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Dean Phass is a financial advisor with Jade Financial LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Truist Advisory Services and Truist Investment Services from 2016 to 2024 before joining Jade Financial in 2024. Phass is also a licensed insurance agent, although he does not currently engage in insurance activities. Jade Financial LLC is an independent, single-advisor registered investment adviser that provides ongoing portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a variety of analytic approaches across multiple investment instruments, managing most client assets on a non-discretionary basis and offers both advisory and fixed-fee financial planning services.

Richard Gardner is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Lionheart Financial Planning, Inc. He has been with the firm since 2004. Lionheart Financial Planning, Inc. is an independent, fee-only firm providing personalized financial planning and investment management to individuals, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm emphasizes comprehensive planning, written performance reporting, and a core-and-satellite investment approach while maintaining client custody of assets.

David Martin is a financial advisor at Splizer Invest with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously spent ten years with the U.S. Department of State. Martin also serves as a financial advisor and consultant at Federal Solutions Support, LLC. Splizer Invest provides portfolio management and financial planning to both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals, as well as pension consulting and retirement-plan advisory services to employee benefit plans. The firm employs a technical-based passive investment approach complemented by active strategies and offers both fixed-fee planning and comprehensive ongoing advisory services.

John Morlu II is a CFP® professional with five years of experience in financial advising at Pithom Advisors, Inc., an independent firm based in Woodbridge, VA. He is also the owner and managing partner of JS Morlu, LLC, a CPA firm. Pithom Advisors provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning services to individuals, families, and business owners, with an emphasis on passive, risk-aware investment strategies using low-cost funds and ETFs. The firm offers plan-level retirement consulting for employer-sponsored plans and integrates tax-focused financial planning with detailed cashflow modeling and customized investment policies.

I’m Dedrick Curtis, founder and lead planner at Penny Earned Financial. After dedicating 20 years to helping others improve their lives, I founded Penny Earned to provide honest, transparent financial guidance that truly puts people first. Too often, I saw traditional financial advising prioritize sales over solutions, and I knew there had to be a better way. As a Veteran and Military Spouse, I have a deep understanding of the unique financial challenges faced by those who serve. That’s why I specialize in working with service members, veterans, and anyone striving for a brighter financial future. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, I’m committed to upholding the fiduciary standard, always acting in your best interests. My mission is to help you confidently navigate life’s financial decisions with clarity and purpose.

Brian Hoyle is a financial advisor at The Fintel Group LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked in various roles including Senior Instructional Designer at General Dynamics Information Technology since 2018. His prior experience includes positions at ManTech International, Cummings & Carroll, P.C., and Prince William County Schools. The Fintel Group LLC provides comprehensive and modular financial planning services to individuals, couples, and small businesses. The firm focuses on fee-only planning projects with long-term, buy-and-hold investment strategies emphasizing diversified asset allocation and low-cost mutual funds, without offering ongoing asset management or custody of client assets.