Sean Gates is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently with Apollon Wealth Management, LLC and has previously worked at Motley Fool Wealth Management and Ameriprise. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a small business startup consulting venture focused on tax-related products and franchise advisory services. Apollon Wealth Management, LLC is an SEC-registered multi-team adviser serving individuals, families, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm combines centrally managed investment strategies with locally managed portfolios and offers a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting services across various asset classes and client types.

Curtis Congdon is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving at XML Financial Group since 2019. He has also been associated with XML Securities, LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is an equity member of BR Financial Associates Management Company, LLC, a management company for XML Financial Group and XML Securities. XML Financial Group provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap fee programs to a broad retail client base. The firm operates through a multi-advisor team model and combines fundamental and technical analysis to tailor portfolios to client objectives, risk tolerance, and liquidity needs.

Cherisse Ferrier Yarde is a financial advisor with Gibbs Wealth Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at New York Life Insurance Company and NYLIFE Securities LLC. She is also engaged in insurance brokering through outside carriers for non-registered insurance products. Gibbs Wealth Management provides discretionary investment advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients using third-party model portfolios and platforms. The firm focuses on aligning investment strategies with clients’ financial situations and risk tolerance rather than constructing proprietary portfolios.

Lauren O'Brien is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 15 years of experience in the financial industry. She has been with XML Financial Group since 2019 and has worked at XML Securities, LLC (formerly Lara, May & Associates, LLC) since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she contributes as a writer to the Alexandria Stylebook, a nonprofit serving the City of Alexandria, Virginia. XML Financial Group is a multi-advisor wealth management firm overseeing approximately $3.3 billion in client assets. The firm serves nearly 2,900 clients, providing investment management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and access to alternative investment opportunities, utilizing a combination of fundamental and technical analysis alongside third-party managers.

Anna Wisniewski is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently with Facet since 2021. She previously worked at Murphy O'Brien Inc. for ten years. Facet Wealth provides subscription-based financial planning and discretionary investment management to individual clients, serving a range of households through phone, video, and a proprietary web platform. The firm offers model-based asset allocations using ETFs and employs technology-driven processes, including machine-learning algorithms, to support tax-optimized portfolio implementation and regular account reviews.

Simon Joseph is a financial advisor with United Advisor Group, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including LPL Financial LLC, Momentum Independent Network, Truist Advisory Services, and BB&T Securities. United Advisor Group provides investment management, financial planning, consulting, and family office services to individuals, small businesses, trusts, and charities. The firm serves a diverse client base with portfolio management and retirement planning, employing a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation alongside value investing and multiple analytical techniques.

Michael Duprey is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at Advisory Services Network since 2024. He previously worked at Ategra Capital Management for seven years and 1st Portfolio Wealth Advisors for five years. Duprey is also the owner of DSP Financial Group, a service company managing business income and expenses. Advisory Services Network supports a large network of independent investment adviser representatives, providing a range of advisory and planning services to individuals, families, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and investment consulting using diverse securities and third-party managers.

Kathy Banyas is a financial advisor with United Advisor Group and holds a Series 66 designation. She has 25 years of industry experience, including prior roles at LPL Financial, Momentum Independent Network, Truist Investment Services, and Scott & Stringfellow. Banyas is also a commissioned notary in Virginia. United Advisor Group serves individuals, small businesses, trusts, and charities through a network of independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and family office services, utilizing proprietary model portfolios and a combination of fundamental, technical, and strategic asset-allocation approaches.

Stephen Frederick is a financial advisor at Moors & Cabot, Inc. with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Moors & Cabot since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Chairman of the Finance Committee at Calvary United Methodist Church in Arlington, VA. Moors & Cabot serves a diverse client base including retail and high-net-worth individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, and consulting services with tailored portfolio strategies, combining discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.

Mark Keen is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. since 2007. He is a managing member of TKA Holdings, LLC/DBA Keen & Pocock, which is involved in insurance sales, and a partner in EaziHome, a business that provides tools and services to help individuals and families manage and maintain their homes. He also serves on the board of directors for SFA Holdings, Inc. The Strategic Financial Alliance provides advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting through both in-house management and third-party manager platforms. The firm manages a majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis and supports a dually registered advisor force with various brokerage and solicitor relationships.

Nicholas Sposa is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Kingsview Wealth Management, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He previously spent 10 years at Edward Jones before joining Kingsview Partners and Kingsview Wealth Management in 2022. Kingsview Wealth Management is a multi-advisor firm serving individuals, retirement plans, endowments, trusts, and state and municipal clients. The firm offers financial planning and wealth management services utilizing both in-house and third-party investment strategies, including management of affiliated exchange-traded funds.

Brett Sposa is a financial advisor at Kingsview Wealth Management, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones from 2016 to 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president and director of The Giving Game Inc., a nonprofit that organizes monthly virtual events to raise funds and awareness for charities. Kingsview Wealth Management is a multi-advisor firm serving individuals, retirement plans, endowments, trusts, and state or municipal clients. The firm offers financial planning and wealth management services, utilizing both in-house strategies and third-party managers across a range of investment products and advisory arrangements.

Elizabeth Napper is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with nine years of industry experience. She is currently with CW Advisors, LLC and previously worked at Captrust, the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, and Bb&T Asset Management, Inc. CW Advisors, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm that provides investment management, comprehensive wealth management, and family office services to a broad client base including individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a Core-and-Satellite investment approach using a mix of active, passive, quantitative, and ESG-oriented strategies.

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.

Michael Graham is a financial advisor with LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C., holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with LaSalle St. Securities, L.L.C. since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, Graham operates a sole proprietorship buying and selling collectible coins through online auction sites. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors provides personalized financial planning and investment supervisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary management programs, incorporating a diverse asset mix including mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and options.

David Duff is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Kingsview Wealth Management, LLC, based in Falls Church, VA. He has one year of industry experience and previously held roles at AMJ Financial Wealth Management, Sharkey's Rib & Wing Joint, and Target. Kingsview Wealth Management is a multi-advisor wealth management firm serving individuals, retirement plans, registered investment companies, endowments, trusts, and state or municipal clients. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management services, blending in-house strategies with third-party managers and providing access to alternative investments.

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.

Julia Madden is a financial advisor with Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC in Arlington, VA, holding a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. She previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2021 to 2024. In addition to her advisory role, Madden serves as Director of Client Services for Campus Private Wealth. Kestra Private Wealth Services provides investment advisory services through a network of independent advisors and multi-advisor teams to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $13.45 billion in client assets and offers access to a broad range of investment products and platforms with both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

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.

Maxwell Schoeneborn is a financial advisor with Advisory Services Network and holds a Series 65 designation. He has one year of industry experience and has worked at firms including DSP Wealth Strategies and Florida Financial Advisors. Outside of finance, he is the owner of MFS Wealth Management LLC, a service company supporting his independent contracting work with DSP Wealth Strategies. Advisory Services Network provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, families, corporations, and retirement plans through a large network of independent advisers. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services with flexible engagement options tailored to client objectives.