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.

Pyper Friedman is a financial advisor at Wealthspire Advisors with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 credential and previously worked at SCH Group and taught at The College of William & Mary and at middle and high schools. Wealthspire Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $34.3 billion in assets, serving individuals, corporate and pension plans, nonprofits, and foundations. The firm uses an institutional-style asset allocation approach and offers a range of services including wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting.

Andrew Preisendanz is a financial advisor at Cresset Asset Management, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Cresset Asset Management is a multi-disciplinary investment adviser managing approximately $78.9 billion in client assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and corporations, employing a disciplined, risk-aware approach that integrates strategic asset allocation, manager selection, and both active and passive investment strategies across multiple asset classes.

Jon Yankee is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC since 2022. Prior to joining Cerity Partners, he spent 16 years at FJY Financial. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $126.9 billion in client assets, serving a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of services such as investment management, financial planning, tax and insurance support, and access to alternative and private-market investments, with a focus on customized, diversified portfolios.

Sikander Mehdi is an advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has professional experience spanning multiple roles in various industries since 2019, including positions at LPL Financial and Global Advisor Group, and has a background that includes work in education and service sectors. Mehdi has also managed operations for EZ Moving & Storage LLC. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to a range of managed account solutions. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model, utilizing technology platforms and multiple investment strategies while often implementing advice through third-party managers and TAMPs.

Janna Climer is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Guardian Life Insurance Company, Private Advisor Group, LLC, and LPL Financial. Primerica Advisors operates under Park Avenue Securities LLC, serving a diverse retail client base with brokerage and advisory services. The firm offers various investment programs and solutions, including proprietary model portfolios, third-party managers, and digital advice platforms.

Julie Babcock is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Sterling, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Principal Financial Services since 2001 and also held a role at Principal Life Insurance Company from 2000 to 2025. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as a bank officer at Principal Bank and Principal Trust Company, supporting retirement plan account relationships. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Kathryn O'Connor is a financial advisor at Wealthspire Advisors with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked in educational roles at Virginia Tech and middle/high schools. Wealthspire Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $34.3 billion in assets for nearly 9,700 clients. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, corporate and pension plans, and nonprofits, using an institutional-style asset allocation framework implemented through a diversified mix of investments and centralized oversight.

Jack Keating is a financial advisor at Wealthspire Advisors with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Bronfman Rothschild. Wealthspire Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $34.3 billion in assets for nearly 9,700 clients, including individuals, corporate and pension plans, nonprofits, and foundations. The firm employs an institutional-style asset allocation approach based on endowment and foundation models, using a mix of mutual funds, ETFs, private investments, and unaffiliated separate account managers with centralized oversight.

Mario Orozco is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Herndon, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 22 years of industry experience. He has worked with Eagle Strategies and New York Life since 2014 and previously spent eight years at Valic Financial Advisors. He operates Eldenstreet Financial, LLC, through which he brokers non-registered insurance products. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional investors, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm provides tailored advice through various program types and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within the New York Life affiliate structure.

Vitale Christy is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Kestra, Christy held roles at Wells Fargo, Robinhood Markets, Inc., and Equitable Advisors. Outside of finance, Christy serves as President and CEO of Stray Dogs Studios, a production company managing all creative and business operations. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base including plan sponsors and institutional clients. The firm offers fiduciary consulting, plan design and compliance testing, and access to a range of management platforms and third-party solutions.

Kedisha Ebanks is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She previously worked at Ernst & Young, LLP for 17 years. In addition to her advisory role, Ebanks owns Aspiro Consulting Group, LLC. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various managed account solutions through both proprietary and third-party platforms.

Jonathan Myers is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Truist Advisory Services since 2021 and previous positions at Bb&T Securities, Bb&T Investments, and Bb&T Bank dating back to 2009. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering services such as asset allocation, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program. The firm utilizes a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled equity research, with a distinctive integrated approach involving affiliated broker-dealer and bank services.

Nicolette Davicino is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cresset Asset Management, LLC. Her prior roles include positions at Commonwealth Financial Network and Armstrong, Fleming & Moore. Cresset Asset Management is a multi-disciplinary investment adviser managing approximately $78.9 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, corporations, and pooled investment vehicles, employing a disciplined, risk-aware approach that integrates strategic asset allocation, manager selection, and a combination of active and passive investment strategies across various asset classes.

Stanley Epps is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Leesburg, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Centaurus Financial since 2006 and has been involved with Epps & Associates, Inc. since 2001. Outside of his advisory roles, he serves as president of Epps Financial Services, which provides life and health insurance products. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, businesses, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, with an investment approach that includes both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements and utilizes fundamental, technical, bottom-up, and top-down analysis.

Bryan Stretton is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wealthspire Advisors since 2015. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Reston, VA. Wealthspire Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and nonprofit organizations, offering wealth management, financial planning, and trustee services. The firm employs a relationship-driven, customized investment approach emphasizing diversified, institutional-style asset allocation and ongoing portfolio reviews.

Aradhya Ray is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with SunTrust Advisory Services and its related entities since 2013. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, supported by third-party manager relationships and AI-enabled research tools, to deliver tailored investment solutions.

Helen De Bearn is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She focuses on delivering personalized financial advice and portfolio management services to her clients. Her professional expertise includes areas such as divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. Helen assists clients in building tailored wealth management approaches that align with their individual financial goals. Helen holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a High School Diploma/GED from George Washington High School. She is also involved in the community through participation in Women Giving Back. Outside of work, Helen's personal interests include cooking, dancing, gardening, horseback riding, and music.

Lindsay Snyder is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Cambridge since 2014. Outside of advising, she also works as an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a variety of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.