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®-certified financial advisor with over 31 years of industry experience. She is currently with Charles Schwab, where she has worked since 2020. Prior to that, she held roles at USAA Investment Management Company and USAA Financial Planning Services. Outside of her advisory work, she co-authored the book *Value Investing for Dummies* in 2002. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

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 Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Woodbridge, VA, and has 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients approaching or in retirement.

Erik Steudle is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Alexandria, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services, Merrill, Truist Investment Services, and Wells Fargo Clearing. He is also engaged as an investment adviser representative through Good Life Advisors, LLC, an independent registered investment advisory firm. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Tristan Caudron is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with over 31 years of industry experience. He currently works at Wells Fargo Advisors and has previously been with Wells Fargo Clearing. Caudron is also the owner of Riverfront Wealth TC LLC and holds a majority stake in Riverfront Wealth Advisors LLC, both financial practices based in Virginia. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services tailored to clients who meet a net-worth threshold, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools to develop personalized 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® professional at Edelman Financial Engines with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at TD Ameritrade, Charles Schwab and Co., Inc., and Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. prior to his current role. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm combines a committee-driven modeling process with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified portfolios, periodic rebalancing, and both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

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 Woodbridge, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as power of attorney for both of his parents. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute with diversification principles and modern portfolio theory in its investment approach.

Andres Vitalis is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Alexandria, VA, holding a Series 66 license and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TD Ameritrade, Wells Fargo, and PNC Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Vitalis Ventures LLC, which manages real estate holdings through an LLC structure. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combined brokerage, advisory, and custody platform with both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options featuring multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment access.

David Powell is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 25 years of experience in financial services. He specializes in assisting individuals, families, business owners, and corporate clients with personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and socially responsible investment strategies, including ESG investing. David also supports corporations, non-profits, endowments, and associations in managing retirement plans and business financial needs. David holds multiple professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). His education includes a high school diploma from St Josephs High School and attendance at the University of California Davis. In addition to his professional work, David enjoys adventure sports, antiquing, golfing, and music. He is also a collector and restorer of classic cars, a hobby that informs his patient and detail-oriented approach to wealth management. David works closely with clients and their trusted advisors to deliver customized financial strategies aimed at meeting their long-term goals.

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® professional with 23 years of experience currently affiliated with LPL Financial. He has previously worked at Apple Federal Credit Union, Cuso Financial Services, LP, and Cetera Investment Services LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment solutions, combining advisory and brokerage services supported by advanced operational tools and a broad platform of non-advisory financial products.

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.