Jason Epps is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience and is currently with KFA Private Wealth Group, LLC, where he has worked since 2015. He previously worked at Arete Wealth Management LLC from 2018 to 2023 and Spire Securities LLC from 2015 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee on the board of Mount St. Mary’s University. KFA Private Wealth Group advises individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, investment management, and in-house tax and accounting services. The firm employs goal-based strategic asset allocation with a mix of passive and active management and operates a wrap fee program that can reduce transaction costs for clients.

Michael Rettinger is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at KFA Private Wealth Group, LLC since 2015. He previously worked at Arete Wealth Management LLC for five years and Spire Securities, LLC for two years. Rettinger is also a board member of the Board of Zoning Appeals in Vienna, VA. KFA Private Wealth Group serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate entities by providing financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and wealth management. The firm uses strategic asset allocation and a mix of passive and active management with a focus on low-cost share classes, ongoing due diligence, and regular client engagement.

Philipp Bentley is a financial advisor at Edgemoor Investment Advisors, Inc. with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and the FHLBanks Office of Finance. Edgemoor provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, nonprofits, and a registered investment company. The firm follows a value-oriented investment approach focused on long-term capital appreciation, capital preservation, and income generation, and acts as adviser to the Meehan Focus Fund, integrating it into client offerings.

Martha Callahan is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with eight years of industry experience. She currently serves as an advisor at FBB Capital Partners, joining the firm in 2022. Her prior roles include positions at Beowulf Energy and DVCC, LLC. FBB Capital Partners advises individual and high-net-worth clients, family offices, and institutions on wealth and risk management. The firm employs diversified, low-cost portfolios and integrates alternative investments, utilizing both fundamental and quantitative analysis within a multi-advisor team managing approximately $2.39 billion in assets.

Naima Bush is a CFP® and ChFC® with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Fruitful. She has previously worked at firms including Ellevest, Cambridge Investment Research, Capital Investment Advisors, Capital Asset Management Group, and Motley Fool Wealth Management. Outside of her advisory work, she owns a knitting and crochet business. Fruitful Advisory provides financial planning and discretionary investment management exclusively to members of Fruitful, Inc. through a web-based platform and designated guides. The firm employs a diversified, low-cost investment approach focused on passive ETFs and index funds and offers advisory services via a subscription model rather than a traditional percentage-of-assets fee.

Peter Ramig is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Hopwood Financial Services, Inc. since 2023 and previously spent eight years with VALIC Financial Advisors, Inc. in Arlington, VA. Hopwood Financial Services primarily serves high-net-worth individuals and related entities, offering discretionary, fee-only investment management alongside financial planning and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment process is guided by an Investment Committee and emphasizes multi-year holding horizons, cash as an asset class, and the use of major custodial platforms for portfolio oversight.

Jean Hoff is a financial advisor at Aegis Wealth with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 designation and has been with Aegis Wealth Management LLC since 2006. Aegis Wealth Management is a team advisory firm that manages approximately $708 million for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and tax preparation services, using a combination of fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and quantitative methods tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Nicholas Bundy is a financial advisor at Harbour Capital Advisors, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and has worked at Harbour Capital Advisors since 2021, following a twelve-year tenure at New Century Advisors. Harbour Capital Advisors serves ultra-high-net-worth families and charitable organizations, providing discretionary investment management alongside family office, financial planning, and foundation advisory services. The firm employs a core-satellite investment model and offers integrated services including private fund advisory, family governance, and bespoke liquidity and tax-planning coordination.

Brian Salcetti is a financial advisor with Arca Wealth, LLC, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Sandbox Financial Partners, LLC, Wells Fargo Advisors, K-Financial, LLC, and Equitable Advisors. He has ownership interest in a family pass-through investment entity, BALD LLC. Arca Wealth, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm emphasizes a client-centered process with customized asset allocations and employs a diverse investment toolkit including mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, fixed income, and alternative strategies such as options and cryptocurrency exposure.

Jerome Lee Jr. is an advisor at Evermay Wealth Management, LLC in Arlington, VA. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and entered the financial industry in 2026. Prior to his current role, he worked at Ares Management Corporation and held positions with the U.S. House of Representatives. Evermay Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a team-based approach to provide discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, tailoring recommendations based on clients’ investor profiles.

