Ronald Schiel Jr. is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently operating as the sole advisor at Aloft Financial. He is also the owner and CPA of Northwest Tax Choices, providing tax return consulting and preparation services since 2010. Ronald has been involved with Northwest Financial Choices LLC, an investment advisory firm, though he plans to wind down that business within the next year. Aloft Financial offers comprehensive wealth management services to individuals, family businesses, corporations, nonprofit organizations, and various plans and trusts. The firm’s investment approach focuses on growth-oriented equity exposure balanced with risk mitigation through diversified asset allocations tailored to client needs.

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 at Davenport & Company LLC with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Davenport since 2009. Prior to that, he was with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith beginning in 1990. Davenport & Company LLC serves individual and institutional clients such as banks, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, nonprofits, and corporations. The firm offers asset management, retail brokerage, fixed income, public finance, and investment banking services, with a focus on separately managed accounts, model delivery, and mutual fund advisory.

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 at LPL Financial with 47 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2026, he worked for Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for a combined 11 years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Kevin Doyle is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Ashland, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Primis Bank, Virginia Asset Group, Infinex Investments, Inc., Capitol Securities Management, and SunTrust advisory entities. He is also involved with Virginia Insurance Agency Solutions, a non-variable insurance business. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, brokerage services, and utilizes model portfolios and research from multiple sources, including LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

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 with Edward Jones in Ashland, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the country.

Shawn Thomas Franklin is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones and PNC Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-owner of VapeCycle US, an environmental non-profit 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 that includes written recommendation reports and ongoing advice centered on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

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 at Charles Schwab with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Raymond James and Mutual of Omaha Investor Services. Charles Schwab 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and maintains an integrated operational structure that supports a broad range of investment offerings.

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 50 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and has worked at firms including Hilltop Securities Independent Network and Capitol Securities Management. He also runs the Duke Agency, an insurance agency he has operated since 1993. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a variety of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.