Erich Imphong is a CFP® and Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Peakstone Financial Advisors and has held positions at X Advisors, LLC, Plotkin Financial Advisors, LLC, Independent Financial Group, LLC, and Geier Asset Management Inc. In addition to advisory roles, he is also a Maryland-licensed insurance agent and serves as an officer/director of a consulting entity focused on operational efficiencies. Peakstone Financial Advisors serves individuals, corporations, and employer-sponsored defined contribution plans by offering financial planning, portfolio and wealth management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm customizes portfolios based on asset allocation and a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and it utilizes third-party asset managers when appropriate.

John Bowles Jr. is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience at InterVest Ltd., where he has worked since 1997. Based in Chevy Chase, MD, he is one of two advisors at the firm. InterVest Ltd. provides financial planning, portfolio management, and non-discretionary asset management consulting to individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm combines document-driven financial reviews with ongoing client servicing, offering both non-discretionary advice and limited discretionary authority through SEI’s managed-account platform.

Mario Zumbo is a Certified Financial Planner® at Preserve Private Wealth, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Goldman Sachs for five years and held roles at Strategic Advisers, Fidelity Investments, and Charles Schwab. Preserve Private Wealth, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, combining fundamental and quantitative analysis with a long-term trading orientation. The firm manages a relatively large pool of assets for a small client base and offers access to a broad range of investment vehicles, including hedge funds, private equity, and digital assets.

Jiaxuan Zhuang is a financial advisor at MZ Capital, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He has held his current role since 2005 and holds a Series 65 designation. MZ Capital Management provides discretionary asset management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm emphasizes a passive, asset-class allocation approach implemented with institutional funds under a buy-hold-rebalance discipline grounded in efficient market and modern portfolio theory.

Thaddeus Toal Jr. is a Certified Financial Planner® with 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at RCS Financial Planning, LLC since 2017 and previously spent 10 years at Rockwood Wealth Management, LLC. RCS Financial Planning serves individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm provides portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and pension consulting, following an evidence-based investment approach grounded in modern portfolio theory.

Denislav Dantev is a financial advisor at MG Capital Partners, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, Bankers Life, Acn, and Uber. MG Capital Partners, LLC provides ongoing portfolio management and standalone financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm operates on a non-discretionary advisory model, applies modern portfolio theory, and focuses on long-term trading while leaving execution authority with clients.

Johnny Medina is a financial advisor with RidgeOak Wealth in Arlington, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, Bank of America, Fidelity Brokerage Services, KPMG, and Atlus Group. He is currently affiliated with NHABLA LLC, a firm doing business as RidgeOak Wealth. RidgeOak Wealth is a registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $33.3 million for about 25 clients with a two-advisor team. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management using a combination of Modern Portfolio Theory, passive ETFs, and quantitative, fundamental, technical, and economic analysis to guide model selection and trading.

Sarah Slattery is a CFP® and Series 66 professional with eight years of industry experience. She has worked at PieCapital Wealth Management LLC since 2026 and previously spent 11 years at Truist Bank. PieCapital provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and quantitative methods, offering a range of investment strategies including options and access to private placements and venture capital.

Jacob Katz is a financial advisor at Katz Family Financial Advisors, LLC in Alexandria, VA, holding a Series 65 designation with three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Rogo and Greenhill & Co., as well as time spent at Katz Family Financial Advisors since 2022. Katz Family Financial Advisors offers investment management and consulting services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, serving both high-net-worth and non-HNW clients. The firm uses fundamental analysis and proprietary screening methods to allocate assets among equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs, operating its own wrap-fee program and providing educational seminars to clients.

Laura Marrero Garcia is a financial advisor at Capital Area Planning Group in Washington, DC, holding a Series 65 license. She has one year of experience in the financial industry following a 13-year career at NASA and concurrent work at Southern New Hampshire University. Capital Area Planning Group provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and employee benefit plan advising for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm offers customized, actively managed portfolios and integrates tax preparation, mortgage brokerage, and insurance services under common ownership.

