Richard Horner Jr. is a financial advisor with Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Navy Federal, he worked at Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing Services for nine and seven years, respectively. Navy Federal Investment Services serves members of Navy Federal Credit Union along with individual, trust, and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan fiduciary services, and automated investment options primarily through managed advisory programs utilizing third-party portfolio managers.

Anthony Dietrich is a financial advisor at Blackridge Asset Management, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Retirement Wealth Advisors, Inc. and PEAK Brokerage Services, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a mosquito and pest control business. Blackridge Asset Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, investment management, and consulting services. The firm utilizes a network of investment adviser representatives and offers tailored portfolio management through affiliated and third-party platforms.

Robert Fratkin is a financial advisor with Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC in Vienna, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 55 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved with the American Political Items Collectors, a 501(c)(3) educational organization, where he served as past president and executive editor. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of advisor-driven and proprietary rule-based model allocations and uses third-party sub-advisers while acting as an ERISA fiduciary when applicable.

Cole Luther is a financial advisor at Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has a background that includes positions at Navy Federal Credit Union and Quantico Financial, as well as completing his education at the University of Tennessee Knoxville. Navy Federal Investment Services serves members of Navy Federal Credit Union along with individual, trust, and institutional clients by offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan fiduciary services, and automated investment options. The firm primarily delivers advice through managed advisory programs utilizing third-party portfolio managers on the Envestnet platform, supported by an investment committee that conducts due diligence and quarterly reviews.

Nathan Vandemeulebroecke is a CFP® professional with one year of industry experience, currently advising at Bogart Wealth, LLC. Prior to joining Bogart Wealth in 2023, he was affiliated with Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University for four years and Severna Park High School for four years. Bogart Wealth provides financial planning, consulting, and comprehensive wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, serving both non‑high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a range of investment strategies, including model portfolios governed by an Investment Portfolio Committee, and offers access to alternatives such as private equity and real estate for qualified clients.

Jack Wrenn is a CFP® professional at Cassaday & Company, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cary Street Partners and OSAIC. Cassaday & Co Wealth Management provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and small businesses, managing approximately $7.14 billion in discretionary assets as of December 31, 2025. The firm’s investment approach is long-term and asset-allocation driven, combining actively managed mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income securities, and model portfolios tailored to clients' objectives.

Philip Sapienza is a financial advisor with Cassaday & Company, Inc. in McLean, VA, holding a Series 66 credential and having two years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Osaic Wealth, CoStar Group, and work in educational institutions such as the University of Richmond and Peddie School. Cassaday & Company Wealth Management provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and small businesses, managing over $7 billion in discretionary assets. The firm uses a long-term, asset-allocation driven investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, typically employing actively managed mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income securities, and model portfolios aligned with written investment policy statements.

Ryan Miller is a financial advisor at SEIA with one year of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining SEIA, he has worked at Charles Schwab and also has experience outside the financial sector, including in retail and food service. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and other institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team advisory platform of approximately 140 advisors. The firm’s investment approach combines strategic macro asset-allocation with tactical adjustments, integrating quantitative and qualitative research, and primarily emphasizes non-discretionary asset management.

Christopher Krell is a CFP® professional with 27 years of experience in financial advisory services. He is currently with Cassaday & Company, Inc., where he has worked since 1997 in various capacities, including his role as a principal and senior vice president. Krell serves on the board of Cassaday’s Donor Advised Fund, overseeing charitable giving decisions. Cassaday & Company manages investment portfolios and provides financial planning and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and small businesses. The firm follows a long-term, Modern Portfolio Theory–based approach emphasizing diversified, buy-and-hold allocations and offers fiduciary services for ERISA plan engagements.

Dominique Hopkins is a financial advisor with Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Navy Federal Financial Group and its related entities since 2008. Navy Federal Investment Services serves members of Navy Federal Credit Union along with individual, trust, and institutional clients by offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary services. The firm primarily delivers advice through managed advisory programs utilizing third‑party portfolio managers and provides both personalized and automated investment solutions.

Nicolas Conforti is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Bogart Wealth, LLC. He previously worked at Clarendon Wealth Management and has experience outside financial advising, including roles at Vector Marketing and as a student at Virginia Tech. Bogart Wealth provides financial planning, consulting, and comprehensive wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm manages portfolios using a combination of passive and active strategies and employs formal governance and AI tools to support research and operations.

