Eric Hirsch is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at SEIA. He has previously worked at Goldman Sachs for 10 years and Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. for one year. In addition to his advisory role, Hirsch provides occasional consulting on financial advisor-related topics. SEIA is a multi-team advisory firm with approximately 140 advisors, offering services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional and charitable clients. The firm’s investment approach combines strategic macro asset-allocation with tactical adjustments, employing both discretionary and predominantly non-discretionary management across multiple advisory programs.

Jami Merrell is a financial advisor at SEIA with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has prior experience with Fidelity Investments and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and other institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team advisory platform. The firm combines strategic macro asset allocation with tactical adjustments and offers a majority of assets on a non-discretionary basis, along with comprehensive financial planning and investment consulting services.

Parker Hendershot is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license, currently serving as an investment strategist at SEIA. He has two years of industry experience, including prior work at Cambridge Associates LLC. SEIA is a multi-team advisory firm with approximately 140 advisors, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional and charitable clients. The firm employs a combination of strategic macro asset allocation and tactical adjustments supported by quantitative and qualitative research, with a notable emphasis on non-discretionary asset management.

Vannara Murphy is a financial advisor at SEIA with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. and SES Inc. He is also involved with SEIA as a Client Service Manager. SEIA is a multi-team advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional and charitable clients. The firm provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing a combination of quantitative and qualitative research aligned with modern portfolio theory.

John Keenan is a CFP® professional with 29 years of experience in financial advisory services. He is currently a senior partner at SEIA and has previously worked at SES LLC, Royal Alliance Associates, and Signator Investors, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he holds an insurance producer license and serves on the retirement plan group board of Principal Financial Group. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and other institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team platform of approximately 140 advisors. The firm combines strategic macro asset allocation with tactical adjustments via an in-house Investment Solutions Group and Investment Committee, managing assets predominantly on a non-discretionary basis.

Zulpikar Iskander is a financial advisor at SEIA with a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Royal Alliance Associates, INC., Vega Consulting Solutions, and Planning Solutions Group. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and other institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team advisory platform of approximately 140 advisors. The firm combines strategic macro asset allocation with tactical adjustments driven by an in-house Investment Solutions Group and Investment Committee, providing both discretionary and predominantly non-discretionary investment management alongside modular and comprehensive financial planning services.

Elizabeth West is a financial advisor at SEIA with Series 65 accreditation. She has been working in the industry since 2024, including roles at SEIA and related entities. Prior to her advisory career, West held positions at UVA Recreation and Ulta Beauty while completing her studies. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and other institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team advisory platform of approximately 140 advisors. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and investment consulting, combining strategic and tactical investment approaches with both discretionary and non-discretionary management styles.

Rivers Rodriguez is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with five years of industry experience. He has worked at SEIA since 2019 and previously held roles at Royal Alliance Associates and Signature Estate & Investment Advisors. Prior to his advisory career, he spent a year working at Kumon Math and Reading Center. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team advisory platform with approximately 140 advisors. The firm combines strategic macro asset allocation with tactical adjustments, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, and offers comprehensive financial planning and consulting services.

Arvette Reid is a financial advisor at SEIA with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at SEIA LLC since 2017 and SES Inc. since 2023. Prior to her advisory career, she spent six years at Capital Caring Hospice & Palliative Care. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team advisory platform of approximately 140 advisors. The firm employs a combination of strategic macro asset allocation and tactical adjustments, primarily managing assets on a non-discretionary basis, and offers a range of investment management and consulting services.

Faye Lawrence is a CFP® professional with seven years of experience in financial advising. She currently works at SEIA and has prior experience with firms including Royal Alliance Associates, INC., Bogart Wealth, and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and other institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team advisory platform of roughly 140 advisors. The firm’s investment process combines strategic macro asset allocation with tactical adjustments using both quantitative and qualitative research, with most assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Joseph Dawkins is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience and currently serves as an advisor at SEIA. His prior experience includes roles at SES LLC, Royal Alliance Associates, INC., and JHFN SII. He is also an advisor for Signature Estate & Investment Advisors LLC. SEIA is a multi-team advisory firm with approximately 140 advisors, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional and charitable clients. The firm’s investment approach combines strategic macro asset-allocation with tactical adjustments, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management tailored to client preferences.

