Will Nordt is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and an IRS Enrolled Agent at Virginia Asset Management in Midlothian, Virginia & Charlottesville, Virginia. He is the firm's only Enrolled Agent, and he works with Richmond and Charlottesville-area corporate executives, business owners, and high-income families whose financial lives have grown complicated enough that taxes drive most of the important decisions. The Enrolled Agent credential is the highest tax designation the IRS awards, and it is uncommon among financial advisors. Will does not prepare tax returns. He reads them. He models what a decision will cost before it gets made, and he coordinates directly with a client's CPA so the plan and the filing agree. As an Enrolled Agent, he is also authorized to represent clients before the IRS. That matters because of a gap most people do not notice until it costs them money. The financial advisor never sees the tax return. The CPA never sees the portfolio. Both are competent, and the plan still leaks, because nobody is holding both documents at once. Executives and equity-compensated professionals. When to exercise incentive stock options and how to manage alternative minimum tax exposure. What to do when RSUs vest and the default withholding falls short. Whether to participate in an ESPP. Deferred compensation elections that come due in November with real consequences and no guidance attached. How to diversify out of a concentrated position in employer stock without triggering an avoidable bill. Multi-year Roth conversion and charitable planning modeled against an actual return rather than an estimated bracket. Business owners. Entity and compensation structure, retirement plan design, key employee retention strategies, and preparing a company for a marketable sale, planned against the owner's personal balance sheet instead of treated as a separate exercise. Families managing complexity. Households come to Will at pivotal moments: a promotion, a liquidity event, an inheritance, a business sale, the approach of retirement. For many of these clients he serves as the family's CFO, the single point of coordination across investments, tax strategy, estate documents, and insurance. Will is a member of the Estate Planning Council of Richmond, Virginia, one of the oldest estate planning councils in continuous operation in the country, and a member of the Financial Services Institute. He began his career on the tax side at Hantzmon Wiebel LLP in Charlottesville before joining Virginia Asset Management in 2021. Will earned a bachelor's degree in Applied Statistics and Economics from the University of Virginia, where he served as a Young Life leader at Journey Middle School in Albemarle County. He and his wife, Grace, live in Richmond with their miniature Australian Shepherd, Birdie. They are active members of City Church of Richmond. Outside of work, Will enjoys golf, good bourbon, and cheering on UVA Men's Basketball and Manchester United. Cetera Investment Advisers serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth, institutional, and retirement-plan clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and fiduciary services, combining advisor-managed accounts and third-party solutions, supported by its institutional structure and retirement capabilities. Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Center for Financial Planning, Inc. owns and licenses the certification mark CFP® in the United States to Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., which authorizes individuals who successfully complete the organization’s initial and ongoing certification requirements to use the certification marks. As an Enrolled Agent (EA), William R. Nordt is admitted to provide tax advice and representation before the IRS. Tax advisory services provided by William R. Nordt are offered through a separate entity independent of Cetera and Virginia Asset Management. Any tax advice contained herein is based on current federal tax law and is provided for informational purposes only, based on the facts as presented. This advice may change if additional information becomes available or if applicable law changes. No assurance is given that the IRS or any taxing authority will agree with the conclusions expressed. Cetera Wealth Services, LLC exclusively provides investment products and services through its representatives. Although Cetera does not provide tax or legal advice, or supervise tax, accounting or legal services, Cetera representatives may offer these services through their independent outside business. Securities offered through Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services offered through Cetera Investment Advisers LLC, a registered investment adviser. Cetera is under separate ownership from any other named entity. Virginia Asset Management is independently owned and operated.

Daniel Douglas is a financial advisor at Empire Wealth Management, LLC in Moseley, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Empire Wealth Management since 2010, serving as the sole advisor at the firm. Empire Wealth Management is a small, independent registered investment adviser providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, businesses, charities, and small employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of Modern Portfolio Theory, long-term purchase strategies, and technical analysis to tailor investment allocations based on client objectives, time horizons, and risk tolerance.

