Richard Pinion is a financial advisor with Pinion Financial Services, LLC in Bethesda, MD, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 40 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years and has been with OSAIC since 2023. Outside of investment advisory work, he is involved in health and life insurance writing and recruitment. Pinion Financial Services provides financial planning, pension and retirement-plan consulting, and referral services for third-party investment advisory programs. The firm emphasizes selecting and monitoring outside advisors and favors long-term mutual fund investments, without managing client assets on a discretionary basis.

Peter Ryan is a financial advisor at Alikos Wealth Management, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has been with Alikos since 2015. Ryan also has over 30 years of experience at Ryan & Wetmore P.C. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as a member in several real estate investment partnerships. Alikos Wealth Management serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and small businesses by providing discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes long-term, broadly diversified portfolios primarily implemented with passively managed mutual funds and ETFs, and offers customized solutions including ESG, tax-sensitive, and fixed-income accounts.

Tiffany Blackburn is a financial advisor at Arkagos Advisors & Asset Management, Inc., holding a Series 65 designation. She has been with Arkagos since 2024 and has experience working in related roles, including at Vector Wealth Strategies and Henmead Enterprises, Inc. Blackburn is also affiliated with George Mason University for the years 2023 to 2025. Arkagos Advisors and Asset Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients by offering portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and access to private investments. The firm uses model-based allocations combining technical, fundamental, and modern portfolio theory techniques tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerance, with a notable focus on private placement investments alongside traditional advisory services.

Policarpio Sanchez is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience. He is a principal at Sanchez & Zures, LLC, where he has worked since 2006. Prior to that, he spent nine years with UFC Gym. Sanchez & Zures, LLC provides investment management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm follows a long-term, passive investment approach emphasizing asset allocation and primarily uses exchange-traded funds, offering portfolio construction, ongoing rebalancing, and written financial plans.

Frederick Hubach is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience. He is currently with Generational Private Wealth, where he has worked since 2025. His prior experience includes roles at Belgrade Wealth Management LLC, Hemington Wealth Management, and Andersen. Generational Private Wealth serves high-net-worth individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and nonprofit entities, offering discretionary investment management and advanced financial planning. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation, diversification, and fundamental analysis, managing approximately $263 million across 49 client relationships.

Hi, I'm Alvin, I’m a fee-only financial advisor in Washington, D.C, and the founder of District Capital Management. I am deeply committed to helping professionals in their 30s and 40s retire by 55, through holistic financial planning and research-driven investing. Since 2013, I’ve empowered over 400 clients to take control of their financial futures, making personal finance approachable and less intimidating. Life in your 30s and 40s can be overwhelming. You may be balancing multiple high-stress jobs, managing a mortgage, paying off student loans, trying to save for your child’s education, and perhaps even starting a new business. With all these demands, it’s tough to find the time—let alone the desire—to dive into the complexities of investments, taxes, retirement planning, and which accounts to use to optimize your finances. Your focus should be on what you love, not deciphering financial jargon. That’s where I come in. I’m here to help you maximize your finances so you can retire by 55 and live the life you’ve always envisioned. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and CFA® charterholder, my approach goes beyond just providing a financial plan; I partner with my clients through life’s ups and downs, offering personalized guidance and unwavering support. I’m an active member of the XY Planning Network, Fee-Only Network, and the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA). My insights have been featured in leading publications such as The New York Times, Forbes, Business Insider, Time, and Yahoo! Finance. I also hold an MA in International Relations from Johns Hopkins University. I also serve as Coaching Chair for Entrepreneurly, a non-profit supporting small business owners in DC. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, swing dancing, and playing pickleball. Learn more here: https://districtcapitalmanagement.com/ * "Washington, D.C.'s Best Financial Advisors" -- Washingtonian Magazine * “Top Financial Planners In Washington, D.C.” - Expertise.com * “Best Financial Planners For Millennials” - Millennial Money * Washington Parent Picks Winner - Washington Parent * Diversity Scholarship Winner - FPA

Saqib Rashid is a financial advisor at One Oak with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has worked at firms including Inverness Capital Advisors, Blue Sand Securities LLC, and Abraaj North America. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner at OneOak Holdings, LLC, which provides outsourced CIO and investment guidance services to charitable foundations, and he also consults with several private equity and venture capital firms on marketing and institutional investor relations. One Oak offers outsourced chief investment officer and customized investment advisory services primarily to institutional clients such as endowments, foundations, and family offices. The firm focuses on a low client-to-advisor ratio with a high account threshold and employs an integrated OCIO model that includes manager selection, risk management, and access to alternative investments.

Gillian Curran is a CFP® professional with 21 years of experience in financial advising. She has been with Prospect Financial Group LLC since 2004. Outside of her advisory work, she is an owner of a rental real estate business in Ocean City, New Jersey. Prospect Financial Group LLC provides fee-only financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, personal trusts and estates, and small-business retirement plans. The firm operates as a fiduciary, employing a strategic asset allocation approach primarily using mutual funds and ETFs, and also offers retirement-plan consulting services alongside individual wealth management.

Daniel Serra is a CFP® professional with 15 years of experience in financial advisory. He has worked at Sagevest Wealth Management since 2021 and was previously with Chevy Chase Trust Company from 2014 to 2021. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as an adjunct faculty member at Southern New Hampshire University. Sagevest Wealth Management serves individuals, families, trusts, and small businesses by providing comprehensive investment management and wealth planning services. The firm manages approximately $358.5 million on a discretionary basis and integrates retirement, estate, philanthropic, and cash flow planning into its advisory relationships.

Jennifer Myers is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Sage Financial Management Group, Inc. since 2007 and is currently part of the four-advisor team at SageVest Wealth Management in McLean, VA. SageVest Wealth Management provides comprehensive investment management and wealth planning services to individuals, families, trusts, and small businesses. The firm manages approximately $358.5 million on a discretionary basis, integrating retirement, estate, philanthropic, and cash flow planning, and offers educational seminars and workshops as part of its client engagement.

Richard Allridge is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience. He is a principal at Allridge Wealth Management, Inc., where he has worked since 2002, and also is associated with Century Financial Group, LLC. Allridge Wealth Management, Inc. is an independent, fee-only firm offering customized investment management and advisory services primarily to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and other entities. The firm manages all client accounts on a non-discretionary basis, providing portfolio recommendations and ongoing monitoring without exercising trading authority.

Matthew Miller is a financial advisor at Empire Advisors Wealth Management LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Avantax Advisory Services, Inc. and Avantax Investment Services, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he owns Miller Consulting Group, LLC, which provides accounting and tax preparation services, and serves on advisory boards for Truist Bank, George Mason University, and Radford University. Empire Advisors Wealth Management LLC is a boutique firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management. The firm employs a long-term trading strategy based on multiple analytical approaches and acts as a fiduciary, providing customized Investment Policy Statements and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Goeun Choi is a CFP® professional with seven years of experience in financial advising, currently serving at Buchanan Wealth Management in Reston, VA. Her background includes multiple roles at both Buchanan Wealth Management and LPL Financial LLC since 2018. Prior to her advisory career, she held positions at Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, United We Dream, and Dickinson College. Buchanan Wealth Management provides wealth management and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on retirement objectives. The firm employs an asset-allocation driven approach using efficient-market strategies combined with quantitative and qualitative analysis, managing accounts on a discretionary basis through various custodial platforms and model programs.

Audrey Jones is a financial advisor at Poder Wealth Advisors with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Carson Wealth, CWM, LLC, and the Elwood & Goetz Wealth Advisory Group LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is the CEO and founder of SkateFit, LLC, a fitness business. Poder Wealth Advisors serves individual clients, business owners, and nonprofit entities, focusing on discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm employs a primarily passive investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and provides tailored planning tracks for diverse client needs.

Edward Giese is a Series 65-registered financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with Promethium Advisors, LLC, where he has worked since 2024. Prior to joining Promethium, he was with Sargent Investment Group LLC and United Capital Financial Advisors. Promethium Advisors, LLC provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to both individual and institutional clients. The firm employs a diversified investment approach, combining passive and active strategies, alternatives, and tactical asset allocation, and manages a wrap fee program that encompasses the majority of its assets.

Kevin Mcloughlin is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently advising at Trio Wealth Management, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Chain Bridge Bank, United Capital Financial Advisers, Arista Wealth Advisors, and Capital Financial Services. Trio Wealth Management is a fee-only, SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm combines strategic asset allocation and a mix of passive and active investment vehicles with options to delegate management to independent third-party managers while maintaining supervisory oversight.

Ehab Selim is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Investology Inc. since 2017 and previously spent three years with Lincoln Financial Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales through Synergy Consulting, offering various health and life insurance products. Investology Inc. provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individual investors, company retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of analytical methods and implements both long-term and short-term trading strategies across a diverse range of asset classes.

Alon Zieve is a financial advisor at Aption Advisors LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Aperios Solutions Ltd, Bringg Delivery Technologies, and Seeking Alpha. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as CEO of Apeiros Inc and its subsidiary Apeiros Solutions Ltd, and is the sole owner and CEO of Eximia Ltd, a consulting firm. Aption Advisors provides investment advice to individuals with large, concentrated positions in venture-backed private companies, focusing on share forward transaction contracts to help clients reduce concentration risk. The firm uses proprietary technology to monitor private holdings and does not exercise investment discretion or recommend other securities.

John Coleman is a financial advisor at Piedmont Wealth Management with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. In addition to his role in financial advising, Coleman owns Commonwealth Business Services, a CPA and tax preparation firm. Piedmont Wealth Management is a fee-only financial planning and investment management firm serving trusts, foundations, pension plans, and corporate/household accounts. The firm offers personalized financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and consulting, with a focus on institutional and trust/corporate relationships and coordinated services through affiliated financial and accounting entities.

Michael Schwartz is a financial advisor with MZ Capital, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at MZ Capital Management since 2018 and previously held roles at Securities America Advisors, Inc., Securities America, Inc., and Master's Financial Associates. Outside of advising, he owns Home Instead Senior Care and serves as a regional leadership council member for Messiah College. MZ Capital Management provides discretionary asset management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm employs a passive, asset-class allocation strategy using institutional funds with a buy-hold-rebalance approach and offers ongoing portfolio supervision, written planning reports, newsletters, and client seminars.