Derek Elphick is a CFA® charterholder with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Castfirm Advisors LLC, where he has worked since 2026. Prior to this, he spent a decade at The Warner Companies, serving as Chief Investment Officer focused on asset allocation and investment management. Castfirm Advisors LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and one-time financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm emphasizes modern portfolio theory and a long-term investment horizon, primarily utilizing equity ETFs alongside mutual funds and fixed income to build diversified portfolios.

Kira Rogozhina is a financial advisor at Foxman Asset Advisors Inc. with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Avantax Investment Services, and NBAC Corporation. Outside of her advisory role, she is a commissioned notary in Virginia. Foxman Asset Advisors provides advisory services to individuals, corporations, trusts, and foundations, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm employs long-term trading strategies based on fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and quantitative techniques, primarily recommending mutual funds alongside ETFs, fixed income, and other securities.

Zubin’s definition of wealth is being free to do what you want with your time. He spends his time seeing how he can make an impact on the people he meets. Known among family and friends for his passion for finance, Zubin will discuss how to set financial priorities during dinner with friends and remind his kids about the benefits of compounding. He is also passionate about actively working with you to discover what is your definition of wealth. Zubin’s father passed away when he was very young. He watched his mother struggle and slowly make progress in moving the family toward financial security. She instilled in her two children the importance of a financial plan and knowing one’s numbers. Today, people who know Zubin know he is analytical and that numbers come easy to him. His true strengths, however, are empathy, communication, and coming up with new ideas. This helps him closely connect with the people he interacts with. He knows that, like his mother, many families struggle to make financial decisions and adapt their financial plans due to the lack of know-how or the cost of getting the right guidance. Having lived in Washington DC for over 15 years, Zubin has many friends and neighbors who work for the Federal Government. In his discussions with them, he has concluded that their financial planning process is more complicated than the average plan. Zubin has immersed himself in these details so he can help maximize the benefits federal employees deserve. Zubin worked in the Merchant Marines for almost 10 years. He traveled to over 40 countries with an international crew on oil tankers and cargo ships. His favorite voyage lasted 14 months which started in Shanghai, China and sailed around the world a time and a half crossing the Panama and Suez canals twice. When he is not at work, Zubin enjoys traveling, cooking, fostering cats, and, currently, watching shows on Winston Churchill and the historical events leading to World War II.

Safalta Sherpa is a financial advisor at Cooksen Wealth, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Mclean Asset Management Corp., EF Legacy Securities, LLC, and Edelman Financial Services LLC. Cooksen Wealth provides financial planning, investment management, and wealth management services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and estates. The firm manages over $200 million in assets across a concentrated client base, emphasizing asset allocation and a combination of fundamental and technical analysis in their investment process.

Emily Fennell is a CFP® and Series 66 credentialed advisor with four years of industry experience. She has worked at Suissa Private Wealth since 2026, following roles at RBC Capital Markets, Morgan Stanley, UBS Financial Services, and Wealthspire Advisors. Prior to her financial career, she was involved in the restaurant industry and worked as a swim program guard. Suissa Private Wealth provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, high net worth clients, non-profit organizations, endowments, qualified retirement plans, and corporations. The firm emphasizes fundamental analysis and asset allocation, implementing portfolios with mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income securities, while also managing accounts through external advisors.

Morgan Zeiber is a financial advisor at Capital Area Planning Group with Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Capital Area Planning Group, Morgan held roles at LPL Financial LLC, American Heritage FCU, and Equitable Advisors, LLC. Capital Area Planning Group provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and employee benefit plan advising to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm utilizes customized, actively managed portfolios based on modern portfolio theory and fundamental analysis, integrating additional financial services such as tax preparation, mortgage brokerage, and insurance through affiliated entities.

Demetrius Felder is a financial advisor with Holistic Planners who holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has 21 years of industry experience. He is the founder and CEO of Life Is Great Enterprises, LLC, a business involved in stationery goods, training services, publishing, and speaking engagements. Felder has been associated with Holistic Planners Network, Keystone/MySecure Advantage/CLC, and The Felder Group over the course of his career. Holistic Planners Network, LLC serves individual clients, including both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households, managing approximately $15 million across about 64 client relationships. The firm provides customized asset management and financial planning services with investment strategies ranging from long-term buy-and-hold to shorter-term trading, supplemented by educational programs and employer-focused financial wellness initiatives.

Casey Bettencourt is a CFP® at Bethesda Financial Advisors, LLC with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Bethesda Financial Advisors, Casey worked at Clarendon Wealth Management and Gartenhaus Wealth Management. Outside of finance, Casey teaches yoga classes twice per week as a CorePower Yoga instructor. Bethesda Financial Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients with ongoing portfolio management and financial planning, typically using a combination of mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and select non-U.S. securities. The firm applies modern portfolio theory with a core passive allocation supplemented by active tactical adjustments tailored to each client’s risk tolerance and goals.

