HUGHES FINANCIAL SERVICES - Key Persons


Berkeley Meredith - CEO

Job Titles:
  • Financial Advisor
  • Managing Partner

Elise Dwyer

Job Titles:
  • Client Relations Manager

Heather Wilson

Job Titles:
  • Financial Planning Associate

Jo Ann Weinhardt

Job Titles:
  • Operations & Compliance Manager
Jo Ann brings over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry to Hughes Financial Services. She began her career as a registered sales assistant for retail and institutional brokers at a regional broker/dealer. Before joining our company, she served as the Anti-Money Laundering Program Manager for a major financial services company where Jo Ann worked in the compliance department of the Life Insurance and Annuity division. A proud graduate of the University of Richmond, Jo Ann earned a Bachelor of Science degree as well as a Masters of Business Administration degree. She is licensed in life and health insurance and is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist. Jo Ann and her husband Randy live in Northern Virginia with their two children.

Kristina Fernandes

Job Titles:
  • Paraplanner

Melissa Hughes

Job Titles:
  • Marketing & Communications Manager
Melissa currently serves as Marketing & Communications Manager for Hughes Financial Services. In this role, she plans and implements marketing strategies to meet the company's targets for client retention and growth. Melissa is responsible for the development of the communications offered to clients and prospects as well as the planning and implementation of educational workshops and client events. Prior to joining the financial services industry, Melissa worked in communications and event planning at the Association of Independent Corrugated Converters (AICC) where she served as Director of Conferences and Communications. A native of Long Island, Melissa earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History and Graphic Communications from Hartwick College, Oneonta, NY. She and her husband Scott live in Northern Virginia with their three children.

Patrick Hughes - CEO

Job Titles:
  • Financial Advisor
  • Managing Partner

Patrick Moore

Job Titles:
  • Financial Research Analyst

Paul Hughes - CEO

Job Titles:
  • Financial Advisor
  • Managing Partner

Scott Hughes - CEO

Job Titles:
  • Financial Advisor
  • Managing Partner