Elizabeth Remick is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Ithaka Financial Planning, LLC since 2010. Ithaka Financial Planning provides integrated financial planning and portfolio management for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and personal trusts and estates. The firm’s approach emphasizes customized portfolios based on Modern Portfolio Theory, using primarily open-end index funds and ETFs, with ongoing monitoring and rebalancing.

Jennifer Hutton is a financial advisor at 4J Wealth Management, LLC in McLean, VA, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license with 23 years of industry experience. She worked previously at McLaughlin Ryder Investments, Inc. for six years before joining 4J Wealth Management in 2018. 4J Wealth Management serves individual investors and retirement plans, providing financial planning and investment management services through both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements. The firm employs a fiduciary approach that includes multi-style portfolio construction, regular client education seminars, and integrates third-party estate-planning software with human review.

Frank Ficadenti is a financial advisor at Ficadenti Tandon Asset Management, Inc. in Springfield, VA, with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Ficadenti Tandon Asset Management since 2000. Additionally, he has been associated with the Department of Navy since 1976. Ficadenti Tandon Asset Management, Inc. provides discretionary investment management and consulting services to individuals, families, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers tailored portfolios using fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, implementing various strategies with regular reviews and detailed reporting.

George Clark is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with two years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently an advisor at Variant Private Wealth LLC and has prior experience at LII Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory role, Clark has worked at Bull Run Golf Club and held positions at Virginia Tech and Home Depot. Variant Private Wealth LLC provides fee-based financial planning and individualized investment management to a range of clients including individuals, families, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers consolidated reporting for multi-custodian relationships and sponsors a wrap-fee program, using client-specific financial plans and tailored asset-allocation strategies.

Ryan Benson is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Planning in Reston, VA, holding a Series 65 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Independent Financial Planning in 2022, he worked as an educator in Fairfax and Arlington County public schools. Outside of advising, Benson is the CEO and founder of EPE Math Tutoring and manages Independent Financial Education, which provides financial education resources, seminars, and coaching. Independent Financial Planning serves individual investors, including both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth clients, as well as retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs a Core + Satellite investment approach combining passive indexed holdings with active satellite positions and offers comprehensive financial planning alongside educational workshops.

Hi! I'm Sefa, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and a fiduciary advisor who helps people with cross-border ties (e.g. international families, globally mobile professionals and cross-border entrepreneurs) live their best lives without worrying about money. I also have extensive experience working with globally-mobile professionals and executives who receive equity compensation (RSUs and employer stock options). My practice approach is hands-on and ongoing. I essentially act as a personal CFO: helping my clients to manage their overall financial life and life events - beyond just investments. Together, we tackle: -Cash flow and budgeting -Saving for goals and major purchases -Investments -Tax strategy -Insurance planning -Estate planning -Financial independence and retirement planning ...and the various life events that come up. Typical client questions for me: How do I manage/plan for cash flow and savings when international travel is central to my family values? How do I manage cash flow and accounts in different currencies? How do I plan for retirement when I’m not sure where I’ll retire? How do I manage my equity when some of it was granted while I worked overseas? How do I think about real estate (overseas and here in the US)? How do I minimize taxes when I have tax obligations in different countries? How do I save for my children’s college when I’m not sure where in the world they will go to college? How do I support family here and abroad? If you’re seeking a long-term partnership with a comprehensive financial planner who can guide you through all aspects of your financial life in the US and wherever life may take you, please send me a note and we can figure out if we’re a mutual fit.

Bernard Suissa is a financial advisor at Suissa Private Wealth with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His career includes roles at RBC Capital Markets, Wells Fargo Clearing, Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, and Merrill. Outside of finance, he is involved as a silent partner in an indoor gardening store and holds ownership interests in food manufacturing and guest suites businesses. Suissa Private Wealth is a newly registered investment adviser firm with three advisors, offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services primarily to individuals, nonprofits, and business entities. The firm's investment approach focuses on asset allocation and fundamental analysis, employing long-term strategies with periodic rebalancing and quarterly reviews, while also utilizing external managers for portions of client portfolios.

Brittany Chapman is a CFP® professional with experience spanning roles at District Capital Management, Amara Financial, North Financial Advising, and Artemis Consulting, as well as service in the U.S. Navy. She began her financial advising career in 2023 and is currently with District Capital Management in Arlington, VA. Prior to entering financial advising, she worked at Starbucks Coffee Company and served eight years in the U.S. Navy. District Capital Management is a fee-only financial planning firm based in Washington, D.C., serving clients across the DMV area and nationwide. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning and investment management focused on professionals in their 30s and 40s, including federal employees and tech professionals, with an emphasis on transparent, commission-free advice and virtual client service.

Jiyang Liu is a financial advisor at OSAIC with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at SagePoint Financial, Inc. and Pinion Financial Services. Liu assists financial advisors as part of his role at Pinion Financial Services. OSAIC is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA member broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of investment strategies supported by technology-driven portfolio management tools and offers access to various custodial platforms and third-party managers.

