Stephen Dix is a financial advisor at Wellington Consulting Services Inc with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Wellington Consulting Services since 1994. Dix also serves as Vice President of Wellington Retirement Solutions, Inc., a firm associated with his advisory company that provides third-party recordkeeping for retirement plans. Wellington Consulting Services offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, plan participants, and company-sponsored plans. The firm regularly accepts ERISA fiduciary roles and emphasizes low-cost implementation through diversified portfolios using no-load mutual funds, index funds, and ETFs.

Jiashuo Qin is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Northwest Financial Advisors LLC. His career includes roles at LPL Financial LLC, Wells Fargo Clearing and Bank, Charles Schwab, 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 uses a long-term, asset-allocation-driven approach tailored to clients' goals and implements strategies primarily through LPL Financial custodial programs and an Outsourced Chief Investment Officer program to support portfolio oversight.

Luke Jackson is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license, currently serving as a financial advisor with AMJ Financial Wealth Management LLC. He has two years of industry experience and previously worked at Amazon and The Lunch Box. AMJ Financial Wealth Management serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients by offering discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, small business consulting, and legacy management. The firm employs a research-driven investment approach using a diversified mix of asset classes, supported by regular portfolio reviews and client-specific investment policies.

Gregory Grinnell is a financial advisor with Northwest Financial Advisors LLC in Leesburg, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Northwest Financial Advisors since 2013 and has longstanding involvement with affiliated entities including NW Insurance Agency LLC, where he sells life, disability, and long-term care insurance. Northwest Financial Advisors LLC offers investment management, financial planning, 529 plan management, and retirement plan consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm manages approximately $1.92 billion in discretionary assets and employs a long-term, asset-allocation-driven investment approach supported by an in-house Portfolio Analyst and monthly Investment Committee.

Patrick Tessier is a financial advisor at AMJ Financial Wealth Management LLC in Leesburg, VA, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at United Western Group and Marathon TS. AMJ Financial Wealth Management serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, providing discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and legacy management. The firm uses a research-driven investment approach combining macroeconomic, fundamental, and quantitative analysis, and offers educational workshops alongside customized portfolio management.

Jeffrey Axt is a financial advisor with The Lewis Financial Group in Ashburn, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 41 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors, Wells Fargo Clearing, Merrill, and Truist Investment Services. He has been with The Lewis Financial Group since 2021. 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 uses a combination of active and passive strategies across various asset classes and employs risk-adjusted, tax-aware asset allocation, routinely monitoring accounts and using third-party platforms to implement client strategies.

Luke Addington is a financial advisor at Preston Wealth Advisors, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Trinity Wealth Securities, LLC and Florida Financial Advisors DBA Tristate Financial Advisors. Preston Wealth Advisors provides investment advice and financial planning to individuals, families, and plan fiduciaries, combining active and passive portfolio management with model-driven strategies. The firm also serves as sub-adviser for other advisers and sponsors private pooled investment vehicles.

Jozsef Szadvari III is a financial advisor with Northwest Financial Advisors LLC based in Herndon, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at PNC Investments and PNC Bank, where he worked for eight years. He is also involved with Northwest Financial Group LLC, a registered broker-dealer affiliated with his firm. Northwest Financial Advisors LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, 529 plan management, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm manages approximately $1.92 billion in discretionary assets and employs a long-term, asset-allocation-driven approach supported by an in-house Portfolio Analyst and Investment Committee.

Megan Clark is an investment adviser representative with Brighter Financial Capital Management, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. She has 12 years of industry experience and has worked with firms including Madison Avenue Securities and Clark/Barbour Asset Strategy Partners. Clark is also the CEO and owner of Clark & Associates, Inc. Financial Solutions and serves as treasurer for the Fairway Executive Center Condo Board. Brighter Financial Capital Management provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, plan advisory, and educational seminars, serving a high client load with a multi-tiered planning approach.

Joshua Barbin is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with Abich Financial Wealth Management, LLC, a team of five advisors based in Ashburn, VA. His prior experience includes roles at Magellan Federal, The Connemara Group, Ameriprise, LPL Financial, Ameriserv Trust, Edward Jones, Harmony Inc, and West Chester Capital Investors Inc. Joshua is also involved with Tidy Wealth Designs, LLC, an outside business activity he has maintained since 2021. Abich Financial Wealth Management provides ongoing investment management and financial planning services to individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a multi-method investment approach that incorporates fundamental, technical, cyclical, and charting analysis, with options for discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and emphasizes client education through monthly retirement workshops.

