George Englert is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and related Avantax entities for over two decades and has been a principal at Englert & Associates CPAs since 1976. Outside of his advisory role, he is actively involved in accounting and tax preparation through Englert & Associates CPAs. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, incorporating both discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and various technology-driven solutions.

Andrew Vree is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Manassas, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he held positions at the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission, Reynolds & Reynolds, and The Bush School of Government and Public Service. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Juan Uribe is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Springfield, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1994. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party asset managers and offers a wrap-fee structure with an operational model that includes ongoing oversight of manager selection.

Stephen Little Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2014 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole owner of a rental property in Dumfries, Virginia. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Mario Gabalda is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Alexandria, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2010. Outside of advising, he owns a small business related to managing his Ameriprise practice. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Albana Droboniku is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill, Bank of America, N.A., and UBS before joining Wells Fargo Advisors. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by offering investment and financial planning services. The firm provides a broad range of planning options, including niche services like business-owner transition and special-needs analysis, utilizing its own research and planning tools to develop tailored client recommendations.

Bryce King is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Lake Ridge, VA, holding a Series 66 designation. He began his advisory career in 2025 with Whitlock Wealth of Ameriprise Financial, LLC. Prior to this, King has experience in real estate and promotional businesses, as well as roles at Christopher Newport University and Chesapeake College. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to develop tailored, written recommendation reports delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Janet Haley is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Charles Schwab. Her prior experience includes roles at USAA Investment Management Company and USAA Financial Planning Services. Outside of advising, she co-authored the book *Value Investing for Dummies* in 2002 and manages short-term rental properties. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment services alongside brokerage and custody functions. The firm is notable for its scale, integrated structure, and use of multi-asset model portfolios supported by its Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Ryan Dillard is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2016. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for Science Applications International Corporation from 2004 to 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, including separately managed accounts and affiliated mutual funds, under a fiduciary standard.

Amante Decastro is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Woodbridge, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform.

Tristan Caudron is a CFP® professional at Wells Fargo Advisors with 30 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Advisors and its affiliates since 2009. Caudron holds ownership interests in Riverfront Wealth TC LLC and Riverfront Wealth Advisors LLC, both investment-related businesses based in Virginia. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services, leveraging Wells Fargo research and planning tools to provide tailored recommendations.

Bennett Whitlock III is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise Financial Service, LLC since 1993 and worked with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. Outside of advising, Whitlock holds ownership interests in a co-working space and a commercial real estate partnership, and serves on the boards of the Manassas Ballet Theatre and the Prince William County Chamber of Commerce. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to create tailored income strategies. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform.

Rodney Willyerd is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages both model-based and customized portfolios and supports a large client base through advisor-led and online platforms.

Abhijit Basu is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Woodbridge, VA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. He is also the founder and president of Basu Strategies, Inc., a consulting business advising companies on public policy issues. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Charles Sisson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Burke, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a power of attorney for his parents. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes insurance-related investment options alongside traditional products.

Andres Vitalis is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Alexandria, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TD Ameritrade, AMA LLC, and Wells Fargo in various capacities. Outside of advising, he is involved with Vitalis Ventures LLC, managing a non-investment real estate rental property through an LLC. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering a combination of brokerage, advisory, custody, and financial planning services. The firm’s approach integrates non-discretionary advice with access to discretionary managed accounts and alternative investments through centralized operational and supervisory structures.

Thomas Huszcza is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Manassas, VA since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2005 to 2020. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary, written recommendation reports. The firm operates with a large institutional platform offering a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Jeffrey Callan is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. He has worked at LPL since 2025 and previously spent a decade with CUSO Financial Services and over 11 years at Apple Federal Credit Union. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services supported by model portfolios, research, and various program offerings.

Kurtis Frogale is a CFP® professional with 10 years of experience at Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2016. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Springfield, VA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including households and corporate entities. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Chalee Ricciardi is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Alexandria, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing prior to her current position. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis, delivered through tailored recommendations based on Wells Fargo’s research and planning tools.