Matthew Bacon is a CFP® professional with 14 years of experience in financial advisory. He currently works at MAI Capital Management, LLC and has held previous roles at Carmichael Hill & Associates, University Federal Credit Union, CUSO Financial Services, MSI Financial Services, and New England Securities. MAI Capital Management, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, integrated wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, families, institutional clients, and sports professionals. The firm employs a range of portfolio management strategies and serves as both product sponsor and adviser to mutual funds and private investment vehicles.

Justin Ramsburg is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Truist Investment Services in 2022, he worked at FCB Bank and Middletown Valley Bank. Outside the financial sector, he has managed JR Ramsburg Farm since 2002. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program, combining discretionary and non-discretionary approaches with AI-enhanced research and integrated inter-affiliate services.

Phillip Garrett is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently serving at MAI Capital Management, LLC since 2024. His prior experience includes roles at Carmichael Hill & Associates, Inc. and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. MAI Capital Management, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, integrated wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, families, institutional clients, and sports professionals. The firm offers customized portfolio management across multiple strategies and integrates financial planning, tax, and administrative services within many client relationships.

Donna Cabrisses is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 20 years of industry experience. Her career includes positions at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, as well as extended tenure within various Truist entities since 2018. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Matthew Mc Lane is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Leesburg, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at USA Financial Securities and National Planning Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in life insurance marketing through The McLane Agency, Inc. Centaurus Financial, Inc. offers advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, businesses, and institutions. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, retirement-plan consulting, and specialized advisory services utilizing a variety of investment strategies and both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Leslie Roberts is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Leesburg, VA, holding Series 63 and 65 credentials and over 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Centaurus Financial since 2007 and has been affiliated with Long Financial Services since 1989. Roberts also sells term life insurance through a separate activity in Boca Raton, FL. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting, using a range of investment analysis techniques and both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Brandon Gromadzki is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Oak Hill Wealth Advisors LLC, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, and The Vanguard Group, Inc. Cerity Partners advises a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, business entities, and institutional investors, managing approximately $166.2 billion in client assets as of the end of 2025. The firm offers customized wealth management services that combine quantitative screening, manager selection, and direct security selection, along with access to alternative and private market solutions and affiliated business services.

Christopher Miller is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, holding a Series 66 designation and with 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Uvest Financial Services Group, Inc., and Morgan Stanley DW Inc. He operates investment advisory services through Miller Private Wealth Management, a business aligned with his work at Stratos. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients, delivering services through affiliated and independent advisers using an open-architecture investment approach that integrates multiple third-party platforms and managers.

Yun Ma is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Transamerica in 2021, Yun Ma held roles with various insurance and benefits organizations and is involved in multiple insurance-related activities, including assisting clients with Medicare and short-term health plans. Additionally, Yun Ma serves as a College Success Advisor at Kyros AI Corp, an AI-based platform focused on college admission preparation. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and institutions, offering advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios. The firm operates as both a registered broker-dealer and registered investment adviser, supporting a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment programs.

Kirsty Peev is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at Halpern Financial, Inc. for 22 years before joining MAI Capital Management, LLC, where she has been since 2024. MAI Capital Management, LLC offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, integrated wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a diversified client base, including high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm customizes portfolio management across multiple strategies and combines these with financial planning, tax, and administrative services.

Susan Krimigis is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Rockefeller Financial, she worked at Citigroup Global Markets from 2007 to 2024. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm combines portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting with broker-dealer services, offering a consolidated investment platform and a range of discretionary and non-discretionary solutions.

Ashley Ott is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Leesburg, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network since 2012 and is also the owner of Vantage Point Financial, LLC, a private entity facilitating securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of nearly 2,900 advisors and managing approximately $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm offers a broad adviser-support platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody and clearing services.

William Schwartz is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience and has been with Wealthspire Advisors since 2015. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Potomac, MD. Wealthspire Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and nonprofit organizations, providing wealth management, financial planning, and trustee services. The firm uses a relationship-driven, customized investment approach emphasizing diversified, institutional-style asset allocation across various asset types.

Yuehua Yuan is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Group, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Independent Financial Group since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Yuan works as an independent insurance agent offering various types of insurance products. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and institutional plans. The firm employs a combination of firm- and third-party investment models, offering a range of portfolio management options and financial planning services.

Tristan Bliesner is a financial advisor at Osaic Advisory Services, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at firms including Arbor Point Advisors, Securities America, Inc., and Cetera Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory work, Bliesner owns and operates Patriot Printing Services, a business involved in buying and selling printed materials. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporate and charitable entities, retirement plan participants, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm offers a range of managed programs, retirement plan consulting, financial planning, and access to alternative investments, utilizing both fundamental and technical strategies alongside institutional platform integrations.

Nevi Harrison is a Series 66-licensed advisor at Truist Advisory Services with one year of industry experience. Harrison has been with Truist Investment Services since 2010, spanning 16 years at the affiliated broker-dealer. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary manager relationships and integrates third-party platform and manager arrangements to support its AMC Advantage manager‑selection program.

Sanjeev Butani is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Sterling, VA, holding a ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. He has 20 years of industry experience, including roles at NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Company, Prudential, and AIG. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in insurance brokering and property and casualty sales. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base of individuals and institutions, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm emphasizes tailored solutions and primarily manages assets on a non-discretionary basis, with a significant focus on advisory services related to insurance and annuity products.

Dmitriy Katsnelson is a Series 65-credentialed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Wealthspire Advisors since 2015 and previously worked at Highline Wealth Management, LLC and Fortigent, LLC. Wealthspire Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $34.3 billion in assets with around 220 advisors serving individuals, corporations, pension plans, nonprofits, and foundations. The firm employs an institutional-style asset allocation approach using mutual funds, ETFs, private investments, and separate account managers, supported by centralized due diligence and investment committee oversight.

Howard Perlroth is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory Services, LLC and Kestra Investment Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC and Kestra Financial Services, Inc. He is the owner of Gartenhaus Wealth Management, where he provides investment advisory services and manages business operations. Kestra Advisory Services offers investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a diverse client base, including institutional and individual investors. The firm provides fiduciary consulting, plan-level investment advice, and access to multiple management platforms and third-party solutions, serving large institutional clients such as sovereign wealth funds.

Harry Marmer is a financial advisor with United Planners Financial Services of America, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 43 years of industry experience. He has been with United Planners since 2004 and has operated his own independent insurance brokerage and financial services business since 1978. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved with United Charitable Programs and D.C. Glory Youth Wrestling for nine years. United Planners Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan services, and brokerage solutions through an open-architecture platform utilizing multiple custodians and third-party money managers.