Cheryl Greer is a financial advisor at Wellington Consulting Services Inc with 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Wellington Consulting Services since 2004. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Wellington Consulting Services provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, plan participants, and company-sponsored retirement plans. The firm emphasizes low-cost implementation through no-load mutual funds, index funds, and ETFs, serving a large client base with a platform-oriented approach rather than a small, high-touch private-client practice.

Elizabeth Clark is a financial advisor at Heritage Financial LLC in Gainesville, VA, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses with 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at Heritage Financial since 2016 and previously held roles at Intelligent Back Office Solutions, LLC, The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc., and Optifour Integrated Wealth Management, LLC. Outside of advisory work, she is involved with Intelligent Back Office Solutions, a private business focused on simplifying business transitions. Heritage Financial advises individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, small businesses, and corporations through a seven-advisor team, managing approximately $408 million in assets. The firm employs a LifeMap Discovery process and individualized core-and-satellite allocations, often utilizing model portfolios from third-party advisers, and maintains a formal due-diligence process for manager selection.

Donald Gresh III is a CFP® with 10 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Glassman Wealth Services, LLC since 2022 and previously worked at Family Office Research, LLC for seven years. Glassman Wealth Services, LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations by providing discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, independent managers, and private funds, with a focus on aligning portfolios to clients’ objectives and incorporating non-managed assets into their reporting and advice.

Eleni Milligan is a financial advisor at Hughes Financial Services, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Savant Wealth Management and Aerie, as well as part-time work while attending Salisbury University. Hughes Financial Services is a team-based registered investment adviser with seven advisors managing approximately $760 million for individual and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside integrated financial planning and an all-inclusive wrap-fee program.

Nathan Levin is a financial advisor with Northwest Financial Advisors LLC in Herndon, VA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with three years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial LLC and Northwest Federal Credit Union since 2022, and previously held positions with the United States Senate and Amazon. Northwest Financial Advisors LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm uses a long-term, asset-allocation-driven approach and assigns clients to advisers who tailor strategies based on individual goals, utilizing LPL Financial custodial programs and an Outsourced Chief Investment Officer platform for portfolio oversight.

Justin Dobak is a financial advisor at Abich Financial Wealth Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Northwestern Mutual and Dominion Financial Consultants, as well as an eight-year period at Richard Allen Clothing. Abich Financial Wealth Management is a 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 approach incorporating fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and offers client education through monthly retirement workshops.

Mark Herman is a financial advisor at Acorn Financial Advisory Services, Inc. in Reston, VA, with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Mutual Advisors/DCH Wealth, Platinum Wealth Partners/DCH Wealth, Knight Equity Markets, and Direct Trading Institutional. He is a partner in a personal closed investment partnership alongside two other licensed representatives. Acorn Financial Advisory Services, Inc. is a fee-only, SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.4 billion across various account types. The firm serves individuals, families, and institutional clients with globally diversified portfolios using individual securities, ETFs, mutual funds, and third-party managers, and offers specialized model strategies as well as subadvisory services.

John Forbrich is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Acorn Financial Advisory Services, Inc. He has held positions at several firms, including Voya Financial Advisors and The Washington Financial Services Group, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. Acorn Financial Advisory Services, Inc. is a fee-only registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.4 billion across a range of individual and institutional clients. The firm offers globally diversified portfolios using various securities and third-party managers, with additional services including subadvisory arrangements and financial education seminars.

Neetu Kohli is a financial advisor with Northwest Financial Advisors LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 17 years of industry experience. Her prior career includes roles at PNC Bank and PNC Investments, Wells Fargo Clearing, Charles Schwab, and United Brokerage Services. She is also an author of children's reading books. Northwest Financial Advisors LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, 529 plan management, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm manages approximately $1.92 billion in discretionary assets and employs a long-term, asset-allocation-driven investment approach with customizable portfolios implemented through LPL Financial programs.

Jeffrey Gordon is a CFA® charterholder with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Steigerwald, Gordon & Koch - Wealth Advisors since 2002. He is a partner in SGK Real Estate Investments, LLC, a company formed to purchase the building housing the firm’s offices. Steigerwald, Gordon & Koch provides discretionary investment advisory services and financial planning to individuals, high net worth clients, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm manages portfolios tailored to clients’ objectives using a range of asset classes and strategies, overseeing over $1.2 billion in discretionary assets across approximately 674 client relationships.