Christopher Smith is a financial advisor at Encompass More Asset Management LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked in aviation before joining the financial services sector. Smith is also a licensed independent insurance agent. Encompass More Asset Management LLC provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-platform model services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm manages approximately $985 million through about 85 advisors and employs model-based strategies that combine proprietary models and third-party sub-advisers across a range of investment options.

Christopher Hill is a financial advisor with ON Investment Management Co. based in Vienna, VA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 32 years of industry experience. Hill is also the owner and founder of FuneralResources.com, an online educational platform providing information and resources for funeral and end-of-life planning. ON Investment Management Company is a SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, utilizing third-party investment programs and a dual-registration model involving broker-dealer activities.

Lowell Pratt Jr. is a CFA® charterholder with 34 years of industry experience. He has been with The Burney Company in Reston, VA since 1986. The Burney Company advises primarily individual investors, including high net worth clients, and manages accounts for small businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental and quantitative models in its investment process and offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, including actively managed ETFs and OCIO solutions.

William Courson is a financial advisor with Mason Investment Advisory Services Inc in Reston, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Mason Investment Advisory Services since 2017 and previously worked at Hartland & Co from 2015 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of Kateli Trust, LLC, a real estate investment business, and serves as a volunteer board member and investment committee member for the Concord University Foundation. Mason Investment Advisory Services manages approximately $15.67 billion for over 1,000 clients through a team of 31 advisors, focusing on fee-based financial planning, separately managed accounts, and institutional services including outsourced chief investment officer engagements. The firm employs a strategic, long-term investment approach with an emphasis on asset allocation, rebalancing, and manager selection.

David Odiorne III is a financial advisor with Mason Investment Advisory Services Inc in Reston, VA. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations, along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses, and has 29 years of industry experience. Odiorne has been with Mason Investment Advisory Services since 1999. Mason Investment Advisory Services provides fee-based financial planning and investment management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable institutions. The firm’s investment approach focuses on long-term strategic asset allocation, disciplined rebalancing, and manager selection, employing mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party money managers.

David Rhoads is an investment advisor representative at Interactive Financial Advisors with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Interactive Financial Advisors since 2005. He is also owner and broker of Rhoads Capital Group, Inc., an insurance sales business, and teaches tennis outside of his advisory work. Interactive Financial Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and advisory consulting. The firm employs asset-allocation models across risk profiles, primarily utilizing ETFs and mutual funds, and supports its services with Modern Portfolio Theory, fundamental analysis, and risk profiling tools.

Devin Johnson is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with one year of industry experience. He currently works at Mason Investment Advisory Services Inc and previously held roles at The Carlyle Group and KPMG. Mason Investment Advisory Services provides fee-based financial planning and investment management to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable institutions. The firm’s investment approach centers on long-term strategic asset allocation, disciplined rebalancing, and a rigorous manager-selection process.

Andrew Pratt is a financial advisor at The Burney Company with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with The Burney Company since 2012. The Burney Company serves individual investors, including high net worth clients, as well as small businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $3.59 billion in discretionary assets and offers a multi-team advisory platform that includes discretionary equity portfolio management, financial planning, and tax preparation services through an affiliated CPA firm.

Daniel Corno is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. He has been associated with Mason Associates, Inc. since 2011. Mason Investment Advisory Services provides fee-based financial planning and investment management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable institutions. The firm emphasizes long-term strategic asset allocation, disciplined rebalancing, and a rigorous manager-selection process, managing approximately $13.2 billion in assets with a relatively small advisory team.

Kathryn Gustafson is a financial advisor with The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. in Fairfax, VA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with The Strategic Financial Alliance since 2012 and also serves as a partner at Strategic Blueprint, LLC. Outside of advisory services, she is involved as a partner in a home accessories and decor business and participates in a financial education initiative aimed at recent college graduates, newlyweds, and young professionals. The Strategic Financial Alliance provides advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm employs both in-house and third-party asset managers and serves clients through discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio programs.

