Tracy Shen is a financial advisor with Florin Group, LLC in McLean, VA, holding the ChFC® and Series 66 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Florin Group and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments since 2013. Outside of advisory work, Shen sells life insurance and acts as an independent insurance agent for various companies. Florin Group provides personalized investment management and financial planning for individuals, trusts, foundations, endowments, and corporations, focusing on high-net-worth and multigenerational households. The firm develops client-specific investment policies and manages diversified portfolios with an emphasis on tax-aware implementation and multigenerational engagement.

Kelly Conner Haslbeck is a financial advisor at Clarion Wealth Management Partners with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Clarion since 2015, after a brief tenure at EverSource Wealth Advisors. Kelly is also licensed to provide non-variable insurance and annuities. Clarion Wealth Management Partners serves individuals and families, including high-net-worth clients, as well as small business owners, nonprofit organizations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, combining traditional and wrap fee programs with educational seminars and workshops.

Joel Stillman is a CFP® with 43 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is president and COO of Capitol Financial Consultants, Inc., and has held leadership roles at several firms including Sterling Wealth Management, Inc. and Capitol Securities Management, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a basketball referee. Capitol Financial Consultants provides financial planning and investment supervisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm employs a buy-and-hold investment strategy based on in-house asset allocation models, fundamental analysis, and manager interviews, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary account management along with ancillary services such as tax preparation and business planning.

Megan Clark is an investment adviser representative with Brighter Financial Capital Management, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. She has 12 years of industry experience and has worked with firms including Madison Avenue Securities and Clark/Barbour Asset Strategy Partners. Clark is also the CEO and owner of Clark & Associates, Inc. Financial Solutions and serves as treasurer for the Fairway Executive Center Condo Board. Brighter Financial Capital Management provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, plan advisory, and educational seminars, serving a high client load with a multi-tiered planning approach.

Kyle Haesler is a financial advisor at FarrCrest Capital LLC with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Jefferies LLC and various self-employed positions. FarrCrest Capital is a family office that manages portfolio and wealth services exclusively for the founding family and affiliated members, focusing on long-term stewardship, governance, and legacy planning within a concentrated family mandate.

Mary Scanlan is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with over 32 years of industry experience. She has been with The Scott S. James Company since 1996 and also works with Scott James Group, Inc. in Falls Church, VA. The Scott S. James Company provides financial planning, portfolio management, and trustee services to individuals, small businesses, charities, trusts, and estates. The firm customizes investment programs using a mix of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and modern portfolio theory approaches, with a focus on education and retirement funding.

Bryan Perry is a financial advisor at Mint Asset Management LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Navellier & Associates, Inc. Perry is also involved in publishing as a senior editor for Eagle Financial Publications and manages personal care products manufacturing through Kona Body Care. Additionally, he produces freelance editorial content via Alexander Perry Corporation. Mint Asset Management LLC provides discretionary portfolio management primarily for individuals and families, including high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis with rules-based, systematic models to tailor portfolios across multiple strategies, including options-writing and margin use within separately managed accounts.

Salma Chaudry is a financial advisor at Florin Group, LLC in McLean, VA, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 65 license with 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Florin Group since 2013. Florin Group provides personalized investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, foundations, endowments, and corporations, with a focus on high-net-worth and multigenerational households. The firm employs tailored investment policy statements and asset allocations, managing portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income with an emphasis on tax-aware implementation and multigenerational engagement.

Alexey Belkin is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently serving at 3Summit Investment Management, LLC since 2020. He previously worked at Kapital Asset Management LLC for ten years and has been the director and investment manager of The Avalon Fund, a private balanced fund registered in the Cayman Islands, since 1997. 3Summit Investment Management is a team-based registered investment adviser serving individuals, charitable organizations, companies, and other advisers. The firm manages approximately $25 million across 95 client relationships, offering customized portfolio management using proprietary software, model portfolios, and a range of investment strategies including long-term equity and fixed income.

Jitendra Tandon is a financial advisor with Ficadenti Tandon Asset Management, Inc. in Springfield, VA, holding 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ficadenti Tandon Asset Management since 2000 and also has a longstanding role with the Department of Navy dating back to 1985. Ficadenti Tandon Asset Management, Inc. provides discretionary investment management and consulting services to individuals, families, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm tailors portfolios based on client-specific financial information and employs a variety of analytical techniques and investment strategies, including performance-based fee arrangements for qualified clients.

