John Weber IV is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Curi Capital, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Curi RMB Capital, LLC, RMB Capital, LLC, and Omega Wealth Management LLC. Outside of advisory work, he is a partner in a real estate investment business. Curi Capital is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $11.6 billion in assets, serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and family offices with a focus on a long-term, fundamental investment approach across equities and fixed income.

Mark Amberg is a financial advisor at Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and has worked previously at Bank of America, Merrill, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and leases residential properties in Alexandria, Virginia. Verdence Capital Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and independent advisers. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning through specialized teams, employing a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across various investment vehicles.

Hazel Toler is a financial advisor at Rossby Financial, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Outside of advising, she has been involved with Joes Seafood Stonecrab and Prime Steak since 2015. Rossby Financial provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable organizations, pension plans, corporations, and other business entities, managing approximately $565 million in discretionary assets. The firm uses a variety of analytical approaches to tailor diversified portfolios across multiple asset classes and offers services including wrap-fee programs and retirement-plan advice under the DOL fiduciary framework.

Charles Hartley is a financial advisor at A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, B. Riley Wealth Management, Wells Fargo Advisors, and Raymond James Financial. Outside of advisory work, he is a partner in a non-investment related business. A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners is a multi-team investment adviser and broker-dealer with approximately 131 advisors serving over 7,000 clients. The firm employs an open-architecture investment approach combining internally managed strategies and sub-advisory relationships, offering services including portfolio management, financial and retirement planning, and brokerage and insurance products.

Rachel Eisenhart is a financial advisor with Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has 11 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones for nine years before joining Kestra. Outside of her advisory role, she volunteers as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), advocating for children affected by abuse or neglect. Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC provides investment advisory services through a network of independent advisors and multi-advisor teams, serving individuals and institutional clients with a broad range of investment products and specialized offerings. The firm manages approximately $13.45 billion in client assets and supports advisors with various platforms and operational resources.

Anthony Di Carlo is a financial advisor with Advisor Resource Council, holding a Series 65 credential and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at 360 Wealth Management since 2018 and has been involved with Lutron Electronics since 2008. Outside of advisory work, he is engaged in lighting control sales. Advisor Resource Council serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs an investment approach that combines artificial intelligence tools with traditional fundamental analysis through AIQ model portfolios and separately managed accounts, offering tailored strategies for different levels of assets.

Taylor Guglielmo is a financial advisor at Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at First Command Insurance Services, Inc. and related affiliates for seven years. Outside of his advisory role, Taylor serves on the investment committee of ACT for Alexandria, a community organization focused on philanthropic giving. Verdence Capital Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, businesses, pension plans, and trusts, offering discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in managing portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and independent managers.

Douglas Coe is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Mariner Independent and previously worked at Valic Financial Advisors for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, Coe holds ownership interests in an oil and gas investment LLC and a conservation easement investment group. Mariner Independent provides 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 offers portfolio management, model portfolios, third-party manager access, and retirement plan services through an integrated platform supported by institutional and sub-advisory resources.

Frances Toler is a financial advisor at Rossby Financial, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Rossby Financial since 2024. Prior to that, she spent nine years with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has operated Toler Financial Group since 2012. In addition to her advisory work, she is an author and speaker associated with Toler Financial Group. Rossby Financial provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and other business entities. The firm employs a range of analytical approaches to tailor diversified portfolios aligned with clients’ objectives and risk tolerances.

Roger Follis is a financial advisor at A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at firms including Wells Fargo Advisors, Raymond James Financial, and B. Riley Wealth Advisors. A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners is a multi-team investment adviser and broker-dealer serving over 7,000 clients with approximately $2.95 billion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and access to estate-planning resources through partnerships, using an open-architecture model that incorporates internally managed strategies and sub-advisory relationships.

