Krista Baumgardner is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Choreo, LLC with nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at RSM US Wealth Management LLC and The Vanguard Group, Inc. in roles spanning a total of six years. Choreo serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, family offices, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm employs a strategic, quantitative investment process and offers a broad range of advisory services such as portfolio management, financial planning, outsourced CIO services, and specialized consulting for ultra-high-net-worth clients.

Glenn Arons is a financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Guardian Life for 19 years. In addition to his advisory role, he is principal of Assets, LLC, where he provides business advisory and estate structuring services to professional practice owners. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team wealth manager overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in assets and serving a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm utilizes a combination of internal portfolio management and third-party relationships with tailored asset-allocation strategies, and it is notable for its use of performance-based fee arrangements and carried interest structures for qualified investors and private funds.

Sophearath Uoy is a financial advisor at IP Financial Advisory Services LLC with 8 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at IP Financial Advisory Services since 2020. In addition to his advisory role, he is president and owner of Sophearath Uoy, CPA, P.C., a firm providing bookkeeping, tax, auditing, payroll, and consulting services to individuals and small to medium-sized businesses. IP Financial Advisory Services primarily serves individual retail clients, focusing on portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm offers customized portfolio construction and monitoring, often using discretionary authority, and refers clients to third-party investment advisors while providing a range of investment advisory and insurance-related services.

Michael Moss Jr. is a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience, currently serving as President of The Ascent Group, LLC and Alera Investment Advisors, LLC. He holds leadership roles within Alera Group, including Wealth Platform Leader, and has prior experience with Ameritas Investment Corp. and Triad Advisors. The Ascent Group, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, families, trusts, businesses, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $4.76 billion in assets and combines discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with model portfolios, third-party independent managers, and digital delivery platforms.

Emilio Solernou is a financial advisor with First Advisors National, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Sequent Planning, LLC and IAMS Wealth Management. Outside of advising, he serves on the board of Bridge for Hope, Inc., a nonprofit focused on assisting disabled individuals and ex-offenders with job placement and education. First Advisors National manages discretionary assets for individual and high-net-worth clients, offering investment management, third-party portfolio recommendations, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes selecting and monitoring third-party money managers and uses fundamental analysis to support individual security recommendations.

Rebeka King is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Apollon Wealth Management, LLC with five years of industry experience. She previously worked at Bridgemark Wealth Management from 2014 to 2021. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in selling insurance products as an insurance agent. Apollon Wealth Management is an SEC-registered multi-team adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm combines centrally managed model strategies with locally managed portfolios, offering a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and sub-advisory roles across various asset classes and specialized investment vehicles.

Brittany Janssen is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC with two years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Summit Financial and its affiliated entities since 2025. Prior to joining the financial industry, she held positions at several companies including Beltway Medical LLC and Supreme Orthopedic Systems. Summit Financial, LLC is an SEC-registered, multi-team advisory firm with approximately $26.35 billion in assets under management, 216 advisors, and around 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services, combining discretionary and consultative approaches tailored to client preferences.

Marguerita Cheng is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Private Client Services, LLC since 2013. She previously worked at Ameriprise for 14 years and was CEO of Blue Ocean Global Wealth. Cheng contributes to financial media outlets including CNBC and Forbes and serves on the Certified Financial Planners Board of Directors. Private Client Services is an independent investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, pension plans, corporations, and nonprofits. The firm employs a discovery-driven process focused on risk profiling and tailored platform selection, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside brokerage services through its FINRA membership.

Austin Pearl is a financial advisor at Apollon Wealth Management, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at CIC Wealth, LLC for six years. Pearl also served in the U.S. Department of Defense for sixteen years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales as an agent for fixed insurance products. Apollon Wealth Management is an SEC-registered multi-team adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan advisory, sub-advisory and consulting services, and manages private funds and pooled investment vehicles through a combination of centrally managed model strategies and locally managed portfolios.

Connor Stanley is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with four years of industry experience, currently with Apollon Wealth Management, LLC. He previously worked at Bridgemark Wealth Management and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of advisory work, Stanley is also involved in selling insurance products to meet clients’ needs. Apollon Wealth Management is an SEC-registered multi-team adviser serving individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, businesses, charitable organizations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm utilizes a combination of centrally managed strategies and locally managed portfolios, investing across various asset classes and offering specialized services including ESG models, sub-advisory roles, and portfolio consulting.