Ryan Penninger is a CFA® charterholder with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with McGinn Investment Management since 2010 and holds a Series 66 license. McGinn Penninger Investment Management provides discretionary portfolio management primarily for high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients, including pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm follows a long-term, large-cap value equity strategy focused on fundamental analysis and serves as a sub-adviser to a mutual fund, offering clients access to investment company strategies not commonly managed by similar firms.

Joseph Berenato is a financial advisor at 4J Wealth Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has prior work history with Fairfax County Public Schools, Towson University, Montgomery County Community College, and Berenato & White, LLC. 4J Wealth Management primarily serves individual investors and retirement plans, offering financial planning and both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management. The firm employs a fiduciary approach with multi-style portfolio construction and integrates estate-planning tools and AI-supported review processes into its advisory services.

James Brown Jr. is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Meritis Wealth Management, Inc. He previously worked for Wells Fargo under the Meritis Wealth Management brand for 10 years. James is also a licensed insurance agent and dedicates a portion of his time to insurance sales and implementation. Meritis Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, and businesses with customized wealth management that integrates investment management, financial planning, and insurance consulting. The firm focuses on tailored investment strategies typically implemented on a discretionary basis, combining fundamental and technical analysis and managing over $200 million in assets with a three-advisor team.

Richard Schoenfeld is a CFP® with 35 years of industry experience and has been with InterVest Ltd. since 1985. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and operates out of Chevy Chase, MD. Schoenfeld is one of two advisors at InterVest Ltd. InterVest Ltd. advises individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans by providing comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, and non-discretionary asset management consulting. The firm emphasizes a document-driven, individualized planning process and works with platforms such as SEI’s managed-account program while maintaining fiduciary roles for certain retirement accounts.

Boris Foxman is the CEO of Foxman Asset Advisors Inc. in Rockville, MD, with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has held roles at Avantax Investment Services, NBAC Corp, and Crump Insurance Agency. Outside of financial advising, he serves as president of iVenture Accounting Group, an accounting firm. Foxman Asset Advisors provides advisory services to individual investors, corporations, trusts, and foundations, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm implements long-term investment strategies based on fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and quantitative techniques, primarily recommending mutual funds alongside ETFs, fixed income, and other instruments.

Dawn Page is a financial advisor at Impact Capital, LLC in Rockville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Impact Capital since 2021 and previously spent five years at PagnatoKarp Partners. Impact Capital provides discretionary portfolio management, pension consulting, and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a multi-method investment approach, including fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis, and offers tailored Investment Policy Statements with monthly reporting through approved custodians.

Charles Donalies is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Donalies Financial Planning, LLC since 2012. Donalies Financial Planning, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, business entities, trusts, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, focusing on dual-income families and individuals preparing for or in retirement. The firm’s investment approach combines a passive core with active satellite positions, incorporates tax-aware strategies, and uses third-party planning and reporting tools.

Bradley Loper is a financial advisor at DouglasBradley LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with DouglasBradley LLC since 2005. The firm provides investment portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, and family businesses. DouglasBradley LLC manages approximately $84 million on a discretionary basis for about 75 client households, using a tailored approach that emphasizes income-producing securities and combines fundamental and technical analysis.

Daniel Ryan is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Alikos Wealth Management, LLC since 2015. Alikos Wealth Management serves individuals, qualified 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 using primarily passively managed mutual funds and ETFs, and offers customized solutions including ESG and tax-sensitive strategies.

James Simon is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 17 years of industry experience. He is the principal advisor at Renew Wealth Management LLC, where he has worked since 2023. Prior to founding Renew Wealth, he held roles at Cresset Capital and Charles Schwab, and serves as an Operations Officer at the White House Military Office while maintaining a long-term position with the US Army National Guard. He is also a member of the Department of Defense Investment Board's Investment Advisory Committee. Renew Wealth Management LLC provides customized wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates. The firm employs fundamental analysis and a primarily long-term investment strategy, constructing portfolios tailored to client goals and risk tolerance, and manages approximately $34.6 million in mostly non-discretionary assets through a single-advisor practice.

Daniel Cohen is a financial advisor with Impact Capital, LLC in Rockville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Impact Capital since 2018 and has prior experience at Ameriprise Financial Services and Kestra Financial Services. In addition to his advisory role, Cohen has served as a Tax Manager at E. Cohen and Company, CPAs since 2011, where he is involved in tax return preparation and tax planning. Impact Capital provides discretionary portfolio management, pension consulting for employee benefit plans, and financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a multi-method investment approach combining fundamental, quantitative, technical analysis, and modern portfolio theory, managing accounts primarily on a discretionary, asset-based fee basis.

James Sullivan is the sole advisor at Sullivan Wood Capital Management, LLC, based in Washington, DC, with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has managed his firm since 2002. Sullivan Wood Capital Management provides discretionary investment management and financial consulting primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients, including trusts, estates, and retirement accounts. The firm offers tailored portfolio management and project-based consulting services, utilizing both fundamental and technical analysis in its investment approach.