Mario Ruiz is a financial advisor at Regal Investment Advisors LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at James C Musgrave for six years. Ruiz provides both financial and insurance services through Regal Financial Group. Regal Investment Advisors LLC offers discretionary investment management to independent advisers and subadvisors, serving individual, charitable, and corporate clients. The firm uses proprietary and third-party model portfolios with discretionary authority granted to implement and manage allocations selected by financial advisers.

Cesar Ortega is a financial advisor at CW Advisors, LLC with a Series 65 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wolf Group Capital Advisors, Wade Financial Advisory, and Cresta Advisors. CW Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, charitable organizations, pension plans, and corporations. The firm employs a core-and-satellite investment approach that integrates active, passive, quantitative, and ESG strategies using both third-party and internally managed portfolios.

Erik Rinehold is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Summit Financial, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Purse Kaplan Sterling Investments, Cambridge Investment Research, and Raymond James Financial Services, among others. He serves as a board member and treasurer for The Kash Foundation, a nonprofit organization. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets and serving around 17,800 clients. The firm offers a blend of discretionary and consultative investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services, utilizing diversified platforms and third-party managers.

David Gilbert is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Mason Investment Advisory Services Inc since 2001 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Mason Investment Advisory Services provides fee-based financial planning and investment management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable institutions. The firm’s investment approach focuses on long-term strategic asset allocation, disciplined rebalancing, and rigorous manager selection, managing approximately $13.2 billion in assets with a team of 31 advisors.

Alex Stevenson is a financial advisor with Encompass More Asset Management LLC in Potomac Falls, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bull Run Investment Management LLC, Centaurus Financial Inc., and National Securities Corporation. Stevenson is also a licensed insurance agent and provides insurance services through Skyline Financial Partners, LLC. Encompass More Asset Management LLC primarily serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary portfolio management through a combination of proprietary and third-party model portfolios, financial planning, and access to private placements. The firm uses a model-based investment approach and delegates portfolio management to in-house models and unaffiliated sub-advisers.

William Stade Jr. is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience and has been with Capitol Securities Management, Inc. in Reston, VA, since 1999. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and operates under the DBA CS Wealth Management. Capitol Securities Management serves individual, corporate, charitable, trustee, and plan sponsor clients, offering brokerage and investment advisory services alongside financial planning, pension consulting, insurance products, and educational seminars. The firm manages assets through various programs, including separately managed accounts and wrap fee programs, utilizing a range of investment instruments and third-party money managers.

Kenny Mezher is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at The Burney Company. He has worked at various Burney Company entities since 2017 and spent one year at Growth Capital Services, Inc. outside of the Burney organization. The Burney Company advises primarily individual investors, including high net worth clients, and also manages accounts for small businesses, pension plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm combines proprietary fundamental and quantitative models with a multi-team advisory platform, offering discretionary equity portfolio management, financial planning, and tax services through an affiliated CPA firm.

Allison Gormier is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Mason Investment Advisory Services Inc since 2008. Mason Investment Advisory Services provides fee-based financial planning and investment management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable institutions. The firm emphasizes long-term strategic asset allocation, disciplined rebalancing, and a rigorous manager-selection process across a range of investment vehicles, including separately managed accounts and outsourced chief investment officer services.

Johnny Lynum is a financial advisor with IP Financial Advisory Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has over 20 years of prior experience in the U.S. Air Force and has worked at Wright Time Financial and Innovation Partners LLC before joining his current firm. IP Financial Advisory Services LLC primarily serves individual retail clients, focusing on non–high-net-worth investors and retirement plan participants. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and specialized consulting services, employing a range of analytical approaches and discretionary management options.

Timothy Strait is a CFP® with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving at Capitol Securities Management, Inc. since 1988. He operates a separate business consulting and tax planning practice focused on federal and state income tax preparation. Capitol Securities Management serves individual investors, institutions, and small businesses with portfolio management, financial planning, and advisory programs, operating as both a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser.

