Elena Lazo Perez is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with a Series 65 designation and four years of industry experience. She previously worked at Citibank and Truist, among other firms. Edelman Financial Engines offers technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a committee-driven proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management with a focus on diversified portfolios and long-term orientation.

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.

Erich Hoffman is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines in Fairfax, VA. He has been with the firm since 2005, including prior roles at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. and EF Legacy Securities, LLC. 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 proprietary modeling process with planner delivery and online tools, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary management options with an emphasis on diversified model portfolios and long-term investment orientation.

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.

Kevin Haddon is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James Financial. His prior experience includes seven years at Robert W. Baird & Co. before joining Raymond James and its affiliates, where he has worked since 2022. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Torry Dell is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has previously worked at Bogart Wealth, Voya Financial, Willis Towers Watson, and Principal Financial Services. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a committee-driven, proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment options with an emphasis on diversified model portfolios and long-term orientation.

Aaron Kirkland is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at TD Ameritrade and Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

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.

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.

Alisa Schultz is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial in Fairfax, VA, with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. Prior to her current role, she has worked at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. and has had diverse experience including positions outside the financial industry. She is also involved as an associate employee at Estes Wealth Strategies, providing financial advisory and support services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and investment consulting using analytical tools and supports its clients through a broad network of advisors and specialized programs.

Jochebed Bogunjoko is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edelman Financial Engines, she held roles at National General and Tiedemann Advisors LLC. She serves as Board President and Chair of Urban Trends Collective, Inc., a housing nonprofit. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary management and non-discretionary advice with a focus on diversified portfolios and long-term strategies.

Gregory Smith is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Reston, VA, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 27 years of industry experience, including 22 years at Robert W. Baird & Co. prior to joining Raymond James in 2022. Smith is also the owner of Wise Investor Group, LLC. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by various portfolio management strategies and affiliated research.

Matthew Hickes is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with firms including The Mutual Fund Store and EF Legacy Securities. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary management and non-discretionary advice across a wide range of accounts.

Shawn White is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with nine years of industry experience. He has previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. and The Vanguard Group, Inc. Shawn holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Fisher Investments serves a global range of institutional and private clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, sub-advisory, and retirement plan services. The firm uses a centralized investment process that combines quantitative and qualitative research to build diversified portfolios and employs risk management techniques such as tax-loss harvesting and derivatives.