Lily Poy is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at Iconic Wealth Management since 2017 and previously spent four years at Omnia Vincet Capital Management, LLP. Iconic Wealth Management serves individual investors, high-net-worth individuals, and trusts by providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and a derivatives strategy for qualified clients. The firm employs a Quantitative Value Bias investment approach that integrates fundamental analysis, CAPM, macroeconomic inputs, and technical tools, focusing on individualized portfolio management through a small, two-advisor team.

Frederick Cassilly is a financial advisor at Cassilly Financial with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual and its affiliated companies. Cassilly Financial serves individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans and charitable organizations. The firm uses model portfolios and third-party money managers, applying fundamental, cyclical, and modern portfolio theory in its investment approach.

Peter Timmons is a financial advisor with T/R Financial Management Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lotus Investment Management, LLC for 17 years and serves as Managing Member of Lotus Fund, LLC, an investment pool no longer open to new investors. T/R Financial Management Group provides personalized, discretionary investment management and financial planning primarily to individual clients and trusts. The firm employs a blend of proprietary technical, cyclical, and fundamental analysis to construct diversified portfolios, operates as a fee-only adviser, and does not sell commission products.

Joseph Warren is a financial advisor at Warren Capital Group with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Warren Capital Group since 2005, following a three-year tenure at Cheytac LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the boards of several companies, including Mortgage Harmony LLC, AmplfiedAg, and Stash Storage, and manages multiple private holding entities. Warren Capital Group provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement accounts, and business entities. The firm manages diversified portfolios across multiple asset classes using fundamental and cyclical analysis and offers a bundled wrap fee program with in-house portfolio management.

Bernard McGinn is a CFA® charterholder with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with McGinn Investment Management since 1992 and currently serves as Chief Investment Officer of Union Street Partners LLC. McGinn Penninger Investment Management provides discretionary portfolio management primarily for high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients, employing a long-term, large-cap value equity strategy with a focus on fundamental analysis and contrarian purchases. The firm also acts as sub-adviser to the Union Street Partners Value Fund and offers portfolio management across individual accounts and the fund on a discretionary basis.

Samuel Brownell is a CFA® charterholder with seven years of industry experience, currently serving at Stratus Capital Management, LLC. He has held roles at affiliated entities including Stratus Valuation, Stratus Legacy Planning, and Stratus Wealth Advisors since 2018, focusing on business valuation and succession planning. Outside of investment advisory, he manages a family LLC and leads legacy planning and valuation services for independent business owners. Stratus Capital Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individuals, families, and select institutional clients such as foundations and endowments. The firm employs a goal-based process to create diversified portfolios aligned with client risk profiles, supported by affiliated firms specializing in valuation and legacy planning.

Scott Puritz is a financial advisor at Rebalance LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Rebalance since 2012. Rebalance provides investment management, financial planning, and decision-support services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and pooled vehicles through its Rebalance360 program. The firm employs a strategic asset-allocation framework focused on long-term rebalancing and offers a branded 401(k)/pension service, serving a broad client base with a compact advisory team.

Allison Brown is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at BrightPath Wealth Advisors LLC. She has been with BrightPath since 2012 and also operates as a sole proprietor providing insurance sales and services. Additionally, she is a managing member of BrightPath Retirement Solutions LLC, focusing on tax planning. BrightPath Wealth Advisors LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as corporate entities, offering discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm develops customized investment policy statements, employs fundamental analysis, and manages accounts with regular monitoring and periodic reviews.

Richard Schaeffer is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 41 years of industry experience. He is associated with Schaeffer Financial LLC, where he has worked for over two decades, and currently serves as part of a five-advisor team. His prior experience includes roles at Grove Point Investments and LPL Financial. Schaeffer Financial serves individuals and families, including federal employees and foreign nationals holding G‑IV visas, as well as trusts, foundations, and small businesses. The firm provides financial planning and discretionary portfolio management, emphasizing diversified asset allocation tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerance, and frequently coordinates with outside professionals to implement client plans.

Lori Gulin is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 11 years of experience in financial advising. She has been with Atwood Financial Planning LLC since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Fearless Finance, LLC, a company she founded to develop budgeting software and an accompanying app. Atwood Financial Planning serves individuals, small businesses, trusts, estates, and charities, providing comprehensive financial planning and non-discretionary investment support. The firm emphasizes low-cost index funds and ETFs, a buy-and-hold investment approach, and personalized risk assessment through advisor-client discussions.