Evgeniy Yashin is a CFA® charterholder with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Signet Financial Management, LLC since 2014 and previously worked at Summit Financial, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as CEO of Hollistico, a financial technology AI company, and is a board member and passive investor in GreenSmith, LLC, a hemp growing farm. Signet Financial Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans with discretionary wealth management, portfolio management, financial planning, and advisory services. The firm uses a disciplined, evidence-based investment process combining fundamental and quantitative analysis to construct customized portfolios for its clients.

Rena Abdalla is a financial advisor at Preston Wealth Advisors, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Preston Wealth Advisors and Manna Capital Management since 2014. Outside of advising, she is involved in mortgage lending through Everett Financial, Inc. and runs an event and design consulting business focused on nonprofit fundraising. Preston Wealth Advisors provides investment advice and financial planning to individuals, families, and plan fiduciaries, employing both active and passive portfolio management strategies. The firm uses model-driven approaches and third-party software to manage discretionary client accounts and offers specialized services including private pooled investment vehicles and participant account management for held-away retirement accounts.

Richard Holden is a financial advisor with Northwest Financial Advisors LLC in Herndon, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Northwest Financial Group LLC, Northwest Financial Advisors LLC, and LPL Financial since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he holds a notary commission in Virginia and is engaged in an airplane leasing business. Northwest Financial Advisors LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm uses a long-term, asset-allocation-driven approach and primarily implements strategies through LPL Financial custodial programs and its Outsourced Chief Investment Officer program.

David Warner is a CFA® charterholder with 25 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Warner Financial, Inc. since 2005 and previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. from 2009 to 2017. Warner Financial, Inc. is a four-advisor team providing fee-only investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $745 million, employing a top-down, asset-allocation approach focused on diversified, cost- and tax-aware portfolios using no-load mutual funds and ETFs.

Morgan Freund is a financial advisor at Family Office Research, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Family Office Research, Freund worked at CW Capital and Excel Sports. Family Office Research provides asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, families, trusts, pension plans, and business clients. The firm manages customized portfolios using fundamental analysis and both long- and short-term trading approaches, overseeing approximately $648 million in regulatory assets.

David Engler is a CFP® professional with 21 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Mason Investment Advisory Services Inc since 2006. Mason Investment Advisory Services provides fee-based financial planning and investment management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, as well as charitable institutions and endowments. The firm emphasizes long-term strategic asset allocation, disciplined rebalancing, and a rigorous manager-selection process, managing approximately $13.2 billion in assets with a focused advisory team.

Kevin Peters is a financial advisor at XML Financial Group with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at XML Securities, LLC since 2019 and XML Financial, LLC since 2016. In addition, he is the owner and president of Lifestyle Life Insurance Agency, a business focused on life, disability, and long-term care insurance. XML Financial Group is a multi-advisor wealth management firm overseeing approximately $3.3 billion in client assets. The firm serves nearly 2,900 clients with discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and access to alternative and private investments.

Craig Lukin is a CFA® charterholder with 23 years of experience in the investment industry. He has worked at Roumell Asset Management, LLC for 21 years before joining Heritage Investors Management Corporation in 2025. Heritage Investors Management Corporation is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving primarily high-net-worth individuals and institutions. The firm employs a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach tailored to client objectives, managing a broad range of complex account types with an emphasis on diversification and execution quality.

Matthew Gilchrist is a CFP® and PFS™ with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with AlphaCore Capital LLC and previously worked at SPC Financial, Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. He serves as Treasurer on the board of Cura Personalis Project, a nonprofit organization supporting adults with disabilities. AlphaCore Capital LLC is an independent wealth advisory firm with approximately 70 advisors managing about $13 billion. The firm serves individuals, entities, and institutional investors through comprehensive financial planning and multi-asset portfolio management, emphasizing alternative investments alongside traditional assets.

