Timothy Alvarado is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Activ8 Family Office LLC since 2025 and previously spent seven years at Octagon Financial Services, Inc., and two years at Dixon Hughes Goodman, LLP. Activ8 Family Office primarily serves professional athletes and their families, offering integrated financial planning, investment management, cash management, and tax services. The firm uses outsourced CIO and TAMP platforms, including Dynasty Wealth Management portfolios and private fund investments, to tailor client portfolios to individual objectives.

Fridtjov Markussen is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and holds a Series 66 license with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with AMJ Financial Wealth Management LLC since 2015, serving as the firm's Director of Financial Planning. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent providing life and health insurance solutions through Highland Capital Brokerage. AMJ Financial Wealth Management LLC delivers financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm employs a comprehensive investment approach that integrates macroeconomic analysis, fundamental research, and quantitative sector evaluation, offering tailored portfolios managed with portfolio-rebalancing software and various trading strategies.

Jo Ann Weinhardt is a financial advisor at Hughes Financial Services, LLC with 30 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Hughes Financial Services since 2016. Hughes Financial Services is a team-based registered investment adviser managing approximately $760 million for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, integrated financial planning, and an all-inclusive wrap-fee program that combines investment management, trading, and custodial services.

Laura Nash is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with nine years of industry experience. She has worked at West Financial Services, Inc. since 2022, following five years at Edward Jones and five years at Achieva Central Inc. West Financial Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered, fee-only investment adviser that provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as charitable organizations and corporations. The firm emphasizes diversified, client-specific asset allocation using a core-and-satellite equity strategy combined with laddered fixed-income allocations and tactical adjustments based on quantitative and qualitative research.

Daniel Weinstein is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with six years of industry experience. He currently works at KFA Private Wealth Group, LLC and previously held roles at Heritage Investors Management Corporation and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. KFA Private Wealth Group serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate entities by providing financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and wealth management. The firm constructs goal-based portfolios using strategic asset allocation and a combination of passive and active management with an emphasis on low-cost share classes and ongoing manager due diligence.

Jeffrey Canavan is a CFA® charterholder at Rembert Pendleton Jackson with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining RPJ, he spent 18 years at MissionSquare Retirement. Rembert Pendleton Jackson provides investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and business consulting to individual and institutional clients. The firm uses a client-specific, Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach to design diversified portfolios and manages both discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

Culley Hess is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with three years of industry experience. He has been with Alpha Financial Advisors, LLC since 2019. Prior to his advisory role, he held positions at Sage Outdoor Adventures, Augusta County Clerk of Court, the U.S. Census Bureau, ePlus Technologies, James Madison University, and Loudoun County Public Schools. Alpha Financial Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, generally those with at least $500,000 in investable assets, providing life-centered financial planning and comprehensive services including investment management and retirement planning. The firm uses a discretionary, fee-only approach that combines modern portfolio theory with fundamental and quantitative analysis, focusing on customized relationships and selecting top-ranked managers from a broad institutional universe.

Lawrence Spoth is a financial advisor at Horizon Wealth with ten years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at several firms, including Market Guard, DTS, and Impact Partnership Wealth. He is also president of Retirement Protection Solutions, where he manages the company and oversees life and annuity sales. Horizon Wealth Investment Solutions LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $147 million for around 163 client relationships through a team of six advisors. The firm serves individuals and high-net-worth clients with discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting, focusing on retirement investing, income replacement, and financial independence. Their investment approach centers on diversified asset allocation, including equities, ETFs, and cash, with access to private investments and less-liquid alternatives when appropriate.

Glen Buco is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience and is currently with West Financial Services, Inc., where he has worked since 1983. He holds a Series 65 license and operates out of McLean, VA. West Financial Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered, fee-only investment adviser managing approximately $2.8 billion for individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a diversified, client-specific asset allocation strategy with a long-term focus, integrating core-and-satellite equity investments and laddered fixed-income allocations.

Matt Cohen is a CFP® with 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with West Financial Services, Inc., where he has worked continuously since 2015. West Financial Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered, fee-only investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $2.8 billion with a diversified, long-term investment approach that combines core-and-satellite equity strategies, laddered fixed income, and tactical adjustments.

Alexis Peed is a financial advisor at AMJ Financial Wealth Management LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Little Hokie Hangout and Virginia Tech. AMJ Financial Wealth Management serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, providing discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and small business consulting. The firm employs a research-driven investment process and offers client-specific portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and options strategies.

Gregory Mattingly is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Preston Wealth Advisors, LLC. since 2013, where he is involved in financial planning, client relationships, and trading. Preston Wealth Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice and financial planning to individuals, families, plan fiduciaries, and related entities. The firm uses a combination of active and passive portfolio management with model-driven strategies and offers services including separately managed accounts, fiduciary plan services, and private pooled investment vehicles.

Donald Unger is a financial advisor with Acorn Financial Advisory Services, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 45 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Voya Financial Advisors and Old Dominion Investment & Retirement Advisors. Unger serves as an unpaid at-large board member of the Tuckahoe Volunteer Rescue Squad, a nonprofit organization. Acorn Financial Advisory Services, Inc. is a fee-only, SEC-registered advisor managing approximately $1.4 billion for individuals, families, institutions, and nonprofit entities. The firm implements globally diversified portfolios using various securities and third-party managers, and it offers defined model strategies alongside tax planning, private capital activities, and educational seminars.

Nathan Gertler is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Acorn Financial Advisory Services, Inc. in Reston, VA, where he has worked since 2021. He has five years of industry experience and has previously been affiliated with firms including Quincy Wells Capital and Great Point Capital. Gertler is also licensed as a Life and Health Insurance Agent. Acorn Financial Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered, fee-only investment adviser managing approximately $1.4 billion across various client types, including individuals, families, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs globally diversified portfolios using a mix of individual securities, ETFs, mutual funds, and third-party managers, and offers model strategies and subadvisory services along with educational seminars and workshops.

Sterling Neblett is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving at Centurion Wealth Management since 2022. He previously worked at Spire Investment Partners for seven years. Outside of his advisory role, Neblett is president of the Neblett Pancreatic Cancer Foundation and Hart Cellars, LLC, and is involved in personal investing through Gaingels Angel Investors and OKEANOS Venture Capital Group. Centurion Wealth Management serves high-net-worth and individual clients, retirement plans, and corporate entities, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a diversified investment approach overseen by a monthly investment committee and provides access to private equity placement opportunities for qualified clients.

Lauren Snyder is a financial advisor at The Lewis Financial Group with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC for eight years. Outside of her advisory role, she is a commissioned Notary Public in the state of Virginia. The Lewis Financial Group provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, foundations, and other business entities. The firm employs a risk-adjusted, tax-aware approach using a combination of active and passive strategies across various asset classes and often utilizes third-party platforms and independent managers to implement client portfolios.

Kerby Baden is a financial advisor at Acorn Financial Advisory Services, Inc. with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and also works as a lawyer and a full-time senior tax accountant at Canto, Rausch, Deck & Co, PA, occasionally providing clients advice related to these roles. Acorn Financial Advisory Services offers personalized financial planning and investment management to individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm manages approximately $1.23 billion across a broad client base, providing both custom and model-based portfolios with discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Dennis Campbell is a financial advisor at Centurion Wealth Management with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Metrics Money Management, LLC for 16 years. Centurion Wealth Management serves high-net-worth and individual clients, as well as retirement plans and corporate entities, providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $741 million in client assets with an eight-advisor team and employs a diversified investment approach tailored to each client’s profile.

Susan Christ is a CFA® charterholder with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Hendershot Investments, Inc. since 2004. She holds a Series 65 license and works from Centreville, VA. Hendershot Investments provides personalized, fee-only investment management and financial planning to a range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a fundamental analysis approach focused on intrinsic value and durable competitive advantages, managing close to $1 billion with a four-advisor team.

William Tracy is a CFP® professional currently with Yeske Buie Inc., where he has been since 2023. He has prior experience at Skypath Private Wealth, Wealthspire Advisors, and other firms, with a background that includes roles at Virginia Tech University and USABL. Yeske Buie provides integrated wealth management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a formal discovery process and written Investment Policy Statements to guide portfolio construction primarily using ETFs and mutual funds, and it manages over $1 billion in assets with a focus on institutional-level services.