Marianna Glazov is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience. She is currently with West Financial Services, Inc., where she has worked since 2022. Prior to that, she spent eight years at Wilmington Trust. Outside of her advisory role, Marianna co-owns and manages a vacation rental business. West Financial Services, Inc. is a fee-only investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a diversified, client-specific investment approach with a long-term focus, managing approximately $2.8 billion in assets.

Assaf Pinchas is a CFP® with 30 years of experience, currently serving as an advisor at Allegiance Financial Group. He has held roles at Allegiance Financial Group and associated entities since 2001 and is also a registered representative of The Strategic Financial Alliance. Allegiance Financial Group Advisory Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, business entities, charitable organizations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, providing discretionary and non-discretionary investment management alongside holistic financial planning and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach focuses on strategic asset allocation guided by Modern Portfolio Theory and a long-term perspective, with client accounts reviewed quarterly.

Berkeley Meredith is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Hughes Financial Services, LLC. Meredith has been with Hughes Financial Services since 2017 and previously worked at Virginia Tech from 2013 to 2017. Hughes Financial Services is a team-based registered investment adviser with nine advisors managing approximately $760 million for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, integrated financial planning, and an all-inclusive wrap-fee program that combines investment management, trading, and custodial services.

Mikael Hallstrom is a financial advisor at USAdvisors Wealth Management, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Osaic Wealth, Inc., Securities America Inc., and USAdvisors Wealth Management. In addition to his advisory role, he is also involved in life, health, and annuity insurance sales. USAdvisors Wealth Management is a multi-advisor firm with 14 professionals managing approximately $488 million in discretionary client assets. The firm serves individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses, offering portfolio management, model-portfolio strategies, financial planning, and business succession and estate planning services.

James Bailey is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Torray Investment Partners LLC since 2010 and previously at Resolute Capital Management from 1999 to 2011. Torray Investment Partners provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm follows a bottom-up, fundamental stock-selection process focused on quality and long-term growth, managing concentrated portfolios across large cap growth, small/mid cap growth, and equity income strategies.

Jonathan Cox is a financial advisor at Acorn Financial Advisory Services, Inc. with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and is also an attorney, owning NOVA Estate Planning, PLLC, an estate planning and administration law firm where he provides legal services on a flat-fee and hourly basis. Cox serves clients in northern Virginia and has plans to expand similar legal services to the Richmond area. Acorn Financial Advisory Services provides personalized financial planning and investment management to individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm manages approximately $1.23 billion for around 2,300 to 2,400 clients through 11 advisors, offering both custom and model-based portfolios with discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms.

Drew Culver is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Councilor Wealth LLC in Bristow, VA. His prior roles include positions at May Barnhard Investments, Curo Private Wealth, Commonwealth Financial Network, Clarion Wealth Management Partners, and Ameriprise Financial Services. Councilor Wealth provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, and not-for-profit organizations. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis alongside modern portfolio theory to develop long-term investment strategies tailored to client goals.

Charles Kimmel III is a financial advisor with Councilor Wealth LLC in Bethesda, MD, holding a Series 63 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at SPC Financial Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. from 2009 to 2023, and has been with MBI LLC since 2025. Councilor Wealth provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, and not-for-profit organizations, employing a combination of fundamental analysis, technical analysis, and modern portfolio theory to implement long-term investment strategies. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary account management and integrates financial planning with tax and accounting services through its ownership by Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell, P.C.

Joni Alt is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Evermay Wealth Management, LLC since 2021. She previously worked at Hopwood Financial Services, Inc. for 11 years. Evermay Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates a team-centric model offering tailored client service levels and integrates investment, tax, and estate planning through affiliated and third-party resources.

Edward Giese is a Series 65-registered financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with Promethium Advisors, LLC, where he has worked since 2024. Prior to joining Promethium, he was with Sargent Investment Group LLC and United Capital Financial Advisors. Promethium Advisors, LLC provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to both individual and institutional clients. The firm employs a diversified investment approach, combining passive and active strategies, alternatives, and tactical asset allocation, and manages a wrap fee program that encompasses the majority of its assets.