Elise Weinstein is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at AlphaCore Capital LLC since 2025. Prior to joining AlphaCore, she worked at Sella & Martinic, LLC for 13 years and SPC Financial, INC. for 15 years. AlphaCore Capital LLC is an independent wealth advisory firm with approximately 70 advisors managing around $13 billion. The firm serves individuals, entities, institutional investors, and banking institutions, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, institutional sub-advisory services, and model portfolio subscriptions. The firm combines traditional assets with alternative investments using macro analysis and due diligence, managing portfolios through in-house teams, sub-advisers, and advisor-guided platforms.

Samuel Forkkio is a financial advisor at Archer Investment Corporation with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Archer since 2019. Prior to this, he was with HD Vest Investment Services for three years and has managed accounting operations at the FDIC since 1989. He is also the owner and sole proprietor of Forkkio and Company, providing accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, and tax preparation services. Archer Investment Corporation provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and investment companies through separately managed accounts and proprietary mutual funds. The firm emphasizes diversified portfolio construction based on comprehensive financial assessments and offers both discretionary management and model-driven strategies.

Linda Stapf is a financial advisor with LexAurum Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has operated her tax and accounting practice, Linda L. Stapf CPA, PA, since 1989 and has prior experience at Immediate Mortgage Inc. and other advisory firms. LexAurum Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services to individuals, families, businesses, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a multi-advisor team approach, emphasizing diversified portfolios based on modern portfolio theory and offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services across approximately $1.27 billion in assets under management.

Stephen Tan is a financial advisor at Founders Financial Securities LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Deloitte Tax LLP for 16 years. Outside of advising, he is principal and managing shareholder of Tan & Associates Inc., where he manages day-to-day operations and overall strategy. Founders Financial Securities serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage and insurance services, utilizing a range of programs and third-party asset managers.

Zachary Weaver is a CFP® and ChFC® with seven years of experience in financial advising. He currently works at XML Financial Group and XML Securities, having previously held roles at NYLIFE Securities LLC, Eagle Strategies, Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, and Northwestern Mutual. XML Financial Group is a multi-advisor wealth management firm overseeing approximately $3.3 billion in client assets. The firm serves around 2,890 clients and offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and access to alternative investment opportunities through a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, third-party managers, and custodial support primarily via Fidelity and First Clearing.

Alex Bryer is a financial advisor at Snowden Capital Advisors LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Snowden Lane Partners since 2015. Bryer holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Snowden Capital Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, foundations, pension plans, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, financial and estate planning, and access to third-party managers through customized model portfolios and specialized programs.

Mark Avallone is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with over 32 years of industry experience. He currently works at Apollon Wealth Management, LLC and has held prior roles at firms including Potomac Wealth Advisors and Commonwealth Financial Network. Avallone is also the author of the book *Countdown to Financial Freedom* and contributes finance and economics articles to Forbes. Apollon Wealth Management, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $11.56 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, employing a combination of centrally managed and locally managed portfolios that incorporate fundamental analysis, tactical allocations, ESG risk models, and technology-driven tools.

Adam Brubaker is a financial advisor with Vicus Capital, Inc. and holds a Series 65 credential. He has five years of industry experience, including roles at Cetera Wealth Services and Allstate Insurance Company. Brubaker is also the Director of Financial Planning at Drown Financial Services. Vicus Capital provides investment management and financial planning to individuals, businesses, trusts, and employee benefit plan sponsors, utilizing a combination of fundamental and technical analysis across various strategies. The firm emphasizes retirement-plan consulting and fiduciary services, offering a broad array of advisory support and third-party manager access.

Stephen Clagett is a financial advisor at XML Financial Group with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network for 13 years before joining XML in 2021. Outside of his advisory work, he operates a sole proprietorship focused on the import and resale of wholesale off-road gear and apparel. XML Financial Group serves a broad retail client base with discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a multi-advisor team model and integrates fundamental and technical analysis, third-party managers, and an internal Investment Committee to tailor portfolios to client needs.

Amy Lazas is a Series 65-credentialed advisor with Integrity Advisory Solutions in Columbia, MD, and has one year of experience in the financial industry. She is also the owner and attorney at Providence Law Group, LLC, where she focuses on estate planning. Lazas is a member of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. Integrity Advisory Solutions serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business clients through a network of approximately 100 independent advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and sub-advisory services, employing both fundamental and technical analysis alongside a variety of asset-allocation frameworks.

