Fahima Shaw is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines. Her prior roles include positions at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., EF Legacy Securities, LLC, and Edelman Financial Services LLC. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm combines committee-driven modeling with planner delivery and online tools, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary advice focused on diversified portfolios and long-term investment strategies.

John Estes Jr. is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial since 2009 and with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 1998. He operates his financial planning practice under the name Estes Wealth Strategies. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting supported by analytical tools to illustrate potential outcomes and maintains a broad advisor network with specialized municipal and employer advisory services.

Maritza Hernandez is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley for nine years, as well as at PNC Wealth Management for one year. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Mark Llorens is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with a Series 65 designation and four years of industry experience. His professional background includes roles at Variant Private Wealth and Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. before joining Edelman Financial Engines. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management with an emphasis on diversified portfolios and long-term orientation.

Diane Searles is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Warrenton, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with eight years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services and Fauquier County Public Schools. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a variety of investment advisory programs, managed solutions, and affiliated funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Ellen Shaughnessy is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of financial product offerings including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Heidi Partida is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2025 and previously held roles at Guidance Investments LLC, Guidance Securities LLC, and Guidance Residential. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including a wide range of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory strategies and maintains a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Christopher Ellis is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Virginia Asset Management since 2015 and joined Cetera in 2023. Outside of advisory work, Ellis owns a guest space rental business operating on Airbnb. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, employer-sponsored retirement, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, utilizing a multi-manager platform with both affiliated and third-party managers.

Donald Megliola is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Reston, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the executive committee of the Cornell Men’s Soccer program and operates as an independent insurance agent, specializing in life, long-term care, and disability products. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services delivered through a network of independent Financial Professionals, with a range of portfolio management and model-based solutions tailored to client objectives.

Albert Penksa III is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with five years of industry experience. He previously worked at R.W. Murray Co. and Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC and has been involved with Amway Corporation since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant coach for the Greater Fauquier Little League, teaching baseball skills to children ages 7-8. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, managing over $1 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Renata Deye is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 17 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Her prior roles include positions at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., El Legacy Securities, LLC, and Edelman Financial Services, LLC. She was also self-employed for five years. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services for workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients, managing both model-based and customized portfolios. The firm serves a large client base through advisor-led and online offerings, operating discretionary and non-discretionary programs overseen by an Investment Committee.

Robert Sargent is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with Robert W. Baird & Co., having joined in 2024. His prior experience includes roles at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., EF Legacy Securities, LLC, and Edelman Financial Services, LLC. Robert works within The DDK Group, part of Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individual, corporate, pension, and charitable clients. Baird offers a range of wealth management services including financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and separately managed account programs, supported by ongoing manager selection and the use of internal research and technology tools.

David Smith is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Reston, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research Inc. since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant coach for Loudoun County Public Schools. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and estates. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and platform options tailored to client objectives.

Dennis Donovan is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 31 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cetera and its affiliate Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a finance committee member for the Fauquier Chamber of Commerce and is involved in managing multiple real estate business ventures. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors, utilizing a multi-manager platform with a variety of program options and affiliations.

Preetha Gopi Kumar is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Stearns Home Loans. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Mark Miller is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2007. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is an assistant soccer coach at Highland School in Warrenton, VA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Taylor Edens is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Cetera, Anchor Financial Group, OneAmerica Securities, and Mass Mutual Investors Services. Edens is also an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, using a range of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements tailored to client objectives.

Ashesh Shah is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Chantilly, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, since 2000. In addition to his advisory role, he is a self-employed CPA. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients—including high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth—pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and utilizes both proprietary and third-party advisory models.

Syed Ahmed is a financial advisor at Cetera with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at HSBC Securities, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, and Citizens Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he assists with a family business that sells handmade artwork through Etsy. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, employer-sponsored plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Timothy Goode is a CFP® professional with 21 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He currently serves at Edelman Financial Engines, where he has worked since 2024, following prior roles within affiliated firms including Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. and Edelman Financial Services. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-driven investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm employs a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified portfolios with a long-term focus and managing approximately $326 billion in assets.