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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.

Anthony Lombard is a CFP® and holds a Series 63 license with two years of industry experience. He is the principal at Noteworthy Financial LLC and previously worked at CJM Wealth Advisers, LTD. and DocuSign, Inc. Concurrently, he has been employed with Fairfax County Public Schools. Noteworthy Financial LLC is a fee-only advisory firm serving individuals, families, high-net-worth households, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning and consulting without managing client assets, emphasizing goal-based planning and passive, diversified investment recommendations.

David Martin is a financial advisor at Splizer Invest with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked for the U.S. Department of State for ten years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a financial consultant at Federal Solutions Support, LLC. Splizer Invest is an independent, single-advisor registered investment adviser serving individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, as well as retirement-plan sponsors and participants. The firm offers portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and pension consulting, employing a primarily passive investment approach supplemented by technical, quantitative, and fundamental analysis.

John Morlu II is a CFP® with five years of experience as a financial advisor at Pithom Advisors, Inc. He is also the owner and managing partner of JS Morlu, LLC, a CPA firm in Woodbridge, VA. Pithom Advisors serves individuals, families, and business owners, offering investment management and comprehensive financial planning, including retirement, estate, tax, insurance, education, and business-owner planning. The firm emphasizes a passive, risk-aware investment approach using tools like efficient-frontier analysis and Monte Carlo simulations, and it integrates tax-focused financial planning with customized Investment Policy Statements.

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.