Pamela Flick is a CFP® professional with 21 years of experience in financial advising. She is currently with Merit Financial Advisors and has previously worked at firms including Triad Advisors, Inc. and National Planning Corporation. She volunteers as a backup signer on the bank account for Memorial United Methodist Church in Poolesville, MD, assisting in an emergency capacity. Merit Financial Group is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, ESOPs, and other institutional clients. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and employee financial-wellness programs, utilizing a long-term, diversified investment approach managed through centrally overseen model portfolios and third-party sub-advisers.

Clinelle Jean is a financial advisor at Apollon Wealth Management, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at H. Beck, Inc. and Kestra Advisory Services LLC, among other firms. She serves as a trustee for First Missionary Baptist Church, contributing to decision-making on church operations and budgeting. Apollon Wealth Management is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $11.56 billion in client assets across about 145 advisors. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth families, and various institutional clients, combining centrally managed strategies with locally managed portfolios and employing a diverse investment approach that includes fundamental analysis, ESG risk models, and tax-managed direct indexing.

James Day is a financial advisor with Capitol Securities Management, Inc. in Reston, VA, holding Series 63 and 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Capitol Securities Management since 2004 with brief periods at Eastern Point Trust Services and LPL Financial. Capitol Securities Management serves individual investors, institutional clients, retirement plans, trusts, and small businesses, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting through discretionary and non-discretionary advisory programs, including separately managed accounts and third-party money managers.

Linda Black is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Lifemark Securities Corp. since 2008 and also works as an independent insurance agent. Additionally, she teaches money management classes for adults at the Center for Lifelong Learning Institute at George Mason University and conducts similar seminars for corporate groups. Lifemark Securities Corp. provides fee-based investment advisory services and financial planning primarily to individual investors and sponsors of participant-directed retirement plans, using a suitability-driven approach tailored through risk assessments. The firm offers various managed account programs and allows for both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Eugene Wozny is a financial advisor at Savvy with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Stratos Wealth Advisors, Financial Engines Advisors, EF Legacy Securities, and Edelman Financial Services. Wozny also operates Wozny Capital Advisors, LLC, focusing on investment advisory and financial planning. Savvy serves individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, ERISA plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering a range of wealth management and financial planning services. The firm typically employs a primarily index-based, long-term investment approach while integrating specialized sub-adviser strategies and fintech tools.

Elise Weinstein is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at AlphaCore Capital LLC since 2025. Prior to joining AlphaCore, she worked at Sella & Martinic, LLC for 13 years and SPC Financial, INC. for 15 years. AlphaCore Capital LLC is an independent wealth advisory firm with approximately 70 advisors managing around $13 billion. The firm serves individuals, entities, institutional investors, and banking institutions, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, institutional sub-advisory services, and model portfolio subscriptions. The firm combines traditional assets with alternative investments using macro analysis and due diligence, managing portfolios through in-house teams, sub-advisers, and advisor-guided platforms.

Samuel Lam is a financial advisor with Capitol Securities Management, Inc. in Reston, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Capitol Securities Management since 2016. Capitol Securities Management serves individual investors, institutional and corporate clients, retirement plans, trusts, and small businesses by providing portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, consulting, and various wrap fee programs. The firm operates as both a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser, delivering investment advice primarily through advisor-managed programs, separately managed accounts, and third-party money managers.

Claudelle Gehy is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Mason Investment Advisory Services Inc with 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Mason Investment Advisory Services since 2015. Mason Investment Advisory Services, Inc. manages approximately $15.67 billion for over 1,000 clients through a team of 31 advisors. The firm offers fee-based financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and institutions, and specializes in outsourced chief investment officer services with a focus on strategic asset allocation and manager selection.

Samuel Forkkio is a financial advisor at Archer Investment Corporation with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Archer since 2019. Prior to this, he was with HD Vest Investment Services for three years and has managed accounting operations at the FDIC since 1989. He is also the owner and sole proprietor of Forkkio and Company, providing accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, and tax preparation services. Archer Investment Corporation provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and investment companies through separately managed accounts and proprietary mutual funds. The firm emphasizes diversified portfolio construction based on comprehensive financial assessments and offers both discretionary management and model-driven strategies.

Zachary Weaver is a CFP® and ChFC® with seven years of experience in financial advising. He currently works at XML Financial Group and XML Securities, having previously held roles at NYLIFE Securities LLC, Eagle Strategies, Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, and Northwestern Mutual. XML Financial Group is a multi-advisor wealth management firm overseeing approximately $3.3 billion in client assets. The firm serves around 2,890 clients and offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and access to alternative investment opportunities through a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, third-party managers, and custodial support primarily via Fidelity and First Clearing.

