Derek Mohar

Hi, I’m Lauren Zangardi Haynes, CFP®, CIMA® and founder of Spark Financial Advisors. At Spark Financial Advisors we are focused on helping high earning women, dual-career couples & business owners put an effective strategy in place to build wealth, manage taxes, and spend more time doing what they love. Our clients gain peace of mind knowing their finances are outsourced to a highly qualified team with expertise in building wealth and transitioning into retirement. I got my start in the financial services industry in 2005 with Bank of America. While working for U.S. Trust Bank of America Private Wealth Management I attained my CFP® designation and became a Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®). I transitioned to a smaller Fee-Only financial planning firm to get broader experience beyond investment management and haven’t looked back. I have been quoted in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Forbes, USA Today, U.S. News and World Report among others, and have written for Richmond Family Magazine. I previously served on the South Region Board for the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA) the leading organization for fiduciary, Fee-Only financial planners. When I’m not geeking out on financial planning I like to spend time with my husband and 3 kids, read, watch stand-up comedy, and (attempt to) garden.

Lynne Jennings serves as a Wealth Management Senior Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments. In her current role, she focuses on providing customized services to sophisticated clients, aiming to support their long-term financial well-being through tailored, high-touch relationships. Her professional experience spans over three decades in the financial industry, including positions such as Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments from 2016 to 2022, Senior Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2010 to 2016, and various trading and account management roles at firms including Wachovia Securities First Clearing Corp, GE Financial Capital Brokerage, Wheat First Union Capital Markets, and Branch Cabell and Co. No information regarding her education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement has been provided.

Martha Osborne is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she began in 2024. In this capacity, she partners with clients to understand their unique short- and long-term goals and helps them build customized financial plans. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Martha worked at Virginia Asset Management where she held positions as a Wealth Management Associate in 2024 and as an Operations Specialist from 2017 to 2024. Her experience spans various aspects of financial planning and wealth management, reflecting a comprehensive understanding of client needs and operational processes. Outside of her professional life, Martha enjoys activities such as spending time at the beach, cooking and baking, engaging in family activities, social events with friends, horseback riding, and traveling.

Alla Panitkova is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has been working since 2025. In this role, she focuses on developing strategic financial plans tailored to the unique needs of each client and helping them make informed decisions at every stage of life. Before her current position, Alla served as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2025. Prior to that, she worked as an Advisory Client Associate at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2018 to 2022. Outside of her professional career, Alla has interests that include spending time at the beach, watching movies, parenthood, solving puzzles, running, and traveling.