Garrett Beckstrom is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He is currently with United Capital Financial Advisors and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors, Ameriprise, and other firms. Outside of finance, he has experience in the food service industry with roles at Philly Pretzel Factory and Publico Kitchen and Tap. United Capital Financial Advisors provides national financial planning and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth households, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm supports customization in investment strategies and offers a broad affiliate network and technology platform that serves other independent advisors.

Craig Alden is a financial advisor with Founders Financial Securities LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fortune Financial Services, Brooklight Place Securities, Gwn Securities, and Interactive Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, Alden serves as a baseball umpire for college, high school, and recreational games. Founders Financial Securities serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of services such as portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage and insurance services, utilizing various delivery methods including managed portfolios, third-party asset managers, and co-advised wealth management programs.

James Ortlip is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. He is currently with F. L. Putnam Investment Management Company and has previously worked at Kalos Capital, Inc. and AOG Wealth Management. F. L. Putnam serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, offering various investment management and advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, family office solutions, and consulting. The firm uses a strategic asset allocation framework supplemented by internally managed strategies, third-party managers, and specialized offerings such as Optimized Indexing and AI-supported research.

Fabiano De Franco is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Sound Income Strategies, LLC since 2019 and concurrently owns Retirement Solution LLC, where he focuses on fixed insurance sales. Prior to that, he worked at ICMA Retirement Corporation from 2010 to 2017. Sound Income Strategies, LLC manages approximately $4.0 billion in client assets and serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers customized portfolio management with an emphasis on fixed-income analysis and equity evaluation, supported by a scalable advisor network and specialized family-office style services.

Brett Nelson is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mariner Independent. His prior roles include positions at AdvicePeriod, LLC, VOYA Financial Advisors, and Nelson Financial Partners. He is also a life and annuity insurance producer. Mariner Independent provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, access to model portfolios and third-party managers, and specialized plan services supported by institutional and retirement plan resources.

April Blake is a financial advisor with Founders Financial Securities LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Fortune Financial Services, Inc. and Interactive Financial Advisors. In addition to her advisory role, she is a partner in Beach, Blake, & Assoc Financial Services, LLC, where she is involved in insurance sales. Founders Financial Securities serves individuals, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives managing approximately $4.1 billion in assets. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms and services, including managed portfolios, fee-based annuities, financial planning, and 1031 exchange consulting, with investment strategies tailored by its representatives under firm oversight.

Kimberly Knapp is a financial advisor with Capitol Securities Management, Inc. in Reston, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Capitol Securities Management since 2005. Capitol Securities Management serves individuals, corporate and charitable clients, trustees, and plan sponsors with brokerage and investment advisory services, comprehensive financial planning, pension consulting, insurance products, and educational seminars. The firm offers asset management through separately managed accounts, wrap fee programs, third-party money managers, and model portfolios.

Amanda Pfeifle is a financial advisor at F L Putnam Investment Management Co. with three years of industry experience. She previously worked at AOG Wealth Management and AOG Wealth Management, Inc. for a combined total of 17 years. Outside of her advisory role, Amanda is a photographer and owner of CE Media & Design, offering photography and photo editing services. F.L. Putnam Investment Management serves individual and institutional clients, including registered investment companies, foundations, endowments, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm builds customized portfolios using internally managed strategies and third-party managers across various asset classes, and it offers specialized solutions such as Optimized Indexing and tax-aware fixed income strategies.

Blaine Homan is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience currently with Mason Investment Advisory Services Inc. He has previously worked at Mason Securities, Inc., Centurion Wealth Management, Domani Wealth LLC, and Kurtz, Connor, Browning, & Phillips, LLC. His career also includes three years at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Mason Investment Advisory Services, Inc. manages approximately $15.67 billion for over 1,000 clients through a team of 31 advisors. The firm provides fee-based financial planning, separately managed accounts, and institutional services such as outsourced chief investment officer (OCIO) engagements, focusing on long-term strategic asset allocation and manager selection.

Edgar Martinez is a financial advisor at Modern Wealth Management, LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Bank of America, and other firms. Modern Wealth Management is a multi-team SEC-registered adviser managing approximately $10.9 billion in assets with about 94 advisors. The firm provides investment management, financial planning, and related services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, guided by a centralized Investment Committee and a mix of strategic and tactical approaches.

