Aya Funahashi is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, she worked for LastPass c/o GoTo, Inc. for 11 years. She also serves as a financial advisor at McNellis & Asato, Ltd. in a non-owner capacity. 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, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes tailored planning and analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized services such as municipal and public-finance advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

David Mount is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Robert W. Baird for 15 years before joining Raymond James in 2022. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services through a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Marie Canterbury is a financial advisor at Cetera with 33 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at firms including T. Rowe Price Investment Services, MassMutual, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Ameriprise. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member for the Cedar Mill Homeowners Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a multi-manager platform serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of investment and retirement services through a network of over 10,000 advisors and manages more than $256 billion in assets.

Matias Rodlauer is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Baird and Harbour Capital Advisors before joining Raymond James. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Scott Salerno is a financial advisor at Osaic with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Woodbury Financial Services, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at Wealthbridge Capital Consulting, focusing on market research and portfolio management. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients, offering brokerage and advisory services across various programs. The firm employs a model-based investment process emphasizing asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by risk-tolerance analysis and multiple investment strategy options.

Joseph Irvin is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following six years at Scott & Stringfellow, LLC. Irvin serves as an endowment committee member for St. James Episcopal Church and acts as a trustee and power of attorney for several trusts in Warrenton, VA. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Sima Zahid is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Chantilly, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2019 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Outside of advising, she serves as an anchor woman for Arian Afghanistan TV, is treasurer of her local homeowners association, and leads the cultural committee of the nonprofit Afghan Academy. Primerica Advisors is a firm serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients through a wrap-fee asset management program that utilizes model-based investment strategies and discretionary management. The firm operates at scale with approximately 3,700 advisors and $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Adam Entin is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2021 and has been with Wells Fargo Bank, NA since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Jordan Gault is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where they collaborate with clients to develop personalized financial plans aligned with their unique goals. Drawing on Fidelity's extensive resources, Jordan works closely with clients to support their financial aspirations. Jordan's experience at Fidelity includes roles as a Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative, all contributing to a comprehensive understanding of financial services and client needs. This progression reflects a commitment to client partnership and financial planning. Outside of their professional role, Jordan has interests in art, music, parenthood, photography, soccer, and yoga.

Walter Mcmann is a CFP® and holds the Series 65 license, currently affiliated with OSAIC in Reston, VA. He has one year of industry experience, including prior roles at SC Advisors and American Bank. Before entering the financial industry, he worked for over a decade at the Ritz Carlton. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform, offering both brokerage and advisory services across various programs such as comprehensive financial planning, advisor-managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting a range of investment strategies through an extensive affiliate network and proprietary tools.

Matthew Wright is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Bank of America and Merrill Lynch since 2011. Wright is involved in the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce for business networking within the community. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Kaitlyn Powell is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Baird in 2024, she worked for Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. and Wegmans Food Markets. The DDK Group, part of Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals—including high net worth clients—as well as corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, and custody services, utilizing a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies supported by internal research and advanced tools.

Natalie Berry is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2019. Outside of advising, she is a co-owner of YGB Operations LLC, which manages her Ameriprise business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on retirement income planning.

Margarita Reyes is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with four years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise Financial Services LLC since 2022 and previously held roles at LPL Financial LLC and State Farm Bank. Reyes’s background also includes experience in insurance and retail sectors. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Gunnar Laasanen is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His prior experience includes roles at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and several other financial firms. He serves on the board of Hope For Grieving Families, a charity supporting local families coping with loss. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individuals, employer-sponsored plans, and institutional clients. The firm supports a range of investment strategies with over 10,000 advisors and approximately $256 billion in assets under management.

Hayley Eames is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Reston, VA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked in various roles including at Orthodontics by Crutchfield and the Virginia Spine Institute. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Christopher Gabrys is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fairfax, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with Cuso Financial Services, CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc., and Citigroup Global Markets. Gabrys is also involved with Apple Federal Credit Union. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with tools and a range of investment strategies.

Randen Brown is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Footlocker Inc., Burke and Herbert Bank, and BOSE. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Benjamin Mackie is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Xcal, IMC, Montgomery College, and Andrews International. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory services.

Bryan Holoman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Herndon, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2012, with prior roles at WFG Advisors, Equitable Advisors, and Valic Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, Mr. Holoman is involved in tax preparation services and operates a rideshare business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing a combination of proprietary research, third-party subadvisors, and technology tools.