Anthony Cortina is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including RMB Capital Management LLC and Wolf Group Capital Advisors before joining Lynx Investment Advisory, LLC. Lynx Investment Advisory serves individual and institutional clients by providing investment consulting, manager research, and portfolio monitoring. The firm builds customized allocations typically implemented through third-party managers and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, including advising a multi-manager private fund.

Robert Ready Jr. is a financial advisor at Widmann Financial Services in Bowie, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Widmann Financial Services and Commonwealth Financial Network since 2001. Ready is a co-owner of Widmann Financial Services, a private entity involved in securities, advisory, and insurance business. Widmann Financial Services offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, families, businesses, charitable organizations, trusts, and estates. The firm employs a hybrid, research-driven investment process that incorporates third-party research from providers such as Morningstar and Standard & Poor’s, managing portfolios on a discretionary, long-term basis while also engaging in active trading and use of derivatives.

Lawrence Judge is a financial advisor at Lafayette Investments, Inc. with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Lafayette Investments since 2010. 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 focuses on fundamental and qualitative security analysis with a long-term, low-turnover investment approach, managing portfolios across equities, municipal and corporate fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs.

Jeanne Goedecke is a CFA® charterholder with two years of industry experience. She currently works at Carderock Capital Management, Inc. and previously held roles at Hancock Whitney and Regions. Carderock Capital Management, Inc. provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an active, primarily long-term investment approach that integrates fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis through customized investment plans.

Sara Mongno is a financial advisor at Sargent Investment Group with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Securities LLC and has an academic background including time at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Sargent Investment Group provides advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, non-profits, corporations, and defined-contribution plans, focusing on customized asset allocation and ongoing portfolio monitoring. The firm serves primarily higher-asset households while maintaining flexibility for smaller relationships.

Christopher Schaefer is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mv Capital Management, Inc. and Mv Financial Group since 2002. He has been with Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Mv Capital Management since 2006. Outside of his advisory roles, Schaefer serves as treasurer for the Gambrinus Stein Club, a social nonprofit organization. Mv Capital Management, Inc. provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities, employing a customized asset allocation approach overseen by an Investment Committee and supported by in-house research.

Adam Croll is a financial advisor at F/M Investments LLC in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation with 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining F/M Investments in 2019, he worked at Vestmark Inc., Clarion Wealth Management Partners, Cambridge Investment Research, and Legacy Financial. Outside of advisory work, Mr. Croll serves as Director of Operations at F/m Acceleration, LLC, providing back-office and marketing support to registered investment advisors. F/M Investments LLC offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and other registered investment advisers. The firm employs a multi-strategy portfolio approach across equities and fixed income, combining fundamental, quantitative, technical, and third-party manager analysis to support both active and passive investment options.

Jacob Thompson is a financial advisor at Bull Harbor Capital LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Ashford Advisors for two years. His background also includes four years in academia at the University of Georgia and four years at Chamblee High School. Bull Harbor Capital LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, managing approximately $354.8 million for around 421 clients through a team of 28 advisors. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services, utilizing customized, primarily long-term portfolios and a combination of direct investment and third-party advisory relationships.

David Armstrong is a CFA® charterholder with 27 years of industry experience. He is a financial advisor at Monument Wealth Management, where he has worked since 2013. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Chair of the Investment Committee and a Director at a community foundation, hosts and produces a podcast called Moments in Leadership, and operates a charter boat sightseeing business. Monument Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates. The firm manages approximately $648 million through a team of nine advisors, offering a range of investment strategies that include ETFs, mutual funds, individual equities, and access to private funds and independent managers.

Judith Barnhard is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at Councilor Wealth LLC, a team-based firm. She has managed May Barnhard Investments, LLC since 2013 and previously worked at May & Barnhard, PC, a full-service accounting firm providing accounting, tax, and financial planning services, from 1991 to 2018. Councilor Wealth provides portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, retirement plans, and not-for-profit organizations, employing long-term strategies based on fundamental and technical analysis and modern portfolio theory. The firm typically seeks discretionary trading authority and integrates financial planning with investment advisory services.

Matthew Lipscomb is a financial advisor at Bull Harbor Capital LLC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Bull Harbor Capital in 2025, he worked at Park Avenue Securities LLC for 26 years and has been affiliated with Guardian Life Insurance Company since 1992. Outside of his advisory role, he mentors college students during their summer internships and operates a hunting outfitter business with a strict vetting process. Bull Harbor Capital LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes long-term strategic asset allocation with tactical adjustments and manages portfolios through a range of investment vehicles, including independent managers and third-party platforms.

