Ronald Schiel Jr. is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Aloft Financial and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Equitable Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, he owns and operates Northwest Tax Choices, providing tax return consulting and preparation services. Aloft Financial serves a diverse client base including individuals, family businesses, corporations, and not-for-profits, offering comprehensive wealth management that integrates investment advisory, retirement and financial planning, strategic tax planning, and related services. The firm’s investment approach balances growth-oriented equity exposures with risk mitigation through diversified asset allocations tailored to client preferences.

Diana Thompson is a Series 65 licensed advisor at Sovereign Capital Vantage, Inc. with nine years of experience at the firm and a total of 21 years in the industry. Prior to her current role, she worked in public schools in Hanover County and Desoto County for a total of 12 years. She is also a corporate Secretary and owner of Sovereign Capital Vantage, where she manages corporate responsibilities alongside her advisory duties. Sovereign Capital Vantage, Inc. is a fee-based advisory firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients through discretionary portfolio management and hourly financial planning. The firm oversees approximately $26.8 million for about 68 clients across three offices, using a blend of fundamental and technical analysis and offering services for both custodied and held-away retirement accounts.

Emily Griswell is a financial advisor with Sovereign Capital Vantage, Inc. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with the firm since 2024. Prior to her advisory role, she worked in property management and caregiving. Sovereign Capital Vantage, Inc. is a fee-based advisory firm providing discretionary portfolio management and hourly financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm manages portfolios using a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, employs various strategies including options trading, and services clients across three offices with a team of two advisors.

Marc Thompson is a financial advisor at Sovereign Capital Vantage, Inc. with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Edward Jones from 2010 to 2017 before joining Sovereign Capital Vantage in 2017. Sovereign Capital Vantage, Inc. is a fee-based advisory firm that provides discretionary portfolio management and hourly financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm manages portfolios using a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, offering both long- and short-term strategies including options trading, and oversees approximately $26.8 million across three offices.

Thomas Underwood III is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Bright Wealth Management, LLC. His career includes roles at Cary Street Partners, Truist Advisory Services, and BB&T. Outside of his advisory work, he operates as an independent insurance agent. Bright Wealth Management, LLC is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $265 million across 175 clients through a team of seven advisors, offering discretionary portfolio management with tailored asset-allocation models and ongoing portfolio supervision.

James Smythe is a financial advisor with Davenport & Company LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Davenport since 2009 and was previously with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith from 1990 to 2009. Davenport serves individual and institutional clients, including banks, pension plans, trusts, nonprofits, and corporations, offering services such as asset management, retail brokerage, and investment banking. The firm organizes its asset management through dedicated portfolio teams and a Manager Research team, managing strategies across separate accounts, mutual funds, ETFs, and unified managed accounts.

Blake Lewis is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Truist Advisory Services and Truist Investment Services since 2021, and previously held roles at Bb&T Securities and Bbtis from 2012 to 2021. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary manager relationships supported by AI-enabled research tools and emphasizes inter-affiliate integration in its advisory approach.

Frank Oley Sr. is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Hornor, Townsend & Kent and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, Oley operates several life insurance brokerage businesses, including his own firm, 1847 Financial, providing financial services. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through a network of advisers offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates both advisory and broker-dealer services, employing a variety of asset management arrangements and custodial capabilities.

Thomas Troie is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Ashland, VA. He holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked in the insurance and contracting sectors, including Selective Insurance and The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of investment strategies and advisory services supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Steve Nagy is a Vice President and Executive Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2016. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 1999, progressing through several positions including Wealth Planning Consultant, Relationship Officer, Retirement Income Planner, and roles in Stock Plan Services and Service and Trading. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked in Investor Information at Scudder Kemper Investments. Throughout his career, Steve has developed expertise in financial planning and client relationship management, focusing on understanding each client's unique financial goals and developing tailored strategies to work toward them. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional life, Steve has personal interests that include baseball, beach activities, fitness, golf, pets, and running.

David Drullard is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Montpelier, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 48 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, RBC Capital Markets, and Advest, Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, with a broad platform that includes model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional solutions.

Kevin Doyle is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Primis Bank, Virginia Asset Group, Infinex Investments, Capitol Securities Management, and SunTrust Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Virginia Insurance Agency Solutions, a non-variable insurance business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and institutional platforms.

Kenneth W. Janes is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Ashland, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2007. Janes serves on the Board of Directors for the Hanover Chamber of Commerce and held a one-year term as Past President starting in 2019. UBS Financial Services provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Daniel Di Candilo is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Shawn Thomas Franklin is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2021, he worked at Edward Jones and PNC Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns VapeCycle US, an environmental nonprofit focused on recycling lithium-ion batteries from disposable vapes. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service. The firm’s approach combines proprietary research and algorithmic tools to deliver tailored, tax-aware retirement strategies within a defined investment framework.

Jonathan Baulsir is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Ashland, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He worked at Franklin Templeton Distributors, Inc. for nine years before joining Edward Jones in 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices. The firm is noted for its comprehensive service offerings, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, affiliated mutual funds, and a fiduciary standard in its advisory services.

Andrea Brown is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones in Ashland, VA, with 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Whitney Hull is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. Her previous roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services and Mutual of Omaha Investor Services. Whitney is based in Ruther Glen, Virginia. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. Schwab combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset investment approach supported by due diligence from its research center.

Ashley Williams is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Williams worked for Henrico County Public Schools for 14 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

John Duke is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with over 50 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations. His career includes prior roles at Hilltop Securities Independent Network and Capitol Securities Management, along with managing the Duke Agency since 1993. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services with access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.