Thomas West is a financial advisor at SEIA with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Signator Investors, Royal Alliance Associates, and SEIA, where he has been since 2011. West is the founder of LifeCare Affordability Plan, a sole proprietorship focused on financial planning for long-term care financing, and serves as CEO of Longevity Strategists LLC, a software-driven networking business in the financial services industry. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team platform of approximately 140 advisors. The firm offers investment management, modular and comprehensive financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing a combined strategic and tactical investment approach guided by an in-house Investment Solutions Group and Investment Committee.

Gabriella Cajina Schafer is an associate advisor at SEIA with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. and SES LLC. Gabriella also holds a Virginia insurance license, though she is not a producer. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team platform of approximately 140 advisors. The firm combines strategic macro asset-allocation with tactical adjustments using both quantitative and qualitative research, and it manages a majority of assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Lisa Windsor is a CFP® with 14 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with SEIA and has previously worked at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Royal Alliance Associates, INC. Windsor holds the Series 66 designation. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and other institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team advisory platform of approximately 140 advisors. The firm combines strategic macro asset allocation with tactical adjustments guided by both quantitative and qualitative research, and manages a majority of assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Ryan Miller is a financial advisor at SEIA with one year of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining SEIA, he has worked at Charles Schwab and also has experience outside the financial sector, including in retail and food service. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and other institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team advisory platform of approximately 140 advisors. The firm’s investment approach combines strategic macro asset-allocation with tactical adjustments, integrating quantitative and qualitative research, and primarily emphasizes non-discretionary asset management.

Ruderis Fuentes is a financial advisor at SEIA with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at SES Inc., T. Rowe Price, Caliver Beach Mortgage, and the Maryland National Capital Park & Planning Commission. At SEIA, Fuentes also serves as a Client Service Administrator. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team advisory platform. The firm combines strategic macro asset allocation with tactical adjustments, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, alongside financial planning and consulting services.

Robert Papa is a financial advisor at SEIA with 30 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. His prior work includes roles at Charles Schwab, McLean Asset Management, and Royal Alliance Associates. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and other institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team advisory platform. The firm’s investment approach combines strategic macro asset allocation with tactical adjustments, using both quantitative and qualitative research, and manages a majority of assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Kyle Smith is a CFP® with 20 years of experience in financial advising, currently with SEIA. He has previously worked at SES LLC, Royal Alliance Associates, and SII. Outside of SEIA, he also serves as an advisor for Signature Estate & Investment Advisors LLC. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and other institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team platform of approximately 140 advisors. The firm’s investment approach combines strategic macro asset allocation with tactical adjustments, primarily managing assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Noah Reynolds is a financial advisor at SEIA with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Goldman Sachs before joining SEIA. Reynolds is also involved as a Client Service Associate with SEIA LLC, focusing on RIA sales and service. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team platform of approximately 140 advisors. The firm’s investment approach combines strategic macro asset allocation and tactical adjustments supported by quantitative and qualitative research, with a majority of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

David Johnson is a CFP® with 30 years of experience in financial advisory roles. He is a senior partner at SEIA and has held positions at SES LLC, Royal Alliance Associates, Signator Investors, and John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance. Johnson serves on the George Mason University Financial Planning and Wealth Management Advisory Board, contributing to industry panels and guest lectures. SEIA supports a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and institutional clients through a multi-team platform offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm’s investment approach combines strategic asset allocation with tactical adjustments informed by quantitative and qualitative research, with a majority of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

William Scherer is a financial advisor at SEIA with a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, having joined SEIA and SES LLC in 2025 after a decade as a student and intern. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and other institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team advisory platform of approximately 140 advisors. The firm combines strategic macro asset allocation with tactical adjustments, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management alongside modular and comprehensive financial planning and retirement plan consulting.

Robert Mcgregor is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at SEIA. His prior roles include positions at USAA Financial Advisors, Royal Alliance Associates, and SES LLC. He is based in Tysons Corner, VA. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and other institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team advisory platform. The firm combines strategic macro asset allocation with tactical adjustments, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management approaches.

Melissa Powers is a CFP® certificant with two years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at SEIA. Her prior roles include positions at Brown Advisory and Lincoln Financial Advisors. SEIA provides services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team platform offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and investment consulting. The firm’s investment approach combines strategic macro asset allocation with tactical adjustments overseen by an in-house Investment Solutions Group and Investment Committee, and it predominantly manages assets on a non-discretionary basis.