Keron Smith is an advisor with Brighter Financial Capital Management, LLC in Reston, VA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Brighter Financial Capital Management, he held various roles in financial services, including positions at Wells Fargo Advisors, Ameriprise Financial, and BayPoint Wealth. Brighter Financial Capital Management provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporations and retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, ERISA plan advisory, multi-tiered financial planning, and educational seminars, often implementing client programs under discretionary authority with ongoing monitoring and support.

Jonathan Adams is a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) with 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Northwest Financial Advisors LLC since 2014 and also maintains an affiliation with LPL Financial, LLC since 2007. Adams is licensed to sell non-variable insurance products, including universal life, whole life, and disability insurance. Northwest Financial Advisors LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a long-term, asset-allocation-driven approach and utilizes LPL Financial’s custodial programs and Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO) services to support portfolio management and oversight.

Peter Baker is a financial advisor at Preston Wealth Advisors, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Catoctin Wealth Management LLC and Ameriprise. Baker serves on the board of directors for Ruritans of Lucketts, a nonprofit community aid group. Preston Wealth Advisors provides investment and planning services to individuals, families, retirement plan sponsors, and other entities. The firm employs a blend of active and passive strategies, utilizing technical, quantitative, cyclical, and strategic analyses to manage portfolios and private pooled investment vehicles.

Kevin Galvin is a CFP® and CFA® with 17 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Hopwood Financial Services, Inc. since 2015, where he is part of a six-advisor team based in Potomac, MD. Hopwood Financial Services primarily serves high-net-worth individuals and related entities, offering discretionary, fee-only investment management alongside financial planning and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a multi-year investment approach overseen by an Investment Committee and manages approximately $666.6 million across about 273 client households.

Patrick Hughes is a CFP® and Series 65 credentialed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Hughes Financial Services, LLC since 2015, working within a team of nine advisors. Hughes Financial Services is a team-based registered investment adviser managing approximately $760 million for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, integrated financial planning, and an all-inclusive wrap-fee program utilizing firm-developed model portfolios and a combination of fundamental, cyclical, and modern portfolio theory-based investment methods.

Daniel Hughes is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience and has been with Hughes Financial Services, LLC since 2009. He holds the Series 63 designation and is based in Herndon, VA. Outside of financial advising, he is a limited partner in ODD SQUAD LLC, which owns Eventide Restaurant in Arlington, VA. Hughes Financial Services, LLC manages approximately $616 million for individual and high-net-worth clients, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside integrated financial planning. The firm customizes portfolios using model portfolios and a combination of fundamental, cyclical, and Modern Portfolio Theory analyses, employing tactical techniques such as short-term trading, option writing, short sales, and margin when appropriate.

Theodore Doremus is a financial advisor at Preston Wealth Advisors, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Preston Wealth Advisors since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, he is a minority equity investor in two companies involved in flipping foreclosed residential real estate in Arlington, VA. Preston Wealth Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice and financial planning to individuals, families, plan fiduciaries, and related entities. The firm combines active and passive portfolio management using model-driven strategies and serves as adviser and general-partner affiliate to private funds focused on companies with significant revenue from U.S. government contracts.

Ryan Oliver is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Abich Financial Wealth Management, LLC. He previously worked at Cassaday & Co Wealth Management and Osaic Wealth, INC., among other roles. Oliver holds a Virginia Commonwealth Notary position. Abich Financial Wealth Management is an SEC-registered, five-advisor team that provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a multi-method investment process and offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, standalone planning, and access to third-party managers and wrap-fee programs.

Elisa Hasan is a financial advisor with The Lewis Financial Group in Ashburn, VA, holding a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. Her previous roles include positions at Edward Jones, Care With Love, LLC, and Ashby Ponds Retirement Community. She is also a notary public in Ashburn. The Lewis Financial Group provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, foundations, and business entities. The firm employs a mix of active and passive strategies across various asset classes and uses third-party platforms and programs to implement and manage client portfolios.

Connor Depew is a financial advisor at Abich Financial Wealth Management, LLC with a Series 65 credential and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at FVC Bank and Freedom Bank of Virginia. Abich Financial Wealth Management is a multi-advisor team serving individual and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $395 million in discretionary assets. The firm employs a blended investment approach incorporating fundamental, technical, cyclical, and charting analyses, and offers both investment management and financial planning services.

