Brandon Schumacher is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including The Colony Group, Buckingham Strategic Wealth, Bank of America, Merrill, and Royal Bank of Canada Wealth Management. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with wealth management, financial planning, and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that combines active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Richard Allison III is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed advisor with Savant Wealth Management, bringing three years of industry experience. He previously served at Alliant Wealth Advisors and is a part owner of an online retail family business. Allison also serves as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Air Force Reserve, acting as a liaison between the FAA and the Department of Defense. Savant Wealth Management provides comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, and family office services to a broad client base, including individuals, families, and institutions. The firm combines evidence-based, model-driven asset allocation with actively managed investment strategies and supports these offerings with affiliated accounting, legal, and trust services.

Robert Hensley is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services holding a Series 66 license and four years of industry experience. Prior to his advisory career, he served in the U.S. Army for 27 years. First Command Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs using model portfolios constructed and managed by a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.

Tiffany Liggon is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with SunTrust Advisory Services, SunTrust Investment Services, and SunTrust Bank since 2014. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by AI-enabled equity research tools and a range of affiliated platform arrangements.

Matthew Humphrey is a financial advisor at Carson Wealth with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously served as Director of Wealth Management at United Bank for ten years. Carson Wealth is an enterprise platform overseeing approximately $50.6 billion through over 650 advisors. The firm provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, variable sub-account management, sub-advisory relationships, and retirement plan services, supported by an Investment Committee that manages model portfolios using fundamental and technical analysis.

Amanda Merrill is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC. She previously worked at The Colony Group, LLC, Buckingham Strategic Wealth, LLC, and Moneta Group Investment Advisors, LLC. Focus Partners Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with comprehensive wealth management and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach using a blend of active and passive strategies, third-party managers, and private funds within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Timothy Malinski is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services in Woodbridge, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 14 years of industry experience and has been with First Command Advisory Services since 2015. He is also CEO of Team Malinski LLC, an investment-related entity established for tax purposes. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs using centrally managed portfolios and third-party managers selected by an internal Investment Management Team.

Gary Sjurset is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 10 years of industry experience, including roles at First Command Insurance Services, First Command Advisory Services, and First Command Financial Planning since 2016, alongside a 20-year tenure at ManTech International Corporation. He is also the owner of Sjurset Financial Services, LLC. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and wrap-fee asset management programs, utilizing a centralized Investment Management Team to design and manage model portfolios with a combination of mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers.

Garrett Ford is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Principal Financial Services. He has held roles at Ford & Associates Wealth Management LLC since 2018 and Principal Securities Inc. since 2016, with prior experience at Principal Life Insurance dating back to 2004. Ford is a co-owner of Ford & Associates Wealth Management LLC, a partnership formalized to manage business operations. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and active-duty military personnel. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed accounts.

David Canham IV is a financial advisor with Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Spire Investment Partners, Keel Point Capital, Bank of America, Merrill, and Deutsche Bank Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a director for The Washington Home & Community Hospices, a charitable organization in Washington, DC. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm focuses on customized, primarily long-term portfolios using ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and alternative investments, supported by a large network of advisors and various sub-advisory and platform integrations.

Hannah Collman is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC since 2021. Her prior experience includes roles at Kitces.Com and Savant Capital Management. Focus Partners Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with comprehensive wealth management and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that combines active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Richard Suh is an investment advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Fairfax, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Eagle Strategies and affiliated entities since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the President of CBMC Y Federation, a Christian nonprofit focused on evangelism and discipleship among young business professionals. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and retirement plans. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services, offering a range of program types tailored to client objectives and plan sponsor criteria.

Joanna Biernacka Lievestro is a financial advisor at First Command Advisory Services with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. She previously worked for The Pew Charitable Trusts for eleven years before joining First Command. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and several wrap-fee asset management programs, utilizing a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers to create and manage model portfolios.

Alexander Canas Barrera is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Truist Bank for 11 years before joining Truist Advisory Services and Truist Investment Services in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he manages an Airbnb rental property in El Salvador. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program delivered through a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements, supplemented by AI-enabled research tools and inter-affiliate service integration.

Kevin Brown is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Ft. Washington, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America and ICMA Retirement Corporation. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, delivering services through an integrated model connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and savings rates in its financial planning approach, serving a large client base with a high client-to-advisor ratio.

Michael Dargusch is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Truist Advisory Services and Bb&T Investment Services. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Committee Chair for BSA Scout Troop 1195 and Venturing Crew 1195 in Manassas, VA, overseeing recruiting, funding, and logistics for the youth group. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC manages approximately $110 billion in client assets and serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipal clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory programs utilizing both in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Jinen Viswakula is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Woodbridge, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at MissionSquare Investment Services and SunTrust Advisory Services. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, delivering services through an integrated model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and offers both point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions within plan lineups selected by sponsors.

Jay Burmaster Jr. is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Truist Advisory Services, Truist Investment Services, Bb&T Securities, Scott & Stringfellow, Wells Fargo Clearing, and UBS Financial Services. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation and investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, and manager-selection programs using discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Lyndsie Slusher is a financial advisor at First Command Advisory Services in Alexandria, VA. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has military experience from seven years of service in the U.S. Army. Her work history also includes roles with First Command Insurance Services and First Command Brokerage Services. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs utilizing model portfolios managed by an internal Investment Management Team.

Samantha Stidham is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services in Woodbridge, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. Her background includes service in the US Army from 2016 to 2019 and roles at various First Command entities since 2023. Outside of financial services, she has experience in homemaking and worked at Hampden Optical. First Command Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, corporate, and charitable clients with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs managed by a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers using model portfolios and third-party managers from prescreened lists.