Mark Hughes is a financial advisor at Lafayette Investments, Inc. with 32 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Lafayette Investments since 2005. Lafayette Investments is a SEC-registered investment adviser that provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charities, and business entities. The firm emphasizes fundamental and qualitative security analysis, mutual fund and ETF due diligence, and a long-term, low-turnover investment approach.

Tracey Baker is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at CJM Wealth Advisers, Ltd. since 1999. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is the president of the Financial Planning Association of Nation’s Capital. Baker also serves on the Planned Giving Advisory Board for the Inova Hospital Foundation. CJM Wealth Advisers, Ltd. provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual and institutional clients, including high net worth individuals and charitable organizations. The firm operates a multi-office structure and utilizes a wrap-fee platform, employing a range of investment strategies and asset classes while maintaining explicit policies on discretionary authority and AI tool use.

Shawn Williamson is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 29 years of industry experience. He is a partner at Allegiance Financial Group Advisory Services LLC and has held roles at related firms since 2001. Williamson is also an owner of SMW Holdings, Inc., a holding company associated with Allegiance Financial Group Advisory Services. Allegiance Financial Group Advisory Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, business entities, charitable organizations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, holistic financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, focusing on strategic asset allocation guided by Modern Portfolio Theory and a long-term investment approach.

John Wittelsberger Jr. is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving at Armstrong, Fleming & Moore, Inc. He has been with the firm since 2014 and also has a decade of association with Commonwealth Financial Network. Armstrong, Fleming & Moore offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting primarily to high-net-worth individuals, emphasizing tailored investment allocations and fundamental analysis. The firm combines discretionary and non-discretionary services, working closely with Commonwealth Financial Network to provide access to various programs and sub-advisors.

Patrick Fitzgerald is a CFA® charterholder with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with West Financial Services, Inc., where he has worked since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at The Brookings Institution and Janney Capital Management. West Financial Services, Inc. is a 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 approach with long-term and tactical strategies, primarily managing portfolios on a discretionary basis.

Dana Sippel is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) and Personal Financial Specialist™ (PFS™) with 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Glassman Wealth Services, LLC since 2017 and previously worked at West Financial Services, Inc for eight years. Glassman Wealth Services serves individual and high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations by providing discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a tailored portfolio approach using various investment vehicles and incorporates private investment fund valuations and planning tools to integrate non-managed assets into client advice.

Timothy Pang is a CFA® charterholder with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Sargent Investment Group since 2021. Prior to joining the firm, he held roles at Randstad and Merrill. Sargent Investment Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a range of clients, including individuals, trusts, and non-profit organizations, using a goals-based approach to construct customized portfolios across various asset classes. The firm also manages pooled private funds and offers retirement-plan advisory and consulting services.

Karen Blair is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with eight years of industry experience. She is currently with CJM Wealth Advisers, LTD. and previously worked at Cassaday & Company, Inc. and Mason Investment Advisory Services, Inc. Karen has also held positions at Virginia Tech and HCO Private Wealth. CJM Wealth Advisers provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and variable annuity management to individual and institutional clients. The firm operates a multi-office structure and its own wrap-fee platform, utilizing a mix of mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and fixed income with both fundamental and technical analysis.

Steven Schleupner is a financial advisor at MBI LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. Prior to joining MBI LLC, he worked at Tiaa and founded You Tree LLC and One Day In July LLC. Schleupner also works as a Divorce Financial Planning professional for the accounting firm Councilor Buchanan & Mitchell. MBI LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and not-for-profit organizations. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis along with modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment services supported by individualized Investment Policy Statements.

Carl Holubowich is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience and is a member of Armstrong, Fleming & Moore, Inc. He has been with Armstrong, Fleming & Moore since 2005 and with Commonwealth Financial Network since 2009. Armstrong, Fleming & Moore offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting primarily to high-income and high-net-worth individuals and qualified retirement plans. The firm emphasizes tailored allocations and fundamental analysis, managing portfolios for multi-year horizons and utilizing a range of programs through Commonwealth Financial Network.