Marcio Silveira is a financial advisor at First Affirmative Financial Network LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and CFA® designations, along with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research, ZEIDERS Enterprises, and Pavlov Analytics. Silveira serves on the Board of Directors at ABRACE Inc., a Brazilian association for culture and education, and is also a board member of the Financial Planning Association National Capital Area. First Affirmative Financial Network serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and institutions through a nationwide network of advisors. The firm focuses on values-aligned and faith-based investing, integrating ESG factors and proprietary scoring into portfolio construction while offering discretionary fiduciary investment management and financial planning services.

Henry Meadows is a financial advisor with WMS Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His career includes over two decades at Grove Point Investments LLC (formerly H. Beck, Inc.) and a formal tax principal role at SKMB, P.A. He also serves as a trustee for the Virginia Harris Holsinger Trust and is involved in life insurance sales. WMS Advisors is a team-based SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $281 million for individuals, families, pension plans, trusts, and business entities. The firm employs asset-class oriented portfolios using ETFs, index funds, individual securities, and selective alternatives, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside comprehensive financial planning and tax and insurance advice.

Mitchel Schlesinger is a CFA® charterholder with 20 years of industry experience. He is currently with Evermay Wealth Management, LLC, where he has worked since 2021. Prior to joining Evermay, he held roles at Wells Fargo Bank NA and Stone Bridge Investment Partners LLC. Evermay Wealth Management, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement and profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a team-centric approach, tailoring investment strategies to client profiles that consider goals, risk tolerance, liquidity needs, and time horizon, while offering discretionary and non-discretionary management across a range of asset classes.

Maureen Bigger is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 24 years of experience in the financial industry. She has been with Chesapeake Investment Management LLC since 2007 and also serves as CEO and President of Bigger & Company, LLC, an insurance firm she has led since 2005. Additionally, she is involved in retirement education through Novustar, LLC. Chesapeake Investment Management provides fee-based, discretionary asset management and consulting services primarily for high-net-worth individuals and institutions. The firm focuses on customized portfolios with a mix of individual equities and fixed income, applying a variety of analytical methods and maintaining regular client communication and reporting.

Harold Zirkin is the sole advisor at HZ Investments Inc. in Chevy Chase, MD, holding the CFA® designation and a Series 65 license with 33 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at United Capital Financial Advisers, LLC and MTB Asset Management, Inc. He also serves as a trustee for multiple private trust relationships outside of his firm. HZ Investments Inc. provides portfolio management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations, focusing on tailored investment policy statements and a long-term, fundamental analysis approach. The firm operates with discretionary trading authority and manages over half a billion dollars in assets, emphasizing customized service for its clientele.

Kenneth George II is a CFA® charterholder with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Avenir Corporation since 2005. Avenir Corporation provides discretionary investment management to individuals, trusts, foundations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and private funds. The firm employs a bottom-up, core value strategy focused on capital preservation and real returns, utilizing concentrated portfolios and fundamental analysis.

Pierre De La Croix Vaubois is a financial advisor at TritonPoint Wealth, LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at TritonPoint Capital and TritonPoint Wealth, as well as experience working with Nomadic Real Estate and involvement in academia at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. TritonPoint Wealth provides financial planning, discretionary investment management, and retirement-plan consulting to a variety of clients, including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a long-term, asset allocation–focused investment approach that integrates public equities, fixed income, and private-market alternatives, utilizing both quantitative and fundamental analysis.

Alexander Schutz is a financial advisor at WMS Advisors, LLC with the designations ChFC® and Series 66 and six years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Williams Associates, Grove Point Advisors, and Grove Point Investments. Outside of finance, he has been a varsity soccer coach at Holy Child School. WMS Advisors is a team-based SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $281 million for individuals, families, pension plans, trusts, and business entities. The firm employs core asset-class oriented strategies using ETFs, index funds, individual securities, and select alternatives, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management as well as comprehensive financial planning and consulting services.

Jane O'mara is a CFP® professional with 12 years of experience in financial advising, currently serving at FBB Capital Partners since 2014. She is a managing member and owner of DELASHMUTT LLC, a maritime and real estate business, and serves as treasurer on the board of directors for Talbot Hospice, participating on both the investment and finance committees. FBB Capital Partners advises individual and high-net-worth clients, family offices, and institutions on wealth and risk management, offering financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm employs diversified, cost-effective investment strategies that include stocks, bonds, and alternative investments, supported by quantitative and fundamental analysis.