Carol Zelenke is a financial advisor with Atcap Partners, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ceros Financial Services, Inc. since 2022 and previously spent six years at Raymond James Financial Services. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a residential rental property in California. AtCap Partners provides investment management and financial planning services to individual clients, pension plans, trusts, estates, and corporate entities. The firm uses a blend of fundamental and technical analysis, including market timing strategies, and offers access to third-party asset managers and alternative investments through affiliated entities.

Victor Cunningham is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience. He has worked at The Hoerner Planning Group since 2024 and previously spent over a decade at Third Avenue Management. The Hoerner Planning Group provides wealth advisory services to affluent families and related entities, focusing on long-term, strategic asset allocation with selective tactical adjustments. The firm manages approximately $1.5 billion in assets and typically implements portfolios through Independent Managers employing value-oriented, concentrated strategies.

Ryan Scott is a financial advisor at Brighter Financial Capital Management, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and KLDiscovery. He is also affiliated with Clark & Associates, Inc., where he is involved in insurance services. Brighter Financial Capital Management provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, plan advisory, multi-tiered financial planning, and educational seminars, often implementing client programs through discretionary authority with third-party managers.

Sarah Albritton is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving at The Hoerner Planning Group, LLC since 2011. She is based in Middleburg, VA and is part of a four-advisor team. The Hoerner Planning Group provides comprehensive wealth advisory services to affluent families and related entities, offering financial planning, consulting, and both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management. The firm follows a long-term, strategic asset-allocation approach, managing approximately $1.5 billion in regulatory assets with a focus on value discipline and concentrated strategies through Independent Managers.

John Steigerwald is a financial advisor with Steigerwald, Gordon & Koch - Wealth Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Steigerwald, Gordon & Koch since 1996. Outside of advisory work, he is a partner in SGK Real Estate Investments, LLC, which manages the building housing their offices. Steigerwald, Gordon & Koch provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a diversified approach across multiple asset classes and incorporates client-directed ESG considerations, while also providing advisory services on a fee-only basis.

Crystal Matlock is a financial advisor at Reston Wealth Management with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Reston Wealth Management since 2016, with prior experience at LPL Financial and Ameriprise. Matlock is also a notary public in Virginia. Reston Wealth Management is a fee-based registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, and various organizations. The firm employs a tailored, long-term investment approach focused on globally diversified portfolios, low-cost ETFs and mutual funds, and tax-aware strategies.

Henry Hoerner is a financial advisor with The Hoerner Planning Group, LLC in Middleburg, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with The Hoerner Planning Group since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the boards of Curtis Investment Group Inc. and Elk Run LLC, and is a limited partner in entities focused on affordable housing development in Northern Virginia. He also acts as a trustee for several family and client trusts. The Hoerner Planning Group LLC provides comprehensive wealth advisory services to affluent families and related entities, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm emphasizes customized, strategic asset allocation through independent managers with a long-term focus, managing approximately $1.65 billion across a four-advisor team.

Alex D'attilio is a financial advisor at Acorn Financial Advisory Services, Inc. with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at the University of Connecticut Recreational Center and Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy. Acorn Financial Advisory Services, Inc. is a fee-only investment adviser managing approximately $1.4 billion across various client types, including individuals, families, and institutions. The firm uses globally diversified portfolios with an array of investment vehicles and implements model strategies that may include alternatives and tactical tools, offering subadvisory and educational services.

Heather Wilson is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently serving at Hughes Financial Services, LLC. Her background includes roles at Charles Schwab and Purdue University. Hughes Financial Services is a team-based registered investment adviser managing approximately $760 million for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, integrated financial planning, and an all-inclusive wrap-fee program utilizing firm-developed model portfolios and diversified investment strategies.

Jiashuo Qin is a CFP® certificant with six years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Northwest Financial Advisors LLC. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial LLC, Wells Fargo Clearing, Charles Schwab and Co., Inc., and TD Ameritrade. Northwest Financial Advisors LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a long-term, asset-allocation-driven approach and utilizes custodial programs and an Outsourced Chief Investment Officer service to support portfolio management while tailoring strategies to clients’ objectives and risk tolerance.