Henry Hebda is a financial advisor with Birks Financial Corp., holding a Series 65 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Birks Financial, he held academic roles at Georgetown University and Valparaiso University and worked at Hayes Locums. Birks Financial Corp. provides retirement planning and investment management services to individual and trust clients, emphasizing long-term strategies guided by risk tolerance assessments and Investment Policy Statements. The firm manages assets on a non-discretionary basis and offers estate-planning resources through a third-party platform as part of its service.

Kayla Welte is a CFP® and ChFC® with five years of experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at District Capital Management, LLC. Her background includes roles at Colorado State University, Commander Navy Installations, and ZEIDERS Enterprises. District Capital Management is a fee-only financial planning firm based in Washington, D.C., serving clients in the DMV area and nationwide. The firm focuses on providing comprehensive, independent financial advice to professionals in their 30s and 40s, emphasizing wealth building, tax efficiency, and retirement planning.

Sean Geiger is a financial advisor at Geiger Group Wealth Management with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. Geiger Group Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, business entities, and qualified retirement plan sponsors. The firm uses a tactical allocation approach combining strategic asset allocation with fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, offering discretionary portfolio management, retirement income planning, pension consulting, and financial planning services.

Kurt Laubinger is a financial advisor at Potomac Wealth Management LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He has held his current position since 2009 and previously worked at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in 2008. Laubinger holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Potomac Wealth Management LLC is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving high-net-worth individuals, trusts, qualified retirement plans, and nonprofit organizations. The firm employs a broadly diversified, often passive, asset-allocation strategy using low-cost investment vehicles and provides retirement plan consulting and participant education workshops.

Jeffrey Sciscilo Jr. is a CFP® and CFA® with 19 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at 4J Wealth Management since 2018 and previously spent six years at McLaughlin Ryder Investments, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent providing insurance advice tailored to client needs. 4J Wealth Management serves individual investors and retirement plans, offering financial planning and both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management. The firm employs a client-focused, fiduciary approach with a multi-style portfolio construction methodology and supplements its services with estate-planning visualization tools and formal AI review processes.

Juliana O'Neill is a Series 65–licensed financial advisor at Tesfaye O'Neill Financial with four years of industry experience. She is also an attorney at Tesfaye O'Neill Law, where she provides estate planning services. Tesfaye O’Neill Financial serves individual clients by offering financial coaching, account reviews, and educational seminars, acting as a co-adviser on Matson Money-managed accounts. The firm emphasizes Modern Portfolio Theory and long-term investing with periodic portfolio reviews, while Matson Money retains trading discretion and execution.

Fred Krause is a financial advisor at Empire Advisors Wealth Management LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Miller Consulting Group LLC for 19 years. Krause is also a partner in MCG CPA LLC, where he is involved in tax preparation and consulting. Empire Advisors Wealth Management LLC provides portfolio management and investment consulting primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, offering customized Investment Policy Statements and ongoing portfolio monitoring. The firm employs a multi-method analytical investment process and emphasizes a long-term trading approach.

Girum Tesfaye is a financial advisor at Tesfaye O'Neill Financial with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. He is also a partner and attorney at Tesfaye O'Neill Law, an estate planning law firm where he has worked since 2015. Tesfaye O’Neill Financial serves individual clients through financial coaching, educational seminars, and co-advisory investment services using a third-party platform. The firm focuses on risk profiling, investment horizons, and financial objectives, employing Modern Portfolio Theory and a long-term investment approach while collaborating with a discretionary third-party manager for trade execution and fee billing.

Cindy Spitzer is a financial advisor with Bull Bear Investment Management LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Black Swan Strategies, LLC since 2019 and ARK Financial Management, LLC since 2015, alongside over 30 years of self-employment experience. Bull Bear Investment Management provides discretionary portfolio management primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, utilizing a combination of charting, fundamental and technical analysis. The firm employs a range of trading strategies and manages approximately $66.6 million across about 142 clients.

Mitchell Falter is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience. He is currently with ReFrame Wealth, LLC, where he has worked since 2021. Prior to that, he was with TIAA-CREF and its affiliate Tiaa Creff from 2007 to 2021, and Valic Financial Advisors from 2003 to 2007. ReFrame Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts and estates, offering discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach with a primarily long-term focus and utilizes a sub-advisor for portfolio construction and discretionary trading.

Robert Wiedemer is a financial advisor at Bull Bear Investment Management LLC in Reston, VA, with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Bull Bear Investment Management since 2022, following eight years at Ark Financial Management, Inc. Wiedemer has also been involved with Bull Bear Publishing, formerly Aftershock Publishing LLC, since 2004. Bull Bear Investment Management provides discretionary portfolio management primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, using a combination of charting, fundamental and technical analysis, and both long- and short-term trading strategies. The firm manages approximately $66.6 million across around 142 clients and is known for its formal affiliations with other investment entities, including private pooled funds and intellectual property licensing arrangements.