Reilly Carlton is a financial advisor with Aegis Capital Corp. based in McLean, VA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has three years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at UBS Financial Services, self-employment, the US Patent Office, ProTask Inc., and Siemens Healthineers. Aegis Capital Corp. provides investment advisory and financial services to individual and corporate clients across a range of wealth levels, offering asset management, financial planning, brokerage, and related services. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer, with a notable portion of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Sarah Baker is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience. She is currently with Mason Investment Advisory Services Inc, where she has worked since 2021. Her previous roles include positions at Sullivan, Bruyette, Speros & Blayney, LLC and Ronald Blue & Co. Mason Investment Advisory Services provides fee-based financial planning and investment management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, as well as charitable institutions. The firm employs a long-term strategic asset allocation approach with disciplined rebalancing and a manager-selection process, managing approximately $13.2 billion in assets with a team of 31 advisors.

Adrian Vaughn is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at McAdam LLC. He has worked at McAdam LLC since 2014 and previously at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Vaughn also has an ongoing affiliation with George Mason University. McAdam LLC is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm provides financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, and retirement-plan consulting using fundamental analysis to tailor portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, independent managers, and individual securities.

Aaron Rosen is a financial advisor at F L Putnam Investment Management Co. with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the CFA® designation and Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining F L Putnam, Rosen worked at firms including AOG Wealth Management, American Elm Distribution Partners, Copia Wealth Studios, and Lucia Capital Management. In addition to his advisory role, he provides non-investment advisory consulting services as a sole proprietor. F L Putnam serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional entities such as foundations and family offices. The firm employs a team-based, research-driven investment approach that integrates internally managed and third-party strategies across multiple asset classes, offering customized solutions with options for sustainable investing and tax-aware portfolio management.

Aliexander Parker is a financial advisor with Saxony Capital Management, LLC in Reston, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Hightower Advisors, LLC and Profunds Distributors, Inc. Saxony Capital Management provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients such as retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm operates a multi-team model and employs a range of investment strategies, including discretionary asset management alongside hourly or flat-fee financial planning.

Randon Tagg is a financial advisor at Mason Investment Advisory Services Inc with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Mason Securities, Inc. and Sallie Mae. 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 rigorous manager selection, offering services such as separately managed accounts and outsourced chief investment officer solutions.

Sean O'Sullivan is a financial advisor at Capitol Securities Management, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Capitol Securities Management, Sean worked at Centerpoint Group and FirstPRO Inc. Capitol Securities Management serves individual investors, institutional and corporate clients, retirement plans, trusts, and small businesses by offering portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, consulting, and various wrap fee programs. The firm operates as both a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser, providing investment advice through discretionary and non-discretionary programs, separately managed accounts, and third-party money managers.

Sharon Kampner is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Mason Investment Advisory Services Inc since 2011 and previously worked at Polaris Equity Management, Inc. and Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth, Inc. Mason Investment Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $15.67 billion for over 1,000 clients, specializing in fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and institutional OCIO services. The firm focuses on strategic, long-term asset allocation and manager selection, serving both high-net-worth individuals and nonprofit organizations.

Robert Garone is a financial advisor at Capitol Securities Management, Inc. with 42 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Capitol Securities since 2009 and previously worked at Citigroup Global Markets for 16 years. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Capitol Securities Management serves individual investors, institutional and corporate clients, retirement plans, trusts, and small businesses. The firm provides portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, consulting, and both sponsored and third-party wrap fee programs, operating as both a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser.

Robin Drews is a financial advisor with Regal Investment Advisors LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Regal, Drews worked at Regulus Financial Group, LLC. Outside of financial services, Drews coaches high school field hockey and owns a vending machine business. Regal Investment Advisors LLC, operating as LionShare, provides discretionary investment management services through independent advisers to a diverse client base, including individuals, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers proprietary and third-party investment strategies with discretionary implementation and rebalancing authority granted by clients’ advisers.

Vijai Rangarajan is a financial advisor with Legacy Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and currently in his first year at the firm. He has prior experience at Northstar Group, Inc. and Akvarr, Inc., spanning over 18 years combined. Legacy Wealth Management serves individual clients, charitable organizations, and business entities by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm uses a range of investment strategies including in-house model portfolios and alternative investments, tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances.