Rodney Willyerd is a CFP® professional at Edelman Financial Engines with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at TD Ameritrade, Charles Schwab and Co., Inc., and Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. prior to his current role. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm combines a committee-driven modeling process with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified portfolios, periodic rebalancing, and both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

Abhijit Basu is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Woodbridge, VA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. He is also the founder and president of Basu Strategies, Inc., a consulting business advising companies on public policy issues. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Ashley Dunnington is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America Merrill Lynch and the Securities and Exchange Commission. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery, with notable involvement in regulated commodity pool operations and advisory roles for multiple registered investment companies.

Charles Sisson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as power of attorney for his parents on investment-related matters. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Andres Vitalis is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Alexandria, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TD Ameritrade, AMA LLC, and Wells Fargo in various capacities. Outside of advising, he is involved with Vitalis Ventures LLC, managing a non-investment real estate rental property through an LLC. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering a combination of brokerage, advisory, custody, and financial planning services. The firm’s approach integrates non-discretionary advice with access to discretionary managed accounts and alternative investments through centralized operational and supervisory structures.

Debra Chandler is a financial advisor with OSAIC who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 31 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Signator Investors, H.D. Banker & Company, and ongoing affiliations with Time Insurance, Lincoln Benefit Life, the Republican National Committee, and American Medical Securities United Ws. She is the founder of K F Enterprises, a social media network representation business. OSAIC serves a diverse client base that includes retail and institutional investors such as high-net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory platforms and asset-allocation tools to manage portfolios with multiple investment types, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Pablo Morantes Saa is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to define their financial goals and develop personalized portfolio strategies designed to help them achieve long-term objectives. His approach involves ongoing advice and portfolio adjustments as clients' situations change. Pablo specializes in education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, and portfolio management services. Originally from Colombia, he is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse client base. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Purdue University and a High School Diploma from Paul VI Catholic High School. Pablo is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and is a member of the Country Club of Fairfax. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys football, golfing, and tennis.

Michael Cradler is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Avantax and Van Buren Financial, and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing or related entities since 2022. Outside of his advisory work, he contributes as a freelance content writer for The Washington Update, providing non-partisan content. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute with a broad range of financial products distributed through its bank and insurance affiliates.

Joel Patierno is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Alexandria, VA, with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations, as well as the Series 66 license. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2013 and is also involved with Girasole LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,700 advisors, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

David Straightiff is a CFP®-designated financial advisor at Edward Jones with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Thomas Huszcza is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Manassas, VA since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2005 to 2020. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary, written recommendation reports. The firm operates with a large institutional platform offering a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Daniel Kim is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 2002 and has been with LPL Enterprise since 2024. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in property and casualty insurance as well as health insurance activities related to Medicare. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by internal research and third-party strategists, and it offers a range of financial planning and consulting services along with access to third-party asset managers and insurance products.

Jeffrey Callan is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience currently affiliated with LPL Financial. He has previously worked at Apple Federal Credit Union, Cuso Financial Services, LP, and Cetera Investment Services LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment solutions, combining advisory and brokerage services supported by advanced operational tools and a broad platform of non-advisory financial products.

Kurtis Frogale is a CFP® professional with 10 years of experience at Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2016. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Springfield, VA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including households and corporate entities. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Scott Sloan is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Annandale, VA, with two years of industry experience. Prior to his advisory role, he has been an assistant lacrosse coach at Top Caliber Lacrosse since 2021. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Jonathan Greenwich is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. in Alexandria, VA, holding a Series 66 license and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Co, Royal Alliance, and Capitol Financial Group. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of ThinkFast Sports, a sports and performance training company, and holds an unpaid board position providing strategic business advice to a third-party administrator. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage, investment advisory, and financial planning services. The firm utilizes firm-provided asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management across a wide range of investment products.

Chalee Ricciardi is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Alexandria, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing prior to her current position. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis, delivered through tailored recommendations based on Wells Fargo’s research and planning tools.

Aaron Radtke is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Springfield, VA, holding the ChFC® and Series 66 designations with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, he served in the U.S. Army from 2005 to 2023. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Adam Boone is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at various Fidelity entities since 2004. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable gift funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and employs algorithmic methods and AI in its investment process.

Justin Simoni is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at BB&T Bank for six years before joining Edward Jones in 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies including discretionary and non-discretionary managed solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.