Charan Manektala is the principal advisor at Manektala Investment Advisory Services Inc. based in Powhatan, VA, with nine years of industry experience. His background includes roles with Prudential Financial Planning Services and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of financial advising, he serves as president of two companies providing technology consulting and educational services in math and science. Manektala Investment Advisory Services is an independent registered investment adviser that serves high-net-worth individuals, business entities, and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers tailored asset management and financial planning, incorporating various analytical methods and strategies, and provides ERISA 3(21) pension consulting and monitoring for plan sponsors.

James Duby is a financial advisor at Purpose Capital LLC in Goochland, VA, holding a Series 65 designation. He has over a decade of industry experience, including thirteen years at Markel Group Inc. and time as an independent advisor before founding Purpose Capital. Purpose Capital LLC offers fee-based fiduciary financial guidance primarily to self-directed investors, including individuals, high-net-worth individuals, couples, and families. The firm focuses on strategic financial planning and education, employing a passive, long-term investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and the Efficient Market Hypothesis.

John Hopkins is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Swift Creek Wealth Management since 2019 and previously spent seven years at Summit Financial Planning. Swift Creek Wealth Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services primarily to individual clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households, as well as occasionally advising other advisers. The firm employs tailored investment strategies using mutual funds and exchange-traded funds, with accounts typically managed on a discretionary basis and reviewed regularly.

Being the son of a CPA, I have always had a keen interest in finance. Along with my other two siblings, I spent a few tax seasons in my father’s office helping where I could and learning the basics of the tax universe. After my time at Virginia Tech, I spent 5 years in Northern Virginia in the hospitality industry, from country clubs to selling wine (fun!!). After the arrival of my first daughter, my wife, Emily, and I returned to our roots in Richmond. I joined his father at his firm in 2018 and made quick work of learning the financial planning world. My goal is to take the questions and stress out of my clients' financial situation, so they can live the life they’ve always wanted. I believe that everyone should have access to a financial planner, whether they have substantial assets, or are just starting to save. You’ve got questions, the Hussmen have the answers!

Derek Mohar is the principal of Mohar Financial Planning in Oilville, VA, holding a Series 65 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has led his independent firm since 2015. Mohar Financial Planning offers comprehensive financial planning services to individuals and families, including high-net-worth clients, focusing on investments, benefits, cash flow, insurance, and estate planning. The firm uses a diversified, low-cost investment approach aligned with client goals and risk tolerance, operating on a fee-only, planning-focused model without asset-based fees or commission income.

Darrell Kay is the sole advisor at Kay Investments, Inc., an independent registered investment adviser. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Kay Investments since 2000. Kay Investments manages approximately $67.93 million in assets and serves about 66 clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management to individuals, institutional accounts, and various entities. The firm employs both mutual fund- and ETF-based model portfolios and constructs custom portfolios using fundamental and technical analysis.

Timothy Nitz is a financial advisor at Ardent Wealth Advisory, LLC with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Ardent Wealth Advisory since 2016. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in web development and accounting through WEB COMMANDER, LLC, the parent company of his firm, and also manages a separate non-variable insurance business. Ardent Wealth Advisory provides discretionary portfolio management and wrap-fee advisory services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, using asset allocation and cyclical analysis to guide investment decisions. The firm sponsors a wrap fee program that combines advisory and brokerage services and requires the use of TD Ameritrade as custodian.

Grant Thigpen is a financial advisor with James River Asset Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked with Pathfinder Wealth Partners and served four years at the International Mission Board. His background includes roles in education and nonprofit organizations. James River Asset Management serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, managing approximately $273.8 million across about 411 clients with a five-advisor team. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, integrated financial planning, and pension consulting, utilizing proprietary model portfolios overseen by an internal investment committee.

Lucas Swygard is a financial advisor at James River Asset Management, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. and Virginia Commercial Finance. Swygard is part of a five-advisor team serving clients from Midlothian, VA. James River Asset Management serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, integrated financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm uses proprietary model portfolios with a long-term investment approach and provides participant education and investment seminars as part of its services.

