Jordan Vanoort is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 66–licensed advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at XML Financial Group and its affiliated entity, XML Securities, LLC, since 2021 and previously spent 12 years with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC. XML Financial Group provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap fee programs to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm operates a multi-advisor team model and uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, third-party managers, and an internal Investment Committee to tailor portfolios to client needs.

David Montague is a CFP® at Mason Investment Advisory Services, Inc. with two years of experience at the firm. Prior to joining Mason, he worked at Deloitte for three years and spent five years at James Madison University. Mason Investment Advisory Services, Inc. manages over $15 billion for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, offering services including fee-based financial planning, separately managed accounts, and outsourced chief investment officer engagements. The firm’s investment approach focuses on strategic, long-term asset allocation, rebalancing, and manager selection, with an emphasis on institutional-style OCIO work alongside individual wealth management.

Brian Quantrille is a Series 65-licensed advisor at The Burney Company in Reston, VA, with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining The Burney Company, he held roles at Virginia Tech and Raytheon BBN Technologies. The Burney Company advises primarily individual investors, including high net worth clients, as well as small businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $3.59 billion in discretionary assets utilizing a multi-team platform that combines proprietary fundamental and quantitative models and offers a variety of portfolio management and planning services.

Carol Dinh Nhat Quy is a financial advisor at Capitol Securities Management, Inc. with 35 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms including Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo Clearing, and UBS Financial Services. She has been with Capitol Securities Management since 2024. Capitol Securities Management serves individual investors, institutional and corporate clients, retirement plans, trusts, and small businesses, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm operates as both a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser, delivering investment advice through various managed programs and third-party managers.

Fariba Shahbaz is a financial advisor at The Burney Company with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 designation and has been with The Burney Company since 2017. The Burney Company serves individual investors, including high net worth clients, as well as small businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $3.59 billion in discretionary assets using a multi-team advisory platform with a blend of proprietary fundamental and quantitative investment models and offers customized portfolio management and financial planning services.

Francisco Martinez is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with CreativeOne Securities, LLC. He has worked at Client One Securities, LLC since 2011 and is the owner and president of Financial Choreography, LLC, where he provides financial planning and fixed insurance services. Additionally, he serves as an election judge for the Montgomery County Board of Elections in Maryland. CreativeOne Securities, LLC is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities through a network of 127 advisors. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, portfolio management, and fiduciary services, combining project-based planning with ongoing asset management via its proprietary advisory platform.

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.

Benjamin Peress is a financial advisor with Cary Street Partners in McLean, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Dixon, Hubard, Feinour & Brown, Inc., Old Dominion Capital Management, and Outfitter Advisors, Ltd. Outside of his advisory work, he is a member of WRE Hendersonville, LLC. Cary Street Partners provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a comprehensive investment menu and proprietary strategies, serving distinct institutional niches such as state and municipal government entities and insurance companies.

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.

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.

William Carlton is a financial advisor with Aegis Capital Corp. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 42 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Aegis in 2023, he worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 16 years. Aegis Capital Corp. serves individual investors, retirement and benefit plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients, offering investment advisory and brokerage services, financial planning, and access to managed account programs through RBC and AXOS platforms. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary account options and supports trade execution, clearing, custody, and reporting services.

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®-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.