Karen Schaeffer is a CFP® professional with 35 years of experience in financial advising. She has been with Schaeffer Financial LLC since 2004 and previously worked at FSA Wealth Partners for 14 years. She serves on the board of directors for the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, a nonprofit private operating foundation. Schaeffer Financial LLC serves individuals and families, with a particular focus on federal government employees and foreign nationals holding G-IV visas. The firm combines financial planning with portfolio management, employing diversified asset allocation and both fundamental and technical analysis, while emphasizing risk management and offering education through seminars and workshops.

David Nelson is a CFA® charterholder with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently a team advisor at Monument Wealth Management in Alexandria, VA, where he has worked since 2026. Prior to this, he spent nine years at Verdence Capital Advisors and one year at PagnatoKarp. Nelson is also a partner in an investment partnership focused on personal investments. Monument Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates, managing approximately $648 million through a team of nine advisors. The firm offers discretionary asset management and comprehensive financial planning, employing a mix of fundamental and technical analyses across various investment strategies.

Isiah Williams is a financial advisor at Audible Wealth Management with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual and Merrill Lynch. In addition to his advisory role, he also works as a life insurance agent. Audible Wealth Management serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, business development clients, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, educational seminars, and bill-pay services, utilizing a diverse investment approach that incorporates fundamental, quantitative, technical, and modern portfolio theory methods.

Margaret Horsley is a CFP® and holds a Series 63 license with four years of industry experience. She currently works at Glassy Mountain Advisors, Inc., where she has been employed since 2023, and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Services and The Vanguard Group. Glassy Mountain Advisors provides personalized wealth management and financial planning to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $370 million across 127 client relationships. The firm employs a value-oriented investment process and typically requires a $1,000,000 account minimum while offering fund-only portfolios for smaller accounts.

Gavin Johnson is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Advisory with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Fidelity Investments and Morgan Stanley. Cornerstone Advisory serves individual clients, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and a private pooled investment vehicle. The firm employs a planning-first investment process with discretionary portfolio management and offers access to a broad investable universe including traditional and alternative assets.

Justin Yager is an advisor at BrightPath Wealth Advisors LLC in Crofton, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has one year of industry experience, including roles at NY Life Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company. Prior to his advisory career, he worked in various positions outside finance, including at Strategic Value Media and Raleigh Swim School. BrightPath Wealth Advisors LLC provides discretionary asset management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and certain business entities. The firm focuses on ongoing portfolio monitoring and client-specific investment policies, utilizing fundamental analysis and documented client objectives to guide investment decisions.

Jacob Defilippo is a financial advisor with Delta Financial Advisors, Inc. in Kensington, MD, holding a Series 66 credential and over 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Beacon Global Advisor Network, LLC, Regulus, LLC, and Delta Financial Advisors, Inc. He is also a silent investor in a real estate renovation project with family members. Delta Financial Advisors serves individuals and families, including high-net-worth clients, providing wealth management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm integrates advisory services with in-house accounting and tax capabilities, managing approximately $208 million for around 218 client relationships.

Zachary Kaufman is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Armstrong, Fleming & Moore, Inc. based in Washington, DC. His background includes multiple roles at Armstrong, Fleming & Moore, Inc. and academic positions at George Washington University. Armstrong, Fleming & Moore provides portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and hourly consultation services, primarily serving high-income and high-net-worth individuals. The firm uses a tailored investment approach with fundamental analysis and manages portfolios over multi-year horizons, often in partnership with Commonwealth Financial Network.

Jake Ransom is a financial advisor at TritonPoint Wealth, LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Big Whiskey's and Uber. TritonPoint Wealth provides financial planning, discretionary investment management, and retirement-plan consulting to a range of clients including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and employee benefit plans. The firm’s investment approach focuses on long-term asset allocation using public equities, fixed income, and private-market alternatives, supported by both quantitative and fundamental analysis.

Nicholas Folger is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with four years of industry experience. He is a portfolio manager at Folger Nolan Fleming Douglas Incorporated, where he focuses on securities research and investment management. His prior experience includes roles at Aquarian Holdings, Gallatin Loan Management, and Radile Insights. Folger Nolan Fleming Douglas Incorporated provides non-discretionary, fee-based investment advisory services to a single ultra-high-net-worth family across three accounts. The firm integrates a customizable management strategy involving equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs while coordinating with the client’s other advisors.

