Chris Belchamber is a financial advisor at Brookwood Investment Group with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at several firms including CB Investment Management, LLC, Belpointe Asset Management, LLC, and Great Lakes & Atlantic Wealth Management and Advisory Partners. He is also the author of two books, "UK Government Bond Market" and "Invest Like the Best." Brookwood Investment Group is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.06 billion for over 3,100 clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services using tailored portfolios that incorporate passive, active, tactical, and blended strategies.

Lloyd Layton is a financial advisor with Realta Investment Advisors, Inc. in Ashburn, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Realta Investment Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services and financial planning to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and institutional clients. The firm employs a goal-oriented approach using asset allocation across a variety of investment vehicles and offers multiple portfolio management options including third-party manager programs and held-away account aggregation.

Harriet Fountain is a financial advisor with The Burney Company in Reston, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. She has been with The Burney Company since 2019 and previously worked at Macy's and Marshall's. The Burney Company serves mainly 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 through a multi-team platform and offers discretionary equity portfolio management, financial planning, and tax preparation services via an affiliated CPA firm.

Albert Mullan is a financial advisor at The Burney Company with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked in roles at The Burney Company, DP Facilities Data Centers, Telos Corporation, James Madison University, and Loudoun County High School. The Burney Company serves primarily 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 through a multi-team advisory platform that employs proprietary fundamental and quantitative models and offers a variety of investment options, including actively managed ETFs and OCIO services.

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 with The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. in Fairfax, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with the firm since 2012. Outside of advising, he is a partner in a financial marketing business and also works as a fixed insurance agent. The Strategic Financial Alliance serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients such as pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, third-party manager selection, financial planning, and educational seminars, implementing customized strategies through co-advisory relationships and referrals.

Amanda Pfeifle is a financial advisor at F L Putnam Investment Management Co. with three years of industry experience. She previously worked at AOG Wealth Management and AOG Wealth Management, Inc. for a combined total of 17 years. Outside of her advisory role, Amanda is a photographer and owner of CE Media & Design, offering photography and photo editing services. F.L. Putnam Investment Management serves individual and institutional clients, including registered investment companies, foundations, endowments, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm builds customized portfolios using internally managed strategies and third-party managers across various asset classes, and it offers specialized solutions such as Optimized Indexing and tax-aware fixed income strategies.

Blaine Homan is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience currently with Mason Investment Advisory Services Inc. He has previously worked at Mason Securities, Inc., Centurion Wealth Management, Domani Wealth LLC, and Kurtz, Connor, Browning, & Phillips, LLC. His career also includes three years at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Mason Investment Advisory Services, Inc. manages approximately $15.67 billion for over 1,000 clients through a team of 31 advisors. The firm provides fee-based financial planning, separately managed accounts, and institutional services such as outsourced chief investment officer (OCIO) engagements, focusing on long-term strategic asset allocation and manager selection.

Robert Obraitis is a financial advisor with Summit Financial, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. from 2014 to 2025. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as CEO of the O'Braitis Family Charitable Foundation. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets for about 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs, combining discretionary and consultative services tailored to client needs.

Evgeny Gushcha is a financial advisor at The Burney Company with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Burney Partners since 2008. The Burney Company advises 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 approach that incorporates proprietary fundamental and quantitative models, actively managed ETFs, and offers a range of customized portfolio options.

Kyle Mcfarland is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with The Burney Company since 2016 and previously worked at Tennessee Valley Asset Management Partners, LLC and LPL Financial. The Burney Company serves primarily 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 through a multi-team advisory platform and employs a blend of proprietary fundamental and quantitative models, offering customized portfolio management alongside active ETFs and OCIO services.

Christopher Bishop is a financial advisor with Summit Financial, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. Mr. Bishop also operates a business in insurance, benefits, and human resources and offers insurance products through multiple companies. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets for around 17,800 clients. The firm provides a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services, combining discretionary and consultative approaches tailored to client needs.

Edgar Martinez is a financial advisor at Modern Wealth Management, LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Bank of America, and other firms. Modern Wealth Management is a multi-team SEC-registered adviser managing approximately $10.9 billion in assets with about 94 advisors. The firm provides investment management, financial planning, and related services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, guided by a centralized Investment Committee and a mix of strategic and tactical approaches.

Matthew Krause is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with Mason Investment Advisory Services Inc, where he has worked since 2021. His prior experience includes positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Altus Wealth Group, TIAA-CREF, and Mutual of Omaha. Mason Investment Advisory Services provides fee-based financial planning and investment management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable institutions. The firm emphasizes long-term strategic asset allocation, disciplined rebalancing, and a rigorous manager-selection process.

Robert Pratt is a financial advisor with The Burney Company in Reston, VA, holding a Series 65 credential and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Burney Partners LLC, Henrico County Public Schools, Savage Apparel Company, and the University of Mary Washington. The Burney Company advises individual investors, including high net worth clients, as well as small businesses, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs proprietary fundamental and quantitative models, manages actively traded ETFs, and offers various account options within a multi-team advisory platform.

Joseph Morgan is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving at United Capital Financial Advisors since 2013. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Reston, VA. In addition to his advisory role, he teaches mediation services approximately two days per year through Northern Virginia Mediation Services. United Capital Financial Advisors provides financial planning and investment management services nationally to individuals, corporations, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm employs discretionary portfolio management using asset-allocation models developed by an Investment Policy Committee and offers customization for ESG and faith-based preferences.

Edward Skelly is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. in Ashburn, VA, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 36 years of industry experience, including 15 years at ValMark Advisers and ValMark Securities. Skelly serves as a partner and owner of W3 Wealth Management, LLC, and is a board member of the Loudoun Symphony Association. ValMark Advisers provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, plan sponsors, and institutional clients through a network of approximately 280 advisors. The firm employs diversified, goal-based model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, supported by proprietary platforms and comprehensive back-office services.

Anthony Dietrich is a financial advisor with Blackridge Asset Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at PEAK Brokerage Services, Retirement Wealth Advisors, and ownership positions in several companies, including ASquared, LLC and Mosquito Tek, a pest control business. He also manages multiple real estate investment entities. Blackridge Asset Management provides personalized financial planning, asset management, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and small businesses. The firm employs a client-driven investment process with a multiphase due diligence approach and offers services through fee-based management, model portfolios, and sub-advisory arrangements.

Joan Kaye is a financial advisor with Bison Wealth, LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and over 37 years of industry experience. Her career includes previous roles at Key Investment Services, KeyBank NA, Bank of America, and Merrill. Bison Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, family offices, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA retirement plan advice. The firm’s investment approach includes outcome-focused model portfolios blending tactical and strategic allocations across liquid and private-market investments, with distinctive services such as a turnkey asset management platform and option-based overlay strategies.

Jeffrey Maged is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 28 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Summit Financial, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. He serves on the board of the Healing Hearts Respite Foundation and is a citizen representative on the Loudoun County OPEB Board. Additionally, he is the managing member of Jaskol Asset Advisors, LLC, a fee-for-service business succession planning firm. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets and serving around 17,800 clients. The firm offers a blend of discretionary and consultative investment management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and access to alternative investments and variable annuities.