Terri Laflam is a financial advisor with Choreo, LLC in Potomac, MD, holding a Series 65 credential and seven years of industry experience. She previously worked at RSM US Wealth Management LLC and RSM US LLP, where she spent a combined 19 years. Choreo provides investment and advisory services to a diverse client base including individual investors, family offices, endowments, foundations, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm’s investment process emphasizes strategic asset allocation and diversified model portfolios overseen by a centralized management team and an Investment Committee.

Anis Eghterafi is a financial advisor at United Brokerage Services, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has prior experience at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, and The Vanguard Group. United Brokerage Services, Inc. provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, small businesses, and retirement plans, offering various managed account programs through its relationship with Wells Fargo Clearing Services. The firm’s investment approach includes strategic and tactical asset allocation, use of mutual funds and ETFs, and tax-aware overlays, primarily providing advice on a non-discretionary basis.

Victor Krasij is a CFA® charterholder with three years of industry experience. He is currently with Aprio Wealth Management, LLC, having previously worked at BNY Mellon Wealth Management and U.S. Trust, Bank of America. He also serves as an agent in insurance sales through Aprio Risk Management and volunteers on the finance committee of the CFA Society of Washington, DC. Aprio Wealth Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs asset allocation, dollar-cost averaging, technical analysis, and both long- and short-term trading, with continuous account monitoring and at least annual reviews.

Joseph Trimble is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience. He joined Root Financial Partners in 2023, having previously worked at Splunk, Inc., Savant Wealth Management, YHB Wealth Advisors, and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. He also provides occasional consulting services to unaffiliated financial services firms, offering industry insights and strategic feedback on an hourly basis. Root Financial Partners offers investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and select retirement-plan relationships. The firm emphasizes broadly diversified, passive investment strategies with tailored portfolios and provides educational programs alongside specialized advisory services, including a dedicated private-wealth division.

John Orem is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience. He is currently with Apollon Wealth Management, LLC and has previously worked at Potomac Wealth Advisors, Commonwealth Financial Network, Grove Point Investments, Grove Point Advisors, H.Beck, Inc., and Truist Investment Services. He also engages in fixed insurance sales as a secondary business activity. Apollon Wealth Management, LLC is an SEC-registered multi-team adviser serving individuals, families, businesses, trusts, charitable organizations, and more. The firm combines centrally managed investment models with locally managed portfolios and offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and advisory roles for private funds and pooled investment vehicles.

Sebastiano Mancarella is a financial advisor at Capital Analysts with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Lincoln Investment Planning since 2014, with prior roles at Santander Securities, Invest Financial Corporation, Citizens Securities, and Merrill. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, advisor-managed custom and model portfolios, third-party manager access, and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of independent advisors and in-house investment teams.

James Frangenberg is a CFP® with 22 years of experience in the financial services industry, currently with Founders Financial Securities LLC. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LPL Financial, M&T Securities, M&T Bank, and PNC Investments. He serves on the advisory council for Adventist Shady Grove Hospital Center and is a Leadership Council Member for Make-A-Wish Mid Atlantic. Founders Financial Securities provides investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, and corporate clients, managing approximately $4.1 billion in client assets. The firm offers diverse advisory platforms and delegates investment decisions to its representatives, supporting a broad range of services including managed portfolios, financial planning, and 1031 exchange consulting.

Richard Sebastian is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Apollon Wealth Management, LLC. His prior roles include positions at CIC Wealth, LLC, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Inc., Commonwealth Financial Network, McAdam LLC, and VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, Sebastian provides fixed insurance services to clients. Apollon Wealth Management is an SEC-registered multi-team adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, trusts, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan advisory, sub-advisory, and consulting services, utilizing a combination of centrally managed models and locally managed portfolios across a broad range of investment vehicles.

Jennifer Antosh is a CFA® charterholder based in Potomac, MD, with two years of industry experience. She is currently with Merit Financial Advisors and previously worked at TritonPoint Wealth, Goldman Sachs PFM, Mercer Consulting, and BNY Mellon. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with 264 advisors serving over 20,000 clients across 66 offices, managing approximately $23.9 billion in assets. The firm focuses on long-term, diversified portfolios using centrally managed sleeves and model allocations, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary authority supported by fundamental analysis and supplemental investment tools.

Wythe Hogge is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with ten years of industry experience. He has been with Capitol Securities Management, Inc. since 2015. Hogge holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Leesburg, Virginia. Capitol Securities Management serves individual, corporate, and charitable clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trustees, and plan sponsors. The firm offers brokerage and investment advisory services alongside comprehensive financial planning, pension consulting, insurance products, and educational seminars.