Alex Bryer is a financial advisor at Snowden Capital Advisors LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Snowden Lane Partners since 2015. Bryer holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Snowden Capital Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, foundations, pension plans, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, financial and estate planning, and access to third-party managers through customized model portfolios and specialized programs.

Mark Avallone is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with over 32 years of industry experience. He currently works at Apollon Wealth Management, LLC and has held prior roles at firms including Potomac Wealth Advisors and Commonwealth Financial Network. Avallone is also the author of the book *Countdown to Financial Freedom* and contributes finance and economics articles to Forbes. Apollon Wealth Management, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $11.56 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, employing a combination of centrally managed and locally managed portfolios that incorporate fundamental analysis, tactical allocations, ESG risk models, and technology-driven tools.

Sarah Gosselin is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at F.L. Putnam Investment Management Company since 2025. Her prior experience includes roles at AOG Wealth Management and Kalos Capital, Inc. in the wealth management sector. F.L. Putnam serves a diverse client base, including individuals, families, and institutions such as foundations and family offices. The firm employs a team-based, customized investment approach that integrates internally managed strategies and third-party managers across multiple asset classes, offering services ranging from discretionary investment management to family office solutions.

Stephen Clagett is a financial advisor at XML Financial Group with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network for 13 years before joining XML in 2021. Outside of his advisory work, he operates a sole proprietorship focused on the import and resale of wholesale off-road gear and apparel. XML Financial Group serves a broad retail client base with discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a multi-advisor team model and integrates fundamental and technical analysis, third-party managers, and an internal Investment Committee to tailor portfolios to client needs.

Derek Lesnak is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with three years of industry experience. He is currently with Mason Investment Advisory Services, Inc., where he has worked since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at Pathstone, Dyson Capital Advisors, and Cambridge Associates. 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 organizations. The firm focuses on long-term strategic asset allocation, disciplined rebalancing, and a rigorous manager-selection process, managing approximately $13.2 billion in assets with a relatively small advisory team.

Suzanne Wheeler is a financial advisor at Arkadios Wealth Advisors with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Arkadios since 2019. Outside of advising, she serves as secretary for South Village Homes Corp, reviewing monthly meeting notes, and acts as an appointed agent for RAK Group Inc., focusing on fixed annuity and life insurance products. Arkadios Wealth Advisors is an SEC-registered, multi-team firm serving individuals, trusts, businesses, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized investment plans through a variety of managed accounts and combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical investment analyses to address client risk profiles and preferences.

Paul Sullivan Jr. is a financial advisor at Archer Investment Corporation with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been involved in tax and accounting services through his ownership of Sullivan and Company, a CPA firm providing tax advice, preparation, and financial statements since 1980. Archer Investment Corporation offers investment management services primarily to individual clients across a range of wealth levels, delivering comprehensive financial planning and model portfolio solutions. The firm manages approximately $1.01 billion in discretionary assets and serves clients through a multi-branch, independent-contractor model.

William Courson is a financial advisor with Mason Investment Advisory Services Inc in Reston, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Mason Investment Advisory Services since 2017 and previously worked at Hartland & Co from 2015 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of Kateli Trust, LLC, a real estate investment business, and serves as a volunteer board member and investment committee member for the Concord University Foundation. Mason Investment Advisory Services manages approximately $15.67 billion for over 1,000 clients through a team of 31 advisors, focusing on fee-based financial planning, separately managed accounts, and institutional services including outsourced chief investment officer engagements. The firm employs a strategic, long-term investment approach with an emphasis on asset allocation, rebalancing, and manager selection.

Andrew Theobald is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at AlphaCore Capital LLC. Prior to joining AlphaCore in 2025, he worked at SPC Financial, Inc. and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC. He is also a producing agent for an affiliate insurance agency associated with AlphaCore, dedicating a small portion of his time to insurance-related activities. AlphaCore Capital LLC is an independent wealth advisory firm with approximately 70 advisors managing around $13 billion. The firm serves individuals, entities, and institutional clients, employing a multi-asset investment approach that includes alternative investments and offers a range of services from financial planning to sub-advisory and model portfolios.

Devin Johnson is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with one year of industry experience. He currently works at Mason Investment Advisory Services Inc and previously held roles at The Carlyle Group and KPMG. Mason Investment Advisory Services provides fee-based financial planning and investment management to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable institutions. The firm’s investment approach centers on long-term strategic asset allocation, disciplined rebalancing, and a rigorous manager-selection process.