Evan Beach is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mariner Independent. His prior roles include positions at Madison Avenue Securities, Campbell Wealth Management, and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Beach Consulting, through which he provides sales consulting and professional speaking engagements to universities and organizations. Mariner Independent offers investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm supports both advisor-managed and model portfolio approaches, integrating institutional resources and retirement plan services with access to third-party managers and alternatives.

Shuron Morton is a financial advisor at United Brokerage Services, Inc. with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at PNC Investments and Capital One Advisors. United Brokerage Services, Inc. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, and trust clients through various wrap fee and advisory programs. The firm primarily manages client assets on a non-discretionary basis and is affiliated with United Bank through its parent company, United Asset Management Corporation.

John Sciuto is a financial advisor at XML Financial Group with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC. 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, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and access to alternative investment opportunities through a combination of fundamental and technical analysis and third-party managers.

Michelle Wagner is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Core Planning. She previously worked at Facet Wealth and Ellevest and has held roles focused on financial planning and client service. Wagner also works as an independent contractor with Domain Money in a non-registered business development role. Core Planning provides fee-based financial planning and wealth management services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers customized investment strategies using a combination of in-house advice, third-party money managers, and model portfolios.

Sean Gates is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently with Apollon Wealth Management, LLC and has previously worked at Motley Fool Wealth Management and Lifestyle Wealth Partners. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in small business startup consulting through The Vibes Company Inc., focusing on tax-related products and franchise advisory services. Apollon Wealth Management, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, families, businesses, trusts, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm combines centrally managed model strategies with locally managed portfolios and offers a range of investment solutions including ESG models, Direct Indexing, and sub-advisory services for private and pooled funds.

Christopher Niemczewski is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Marshfield Associates since 2009. Marshfield Associates is a registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes high net worth individuals, pension plans, foundations, government entities, sovereign wealth funds, and investment companies. The firm employs a long-only, value-oriented investment approach focused on a concentrated Core Value Equity Strategy and manages approximately $7.5 billion across 13 advisors.

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 at Facet with three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Murphy O'Brien Inc. for ten years. Facet serves individual members across a wide range of wealth levels, offering tiered, subscription-based financial planning and implementation services that include discretionary investment management and bundled estate or tax services. The firm emphasizes holistic financial planning through its Total Financial Life Resources framework and uses technology-driven, tax-optimized investment strategies.

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 has been with Moors & Cabot since 2001 and holds Series 65 and Series 66 credentials. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Chairman of the Finance Committee at Calvary United Methodist Church in Arlington, VA. Moors & Cabot provides investment advisory and related services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a variety of analytic approaches and offers services ranging from portfolio management to fee-based financial planning and limited consulting.

Tristan Peschka is a financial advisor at Good Life Advisors, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial and Ameriprise Financial Services. Prior to his advisory roles, he was affiliated with Christopher Newport University. Good Life Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to a broad client base including individuals, families, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a team approach and multiple analytical methods to tailor portfolio management and planning solutions aligned with clients’ objectives and risk tolerances.

Alan Johnson is a financial advisor at Financial & Tax Architects, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with The Professional Group, Inc. since 2011. In addition to his advisory role, he works full-time as an independent insurance agent. Financial & Tax Architects provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on those nearing or in retirement. The firm employs proprietary “Private Wealth Strategies” using exchange-traded funds, individual securities, and trend-aware rebalancing, with most client relationships managed on a discretionary basis.

Anthony David is a financial advisor with Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Raymond James Financial Services. Additionally, he operates an independent insurance agency where he provides fixed insurance advice. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered firm offering wealth management, investment management, and financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $15.7 billion in assets and employs around 240 advisors across multiple offices, emphasizing a long-term, portfolio-driven investment approach tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Mindy Gasthalter is a CFP® and holds a Series 63 license with 23 years of experience in the financial industry. She has worked at Congress Wealth Management LLC since 2021 and previously spent 17 years at Pinnacle Advisory Group, Inc. Mindy is based in Washington, DC. CW Advisors, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, and business entities. The firm employs a core-and-satellite investment approach that integrates active, passive, quantitative, and ESG strategies, combining third-party money managers with internally managed risk-managed strategies.

Michael Graham is a financial advisor with Lasalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C. in Alexandria, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Lasalle St. Securities, L.L.C. since 2003. Outside of his advisory work, he is a sole proprietor buying and selling collectible coins through online auction sites. Lasalle St. Investment Advisors provides fee-based 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 investment programs, emphasizing a predominance of non-discretionary assets in its management approach.

Richard Seaton is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Marshfield Associates with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Marshfield Associates since 2017 and previously spent six years at TTR Sotheby's Realty and 20 years at Impact Marketing + Communications. Marshfield Associates serves a diverse client base that includes high net worth individuals, institutional investors, and government entities. The firm employs a long-only, value-oriented investment approach focused on a concentrated Core Value Equity Strategy with an emphasis on quality and intrinsic value.

Trent Schneider is a financial advisor at Beaumont Financial Partners with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at The BAHA Financial Group and Medstar Health. Outside of finance, he is the co-founder and CEO of Good Vida Group, LLC, a company that sells a dietary supplement powdered drink mix. Beaumont Financial Partners provides investment management, wealth management, family office services, financial planning, and in-house tax preparation to affluent individuals, families, small businesses, and select institutions. The firm employs a Dominant Benefit Theory of Investing and offers tailored portfolio management supported by an Investment Committee and a network of affiliated solutions.

Macklin Luckinbill is a financial advisor at Curi Capital, LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Curi Capital, Macklin worked in various roles at companies including Hensel Phelps Construction Company, L3Harris, Prins USA, and Elysium Technology Group. Macklin also spent four years at James Madison University and five years with Culpeper County Schools. Curi Capital is an SEC-registered investment adviser with approximately $11.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves individuals, employer retirement plans, institutions, family offices, and more, employing a long-term fundamental investment approach with proprietary strategies and third-party managers.