Clinelle Jean is a financial advisor at Apollon Wealth Management, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Potomac Wealth Advisors, Kestra Advisory Services, Grove Point Investments, and H. Beck, Inc. Outside of her advisory role, Jean serves as a trustee for First Missionary Baptist Church. Apollon Wealth Management, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered advisor serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm combines centrally managed model strategies with locally managed portfolios, offering a range of investment approaches including ESG models, direct indexing with tax management, and sub-advisory services for private funds and pooled vehicles.

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.

Selena Kemp is a financial advisor at Procyon with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of her advisory role, she is CEO and owner of SK Consulting Solutions, a firm that reviews and improves financial systems for businesses. Procyon provides investment management, financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and institutional consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, businesses, retirement plans, and government entities. The firm manages approximately $9.2 billion in assets using a combination of internal portfolio construction, Independent Managers, and AI-supported research, delivering primarily non-discretionary management across mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income.

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® professional with nine years of industry experience. She currently works at AlphaCore Capital LLC and has previously worked at Sella & Martinic, LLC and SPC Financial, INC. AlphaCore Capital LLC is an independent wealth advisory firm serving individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and entity clients. The firm offers comprehensive wealth planning and investment management, emphasizing multi-asset diversification through both traditional and alternative investment strategies.

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.

Hannah Terwilliger is a financial advisor at The Burney Company with a Series 65 designation and over five years of industry experience. She previously worked at Moog, Inc. before joining The Burney Company, where she has been since 2021. The Burney Company advises individual investors, including high net worth clients, as well as small businesses, pension plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $3.59 billion in discretionary assets using a multi-team platform that combines proprietary fundamental and quantitative models and offers a range of portfolio management options, including actively managed ETFs and sub-advisory services.

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® with 32 years of industry experience currently serving at Apollon Wealth Management, LLC. He has held roles at firms including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Potomac Wealth Advisors, where he was also owner and president. Avallone is an author, having written "Countdown to Financial Freedom" and contributed finance and economics articles to Forbes. Apollon Wealth Management is an SEC-registered multi-team adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm combines centrally managed strategies with locally managed portfolios, investing across asset classes and offering specialized services including portfolio management, sub-advisory, and retirement plan advisory.

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 licenses and has been with Arkadios since 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as secretary for South Village Homes Corp and works as an appointed agent with 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 implemented through various portfolio management strategies, combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Paul Sullivan Jr. is a financial advisor at Archer Investment Corporation with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been involved in the accounting and tax advisory field through his ownership of Sullivan and Company, a CPA firm providing tax advice and financial statement services. His prior work includes over four decades at Paul F. Sullivan, Chtd and Sullivan & Company. Archer Investment Corporation offers investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and investment companies, managing approximately $900 million primarily on a discretionary basis. The firm’s investment approach involves comprehensive financial assessments and diversified portfolio construction across various asset classes, utilizing both discretionary management and model-driven strategies.

Lowell Pratt Jr. is a CFA® charterholder with 34 years of industry experience. He has been with The Burney Company in Reston, VA since 1986. The Burney Company advises primarily individual investors, including high net worth clients, and manages accounts for small businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental and quantitative models in its investment process and offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, including actively managed ETFs and OCIO solutions.

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.

David Odiorne III is a financial advisor with Mason Investment Advisory Services Inc in Reston, VA. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations, along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses, and has 29 years of industry experience. Odiorne has been with Mason Investment Advisory Services since 1999. 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 manager selection, employing mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party money managers.