Kevin Englert is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Avantax Insurance Agency, Avantax Advisory Services, and Avantax Investment Services, each for 13 years. Englert is also involved with Englert & Associates CPAs, an accounting and tax preparation business he has operated since 2011. 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, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research and technology tools while overseeing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Lawrence Berberian Jr. is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, where he has worked since 2013 and served at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. He has 12 years of industry experience based in Alexandria, VA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis methods. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services directly to individuals and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Francis Donnelly is a CFP® with two years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Alexandria, VA. His prior roles include positions at M&T Bank, Wells Fargo, Truist Financial Corp, US Bank, and TIAA Bank. Donnelly also holds a notary appointment with M&T Bank. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Grant Thompson is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines in Alexandria, VA, with two years of industry experience. His work history includes prior roles at Pure Performance and Financial Engines Advisors, L.L.C., as well as non-financial positions at Legum & Norman Realty Inc, Shenandoah University, and Brightview Landscapes. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of solutions including workplace retirement plans, planner-led wealth management, and online advice, combining proprietary modeling with planner oversight and emphasizing diversified portfolios and long-term investment strategies.

Richard Harrison is a Financial Consultant currently working with Fidelity Investments. In his role, he collaborates with clients to develop personalized financial strategies that align with their individual goals and priorities. He emphasizes building relationships based on trust and transparency to support clients in making informed financial decisions. Prior to his current position, Richard served as a Regional Director at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2023, and before that, he worked as a Regional Investment Consultant at the same firm from 2009 to 2021. His experience spans over a decade in various capacities within Fidelity Investments, focusing on investment consultation and regional leadership.

Zachariah Melcher is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at ID.me and the Museum of the Bible. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its advisory role to registered investment companies and use of systematic methodologies in model portfolio development.

Roger Achtermann is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Alexandria, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 39 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Citigroup Global Markets from 1998 to 2009 and at Morgan Stanley since 2009, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is a sole proprietor of a rental property business in Alexandria. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a broad range of advisory programs supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Gregg Snow is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Investment Committee Chairman for Virginia United Methodist Pension, Inc., and is a member of the Stewardship Committee at St. Stephens United Methodist Church. Wells Fargo Advisors provides investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Lori Polonsky is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Citigroup Global Markets. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning, using proprietary research and planning tools.

Sheri Swackhamer is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she rents a basement bedroom in her home on a month-to-month basis. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on comprehensive, goal-based financial and estate planning without discretionary portfolio management. The firm offers integrated planning and managed-account services through its WealthPlan option while maintaining separate billing and review processes.

Robert Davis is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include extensive tenure at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Insurance Agency, along with operating Davis Financial Services LLC since 2024. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with From The Heart Church Ministries and provides tax preparation and business consulting services through his CPA firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a large nationwide network of advisors and utilizes a multi-manager platform with various program and custodial options.

Anne Raghu is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2005, currently serving at their Fort Washington, MD office. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service designed for clients nearing or in retirement, focusing on written recommendations and ongoing income planning guided by proprietary research and third-party data.

Fulton Bridges is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Navy Federal Investment Services and PNC Investments. In addition to his advisory role, Bridges is president of Nirvana Wealth Management, LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base through thousands of financial professionals and provides access to multiple platforms, third-party advisers, and proprietary model strategies.

Michael Fazio is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2026. In this capacity, he assists clients in creating financial goals for themselves and their families by developing tailored financial plans. He emphasizes trust, reliability, and communication in his client relationships. Prior to his current position, Michael held several roles at Fidelity Investments, including Relationship Manager from 2025 to 2026, Financial Representative from 2024 to 2025, and Financial Service Representative from 2023 to 2024. This progression reflects his experience within the financial services industry. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Michael has interests in cars, fitness, food, military service, motorcycles, and swimming.

Wanda Rhim is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. She worked at Merrill for 11 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party analytics.

Kevin Mccall is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Springfield, VA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and with 11 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at American Color and Virginia Canopy Tours. He is also involved in the sale of non-investment related products, including home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors is a large institutional firm that serves primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers a wrap-fee asset management program relying mainly on model-delivery strategies from unaffiliated asset managers, supported by custodial and trade execution services.

Nicole Jackson is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Her work history includes positions at Bank of America, SunTrust Bank, and Windsor Fashions. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, 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, and institutional investors.

Marika Husovsky is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Alexandria, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Charles Markson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors based in Alexandria, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 41 years of industry experience. His career includes 11 years at Raymond James & Associates and nine years at Wells Fargo Clearing before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2025. He is also the owner of CBM Holdings, LLC, where he dedicates significant time. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and sports & entertainment planning, using Wells Fargo’s research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Joshua Johnson Journet is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he provides financial guidance and support to clients, focusing on wealth management strategies. He holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), reflecting his expertise in investment advisory services.