Jacobson Truex is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at McLaughlin Ryder Investments, Inc. since 2020. His prior experience includes roles at Foreside Fund Services and AdvisorShares Investments. He is involved in community and professional activities, including serving as a board member and financial committee member for the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce and holding several advisory and volunteer roles related to investment and fiscal affairs in the Alexandria area. McLaughlin Ryder Investments serves individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans with a client-centered investment approach that combines active and passive strategies across various asset classes. The firm manages accounts predominantly on a non-discretionary basis and integrates broker-dealer activities and wrap-fee programs alongside affiliated advisory services.

David Greene is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with CJM Wealth Advisers, Ltd. for 20 years, specializing in financial planning and investment advisory services. CJM Wealth Advisers, Ltd. serves both individual and institutional clients, including high net worth individuals and charitable organizations. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management through its wrap-fee program, utilizing a range of asset types and applying both fundamental and technical analysis.

Bianca San is a CFP® certificant with four years of industry experience, currently serving at Monument Wealth Management. Her prior experience includes roles at Osaic Wealth, Cassaday & Company, and AMJ Financial Wealth Management. Monument Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates, managing approximately $648 million with a team of nine advisors. The firm employs a combination of ETFs, mutual funds, and individual equities across various strategies, utilizing both fundamental and technical analysis alongside ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Emily Harper is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at Monument Wealth Management since 2017 and previously at LPL Financial and T. Rowe Price Investment Services. Harper is based in Alexandria, VA, and is part of a nine-advisor team at Monument Wealth Management. Monument Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates, managing approximately $648 million. The firm employs a range of strategies including ETFs, mutual funds, direct indexing, and tactical bond ETF allocations, using both fundamental and technical analysis in portfolio management.

Fatima Iqbal is a CFP® and Series 65-registered financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Azzad Asset Management, Inc. since 2008. Azzad Asset Management provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, charitable institutions, foundations, endowments, trusts, small businesses, and other institutions. The firm focuses on socially responsible Islamic investing using proprietary screening tools and manages approximately $1.82 billion in discretionary assets.

Ayman Khalil is a financial advisor at Azzad Asset Management, Inc. in Falls Church, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Azzad Asset Management since 2005. Azzad Asset Management provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, charitable institutions, foundations, endowments, registered mutual funds, trusts, small businesses, and other institutions. The firm specializes in socially responsible Islamic investing, using proprietary screening tools to exclude certain industries, and manages approximately $1.82 billion in discretionary assets.

Matthew Krouse is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Opal Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2021. Prior to joining Opal, he worked at Edward Jones for 19 years. He is a board member of the Rotary Club of Pleasantville and participates in the leadership of Man On Fire, a support group focused on personal growth. Opal Wealth Advisors provides comprehensive wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plans. The firm employs a planning-centric, customized investment process using proprietary model portfolios, quantitative and qualitative screening, and ongoing manager due diligence.

David Quinn is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Pine Harbor Wealth Management LLC in Fairfax, VA. He has held roles at several financial firms including Dimensional Fund Advisors and United Income, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Quinn is the CEO of AdviceCloud Financial Technology, Inc., a software provider. Pine Harbor Wealth Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individual and corporate clients, emphasizing tailored portfolio construction through fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and long-term strategies. The firm manages approximately $444.8 million in assets under management and integrates ESG considerations within its investment approach.

Dean Catino is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Monument Wealth Management since 2012. He previously worked at LPL Financial from 2008 to 2018. Monument Capital Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates. The firm manages approximately $648 million through a team of nine advisors, offering discretionary asset management, modular and full financial plans, and access to unaffiliated independent managers and private investment funds for qualified clients.

William Pitt is a financial advisor with Evermay Wealth Management, LLC in Arlington, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Evermay since 2009. Evermay Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a team-centric advisory model with tailored client service levels and integrates investment, tax, and estate planning through affiliated services and technology.

James Rooney is a CFA charterholder with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Avenir Corporation since 1998. Avenir Corporation provides discretionary investment management to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, trusts, pension plans, foundations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs a bottom-up, core value investment strategy focused on capital preservation and real returns, utilizing detailed company analysis and direct engagement with management across various security types.

Andrew Sponaugle is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Evermay Wealth Management, LLC since 2017, following six years at United Capital Financial Advisers and three years at MTB Asset Management, Inc. Evermay Wealth Management, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement and profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a team-centric approach to provide tailored investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, managing approximately $1.33 billion in assets across an 18-advisor team.

Jennifer Denner is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with Professional Financial Solutions, LLC in Fairfax, VA. She has five years of industry experience, including seven years at the Door and Hardware Institute prior to joining her current firm in 2019. Professional Financial Solutions, LLC primarily serves individual clients, including those with living or irrevocable trusts, as well as small business owners on retirement plans and charitable gifting of client securities. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, and investment management with a focus on diversified mutual funds and ETFs using a buy-and-hold, passive approach.

Brian Henderson is a CFA® charterholder serving as an advisor at Signature Resources Capital Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. He is also the founder and sole member of Henderson Financial Consulting LLC, where he conducts investment research and provides expert witness consulting. Additionally, he is an associate professor of finance at The George Washington University. Signature Resources Capital Management advises individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and retirement plan sponsors offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a Global Target Risk strategy focused on diversification and customization, managing approximately $304 million in discretionary assets.

Brett Schmader is a financial advisor at Evermay Wealth Management, LLC in Arlington, VA, holding a Series 65 designation. He has one year of industry experience, including prior roles outside finance such as at Ozzie's Good Eats and Chipotle. Evermay Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a team-centric model with distinct service levels and integrates investment, tax, and estate planning through affiliated and third-party resources.

Ross Loomis is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Evermay Wealth Management, LLC since 2014. Evermay Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm uses a team-centric advisory model with distinct service levels and integrates investment, tax, and estate planning through affiliated services and third-party platforms.

Anh Nguyen is a financial advisor at Evermay Wealth Management, LLC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Evermay in 2024, Nguyen worked at Dynamic Wealth Advisors, Merrill Lynch, and River Capital Advisors. He also has experience at the University of North Florida. Evermay Wealth Management, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement and profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a team-centric approach, tailoring recommendations based on client goals, liquidity needs, tax sensitivity, time horizon, and risk tolerance, and manages approximately $1.33 billion in assets across an 18-advisor team.

Samer Eshmawy is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving at Azzad Asset Management, Inc. since 2025. His prior experience includes roles at Modera Wealth Management, LLC, JP Morgan Chase & Co., and T-Mobile US. Azzad Asset Management provides investment management and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable institutions, and small businesses. The firm specializes in socially responsible Islamic investing using proprietary screening tools and manages approximately $1.82 billion in discretionary assets.

Aditya Bhatnagar is a financial advisor at Westbourne Investments, Inc. in Fairfax, VA, with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Westbourne since 2016 following a brief tenure at CenturyLink. Outside of his advisory role, he participates in career mentoring through the University of Maryland Alumni Advisor Network. Westbourne Investments provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and institutions. The firm manages discretionary equity, fixed-income, and ETF portfolios, employing a combination of top-down macro analysis and bottom-up security selection, including the use of options strategies within defined risk parameters.

Walter Billodeaux is a financial advisor with USAdvisors Wealth Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with USAdvisors since 2012 and also has experience with Osaic Wealth, Inc. and Securities America Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales, specifically equity indexed annuities. USAdvisors Wealth Management is an SEC-registered multi-advisor firm serving individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a combination of asset-allocation model portfolios and fundamental security selection, sourcing model solutions from multiple institutional providers, and offers a range of investment strategies including socially responsible portfolios and access to certain alternative investments.