Daniel Messeca is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Craftwork Capital LLC since 2020. Prior to this, he worked at Motley Fool Wealth Management, LLC for six years. He is also the co-founder and Director of Finance at Blue Crab Brewing Company, Inc., a manufacturing business he has been involved with since 2015. Craftwork Capital primarily serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning and discretionary portfolio management, utilizing model portfolios, separately managed accounts, and digital wealth platforms while employing borrowing, derivatives, and AI tools in its investment approach.

Jose Sobrado is a CFA® charterholder with eight years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with MG Capital Partners, LLC, where he has worked since 2019, and previously held roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Sobrado is also a licensed insurance agent. MG Capital Partners, LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm operates on a non-discretionary advisory model, applying modern portfolio theory and maintaining a long-term trading orientation while leaving execution authority with clients.

Ryan Benson is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Planning in Reston, VA, holding a Series 65 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Independent Financial Planning in 2022, he worked as an educator in Fairfax and Arlington County public schools. Outside of advising, Benson is the CEO and founder of EPE Math Tutoring and manages Independent Financial Education, which provides financial education resources, seminars, and coaching. Independent Financial Planning serves individual investors, including both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth clients, as well as retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs a Core + Satellite investment approach combining passive indexed holdings with active satellite positions and offers comprehensive financial planning alongside educational workshops.

Hi! I'm Sefa, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and a fiduciary advisor who helps people with cross-border ties (e.g. international families, globally mobile professionals and cross-border entrepreneurs) live their best lives without worrying about money. I also have extensive experience working with globally-mobile professionals and executives who receive equity compensation (RSUs and employer stock options). My practice approach is hands-on and ongoing. I essentially act as a personal CFO: helping my clients to manage their overall financial life and life events - beyond just investments. Together, we tackle: -Cash flow and budgeting -Saving for goals and major purchases -Investments -Tax strategy -Insurance planning -Estate planning -Financial independence and retirement planning ...and the various life events that come up. Typical client questions for me: How do I manage/plan for cash flow and savings when international travel is central to my family values? How do I manage cash flow and accounts in different currencies? How do I plan for retirement when I’m not sure where I’ll retire? How do I manage my equity when some of it was granted while I worked overseas? How do I think about real estate (overseas and here in the US)? How do I minimize taxes when I have tax obligations in different countries? How do I save for my children’s college when I’m not sure where in the world they will go to college? How do I support family here and abroad? If you’re seeking a long-term partnership with a comprehensive financial planner who can guide you through all aspects of your financial life in the US and wherever life may take you, please send me a note and we can figure out if we’re a mutual fit.

Bernard Suissa is a financial advisor at Suissa Private Wealth with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His career includes roles at RBC Capital Markets, Wells Fargo Clearing, Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, and Merrill. Outside of finance, he is involved as a silent partner in an indoor gardening store and holds ownership interests in food manufacturing and guest suites businesses. Suissa Private Wealth is a newly registered investment adviser firm with three advisors, offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services primarily to individuals, nonprofits, and business entities. The firm's investment approach focuses on asset allocation and fundamental analysis, employing long-term strategies with periodic rebalancing and quarterly reviews, while also utilizing external managers for portions of client portfolios.

Brittany Chapman is a CFP® professional with experience spanning roles at District Capital Management, Amara Financial, North Financial Advising, and Artemis Consulting, as well as service in the U.S. Navy. She began her financial advising career in 2023 and is currently with District Capital Management in Arlington, VA. Prior to entering financial advising, she worked at Starbucks Coffee Company and served eight years in the U.S. Navy. District Capital Management is a fee-only financial planning firm based in Washington, D.C., serving clients across the DMV area and nationwide. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning and investment management focused on professionals in their 30s and 40s, including federal employees and tech professionals, with an emphasis on transparent, commission-free advice and virtual client service.

Jiyang Liu is a financial advisor at OSAIC with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at SagePoint Financial, Inc. and Pinion Financial Services. Liu assists financial advisors as part of his role at Pinion Financial Services. OSAIC is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA member broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of investment strategies supported by technology-driven portfolio management tools and offers access to various custodial platforms and third-party managers.

Henry Hebda is a financial advisor with Birks Financial Corp., holding a Series 65 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Birks Financial, he held academic roles at Georgetown University and Valparaiso University and worked at Hayes Locums. Birks Financial Corp. provides retirement planning and investment management services to individual and trust clients, emphasizing long-term strategies guided by risk tolerance assessments and Investment Policy Statements. The firm manages assets on a non-discretionary basis and offers estate-planning resources through a third-party platform as part of its service.

Kimberly Bleck is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Burkholder & Associates, LLC. She previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for seven years. In addition to her advisory role, she is a licensed notary public. Burkholder & Associates provides discretionary portfolio management, pension consulting, and financial planning to individuals, business owners, and charitable organizations. The firm employs fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and quantitative methods to inform investment decisions and offers pension consulting services without relying on third-party managers.

