Karen Schaeffer is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience and has been with Schaeffer Financial LLC since 2004. She is a member of the board of directors for the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, a nonprofit private operating foundation. Schaeffer Financial LLC is a five-adviser team serving individuals and families, including federal employees and foreign nationals with G‑IV visas, as well as trusts, foundations, and small businesses. The firm provides financial planning and discretionary portfolio management, emphasizing diversified asset allocation and often working with third-party portfolio managers.

Harry Karageorge is a financial advisor with Steigerwald, Gordon & Koch - Wealth Advisors in Leesburg, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Steigerwald, Gordon & Koch for 10 years. Steigerwald, Gordon & Koch provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a diverse investment approach including equities, fixed income, and ETFs, with an emphasis on ongoing monitoring, rebalancing, and cash management, while offering ESG integration and consulting services upon client request.

John Mullis is a financial advisor with AMJ Financial Wealth Management LLC in Leesburg, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with AMJ Financial since 2012. In addition to his advisory role, Mullis sells fixed annuities through a separate business under the DBA AMJ Financial LLC, working approximately four hours per week. AMJ Financial Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as institutional clients such as retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm provides discretionary investment management and financial planning, using a research process that integrates macroeconomic, fundamental, and quantitative analysis to implement tailored portfolios.

Sean Flynn is a CFP® and CFA® credentialed advisor with three years of industry experience. He is currently with PlanVest Financial, Inc. and previously worked at Knollwood Investment Advisory and PNC Bank. PlanVest Financial, Inc. serves primarily individual and high-net-worth clients, offering comprehensive wealth planning and investment management through various engagement models. The firm customizes portfolios using a combination of fundamental, technical, cyclical, and charting analyses, and manages approximately $176 million for about 300 client relationships.

Eric Hilderbrand is a financial advisor with AtCap Partners, LLC in Rockville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at National Securities Corporation for 13 years and Ceros Financial Services, Inc. for four years. AtCap Partners provides investment management and financial planning services to individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and corporate entities. The firm uses a blend of analytical methods including fundamental and technical analysis, incorporates market-timing strategies, and offers access to alternative investments and third-party asset managers.

Stephanie Muskovac is a financial advisor at Toth Financial Advisory Corp with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Toth Financial in 2022, she served in the United States Navy from 2014 to 2022. Toth Financial Advisory Corp provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals, related trusts, and retirement plans, managing approximately $1 billion in client assets. The firm employs a buy-and-hold investment approach focused on fundamental analysis and economic cycle assessments, and it also acts as the general partner to a private pooled investment vehicle with a performance-based compensation structure.

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.

Stephanie Anderson is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 65 credentialed advisor at Councilor Wealth LLC with seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell since 2023 and has prior experience at Mariner Wealth Advisors, Mercer Global Advisors Inc., and Anderson Hamlin Consulting. Anderson holds active real estate salesperson licenses in Washington, DC, and Maryland and may receive commissions or referral fees related to real estate transactions. Councilor Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and not-for-profit organizations by providing portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard, combining fundamental and technical analysis with modern portfolio theory, and is wholly owned by an accounting and tax firm, enabling integrated tax and advisory services.

Momodou Bojang is a financial advisor at Axiom Value Wealth Management LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at USAdvisors Wealth Management and Securities America Advisors. Bojang is also the founder and CEO of Axiom Value LLC, an investment, insurance, and retirement planning business. Axiom Value Wealth Management LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients through a small team of advisors. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and quantitative investment methods and offers retirement-focused education through workshops and webinars.

Michael Mattison is a financial advisor at PlanVest Financial, Inc. with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at PlanVest Financial since 2018, with previous experience at LPL Financial and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. PlanVest Financial, Inc. serves individual and high-net-worth clients with wealth planning, financial planning, and investment management across various account types. The firm employs a comprehensive approach including fundamental and technical analysis, offering multiple engagement models and managing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.

Cornell Abod is the principal of Beacon Investment Advisors LLC in Gaithersburg, MD, holding a Series 65 designation and with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Beacon Investment Advisors since 2003 and also owns C.P. Abod & Co., LLC, an accounting services firm, and Beacon RPC, LLC, a retirement plan consulting company. Mr. Abod dedicates a significant portion of his time to accounting and retirement plan consulting activities. Beacon Investment Advisors provides wealth management and discretionary portfolio management services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach centers on customized asset allocation guided by fundamental analysis and includes a range of securities and strategies tailored to client needs.

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.

Bryce Sistrunk Lewis is a CFA charterholder with four years of experience at Edgemoor Investment Advisors, Inc. Prior to joining Edgemoor in 2022, he worked at Morgan Stanley for five years. Edgemoor Investment Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, non-profits, and a registered investment company. The firm follows a value-oriented, fundamental analysis process focused on long-term capital appreciation, capital preservation, and income generation.

Jake Ransom is a financial advisor at TritonPoint Wealth, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining TritonPoint Wealth, he worked at Big Whiskey's and has held roles outside the financial industry, including positions at Uber and Red Lobster. TritonPoint Wealth, LLC provides financial planning, discretionary investment and wealth management, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and employee benefit plans. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes long-term asset allocation using modern portfolio theory and combines fundamental and quantitative analysis with model and core-satellite strategies.

Todd Pettibon is a financial advisor at Toth Financial Advisory Corporation in Leesburg, VA, holding a Series 65 license with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Toth Financial in 2020, he worked at Deloitte Consulting and served in the United States Navy from 1993 to 2019. Toth Financial provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals, related trusts, and retirement plans, managing approximately $1 billion in client assets. The firm emphasizes fundamental analysis and a buy-and-hold investment approach, incorporating leverage and options as part of its strategy, and operates a private pooled investment vehicle with performance-based compensation.

Ricardo Rosenberg is a financial advisor at Sargent Investment Group with 45 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Sargent Investment Group is a multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $1.48 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, nonprofits, corporations, and pooled investment vehicles, offering customized portfolio management and consulting services.

Thomas Turner is a CFP® professional with 33 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Northwest Financial Advisors LLC since 2013 and also has a long tenure with LPL Financial, LLC dating back to 2008. Turner provides investment advisory services through Northwest Financial Advisors LLC, an independent firm affiliated with Northwest Federal Credit Union. Northwest Financial Advisors LLC offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, 529 plan management, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, employer-sponsored plans, and other entities. The firm manages approximately $1.92 billion in discretionary assets and employs a long-term, asset-allocation-driven approach, utilizing both in-house portfolio analysis and external investment programs to tailor portfolios to client needs.

Brian Mcgregor is a financial advisor at Sargent Investment Group with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Sargent Investment Group since 2018. Prior to that, he was with Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. Mcgregor serves as a board member and investment committee member for The Washington Home, a charitable foundation focused on hospice care. Sargent Investment Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, non-profits, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a consultative process to develop customized portfolios using a range of investment vehicles and manages pooled private investment funds for accredited investors.

Megan Madden is a CFP® professional at Delta Financial Advisors, Inc. in Kensington, MD, with seven years of industry experience. She has held roles at Regulus Financial Group, LPL Enterprise, Prudential Insurance Company of America, UBS Financial Services, and The Ayco Company, L.P. Outside of financial advising, she works as a fitness instructor with Solidcore. Delta Financial Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients with wealth management and financial planning services. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management paired with ongoing consulting, using customized asset allocations and a mix of mutual funds and ETFs, while also providing accounting and tax preparation services through a licensed CPA.