Scott Pomeroy is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Richmond, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans 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 broader range of financial products than typical institutional advisers, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Ryan Klimek is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Securities America Advisors and Next Financial Group Inc. Klimek is also involved in insurance sales and services for fixed insurance products, including life, health, disability, long-term care, and annuities. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party managers to construct portfolios across various asset classes.

Brian Pulsifer is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at CarMax, HG Design Studio, and Timmons Group. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC 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 seminars, focusing on collaborative, goal-based planning using firm-approved software tools.

Haider Sharifi is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. He has been with Cambridge since 2013. Outside of financial advising, Sharifi is a musician and owner involved in the music and entertainment industry, and he serves as treasurer for a local men’s golf association. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management and model-based solutions tailored to client objectives.

Matthew Buckley is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial in Richmond, VA. He has been with Raymond James and affiliated with TowneBank since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is also employed as an associate at TowneBank. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by analytical tools and offers specialized services such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

William Carl is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Quinton, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2015. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to support clients’ retirement planning and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform.

Tristan Amatruda is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Richmond, VA, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2020 and previously studied at the University of Virginia. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Allyson Putnam is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience at the firm. She is based in Richmond, VA. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages roughly $671 billion in assets with over 14,000 financial advisors and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Chiles Mason Jr. is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with five years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2020, he held various roles including positions at Hampden-Sydney College, Cooper-Hurley Law Firm, Mass Mutual, and Jamestowne Investments. Outside of his advisory work, he occasionally assists with the bottling process for Cirrus Vodka in Richmond, VA. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models, often implemented through third-party managers and platforms, and offers ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.

Chad Dean is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, where he has worked since 2016. He has nine years of industry experience and is based in Glen Allen, VA. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of RSTK, LLC, a business unrelated to investment activities. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement income planning focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Colen La Plante is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds Series 63, 65, and 66 designations, bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Foreside Fund Services and Principal Funds Distributor. He serves as a board member for the Second Baptist Church Endowment, where he reviews and advises on the investment portfolio. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations, among others. The firm emphasizes collaborative, goal-oriented planning supported by proprietary software and offers specialized programs such as divorce planning and estate-settlement services.

Alex Navarro Marquez is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously with Lincoln Financial Securities, Robert Half, and Foresters Financial. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services across multiple platforms, using asset-allocation tools and risk-tolerance assessments to manage portfolios that include a wide range of investment types.

Keith Johnson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2012 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory process is based on investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Angelica Snyder is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She previously worked at First Investors Corporation and has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she is co-owner of FirEver Pines LLC, a Christmas tree farm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services across multiple program platforms and custodial relationships.

Audrey Keune is a Series 66–designated advisor with LPL Financial, based in Henrico, VA, and has three years of industry experience. She has been associated with LPL Financial and Abacus Financial since 2020. 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. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches and providing access to model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Peter Cavazos is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, based in Richmond, VA. He has two years of industry experience, including roles at Equitable Advisors since 2024 and prior positions in various service and hospitality industries. Outside of financial advising, he has experience working with Marine Corps Community Services and entrepreneurial ventures in mobile detailing and restaurant operations. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals of varying wealth levels, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset-management programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment models.

William Anderson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Richmond, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2012 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a personal representative and executor for his son. 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.

Brian Morgan is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with individuals and families through a structured planning process to clarify priorities, establish goals, and create actionable financial plans. He focuses on providing guidance and disciplined execution to help clients make informed financial decisions and maintain focus on their priorities. Brian has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, initially serving as an Investment Consultant before becoming a Financial Consultant in 2018. Prior to that, he worked as a Financial Advisor at LPL from 2014 to 2015 and at Edward Jones from 2010 to 2014. Outside of his professional work, Brian enjoys camping, fishing, golfing, and engaging in family activities, including parenthood.

Jacqueline Harrell is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Richmond, VA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she worked at Henrico County Public Schools and the YMCA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and is known for its extensive retail advisor and branch network, as well as its affiliated capabilities beyond advisory services.

Zachary Andrew is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Glen Allen, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at E*TRADE Capital Management LLC and E*TRADE Securities LLC from 2017 to 2023. He is also affiliated with Georgia State University since 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through Financial Advisors and specialized planning groups.