Jacobson Truex is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at McLaughlin Ryder Investments, Inc. since 2020. His prior experience includes roles at Foreside Fund Services and AdvisorShares Investments. He is involved in community and professional activities, including serving as a board member and financial committee member for the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce and holding several advisory and volunteer roles related to investment and fiscal affairs in the Alexandria area. McLaughlin Ryder Investments serves individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans with a client-centered investment approach that combines active and passive strategies across various asset classes. The firm manages accounts predominantly on a non-discretionary basis and integrates broker-dealer activities and wrap-fee programs alongside affiliated advisory services.

Megan Madden is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ with eight years of industry experience, currently serving at Delta Financial Advisors, Inc. Her prior experience includes roles at UBS Financial Services, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and The Ayco Company. Outside of finance, she works as a fitness instructor and pro coach with Solidcore. Delta Financial Advisors provides wealth management and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers customized asset allocation and portfolio management using mutual funds and ETFs, integrating fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, along with tax and accounting services supported by a licensed CPA.

Michael Cuozzo is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving at Condor Capital Wealth Management since 2022. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Advisor Networks, Taylor Financial Group, CWM, LLC, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Condor Capital Wealth Management serves individuals, business entities, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, estates, and charitable organizations, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with financial and pension plan consulting. The firm employs a fee-only investment approach utilizing diverse asset classes, including direct indexing and private funds, supported by AI tools and a multi-office structure.

Bianca San is a CFP® certificant with four years of industry experience, currently serving at Monument Wealth Management. Her prior experience includes roles at Osaic Wealth, Cassaday & Company, and AMJ Financial Wealth Management. Monument Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates, managing approximately $648 million with a team of nine advisors. The firm employs a combination of ETFs, mutual funds, and individual equities across various strategies, utilizing both fundamental and technical analysis alongside ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Lisa Schaefer is a financial advisor at KFA Private Wealth Group, LLC with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Cetera Investment Advisers LLC, Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, and Minnesota Life Insurance Co. Outside of her advisory role, she delivers financial literacy education presentations to government employees as an independent contractor. KFA Private Wealth Group advises individuals, trusts, estates, employer retirement plans, and business entities, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and investment management alongside in-house tax preparation and accounting services. The firm uses goal-based strategic asset allocation and combines passive and active management with an emphasis on manager selection and low-cost share classes.

Emily Harper is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at Monument Wealth Management since 2017 and previously at LPL Financial and T. Rowe Price Investment Services. Harper is based in Alexandria, VA, and is part of a nine-advisor team at Monument Wealth Management. Monument Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates, managing approximately $648 million. The firm employs a range of strategies including ETFs, mutual funds, direct indexing, and tactical bond ETF allocations, using both fundamental and technical analysis in portfolio management.

John Dame is a financial advisor at Rothschild Capital Partners with a Series 65 credential and two years of industry experience. Before joining Rothschild Capital Partners in 2023, he worked at Feldman Jackson PC for five years and has experience at Montgomery County Circuit Court and Georgetown University Law Center. Rothschild Capital Partners provides discretionary portfolio management and wealth planning services to individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of top-down macro analysis and fundamental bottom-up security evaluation, utilizing strategies that include long and short equity positions, options trading, and leveraged ETFs.

Tariq Khan is a financial advisor at WealthCare Financial Group, Inc. in Bethesda, MD, with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Hisaab Capital, LLC, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities Inc. since beginning his career in 2015. WealthCare Financial Group, Inc. is a state-registered wealth management firm serving individuals, business owners, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs a structured investing philosophy focused on diversified asset allocation and long-term strategies, managing approximately $28.2 million for around 130 clients through a six-advisor team.

Mark Mollon is a financial advisor at CSP Financial Group LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at LifeTyme Financial Group, LLC, LifeTyme Financial Advisors, LLC, and Legacy Builder Group. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed as a life insurance agent and receives commissions from life insurance products. CSP Financial Group provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm emphasizes portfolio construction and monitoring aligned with Modern Portfolio Theory, uses third-party managers for model allocations, and manages held-away workplace accounts with a focus on tax-efficient asset location and rebalancing.

Ryan Ferrell is a financial advisor at TritonPoint Wealth, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at firms including United Capital Financial Advisers and Wells Fargo Clearing. Prior to his financial services career, he operated Ferrell Lawn Care, LLC for ten years. TritonPoint Wealth provides financial planning, discretionary investment management, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term asset allocation strategy informed by modern portfolio theory, combining public equities, fixed income, and private-market alternatives, and utilizes model portfolios and independent manager oversight to implement client strategies.