Matthew Krause is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with Mason Investment Advisory Services Inc, where he has worked since 2021. His prior experience includes positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Altus Wealth Group, TIAA-CREF, and Mutual of Omaha. Mason Investment Advisory Services provides fee-based financial planning and investment management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable institutions. The firm emphasizes long-term strategic asset allocation, disciplined rebalancing, and a rigorous manager-selection process.

Joseph Morgan is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving at United Capital Financial Advisors since 2013. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Reston, VA. In addition to his advisory role, he teaches mediation services approximately two days per year through Northern Virginia Mediation Services. United Capital Financial Advisors provides financial planning and investment management services nationally to individuals, corporations, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm employs discretionary portfolio management using asset-allocation models developed by an Investment Policy Committee and offers customization for ESG and faith-based preferences.

Anthony Dietrich is a financial advisor at Blackridge Asset Management, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Blackridge since 2018. His prior roles include positions at PEAK Brokerage Services and Retirement Wealth Advisors. Outside of advising, he owns a mosquito and pest control business. Blackridge Asset Management provides financial planning, investment management, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a model-based, multi-manager approach with a mix of fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, and delivers services primarily through an affiliated turnkey asset management platform and wrap-fee programs.

Joan Kaye is a financial advisor with Bison Wealth, LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and over 37 years of industry experience. Her career includes previous roles at Key Investment Services, KeyBank NA, Bank of America, and Merrill. Bison Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, family offices, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA retirement plan advice. The firm’s investment approach includes outcome-focused model portfolios blending tactical and strategic allocations across liquid and private-market investments, with distinctive services such as a turnkey asset management platform and option-based overlay strategies.

Sean Joyce is a financial advisor with Advisory Services Network and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 23 years of industry experience, including eight years at Wells Fargo Advisors prior to joining Advisory Services Network in 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he is a licensed insurance agent specializing in fixed life insurance. Advisory Services Network serves individuals, families, corporations, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans through a network of independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, investment and retirement-plan consulting, and third-party manager selection across a range of asset classes and account types.

Loizos Kapnisi is a financial advisor at Mason Investment Advisory Services Inc with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at TIAA and TIAA-CREF. Mason Investment Advisory Services provides fee-based financial planning and investment management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable institutions. The firm’s investment approach focuses on long-term strategic asset allocation, disciplined rebalancing, and a manager-selection process using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party money managers.

Alice Li is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with four years of industry experience. She is currently an advisor at Modern Wealth Management, LLC and has previous experience with Wealthspire Advisors, The Colony Group, LLC, and several consulting firms. Modern Wealth Management, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $10.9 billion in assets through about 94 advisors. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and modular services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, utilizing a centralized Investment Committee and a mix of strategic allocation and tactical adjustments.

Barbara Joyce is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 10 years of industry experience. She is affiliated with Mason Investment Advisory Services Inc, where she has worked since 2000. Mason Investment Advisory Services provides fee-based financial planning and investment management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable institutions. The firm emphasizes long-term strategic asset allocation, disciplined rebalancing, and a manager-selection process that uses mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party money managers.

Thomas Falkenberry is a CFA® charterholder with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently associated with Modern Wealth Management, LLC and has served as president and majority shareholder of Autumn Wind Asset Management since 2000. Falkenberry is also a member of the board of directors for Memory Care Communities of Illinois, a nonprofit organization. Modern Wealth Management provides investment advisory and integrated planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, pension and retirement plans, charitable organizations, broker-dealers, and corporations. The firm employs a centralized portfolio management model supported by an Investment Committee and offers a range of services such as discretionary investment management, tax and estate planning, and ERISA plan services.

Keenan Bailey is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Mason Investment Advisory Services Inc. in Reston, VA, and has one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at MUFG Investor Services and Mariner Finance. Mason Investment Advisory Services provides fee-based financial planning and investment management to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable institutions. The firm’s investment approach focuses on long-term strategic asset allocation, disciplined rebalancing, and a rigorous manager-selection process, managing approximately $13.2 billion in assets with a compact advisory team.