I am the proud father of four incredible children (all born within 5 years of each other), and husband to a very patient wife (see previous comment). After attending the US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO, and while serving on Active Duty in the US Air Force as an Acquisitions Officer, I founded Olsen Family Financial, LLC in 2016, where I work as the firm's Lead Financial Planner with a team of two other amazing military veteran advisors. I then completed a Master's of Liberal Arts, Finance degree from the Harvard Extension School, after which I was fortunate to return to the Academy to teach finance and accounting courses. Following that assignment, I was selected for a PhD sponsorship, which I completed in 2024 at THE Ohio State University, with a research focus on how real estate fits into the personal balance sheet, behavioral finance, military finance, and life insurance. As much as I love financial planning, academia, and working with our clients, I'd much rather be skiing in Utah or Colorado, backpacking or paddleboarding in Wyoming, camping at our favorite state park in Ohio (Hocking Hills), or coaching my kids' lacrosse teams. Your finances, your business, your career, etc., are all important. We want to help you optimize those aspects of your life so that you can do the things that really light your fire.

Gary Schlaffer is a financial advisor at Alexander Randolph Advisory, Inc. in Reston, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Alexander Randolph Advisory, Inc. since 1993. Alexander Randolph Advisory, Inc. provides investment management, wealth management, and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, managing approximately $364 million in client assets. The firm customizes portfolios through signed investment policy statements and focuses on fundamental analysis, low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, minimizing transaction costs, and regular portfolio reviews. It also offers optional tax and accounting services through an affiliated accounting practice.

Omar Barakat is a financial advisor at Investology Inc. with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Charles Schwab & Co., Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. Investology Inc. provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individual investors, company retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a variety of analytical methods and investment strategies across multiple asset classes, managing approximately $250 million in assets.

Tyler Morris is a financial advisor at Rembert Pendleton Jackson with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining RPJ, he worked at Clarendon Wealth Management and has experience with Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and Brambleton Bettas. Rembert Pendleton Jackson provides investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and business consulting to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach and manages both discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

Michael Elliott is a CFA® charterholder with two years of experience in the financial industry. He currently works at Harbour Capital Advisors, LLC, where he has been since 2024. Prior to this, he held roles at CFRA Research, Avascent, Raymond James & Co., and Marriott & Co Investment Banking. Harbour Capital Advisors serves ultra-high-net-worth families and charitable organizations, managing approximately $701 million for around 55 clients. The firm uses customized investment policy statements, mean-variance optimization, and a core-satellite investment approach that includes both liquid public securities and alternative investments, alongside wealth-transfer and family-governance services.

David Trenner is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with D'Orazio & Associates, Inc. since 2012. D’Orazio Wealth Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates by providing financial planning, discretionary investment management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm follows a long-term, fundamentally driven, globally diversified investment approach and manages approximately $1.32 billion across about 285 client relationships.

Charles Gibbons is a financial advisor with KFA Private Wealth Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Arete Wealth Management LLC and SPIRE Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is also licensed as an insurance agent. KFA Private Wealth Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, investment management, and in-house tax and accounting services. The firm uses goal-based strategic asset allocation with a combination of passive and active management, emphasizing manager selection and low-cost share classes.

Cierra Telleen is a financial advisor at Pactolus with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. She previously worked at Citizens & Farmers Bank and studied at the College of William & Mary. Pactolus provides fee-based family office and wealth management services to high-net-worth families, trusts, charitable entities, corporations, and other business clients. The firm offers investment advisory, financial and estate planning, tax-aware advice, and other wealth-planning solutions, typically managing client accounts on a discretionary basis and utilizing quantitative research and sub-advisers.

Brett Thompson is a financial advisor at Allegiance Financial Group with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Equitable Advisors, LLC and Cassaday & Company Wealth Management. Brett is part of a seven-advisor team based in Vienna, VA. Allegiance Financial Group provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, estates, business entities, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, strategic asset allocation approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and utilizes multiple custodial and third-party platforms to support its advisory services.

Kevin Fisher is a financial advisor with Northwest Financial Advisors LLC in Herndon, VA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has held leadership roles at several affiliated entities, including President and CEO of Northwest Capital Management and Northwest Financial Advisors. Fisher’s background includes work with LPL Financial and multiple Northwest-branded financial service companies. Northwest Financial Advisors LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business entities by providing customized portfolio management and financial planning. The firm emphasizes a long-term, asset-allocation-driven investment approach and utilizes LPL Financial custodial programs alongside an Outsourced Chief Investment Officer platform for portfolio oversight.