Steven Ulrich is a CFP® with 10 years of experience in financial advising, currently serving as Senior Vice President at Cassaday & Company, Inc. He has worked at Cassaday & Co Wealth Management and Osaic Wealth, Inc., and has held roles in insurance sales. Outside of his advisory work, Ulrich serves as Chairman and Treasurer of the Board of Directors for the Potomac Classical Conservatory, a non-profit hybrid school. Cassaday & Company manages investment portfolios and provides financial planning and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and small businesses. The firm employs a long-term, Modern Portfolio Theory–based approach focused on diversified, buy-and-hold strategies using actively managed mutual funds, ETFs, and conservative fixed income securities.

Brian Bobby is a Series 66 licensed advisor with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with Kingsview Wealth Management, LLC and previously worked at Edward Jones, WH Administrators, and Accenture Federal Services. Kingsview Wealth Management is a multi-advisor firm serving individuals, retirement plans, endowments, trusts, and state or municipal clients. The firm offers a range of financial planning and wealth management services, combining internal portfolio strategies with third-party managers and access to alternative investments.

Jillian Toomey is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 10 years of industry experience. She is currently with Range Advisory, LLC, where she has worked since 2026. Prior to joining Range Advisory, she spent 10 years at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Range Advisory serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individual clients across the U.S., offering financial planning, investment advice, and discretionary portfolio management. The firm manages approximately $1.4 billion in discretionary assets and provides access to proprietary model portfolios and third-party investment strategies, incorporating AI tools in its client services.

Justin Caudle is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at McAdam LLC since 2014. He previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments from 2014 to 2020 and holds a director position at the Financial Planning Association - National Capital Area. Caudle is co-owner of Caudle Meares, LLC, a financial planning and wealth management firm. McAdam LLC advises individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and government entities, including high-net-worth households. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting, managing client portfolios with a discretionary approach that incorporates a range of traditional and specialized investment vehicles.

Leigha Pope is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Andersen in McLean, VA, where she has worked since 2017. She has one year of industry experience and previously worked at the University of Maryland. Andersen serves successful individuals, families, related trusts and entities, family partnerships, family-owned corporate plans, and not-for-profit endowments. The firm provides investment consulting through full-service wealth management, limited professional consulting, or standalone performance measurement and reporting, often integrating these services with tax, valuation, and other advisory work.

Patrick Marcinko is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Bogart Wealth, LLC. Before joining Bogart Wealth, he worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC. The firm provides financial planning, consulting, and comprehensive wealth management to individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, serving both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients. Bogart Wealth manages client portfolios using a combination of passive and select active funds, stock-only strategies, and tactical allocations, supported by formal governance and approved AI tools.

Daniel Sharkey is a CFA® charterholder and Series 63 licensee with six years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Cassaday & Company, Inc. in McLean, VA, and previously worked at the Bank of New York Mellon. Sharkey serves as an Associate Portfolio Manager, participating in investment policy meetings and conducting research on markets and investments. Cassaday & Company manages investment portfolios and provides financial planning and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and small businesses. The firm employs a long-term, Modern Portfolio Theory–based approach with diversified, actively managed allocations and offers fiduciary services for ERISA plans.

Madison Glass is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with seven years of experience in the financial services industry. Since 2018, Glass has been with Brighton Jones LLC, following a role at Charles Schwab and earlier positions including work with Dickinson College and Round Rock Advisors. Brighton Jones LLC provides wealth-management and financial planning services to individual, high-net-worth, and family-office clients through multiple brands, including its Personal CFO offering. The firm employs a whole-balance-sheet approach and offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, tax preparation, real-estate consulting, and family office administrative support.

David Ermlick is a financial advisor with First Advisors National, LLC in Centreville, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. He has served as Regional Manager at Cornerstone Senior Services since 2008, where he recruits, hires, and trains sales agents and sells insurance products. First Advisors National provides investment management, asset allocation advice, and retirement plan consulting primarily to individual clients, using a combination of third-party money managers and direct investment advice with a focus on tactical and strategic asset allocation.