Matthew Lankford is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Navy Federal Investment Services, Edward Jones, New York Life Insurance Co, and the Central Intelligence Agency. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with wealth management, financial planning, and investment advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach using a combination of active and passive strategies, third-party managers, and private funds under an enhanced open architecture framework.

Jeanette Lehner is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., holding a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to her advisory role, she worked for over a decade at Victoria's Secret in sales support. Outside of her advisory duties, she serves as secretary at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals with discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor asset allocations aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Ryan Kellinger is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, based in Reston, VA, and has seven years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network since 2016 and also works with Potomac Financial Private Client Group, LLC. In addition to advisory services, he spends part of his business time on fixed insurance sales. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and manages over $212 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform including both discretionary and nondiscretionary managed account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and comprehensive custodial and clearing services.

Michael Von Berg is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with SunTrust Advisory Services since 2012 and Wells Fargo Clearing from 2004 to 2012. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors, participants, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships with non-discretionary consulting and utilizes third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools in its investment process.

Michael Perez is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Sterling, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having six years of industry experience. He has worked with SunTrust Bank and its related entities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Perez manages rental properties through an LLC. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies and utilizes third-party platforms and AI-enabled equity research to support its investment offerings.

Robert Bell is a financial advisor with Guardian Life in Reston, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. He has spent the majority of his career at Guardian Life and its affiliates, including Park Avenue Securities. Outside of his primary role, Bell is involved in fixed insurance activities unrelated to Guardian Life. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides a mix of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, supplemented by proprietary technology and third-party platforms, with tailored client relationships that include financial planning, consulting, and specialized retirement and tax-sensitive services.

Ted Halpern is a financial advisor at MAI Capital Management, LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He previously founded and led Halpern Financial, Inc. for over three decades before joining MAI Capital Management in 2024. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. MAI Capital Management, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, integrated wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm manages a broad range of investment strategies and offers additional services such as trust administration and insurance through affiliated entities.

Whitney Walls is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining PNC Wealth Management, Walls held roles at Merrill, Bank of America, and Navy Federal Credit Union. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a digital, discretionary model account offered as an invitation-only pilot for employees. The firm’s approach uses algorithm-driven risk assessments and approved model strategies executed via mutual funds and ETFs, with portfolio implementation delegated to third-party firms.

Kehinde Soyannwo is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, NA. Soyannwo is based in Leesburg, Virginia. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital portfolio solution that uses algorithm-driven risk assessment and implements investments via approved model strategies managed by PNC or third-party strategists.

Andrejs Pilajevs is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Creative Planning, Cetera Advisor Networks, and VLP Financial Advisors, as well as experience outside finance at the University of Georgia and in the automotive sector. He is a licensed Health, Life & Annuity agent in Virginia, though he is not currently active in insurance sales. Cerity Partners advises a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, business entities, and institutional investors, managing approximately $166.2 billion in client assets as of 2025. The firm offers customized wealth management services and employs an investment framework focused on client-specific profiles, asset allocation, and access to alternative and private market solutions.

Dhilsha Athulathmudali is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. Prior to joining Truist, her career included roles at Bank of America and Sarvodaya Finance. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by inter-affiliate integration and employs AI-enabled tools in its research and oversight processes.

Samuel Escorcia is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Verum Partners and teaching positions at Virginia Tech, James River High School, and Robious Middle School. Cerity Partners advises a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, families, institutions, and business entities, managing approximately $166.2 billion in assets as of the end of 2025. The firm offers customized wealth management services utilizing client-specific investment profiles, combining quantitative screening, manager selection, and direct security selection along with access to alternative and private market solutions.

Angela Vahue is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Guardian Life since 2011 and with Park Avenue Securities since 2022. Outside of her advisory work, she is a children's book author, an empowered mastery coach, and serves as a Girl Scouts troop leader. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and provides access to insurance products and various alternative investments.

Ryan Murphy is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, Stout Risius Ross, LLC, Secretariat Advisors Inc., and td ameritrade. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios. The firm operates as both a registered broker-dealer and registered investment adviser, providing fee-based programs and commission-based products.

Joshua Togger is a CFA® charterholder with Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has eight years of industry experience. He is currently with Cresset Asset Management, LLC, where he has worked since 2021, following prior roles at Heritage Wealth Advisors, Bingham Arbitrage Rebate Services, Inc., and Northwestern Mutual Investment Management. Cresset Asset Management is a multi-disciplinary investment adviser managing approximately $78.9 billion in assets for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, corporations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs a disciplined, risk-aware approach combining strategic asset allocation, manager selection, and both active and passive investment strategies across various asset classes.

Jane Reichard is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC. She has previously worked at Merrill, UBS Financial Services, and LPL Financial. Outside of her advisory roles, she has been involved with arts organizations including The Santa Fe Opera and The Glimmerglass Festival. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base, including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering a range of services from asset management to financial planning and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes technology and a network model combining independent advisors and third-party resources to provide both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Garrett Birnbaum is a financial advisor at Cresset Asset Management, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at JPMorgan Securities, LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Garrett also held positions at Sonoco Products earlier in his career. Cresset Asset Management is a multi-disciplinary investment adviser managing approximately $78.9 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, corporations, and pooled investment vehicles, employing a disciplined, risk-aware approach that combines strategic asset allocation, manager selection, and both active and passive implementation across various asset classes.

David Watson is a CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, where he has worked since 2013 and 2015 respectively. Outside of advisory services, he co-owns an LLC used for accounting related to his insurance activities. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, along with a range of financial planning and consulting services.

Mary Szabat is a CFP® professional with one year of industry experience, currently advising at MAI Capital Management, LLC. She previously worked at Key Private Bank, Tompkins Financial Advisors, Canandaigua National Bank and Trust Company, and Bank of Charles Town. Outside of financial advising, she is a co-owner of Suddenly You..., a startup focused on developing educational materials related to life events, health, and happiness. MAI Capital Management, LLC provides investment management, wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of customizable strategies and also serves in product-sponsor roles, managing mutual funds and private investment vehicles.

Andrew Woolridge is a financial advisor with Cresset Asset Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cresset in 2020, he worked at PagnatoKarp Partners, LLC from 2016 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, Woolridge is involved in managing rural real estate and natural resources interests and holds officer positions in family-owned businesses, including an independent insurance agency. Cresset Asset Management is a multidisciplinary firm managing approximately $78.9 billion in client assets, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, corporations, and pooled vehicles. The firm employs a risk-aware investment approach combining strategic asset allocation, manager selection, and both active and passive strategies across equities, fixed income, and alternatives.