Meredith Jones is a financial advisor at Allvet Financial with a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Student Loan Planner, SLP Wealth, and Vincere Wealth Management, among other roles. Outside of her advisory duties, she operates Dr. Meredith Jones, LLC, where she performs speaking engagements, consulting, and content creation. Allvet Financial is a fee-only registered investment adviser specializing in financial planning and investment management for veterinarians and students. The firm emphasizes passive portfolio construction and integrates planning areas such as cash flow, retirement, business, and student loan strategies.

Kelly Gannon is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience, currently with James River Asset Management, LLC. Her prior experience includes roles at J.W. Cole Financial, Inc., Cetera Investment Services, and Foresters Financial Services. James River Asset Management serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, providing discretionary portfolio management, integrated financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm employs proprietary model portfolios overseen by an internal investment committee, using fundamental analysis and a long-term investment approach across various risk levels.

Alvin Miller Jr. is a financial advisor with James River Asset Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with James River Asset Management and its affiliated James River Wealth Advisors since 1995. Prior to this, he worked at Valmark Securities, Inc. and J.W. Cole Financial, Inc. James River Asset Management serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, managing approximately $273.8 million across 411 clients with a team of five advisers. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, integrated financial planning, and pension consulting, utilizing proprietary model portfolios with a fundamental and long-term investment approach.

Robert Elliston is a financial advisor with CPR Investments Inc. holding a Series 65 credential and six years of industry experience. He has been with CPR Investments since 2019 and also manages non-investment businesses, including serving as corporate manager for Abio Clinical and project manager for the Global Institute for Research. CPR Investments Inc. primarily serves individual investors and offers discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and ERISA plan services. The firm employs a multi-manager approach that combines third-party advisors with in-house tactical strategies aimed at reducing downside risk.

Lynn Kachel is a financial advisor with Vanderbilt Advisory Services in Rockville, VA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network for 16 years and has operated her own practice, Lynn M. Kachel, PC, since 1999. Outside of her advisory work, she is a beneficiary of family trusts that hold minority interests in a private beverage distributorship and other entities. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach combined with fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, and maintains formal integration with retirement-plan and benefits firms.

Ryan Gibbs is a financial advisor at Savvy with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Claris Financial, Triad Advisors, and New York Life. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in insurance and annuity sales with multiple carriers. Savvy provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, businesses, ERISA plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized, primarily index-based long-term investment strategies alongside active equity portfolios and integrates third-party fintech tools and specialized sub-adviser strategies.

Thomas Kachel Jr. is a financial advisor with Vanderbilt Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Vanderbilt Advisory Services since 2020 and previously spent 21 years with Commonwealth Financial Network and Commonwealth Equity Services. He is a partner and 50% owner of Wealth Management Strategies, LLP, a private Virginia limited liability partnership operating as a branch office in the securities industry. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base, including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, emphasizing strategic asset allocation and a combination of fundamental, technical, and charting analysis.

Daniel Murphy is a financial advisor at Savvy with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Claris Financial, LLC, LPL Financial, and Triad Advisors, Inc. He is also the owner of DFM Financial, an entity used to manage revenue and expenses related to his advisory activities. Savvy provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts and estates, businesses, ERISA plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized, primarily index-based investment strategies alongside active equity portfolios and tax-aware direct indexing, utilizing third-party sub-advisers and technology platforms to support portfolio management and tax optimization.

Robert Methven is a financial advisor with Forum Financial Management, LP, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Forum Financial Management since 2007. Methven serves on the Board of Directors for Do Rights Inc., a healthcare nonprofit, and is president of Methven Business Services LLC, an IT and business consulting firm. Forum Financial Management, LP provides fee-based wealth management, financial planning, qualified plan services, and educational workshops to individual and institutional clients. The firm also serves as a sub-advisor and turnkey asset management platform for other RIAs, offering model portfolios primarily implemented with DFA institutional mutual funds and ETFs following a Modern Portfolio Theory approach.