James Werner is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Richmond, VA, holding a Series 66 designation. He has experience across several roles, including positions at Booz Allen Hamilton and Hampden Sydney College, prior to his current advisory role. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by providing brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, offering a broad range of financial solutions.

Matthew Puccinelli is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation for 12 years and has been involved with multiple financial and insurance-related businesses since 1993, including serving as president of Chartered Financial Planning Associates. Outside of advisory services, he manages insurance offerings and accounting services through his affiliated firms. OSAIC serves a broad range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing various asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios with diverse investment options.

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 the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and has worked previously at Wells Fargo, Raymond James Financial Services, Stephens, and Scott & Stringfellow. Brand serves as a board member of the Rivergate Homeowner's Association, a nonprofit organization in Richmond, VA. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Apryl Halstead is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Richmond, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing for 10 years. 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, which discusses women’s issues in the financial industry. 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 employs a large team of financial advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and diversification-based investment evaluation.

Scott Reisenweaver is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 32 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at First Allied Advisory Services and Cetera dating back to 2011. Reisenweaver is also involved in insurance-related independent contracting and owns Reisenweaver Wealth Management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers within various program structures.

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.

Brittany Hale is a CFP® and Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones, where she has worked since 2010, accumulating 15 years of industry experience. She serves clients from Midlothian, VA. Outside of her advisory role, she is the president of Bryler LLC, a real estate business based in Glen Allen, VA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies through a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors.

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 Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2024 and previously spent eight years at Wells Fargo Clearing and six years at Truist Investment Services. He holds partial ownership in Sage Wealth Advisors LLC and full ownership of MAT VA LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options, including cash-flow, retirement, and specialized planning services, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Jesse Heikkinen is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent and its affiliates since 2022, with prior experience including roles at the University of Richmond and Hawk Hollow Championship Golf Course. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, providing goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm combines planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while maintaining separation between its planning and portfolio management services.

Carla Muldoon is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. She has been associated with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2001, including over a decade at Cetera Investment Advisers LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors, utilizing a multi-manager platform with various program structures and investment options.