc., where he provides financial advisory services, asset management, and insurance sales. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering tailored recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to provide personalized guidance and emphasizes managed accounts within its product offerings.

Griffin Cottrell is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at Ernst & Young in Richmond for two years. His background also includes roles outside the financial sector and education at the University of Virginia. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients approaching or in retirement.

Karen Jones is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Mechanicsville, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2009. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Matthew Lang is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services in Glen Allen, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2021, he worked in various roles including positions at UberEats and MassMutual, as well as academic work at Virginia Tech. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing planning advice focused on retirement income, tax-aware withdrawal strategies, and Social Security options.

Karen Cooper is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Richmond, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Honeywell and Schneider Electric for a combined total of 27 years. Outside of her advisory role, she has longstanding farmland interests in Stanberry, MO. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering advisory programs with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide. The firm provides various managed and separately managed account strategies, as well as affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Matthew Tatum is a CFP® certificant with 20 years of industry experience. He joined Wells Fargo Advisors in 2024 and previously worked within other Wells Fargo entities since 2012. He has ownership interests in MAT VA LLC and a minority stake in Sage Wealth Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of financial planning and investment services tailored to clients meeting specific net-worth criteria. The firm integrates advisory services with various financial products and referral channels.

Carla Muldoon is a financial advisor at Cetera with 37 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2001. Her career also includes long-term involvement with Compulife Investor Services, Inc. and Compulife Inc. 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 range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Wayne Hemans is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank and Bank of America. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Jeffrey Chapman is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president on the board of directors for the Poe Museum Foundation in Richmond, VA. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a broad client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers and tailored portfolio strategies.

Megan Baker is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and a Sports and Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™. Her professional background includes service in the U.S. Navy and work as a 911 dispatcher before pursuing a career in financial advising. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Maryland Global Campus. Megan focuses on managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, and sports and entertainment client segments. She provides tailored financial solutions based on clients' goals, risk tolerance, investment time frame, and liquidity requirements. Megan is involved with the community through Billy The Kidden Rescue. In her personal time, she enjoys camping, gardening, knitting and crocheting, painting, skydiving, softball, and spending time with her family.

Mark Hipes is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Glen Allen, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2020 and previously worked at Randolph-Macon College from 2015 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors and the President’s Advisory Council for Bluefield College. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized, written recommendations through a centralized consulting team, supporting a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Alec Lombardozzi is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Richmond, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Capital Center LLC, Bank of America, Merrill, and Ameriprise. 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 supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.