James Carleton Jr. is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Richmond, VA, holding a Series 66 designation. He has prior experience at Silvercrest Asset Management Group and James River Insurance Company. He serves on an alumni board in a non-investment-related capacity. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver customized recommendation reports.

Wendy Williams is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to that, she worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC for one year. She serves on the finance committee of the Richmond Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, where she oversees financial management and internal controls. 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 advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Karen Higgins is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 39 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2015. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service geared toward individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendation reports. The firm serves clients through a wide range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Daniel Scott is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Richmond, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 50 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS and its predecessor, Painewebber Incorporated, since 1990. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and relies on proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client solutions.

Bradford Ellis is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at SunTrust Advisory Services, SunTrust Investment Services, and Edward Jones. He also served on the Fredericksburg City Council for 10 years and currently serves on the WhistlePunk Homeowners Association Board in Snowshoe, WV. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Tyler Dove is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Richmond, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cetera Advisors LLC for three years before joining LPL Financial in 2018. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced technologies to support diversified investment strategies.

Rabih Harmoush is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Glen Allen, VA, holding the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Valic Financial Advisors for nine years before joining LPL Financial in 2019. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in an automotive sales business in Richmond, VA. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Gregory Gulling is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation, OneAmerica Securities, and several smaller firms. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options supported by in-house and third-party research.

David Shannon is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS since 2017 and previously spent eight years at Merrill. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Thomas Valentine is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Richmond, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors and its affiliates since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the finance committee of The Valentine Museum. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad planning menu supported by Wells Fargo research and tools, with clients able to implement recommendations through various firm programs.

Alexander Dempsey is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with Ameriprise, where he has worked since 2022, following prior roles at Janney Montgomery Scott, Wells Fargo Clearing, and First Command Financial Planning. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team.

Robert Hinkel is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently with Charles Schwab, where he has worked since 2016 in various roles including at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Prior to that, he spent one year at The Mather Group, LLC. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management using multi-asset model portfolios supported by research and due diligence on alternative investments.

Andrew Joyner is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Glen Allen, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at Old Dominion Asset Management Inc., LPL Financial LLC, and H. Beck Inc. before joining OSAIC. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to multiple investment platforms, utilizing tools such as asset-allocation models and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

David Saunders is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Saunders is involved as a committee member with Scouts BSA Troop 521 and serves on the board of the Hanover Education Foundation. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies through independent Financial Professionals, utilizing proprietary and third-party model strategies across multiple custody and platform arrangements.

Donald Kemp is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 30 years of industry experience. He has worked with Merrill since 2009 and also has an affiliation with Bank of America N.A. since 2008. Merrill offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Randolph Tate is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Richmond, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cuna Mutual Group and Cuna Brokerage Services, Inc. for 18 years before joining Ameriprise in 2022. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals with substantial investable assets, delivering written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax efficiency analysis to support retirement planning and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

David Lyness is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2021. Prior to this role, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Acorn Advisory Services from 2019 to 2020. In his current capacity, David focuses on providing a personalized experience by delivering customized education and leveraging Fidelity's resources to develop and implement holistic financial strategies. David's approach centers on working collaboratively with clients to align financial plans with their aspirations. His professional experience spans financial consulting and advisory services, enabling him to support clients in various aspects of financial planning. Outside of his professional responsibilities, David is engaged in family activities, golf, outdoor adventures, and volunteering.

Olivia Mallett is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently serving at Charles Schwab in Glen Allen, VA. Her prior experience includes roles at Oppenheimer and positions in education and corporate settings. She is involved with the Virginia Tech Alumni Association as Young Alumni President, where she helps coordinate events and outreach in the Tidewater Area. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed accounts. The firm provides both non-discretionary advisory services and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, combining centralized operations with a multi-asset model portfolio approach.

Melissa Townes is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Chester, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise since 2018 and previously held a position at Morgan Stanley from 2016 to 2018. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide non-discretionary, written recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Dale Fickett is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, based in Glen Allen, VA. He has four years of industry experience and has been affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. for one year. His background includes roles with Barrett Capital Management, LLC and ongoing involvement with the University of Richmond and RVA Works. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension 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, providing a range of investment solutions tailored to client objectives.