Jaskirat Lakhat is a financial advisor with A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Morgan Stanley, and Merrill. Outside of advisory work, he manages a business involving the purchase and rental of luxury cars. A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners is a dually registered SEC investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, and institutional vehicles across a multi-team platform. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, with a notable emphasis on international investing through its EPC Advisors Group division.

Yevgeniy Shvets is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience, currently with Capitol Securities Management, Inc. since 2019. His prior roles include positions at UGK Trading Inc, SageVest Wealth Management, TD Ameritrade, and SCOTTRADE. Outside of financial advising, he works as a translator, assisting with the translation of foreign language materials. Capitol Securities Management serves individual investors, institutional clients, retirement plans, trusts, and small businesses by offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm operates as both a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser and delivers investment advice through IAR-managed programs, separately managed accounts, and third-party money managers.

Lori Allison is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience, currently with The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. since 2012. She previously worked at Global Brokerage Services, Inc. from 2008 to 2012. Outside of her advisory role, Allison serves as treasurer for the BYU Management Society, overseeing financial records and scholarship administration, and partners in organizations providing financial education seminars and home furnishings. The Strategic Financial Alliance serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized portfolio management and financial planning services delivered through multiple strategies, including third-party manager referrals and a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Sarah Avery is a financial advisor with Mason Investment Advisory Services Inc. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Mason since 2024. Prior to joining Mason, she spent several years in educational roles at James Madison University and Lake Braddock Secondary School. Mason Investment Advisory Services, Inc. manages approximately $15.67 billion for over 1,000 clients through a team of 31 advisors. The firm specializes in fee-based financial planning, separately managed accounts, and institutional services, with a focus on strategic, long-term asset allocation and portfolio management for high-net-worth individuals and nonprofit organizations.

Andrew Burke is a financial advisor at Capitol Securities Management, Inc. in Reston, VA, holding a Series 66 designation with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Capitol Securities Management since 2006. Capitol Securities Management serves individual investors, institutional and corporate clients, retirement plans, trusts, and small businesses by offering portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and wrap fee programs. The firm operates as both a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser, delivering investment advice through various managed programs and separately managed accounts.

David Spiker is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with over 51 years of industry experience. He has been with Capitol Securities Management, Inc. since 1986 and also operates an insurance brokerage under his own name. Capitol Securities Management serves individual, corporate, and charitable clients with brokerage, investment advisory, and comprehensive financial planning services. The firm offers access to various investment programs and emphasizes client-specific investment policies managed through a range of securities and third-party managers.

Tristan Hawkins is a financial advisor with United Brokerage Services, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with United Brokerage Services since 2016. United Brokerage Services, Inc. provides investment advisory services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, small businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers various wrap and unified managed account programs and employs a process that includes strategic and tactical asset allocation, use of mutual funds and ETFs, individual equity and fixed income selection, third-party research, and tax-aware overlays.

Erin Holt is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience, currently serving at F.L. Putnam Investment Management Company. Her prior roles include positions at Kalos Capital and Alpha Omega Group, Inc. She volunteers with the Foundation for Financial Planning, providing pro bono financial planning to program participants. F.L. Putnam serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, and institutions, offering team-based, customized investment management and financial planning. The firm combines internally managed strategies and third-party managers across various asset classes and emphasizes a research-driven approach with limited use of artificial intelligence in decision-making.

Alexandra Kantarski is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving at XML Financial Group. She has been with XML Financial, LLC since 2019 and also works with XML Securities, LLC (formerly Lara, May & Associates LLC) since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she is a notary public and pursues hobbies as an astrology consultant and artist, selling her paintings. XML Financial Group provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap fee programs to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm operates through a multi-advisor team model and combines fundamental and technical analysis, often utilizing third-party managers and an internal Investment Committee to customize portfolios according to client goals and risk tolerance.

William Scoggins is a financial advisor with First Citizens Asset Management, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at SVB Wealth LLC, Boston Private Wealth, Keel Point, and UBS Financial Services. First Citizens Asset Management provides model-based sub-advisory and direct investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, municipalities, and other institutions. The firm constructs global multi-asset class portfolios using fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis, emphasizing strategic asset allocation and manager research with generally discretionary investment management.