Thomas Block is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research, CUSO Financial Services, Northwestern Mutual, Wells Fargo Advisor, and independent insurance agencies. He also works as an independent insurance agent. 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 professionals, utilizing various platform arrangements and proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Homi Modi is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and offering 40 years of industry experience. His career includes long tenures at Virginia Asset Management and Select Brokers, LLC, where he also works as an insurance agent selling life, health, disability, and long-term care products. He is based in Midlothian, VA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Tania Lounsbury is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at TDAmeritrade, Inc. for 10 years before joining Charles Schwab. Charles Schwab serves a large client base that primarily includes 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Ricky Robertson is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Richmond, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and over 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at 1st Global Insurance Services, 1st Global Advisors, and 1st Global Capital Corp. He is also an owner and CPA at Joyner Kirkham Keel & Robertson Pc. 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 broad network of independent professionals employing a range of portfolio management and model-based strategies.

Joel Stiff is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Richmond, VA, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors and affiliated entities since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he owns ACME Gamer Ventures LLC, a business in Richmond. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of planning services for clients meeting a net-worth threshold, using Wells Fargo research and tools to develop tailored recommendations delivered through meetings and written summaries.

Lafayette Johnson is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Midlothian, VA, holding Series 63 and 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Equitable Advisors, NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Company, and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors, offering holistic, goal-based financial analyses without discretionary trading authority or institutional portfolio management.

Ryan Powell is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Richmond, VA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has recently begun his career in the financial services industry. Outside of finance, he has experience as a USA Hockey official. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing a combination of proprietary programs and third-party asset managers.

Peter Switzer is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Richmond, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2017 and previously worked at AXA Advisors LLC and Fastsigns. He also operates a business called Community Financial Group. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services. The firm utilizes both proprietary and third-party programs and offers advice across mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

James Ingoe is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Richmond, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2015 and also serves as a financial education instructor at multiple institutions, including Penn State Mont Alto and Montgomery College. Ingoe is a partner at Boundary Rock Financial Group. UBS Financial Services provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and capital markets solutions. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management through a network of Financial Advisors using proprietary research to tailor investment strategies.

Thomas Gee Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Richmond, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Davenport & Company LLC, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through both direct client relationships and corporate agreements.

Jason Koptish is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2013. He is also the CEO and owner of Mainsail Wealth Advisors, LLC, a support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting, using analytical tools to align recommendations with client goals.

Jonathan Wood is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Monterey, VA, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate firms since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing multiple multi-family real estate properties. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, written recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Eric Watson is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on developing strategies to help clients pursue their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. He serves as a resource for a range of financial needs including general investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected events. Eric also facilitates access to Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Eric holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Seton Hall University and a Bachelor's Degree from Saint Peter's College. He carries the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA).

Brendan Berents is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked for Transamerica Capital LLC for ten years. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm provides a range of investment solutions, including proprietary model strategies and access to third-party managers, with both discretionary and non-discretionary implementation options tailored to client objectives.

David Simpson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches soccer at Short Pump Middle School in Glen Allen, VA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory solutions. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Howard Disavino Jr. is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Glen Allen, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 31 years of industry experience. He has been with MassMutual and its affiliated firms since 1994. Outside of financial advising, he is involved in several ventures including ownership of a brewery and an arena racing team. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements utilizing software tools and provides educational seminars alongside various investment programs.

Roger Kasch is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Kasch is a co-owner of Kasch, Levitch, McAleer & Associates and serves on the board of The Rita Patricia Ball Foundation. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Matthew Hale is a financial advisor at Cetera with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Cetera in 2023, he worked at Virginia Asset Management, Securian Financial Services, Minnesota Life, and Mass Mutual. He is also an agent/broker involved in fixed insurance sales and serves as a financial advisor at Virginia Asset Management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with access to discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and third-party money managers.

Scott Dingman is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has been associated with LPL Financial and Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 1997. Outside of his advisory role, he is a managing partner and 50% owner of Dingman Financial Services, LLC, and is involved in selling fixed insurance products. LPL Financial serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Chelsea Foster is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. from 2016 to 2021. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.