Andrew Clark is a financial advisor at Lexaurum Advisors with 38 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior roles include positions with Cetera Advisor Networks, Summit Financial Group, and Northwestern Mutual Investment Management. Outside of advising, Clark serves as President of the Tyson Corner Chamber of Commerce and conducts marketing consulting. Lexaurum Advisors is a multi-advisor firm managing approximately $1.27 billion for over 2,100 clients, offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services to individuals, families, businesses, institutions, and other advisers. The firm employs a diversified, theory-based investment approach using model portfolios primarily implemented with low-cost ETFs, and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary services across various account types.

Lynwood Hill Jr. is a financial advisor at MissionSquare Retirement with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at TIAA and TIAA-CREF for a combined 20 years before joining MissionSquare in 2024. MissionSquare Retirement serves state and local government employers, their employees, and select nonprofit entities by administering deferred compensation and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers plan administration, recordkeeping, education, and Guided Pathways Advisory Services, utilizing investment advice and model portfolios developed by Morningstar Investment Management.

Chad Goldberg is a financial advisor at Marshfield Associates in Washington, DC, holding a Series 65 credential with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Marshfield Associates since 2009. Marshfield Associates is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $8.12 billion for a mix of institutional and individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, state and municipal government entities, investment companies, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm employs a long-only value investing approach with a concentrated Core Value Equity Strategy and an optional Balanced Strategy, emphasizing quality and a strict margin-of-safety buy discipline.

Cengiz Akyol is a financial advisor at MissionSquare Retirement with 22 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at ICMA Retirement Corporation since 2008. MissionSquare Retirement serves state and local government employers, their employees, and certain nonprofit entities by administering deferred compensation and qualified retirement plans. The firm provides plan administration, recordkeeping, education, and advisory services through its Guided Pathways program, which includes discretionary Managed Accounts and nondiscretionary Fund Advice developed in partnership with Morningstar Investment Management.

Kevin Peterson is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Mariner Independent. His prior roles include positions at Connect Wealth, Mutual Advisors, LLC, and Valic Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he coaches the golf team at Broadneck High School in Annapolis, MD. Mariner Independent provides 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 offers portfolio management, access to model portfolios and third-party managers, and specialized retirement plan services through a platform that integrates institutional and retirement resources.

Paul Burns is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 14 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Corebridge Financial and Valic Financial Advisors from 2012 to 2024 and currently serves with Mariner Platform Solutions and Connect Wealth. Mariner Independent serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of investment services using firm-built models and customized portfolios, supported by affiliated entities such as a state-chartered trust company and institutional pension consulting affiliate.

Edward Crawford is a financial advisor at Douglass Winthrop Advisors LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Sweetbay Capital Management LLC for nine years. In addition to his advisory role, Mr. Crawford is an adjunct professor of Value Investing at Georgetown University and a passive partner in Roumell Asset Management LLC. Douglass Winthrop Advisors provides customized investment management services primarily to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, endowments, and institutions. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary accounts with portfolios that include domestic and international equities and investment-grade fixed income, featuring a Sustainable Equity Strategy alongside its core equity approach.

Jan Lee is a financial advisor with Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc., holding CFP® and CFA® designations and with 29 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Packerland in 2024, Lee worked at Spire Investment Partners and has been affiliated with Baycraft Asset Management since 2002. Lee also operates Baycraft Asset Management, providing tax, financial planning, consulting, and insurance services separate from investment management. Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients through a network of 176 advisors and offers a range of advisory services including financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm utilizes a multi-manager platform and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Joseph Kantakevich is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with United Brokerage Services, Inc. and United Bank, having previously worked at Dai Securities, Jwk Financial Group, Eaglestone Wealth Advisors, and Triad Advisors. He serves on the board of the Montgomery College Foundation. 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 assets on a non-discretionary basis and is affiliated with United Bank, combining banking relationships with a primarily non-discretionary advisory model.

Antoinette Guy Wharton is a financial advisor at MissionSquare Retirement with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at GWFS Equities Inc/Great West Life & Annuity Insurance Company from 2010 to 2017. MissionSquare Retirement serves state and local government employers, their employees, and certain nonprofit entities by administering deferred compensation and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers plan administration, recordkeeping, education, and advisory services, using investment advice and model portfolios developed by Morningstar Investment Management.