Donald Moore II is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts based in Greenbelt, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and having 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lincoln Investment since 2015. Outside of advisory work, Moore also serves as a representative for Columbus Life, providing product knowledge on non-equity life insurance, and for The State Life Insurance Company/One America, assisting clients with long-term care insurance needs. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, custom model portfolios, access to third-party managers, and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of independent advisors and its in-house Investment Management & Research team.

Suzanne Wheeler is a financial advisor at Arkadios Wealth Advisors with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Arkadios since 2019. Outside of advising, she serves as secretary for South Village Homes Corp, reviewing monthly meeting notes, and acts as an appointed agent for RAK Group Inc., focusing on fixed annuity and life insurance products. Arkadios Wealth Advisors is an SEC-registered, multi-team firm serving individuals, trusts, businesses, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized investment plans through a variety of managed accounts and combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical investment analyses to address client risk profiles and preferences.

Paul Sullivan Jr. is a financial advisor at Archer Investment Corporation with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been involved in tax and accounting services through his ownership of Sullivan and Company, a CPA firm providing tax advice, preparation, and financial statements since 1980. Archer Investment Corporation offers investment management services primarily to individual clients across a range of wealth levels, delivering comprehensive financial planning and model portfolio solutions. The firm manages approximately $1.01 billion in discretionary assets and serves clients through a multi-branch, independent-contractor model.

Andrew Theobald is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at AlphaCore Capital LLC. Prior to joining AlphaCore in 2025, he worked at SPC Financial, Inc. and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC. He is also a producing agent for an affiliate insurance agency associated with AlphaCore, dedicating a small portion of his time to insurance-related activities. AlphaCore Capital LLC is an independent wealth advisory firm with approximately 70 advisors managing around $13 billion. The firm serves individuals, entities, and institutional clients, employing a multi-asset investment approach that includes alternative investments and offers a range of services from financial planning to sub-advisory and model portfolios.

Jay Schiff is a financial advisor at Savvy with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and has held Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. Prior to joining Savvy in 2026, he spent 20 years with Oppenheimer. Savvy provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, businesses, ERISA plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a primarily index-based, long-term approach combined with active equity and tax-aware direct indexing strategies, integrating third-party sub-advisers, fintech tools, and in-house tax and estate-planning support.

Christopher Brown Jr. is a CFA® charterholder affiliated with CW Advisors, LLC, bringing over 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at T. Rowe Price from 2005 to 2026 before joining CW Advisors in 2026. CW Advisors, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $15 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, and institutional investors, using a Core-and-Satellite investment approach that incorporates active, passive, quantitative, and ESG strategies across various asset classes.

Todd Rundle is a CFP® professional with over 18 years of industry experience. He currently works at AlphaCore Capital LLC, where he has been since 2025. Prior to that, he worked at SPC Financial, Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. AlphaCore Capital LLC is an independent wealth advisory firm with approximately 70 advisors managing about $13 billion. The firm serves individuals, entities, and institutional investors, offering comprehensive financial planning and multi-asset portfolio management that includes alternative investments alongside traditional equities and fixed income.

Steven Lim is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Founders Financial Securities LLC and Lim Financial Group. He holds the roles of Vice President and Director of Planning at Lim Financial Group and has been involved with Interstate Health Underwriters since 2015. Outside of finance, Lim is a 50% owner, administrator, and senior instructor at a traditional martial arts school, where he teaches classes and manages events. Founders Financial Securities LLC provides investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, and corporate clients, managing approximately $4.1 billion in assets through a network of 118 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory platforms and personalized investment approaches, including discretionary portfolio management and specialized services such as 1031 exchange consulting.

James Morgan is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience. He is currently with Choreo, LLC and has previously worked at BDO Wealth Advisors and Hefren Tillotson. Choreo provides investment and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, family offices, endowments, retirement plans, and corporate clients. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach with diversified model portfolios overseen by an Investment Committee, offering a range of services from portfolio management to specialized consulting such as 1031 exchange and Deferred Sales Trust™ advice.

Benjamin Offit is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Composition Wealth, LLC and has previously worked at Offit Advisors and Clear Path Advisory. Offit is also involved in insurance planning and risk management as an insurance agent and serves as a principal at a tax and accounting firm. Composition Wealth provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, trusts, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term investment approach focused on low-cost, diversified funds, with additional strategies such as options and private investments, and manages approximately $9.47 billion in discretionary assets across a multi-advisor platform.