Samet Degismen is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Gainesville, VA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for 15 years at Dulles Glass and Mirror. He is also the owner of Spark and Shine Cleaning Services, a residential and commercial cleaning business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions and is notable for its extensive advisor network and affiliated financial services.

Song Park is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and over 21 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. In addition to his advisory role, he is a notary public. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large national network. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with a focus on both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house research and third-party resources.

Ann Williams is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Ashburn, VA, holding a Series 66 credential with one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Centrifuge LLC, STEELE Strategies, Strategy and Management Services, Inc., and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Outside of her advisory work, she owns a commercial real estate business and operates a freelance photography service. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Benjamin Devine is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Broadlands, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and over 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2006. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a business entity, JBRC Companies LLC, and participates in solar energy generation through a solar panel system that produces and sells Solar Renewable Energy Certificates (SRECs). Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service. This service provides written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients approaching or in retirement.

Zach Plaster is a Financial Consultant with Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2025. Prior to this role, he held positions as a Planning Consultant and Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2025. He also worked as a Financial Consultant with Equitable Advisors in 2023. Zach helps local families and individuals create personalized financial plans centered on their unique objectives. He collaborates closely with clients to understand their goals and develop strategies aimed at achieving financial success. Having grown up and spent much of his professional life in Northern Virginia, Zach is committed to supporting his local community. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Zach enjoys bowling, attending social events with friends, playing musical instruments, reading, and playing tennis.

Jessica Perry is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with two years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. She has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Sandy Spring Bank. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and nonprofit organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

John Armati is a CFP® professional with 21 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been associated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a member-at-large on a local condominium association board in Manassas, VA. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including 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 using risk profiling and analytical modeling, along with specialized municipal and public finance advisory services.

Brian Shanley is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Centreville, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked extensively in the music industry as a professional musician and operated his own music education business for over 16 years. Outside of advising, he continues to engage in music-related activities as a sole proprietor. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies to support client financial goals. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Kenneth Murray III is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Fairfax, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., EF Legacy Securities LLC, and Edelman Financial Services LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is a musician who plays guitar in a musical group. He is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services, utilizing both manager-traded and model-traded strategies, with ongoing research and monitoring by home-office professionals.

Bronson Farr is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wegmans Food Markets for six years. Farr is based in Centreville, VA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Evelyn Scott is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning her advisory career in 2026. Her prior experience includes roles at Exchange Roots and academic affiliations with the Robert H. Smith School of Business and the University of Maryland. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm focuses on goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority and offers integrated planning and managed-account services via its “WealthPlan” consolidated billing option.

Nancy Gallagher is a financial professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with firms including OneAmerica Securities, MassMutual, and Springhouse Financial, LLC. Outside of advisory roles, she serves as secretary and treasurer for a nonprofit organization and is a board member of an educational institution. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management options and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Joseph Castelli is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Manassas, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2002. 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 strategies with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Ahmed Idlibi is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, Wells Fargo, and Truist. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with a range of market-facing registrations and investment management capabilities.

Harry Horning II is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Manassas, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at SagePoint Financial for 10 years and has served in the U.S. Marine Corps since 2010. Outside of advising, Horning is founder and CFO of Phase II, LLC, a government contracting business, and is involved in tax preparation and insurance production. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients through a large network of advisors. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct portfolios across various investment types.

Nancy Popovich is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Baird since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the Virginia Hospital Center Health Board’s Investment Finance Committee and is involved as a board member, troop leader, and treasurer for a local Girl Scouts troop. Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, separately managed account programs, and brokerage services, supported by internal research and ongoing manager monitoring.

April Du Bois is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Herndon, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2019, she worked at McKinsey & Company from 2016 to 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a residential condo rental property in Alexandria, VA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

William Frogale is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2015. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2013, initially serving as an Investments Representative before his current role. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Planner at PRUCO Securities, LLC from 2010 to 2013, a Financial Advisor at VALIC Financial Advisors, Inc from 2006 to 2009, and as a Registered Marketing Associate at Citigroup Global Markets Inc from 2005 to 2006. With over 20 years of experience in financial services, William has worked with a diverse range of investors and client families. He focuses on wealth planning and helping clients work toward their financial goals. He holds a California Insurance License.

Shawn White is a financial advisor with Fisher Investments, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. and The Vanguard Group, Inc. before joining Fisher Investments in 2021. Fisher Investments serves institutional and private clients worldwide, offering discretionary portfolio management across various asset classes. The firm utilizes a centralized investment process with quantitative and qualitative research and employs tax-aware strategies and risk management techniques in portfolio construction.

Sharolyn Wood is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Manassas, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having one year of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she worked at Primerica Financial Services and spent nine years with Prison Fellowship International. Outside of her advisory work, she is a co-host and speaker for a church-based multi-session conference. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure for its services.