Mandie Peters is a financial advisor with Integrity Alliance, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at several firms, including Capital Analysts, Lincoln Investment, Questar Capital Corporation, and Ameriprise. In addition to her advisory role, she is also involved as an insurance agent with American Senior Benefits and serves as a notary. Integrity Alliance is a large advisory network with over 300 independent investment adviser representatives managing approximately $5.4 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and a range of programs through various platforms, supporting strategies that include discretionary accounts, model portfolios, and third-party sub-advisers.

Emelia Sarbeng is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is an author of works titled *Resilience in the Fire* and *The Poverty Vaccine*. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party investment models, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Shantel Floyd is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 21 years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she worked at ICMA Retirement Corporation and T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. In addition to her advisory work, she is involved in real estate investing, owning and operating Affordable Luxury Realty LLC and Affordable Luxury Corp. Valic Financial Advisors, Inc. serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and discretionary unified managed accounts through a large network of advisors and implements model-based investment strategies using Envestnet’s platform.

Justin Beers is a financial advisor at First Command Advisory Services with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to his current role, he served in the US Navy and worked at Booz Allen Hamilton and Zenetex. First Command Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs, using model portfolios designed and managed by a centralized Investment Management Team.

Marharita Sophia Tavpash is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Annapolis, MD, holding a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley and has held various roles including financial analysis and business development. Outside of her advisory work, she has been involved in business development activities through Amway. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management through its CLASSIC Plus platform, retirement-plan consulting, and specialized advisory services, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches.

Robert Hansen II is a Series 66 credentialed advisor with eight years of industry experience. He has been with First Command Advisory Services and affiliated First Command entities since 2017. Prior to this, he worked for Kwikpoint, LLC for six years. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a particular focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm provides financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs managed through a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.

Monte Woodfin is a CFP® professional with 22 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with VALIC Financial Advisors since 2004 and also holds an agent position with Agia, where he is involved in non-securities insurance products. VALIC Financial Advisors serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction.

Paul Weaver is a financial advisor with Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Integrated Wealth Concepts and LPL Financial since 2015, with additional experience at Osman Leasing LLC and Texas Road House. Integrated Wealth Concepts serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, family office, and retirement plan advisory services, utilizing customized portfolios with a long-term approach and employing third-party custodians for client assets.

Ronald Campbell is a CFP® with 42 years of industry experience. He is currently with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc., where he has worked since 2019. Prior to that, he was at Global Financial Private Capital for seven years and operates Campbell Financial Services, a firm he has been involved with since 1985. He also owns Anne Arundel Financial Services, where he works as an insurance agent specializing in fixed annuity sales. J.W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent advisers and provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, third-party manager platforms, and digital advice for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies and custodial platforms and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Christopher Gill is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. He has worked with Edward J Gill & Associates since 2010 and has been with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Gill serves as Treasurer for the Council of Unit Owners of Forest Office Park Condominium and as Vice President of the Maryland Anglers-Bass Fishing Club. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored client solutions combining advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, with access to proprietary and third-party investment platforms and insurance products.

Beverly Thomas is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management in Bowie, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 25 years of industry experience. She has been with PNC Wealth Management since 2012. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a digital discretionary model account available by invitation to employees. The firm's approach involves algorithm-driven risk assessment and portfolio implementation via approved model strategies managed by PNC or third-party strategists.

Nicholas Sigismondi is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining the firm, he worked for Baltimore City Public Schools for seven years. Outside of finance, he is a musician who regularly plays with his band, releasing music on platforms like Spotify and Bandcamp. Valic Financial Advisors, Inc. serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth clients and employer-sponsored retirement participants, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and discretionary unified managed accounts through a large network of advisors.

Yan Zhang is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors and holds the PFS™ and Series 63 designations. Yan has seven years of industry experience, including prior work at Grant Thornton, LLP. In addition to advisory services, Yan is the founder and managing member of YMMD Tax and Wealth Planning, LLC, which provides accounting and tax services. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm delivers services primarily through model portfolios and third-party managers across multiple advisory platforms, managing approximately $1.7 billion in assets under management.

Donna Morris is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Transamerica Retirement Advisors, Diversified Investors Securities Corp., and Transamerica Investors Securities Corp. since 2003. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a financial planning–led investment process emphasizing low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by additional portfolio management techniques and a broad range of retirement plan services.

Christopher Morris is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to his advisory career, he served eight years in the British Army. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs, utilizing a centralized Investment Management Team to design and monitor portfolios.

Melanie Terry is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Bowie, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. She has been associated with Eagle Strategies since 2000 and operates under the DBA Harbor Financial Group for selling New York Life products and brokering non-registered insurance products. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as Treasurer and Officer of the Southeastern Laurel Howard Chapter of the Continental Societies Inc., a public service organization focused on programs for children in need. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated representatives. The firm emphasizes tailored advice delivered primarily on a non-discretionary basis and operates within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Kelly Mullican is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors, bringing five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Valic Financial Advisors in 2020, Mullican worked at Madrones American Grill from 2016 to 2020. Mullican also holds an agent position at AGIA, focusing on non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth clients and employer-sponsored retirement participants, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and wrap programs through a large network of advisors. The firm emphasizes discretionary unified managed accounts via Envestnet’s platform and manages approximately $29.2 billion across nearly 300,000 clients.

Zachary Boleyn is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience currently affiliated with Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Triad Advisors, and Keeney Financial Group. He is also an insurance agent with Beacon Pointe Insurance Services, LLC. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides wealth advisory and consulting services to a broad client base, utilizing a combination of asset-allocation modeling and third-party independent managers to deliver portfolio management and retirement-plan services.

Erik Szabocsik is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wealthspire Advisors since 2019 and previously held roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Investments. Wealthspire Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, retirement plans, nonprofits, and foundations, providing wealth management, financial planning, and trust-administration services. The firm employs a customized, relationship-driven investment approach focused on diversified, institutional-style asset allocation using mutual funds, ETFs, private funds, and separate account managers.

William Robert Carter is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He previously served 18 years in the U.S. Navy before beginning his advisory career in 2026. Carter also has experience with multiple First Command entities since 2025. First Command Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and various wrap-fee asset management programs managed through a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.