Kayla Welte is a CFP® and ChFC® with five years of experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at District Capital Management, LLC. Her background includes roles at Colorado State University, Commander Navy Installations, and ZEIDERS Enterprises. District Capital Management is a fee-only financial planning firm based in Washington, D.C., serving clients in the DMV area and nationwide. The firm focuses on providing comprehensive, independent financial advice to professionals in their 30s and 40s, emphasizing wealth building, tax efficiency, and retirement planning.

Sean Geiger is a financial advisor at Geiger Group Wealth Management with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. Geiger Group Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, business entities, and qualified retirement plan sponsors. The firm uses a tactical allocation approach combining strategic asset allocation with fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, offering discretionary portfolio management, retirement income planning, pension consulting, and financial planning services.

Nicholas Burkholder is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lincoln Financial and Lincoln National Life Insurance Co. for 17 years before founding Burkholder & Associates, LLC, where he currently serves as the sole member. He also offers seminars and writes articles on financial planning topics. Burkholder & Associates, LLC provides investment advisory, financial planning, and pension consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, business owners, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm’s investment approach integrates individualized Investment Policy Statements with fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and quantitative methods, managing accounts on a discretionary basis with regular monitoring and reporting.

Kurt Laubinger is a financial advisor at Potomac Wealth Management LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He has held his current position since 2009 and previously worked at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in 2008. Laubinger holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Potomac Wealth Management LLC is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving high-net-worth individuals, trusts, qualified retirement plans, and nonprofit organizations. The firm employs a broadly diversified, often passive, asset-allocation strategy using low-cost investment vehicles and provides retirement plan consulting and participant education workshops.

Jeffrey Sciscilo Jr. is a CFP® and CFA® with 19 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at 4J Wealth Management since 2018 and previously spent six years at McLaughlin Ryder Investments, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent providing insurance advice tailored to client needs. 4J Wealth Management serves individual investors and retirement plans, offering financial planning and both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management. The firm employs a client-focused, fiduciary approach with a multi-style portfolio construction methodology and supplements its services with estate-planning visualization tools and formal AI review processes.

Matthew Trogdon is a Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) with seven years of industry experience. He currently works at Craftwork Capital LLC and has previously been employed at Motley Fool Asset Management and Capital Investment Advisors, among others. In addition to his advisory role, he teaches financial literacy workshops through the Babson Financial Literacy Project and writes articles on financial planning for The Humble Dollar website. Craftwork Capital primarily serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and access to digital wealth platforms, using model portfolios and separately managed accounts with continuous monitoring and rebalancing.

Coe Magruder is a financial advisor at Washington Growth Strategies LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Washington Growth Strategies since 2014. Washington Growth Strategies LLC provides personalized investment management primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, including trusts, foundations, pensions, and corporations. The firm uses fundamental research and a variety of investment instruments to create tailored asset allocation strategies, and also serves as manager of a private pooled vehicle, Washington Growth Fund, LP.

Juliana O'Neill is a financial advisor with Tesfaye O'Neill Financial, holding a Series 65 designation and four years of industry experience. She has worked at Tesfaye O'Neill Financial since 2022 and at Integrity Advisory Solutions since 2026. In addition to her advisory work, she is an attorney with Tesfaye O'Neill Law, an estate planning law firm where she has worked since 2015. Tesfaye O'Neill Financial serves individual clients through financial coaching, account reviews, and educational workshops, acting as a co-adviser on Matson Money-managed accounts. The firm’s approach focuses on Modern Portfolio Theory and long-term investing, with periodic reviews of asset allocation, rebalancing, and tax-loss harvesting, while Matson Money retains trading discretion and execution.

Fred Krause is a financial advisor at Empire Advisors Wealth Management LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Miller Consulting Group LLC for 19 years. Krause is also a partner in MCG CPA LLC, where he is involved in tax preparation and consulting. Empire Advisors Wealth Management LLC provides portfolio management and investment consulting primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, offering customized Investment Policy Statements and ongoing portfolio monitoring. The firm employs a multi-method analytical investment process and emphasizes a long-term trading approach.

Girum Tesfaye is a financial advisor at Tesfaye O'Neill Financial with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. He is also a partner and attorney at Tesfaye O'Neill Law, an estate planning law firm where he has worked since 2015. Tesfaye O’Neill Financial serves individual clients through financial coaching, educational seminars, and co-advisory investment services using a third-party platform. The firm focuses on risk profiling, investment horizons, and financial objectives, employing Modern Portfolio Theory and a long-term investment approach while collaborating with a discretionary third-party manager for trade execution and fee billing.

Cindy Spitzer is a financial advisor with Bull Bear Investment Management LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Black Swan Strategies, LLC since 2019 and ARK Financial Management, LLC since 2015, alongside over 30 years of self-employment experience. Bull Bear Investment Management provides discretionary portfolio management primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, utilizing a combination of charting, fundamental and technical analysis. The firm employs a range of trading strategies and manages approximately $66.6 million across about 142 clients.