Erin Holt is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience, currently serving at F.L. Putnam Investment Management Company. Her prior roles include positions at Kalos Capital and Alpha Omega Group, Inc. She volunteers with the Foundation for Financial Planning, providing pro bono financial planning to program participants. F.L. Putnam serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, and institutions, offering team-based, customized investment management and financial planning. The firm combines internally managed strategies and third-party managers across various asset classes and emphasizes a research-driven approach with limited use of artificial intelligence in decision-making.

Alexandra Kantarski is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving at XML Financial Group. She has been with XML Financial, LLC since 2019 and also works with XML Securities, LLC (formerly Lara, May & Associates LLC) since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she is a notary public and pursues hobbies as an astrology consultant and artist, selling her paintings. XML Financial Group provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap fee programs to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm operates through a multi-advisor team model and combines fundamental and technical analysis, often utilizing third-party managers and an internal Investment Committee to customize portfolios according to client goals and risk tolerance.

William Scoggins is a financial advisor with First Citizens Asset Management, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at SVB Wealth LLC, Boston Private Wealth, Keel Point, and UBS Financial Services. First Citizens Asset Management provides model-based sub-advisory and direct investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, municipalities, and other institutions. The firm constructs global multi-asset class portfolios using fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis, emphasizing strategic asset allocation and manager research with generally discretionary investment management.

Michael Gullis is a financial advisor with United Brokerage Services, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and currently based in Fairfax, VA. He has been with United Brokerage Services since 2025 and has prior experience at United Bank from 2017 to present and Cardinal Bank from 2011 to 2017. United Brokerage Services, Inc. provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, small businesses, and retirement plans. The firm utilizes a range of managed account programs and emphasizes strategic asset allocation, mutual funds and ETFs, individual equity and fixed income selection, third-party research, and tax-aware overlays.

Scott George is a financial advisor with Mason Investment Advisory Services Inc in Reston, VA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 41 years of industry experience, including 37 years with Mason Securities, Inc. and 28 years with Mason Investment Advisory Services. Mason Investment Advisory Services, Inc. manages approximately $15.67 billion for over 1,000 clients through a team of 31 advisors. The firm focuses on fee-based financial planning, separately managed accounts, and institutional services such as outsourced chief investment officer engagements, using a strategic, long-term investment approach centered on asset allocation, rebalancing, and manager selection.

Garrett Beckstrom is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He is currently with United Capital Financial Advisors and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors, Ameriprise, and other firms. Outside of finance, he has experience in the food service industry with roles at Philly Pretzel Factory and Publico Kitchen and Tap. United Capital Financial Advisors provides national financial planning and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth households, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm supports customization in investment strategies and offers a broad affiliate network and technology platform that serves other independent advisors.

Craig Alden is a financial advisor with Founders Financial Securities LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fortune Financial Services, Brooklight Place Securities, Gwn Securities, and Interactive Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, Alden serves as a baseball umpire for college, high school, and recreational games. Founders Financial Securities serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of services such as portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage and insurance services, utilizing various delivery methods including managed portfolios, third-party asset managers, and co-advised wealth management programs.

Geoffrey Cogger is a CFP® and ChFC® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cary Street Partners. His prior roles include positions at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., EF Legacy Securities, Edelman Financial Services, and Fidelity. Cary Street Partners provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a broad investment menu and proprietary strategies through its affiliated asset manager, serving specialized institutional niches such as state and municipal government entities and insurance company clients.

James Ortlip is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience. He currently works at F.L. Putnam Investment Management Company and has previously been affiliated with Kalos Capital, Inc., AOG Wealth Management, Pacific West Financial Consultants Inc, and Capital Financial Group Leesburg Associates, LLC. F.L. Putnam serves a diverse client base, including individuals, families, and institutions, offering customized, team-based investment management and financial planning. The firm integrates internally managed and third-party strategies across multiple asset classes, with options for sustainable investing and tax-aware rebalancing.

Aidan Baron is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. holding a Series 66 license and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at W3 Financial Group and Christopher Newport University. ValMark Advisers provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm’s investment approach focuses on diversified, goal-based model portfolios and asset allocation, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and separate-account managers with oversight from an investment committee.