Stefan Patchan is a CFA® charterholder with four years of experience at Mason Investment Advisory Services, Inc. Prior to joining Mason, he worked at TFC Consulting, Inc. and held positions at Virginia Tech. Mason Investment Advisory Services, Inc. manages approximately $15.67 billion for about 1,063 clients through a team of 31 advisors. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutions, offering fee-based financial planning, separately managed accounts, and outsourced chief investment officer services with a focus on strategic, long-term asset allocation and manager selection.

Jason Kowal is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC in Fairfax, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. and Edelman Financial Services, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an agent for various insurance companies and provides advisory services through Kowal Financial Advisors. Stratos Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, retirement plans, nonprofits, corporations, and institutional clients, delivering financial planning and portfolio management via customized and model portfolios. The firm’s integration with SEI-affiliated businesses offers distinctive access to subadvisory and custody services.

Sai Ying Chu is a financial advisor at Capital Analysts with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Valic Financial Advisors, Agia, and Lincoln Investment. Outside of her advisory role, she works as an Instacart contractor to support her minor son’s earnings. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, and corporate clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through multiple programs and utilizes an in-house Investment Management & Research team that oversees model portfolios and employs a proprietary mutual-fund screening process.

Anne Ermlick is a financial advisor at First Advisors National, LLC with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Cornerstone Senior Services since 2008. In addition to her advisory role, she is a licensed insurance agent involved with Cornerstone Senior Services in Murfreesboro, TN. First Advisors National manages discretionary assets for individual clients, including high-net-worth households, focusing on third-party money manager selection and tactical and strategic allocations. The firm provides investment management, retirement plan consulting, and advice on individual securities, ETFs, and mutual funds.

Noah Valdez is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Inc., Agm Institute, and United Bank. Summit Financial, LLC is an SEC-registered multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets for about 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs, combining discretionary and consultative services tailored to client needs.

Kevin Ostergaard is a financial advisor at CW Advisors, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and previously worked at Wolf Group Capital Advisors, Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., EF Legacy Securities, LLC, and Edelman Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he manages administrative duties and upkeep for a rental property. CW Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and other business entities. The firm employs a core-and-satellite investment approach that incorporates active, passive, quantitative, and ESG strategies, and provides wealth management, family office services, retirement plan advisory, and portfolio management.

Frederick Baerenz is a financial advisor at F.L. Putnam Investment Management Company with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at Kalos Capital, Inc. and Alpha Omega Group, Inc. Baerenz serves on the advisory board of Real Asset Advisor, a publisher of investment newsletters focused on real estate, infrastructure, and real assets, without receiving compensation for this role. F.L. Putnam serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, offering investment management, financial planning, OCIO advisory, and family office solutions. The firm builds customized portfolios using internal and third-party strategies across multiple asset classes and manages the AOG Institutional Fund, an interval fund investing in private and illiquid alternatives.

Anthony Abrams is a financial advisor with Cape Investment Advisory, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Regal Investment Advisors, LLC, Woodbury Financial Services, Inc., and Questar Asset Management. Abrams also operates Abrams Financial Services, LLC, providing financial, insurance, and tax preparation services. Cape Investment Advisory, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, businesses, retirement plans, and trusts. The firm offers both discretionary and nondiscretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party and affiliated asset managers, utilizing a process that incorporates client objectives and risk tolerance to design asset allocation plans.

Robert Schneider is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Beaumont Financial Partners. He has been with Beaumont since 2014 and also worked at BAHA Financial Group. Beaumont Financial Partners provides investment management, wealth management, family office services, financial planning, and in-house tax preparation to affluent individuals, families, small businesses, and select institutions. The firm employs a Dominant Benefit Theory of Investing, using primarily low-cost index funds, ETFs, selective sub-advisors, and alternative investments, with tailored portfolio management overseen by an Investment Committee.

Keith Brennan is a financial advisor with F.L. Putnam Investment Management Co. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has nine years of industry experience. Keith previously worked at Brighton Jones and Sei Private Wealth Management before joining F.L. Putnam in 2025. F.L. Putnam serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, foundations, and endowments, offering investment management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs customized portfolios using a mix of internally managed and third-party strategies across various asset classes, incorporating strategic asset allocation with tactical flexibility.