Benjamin Seamans is a financial advisor with Aspect Partners, LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp and Almanack Investment Partners, LLC. In addition to his advisory work, he is a licensed insurance agent offering accident, disability, annuity, life, and long-term care insurance products. Aspect Partners serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, nonprofits, and insurance company clients. The firm provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, utilizing individualized investment strategies and a range of securities under a fiduciary standard.

David Straus is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Strathmore Capital Advisors since 2025 and previously spent 11 years at New Potomac Partners, LLC. Strathmore Capital Advisors serves individuals, trusts, endowments, and participant-directed retirement plans through discretionary portfolio management and goals-based financial planning. The firm emphasizes an asset-allocation driven investment approach using mutual funds and ETFs, integrates technology in client service, and offers unique services including a securities-backed lending strategy and combined tax preparation and estate-planning platforms.

Michael Treanor is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving at Aegis Wealth since 2013. He is based in Bethesda, MD, and is part of a six-advisor team at Aegis Wealth Management LLC. Aegis Wealth Management is a team advisory firm managing approximately $708 million for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, third-party adviser selection, and tax return preparation, employing a mix of fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and quantitative methods tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Eduardo Wisbrun is a CFA® charterholder with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with West Financial Services, Inc., joining the firm in 2024. Prior to this, he worked at Morgan Stanley for five years and Caravel Management for seven years. West Financial Services, Inc. is a fee-only investment adviser managing approximately $2.8 billion for individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm uses a diversified, client-specific asset allocation approach with a long-term focus, incorporating core-and-satellite equity strategies and laddered fixed-income allocations.

Michael Zarrelli is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience. He has worked at Foundry Financial LLC since 2026 and previously held roles at Financial Services Advisory, Inc., PNC Financial Services, and other organizations. Foundry Financial provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and pension consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $232.6 million in discretionary assets across multiple offices, employing diversified, risk-based portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, stocks, bonds, and cash.

Karen Schaeffer is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience and has been with Schaeffer Financial LLC since 2004. She is a member of the board of directors for the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, a nonprofit private operating foundation. Schaeffer Financial LLC is a five-adviser team serving individuals and families, including federal employees and foreign nationals with G‑IV visas, as well as trusts, foundations, and small businesses. The firm provides financial planning and discretionary portfolio management, emphasizing diversified asset allocation and often working with third-party portfolio managers.

Bailey Schmitz is an advisor at D'Orazio Wealth Advisors in Vienna, VA, holding a Series 65 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining D'Orazio Wealth Advisors, Bailey worked at Alpha Mortgage Corporation and EmergeOrtho. D'Orazio Wealth Advisors provides financial planning, discretionary investment management, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts and estates, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm uses a long-term, globally diversified investment approach and manages client portfolios with mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities and bonds, with discretionary monitoring and rebalancing.

Wade Pfau is a CFA® charterholder with over 11 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with McLean Asset Management Corp. and has held roles at Retirement Researcher, LLC and The American College. Pfau also engages in educational speaking and writing for financial advisors and is the founder of RISA, LLC, a product designed to assist investment advisors with retirement income planning. McLean Asset Management Corporation provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a portfolio approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and broad asset-allocation principles, utilizing no-load mutual funds, ETFs, and approved managers.

Sean Flynn is a CFP® and CFA® credentialed financial advisor at PlanVest Financial, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Knollwood Investment Advisory for six years and at PNC Bank for seven years. PlanVest Financial is a team-based registered investment adviser managing approximately $126 million for individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers comprehensive wealth planning and portfolio management services, emphasizing customized plans, ongoing supervision, and a variety of fee options tailored to client preferences.

David Nelson is a CFA® charterholder with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently with Monument Wealth Management, where he has worked since 2026, following nine years at Verdence Capital Advisors and a year at PagnatoKarp. Nelson is also a partner in Hunt Valley Partners, an investment partnership used for personal investment purposes. Monument Wealth Management is a team of nine advisors managing approximately $648 million for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and financial planning services, utilizing a combination of ETFs, mutual funds, individual equities, and both fundamental and technical analysis in its portfolio management.