Chris Belchamber is a financial advisor with Brookwood Investment Group holding a Series 65 designation and 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include founding Chris Belchamber Investment Management, LLC, where he worked for 17 years, as well as positions at Belpointe Asset Management, LLC and CB Investment Management, LLC. He is also the author of two books, "UK Government Bond Market" and "Invest Like the Best." Brookwood Investment Group serves individual investors, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm employs a range of investment strategies, tailors portfolios to client objectives, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management, operating through a network of proprietary partner offices and affiliated businesses.

Lloyd Layton is a financial advisor with Realta Investment Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. He has been with Realta since 2018. Realta Investment Advisors offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services and financial planning to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes personalized advice and employs a diversified investment approach across multiple asset classes, utilizing both in-house and third-party management platforms.

Harriet Fountain is a financial advisor at The Burney Company in Reston, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Burney, she worked at Macy's Company and Marshall's Company. The Burney Company serves mostly individual investors, including high net worth clients, as well as small businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $3.59 billion in discretionary assets using a multi-team advisory platform that combines proprietary fundamental and quantitative investment models.

Albert Mullan is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at The Burney Company with four years of industry experience. He has worked at The Burney Company since 2021 and has prior work experience at DP Facilities Data Centers, Telos Corporation, James Madison University, and Loudoun County High School. The Burney Company primarily serves individual investors, including high net worth clients, as well as small businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm manages about $3.59 billion in discretionary assets and offers a multi-team advisory platform with services including discretionary equity portfolio management, financial planning, and tax preparation through an affiliated CPA firm.

Peter Grose is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving at Bay Colony Advisors since 2021. His prior roles include long-term positions at The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. and Acorn Financial Advisory Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is president of the George Mason University Ice Hockey Alumni Foundation and an author of a novel titled "Time." Bay Colony Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth families, and institutional retirement plans with portfolio management, financial planning, and family-office services. The firm employs a primarily long-term, fundamentally driven investment approach and offers a broad range of fiduciary and non-fiduciary retirement services alongside an active private-investment program.

Kimberly Knapp is a financial advisor with Capitol Securities Management, Inc. in Reston, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Capitol Securities Management since 2005. Capitol Securities Management serves individuals, corporate and charitable clients, trustees, and plan sponsors with brokerage and investment advisory services, comprehensive financial planning, pension consulting, insurance products, and educational seminars. The firm offers asset management through separately managed accounts, wrap fee programs, third-party money managers, and model portfolios.

Michael Stevens is a financial advisor at The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. in Fairfax, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations with 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at The Strategic Financial Alliance since 2012 and previously spent eight years at Global Brokerage Services, Inc. Stevens is also a partner at KEEN & POCOCK, a financial marketing services business. The Strategic Financial Alliance serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business clients. The firm offers portfolio management, third-party manager selection, financial planning, seminars, and subscription advisory services, implementing customized strategies through various programs and a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Amanda Pfeifle is a financial advisor at F.L. Putnam Investment Management Company with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at AOG Wealth Management from 2008 to 2025. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of CE Media & Design, a photography services business. F.L. Putnam serves individual investors, families, and institutional clients, providing discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting through a team-based, customized approach. The firm offers a range of strategies including sustainable investing and tax-aware rebalancing, utilizing both internal and third-party managers across multiple asset classes.

Amy Mitchell is a CFP® and CFA® with nine years of industry experience. She currently works at Mason Investment Advisory Services, Inc. and previously held positions at Hemington Wealth Management, Keystone Asset Management, Altius Financial Advisors, and Mitchell Financial Services. Mason Investment Advisory Services, Inc. manages approximately $15.67 billion for individual and institutional clients through a team of 31 advisors. The firm focuses on strategic, long-term asset allocation and portfolio management, offering services that include separately managed accounts, financial planning, and outsourced chief investment officer engagements for nonprofit organizations and pension plans.

Blaine Homan is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving at Mason Investment Advisory Services Inc. He has worked at Mason Securities, Inc., Centurion Wealth Management, Domani Wealth LLC, and Kurtz, Connor, Browning, & Phillips, LLC. Blaine also spent three years at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Mason Investment Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered adviser managing approximately $15.67 billion for over 1,000 clients through a team of 31 advisors. The firm offers fee-based financial planning, separately managed accounts, and institutional services, emphasizing long-term asset allocation, rebalancing, and manager selection.