Karen Monborne is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience. She has been with Advisors Financial, Inc. since 2011. Advisors Financial, Inc. is a six-advisor firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, endowments, charitable organizations, and other legal entities. The firm provides customized investment management and financial planning, managing approximately $321 million in discretionary assets and utilizing a team-based approach with fundamental analysis and a long-term investment horizon.

Ronald Dennis is a financial advisor with Invicta Financial Group in Arlington, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at First Command Insurance Services, Inc., and related entities from 2016 to 2024, before joining BDT & Associates, Inc. in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as President of Nazarene Discipleship International at Calvary Church of the Nazarene in Annandale, Virginia. Invicta Financial Group provides financial planning and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm emphasizes tailored written financial action plans and refers clients to third-party money managers for portfolio management, primarily operating in a non-discretionary advisory capacity.

Thomas Gaultney is a financial advisor at West Financial Services, Inc. He holds a Series 65 designation and has over 12 years of experience, including a prior role at Lyon Park Solutions and Services LLC. West Financial Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered, fee-only investment adviser managing approximately $2.8 billion across a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a client-specific, diversified investment approach with a core-and-satellite equity strategy and laddered fixed-income allocations, managing portfolios primarily on a discretionary basis.

Tracey Baker is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at CJM Wealth Advisers, Ltd. since 1999. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is the president of the Financial Planning Association of Nation’s Capital. Baker also serves on the Planned Giving Advisory Board for the Inova Hospital Foundation. CJM Wealth Advisers, Ltd. provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual and institutional clients, including high net worth individuals and charitable organizations. The firm operates a multi-office structure and utilizes a wrap-fee platform, employing a range of investment strategies and asset classes while maintaining explicit policies on discretionary authority and AI tool use.

Shawn Williamson is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 29 years of industry experience. He is a partner at Allegiance Financial Group Advisory Services LLC and has held roles at related firms since 2001. Williamson is also an owner of SMW Holdings, Inc., a holding company associated with Allegiance Financial Group Advisory Services. Allegiance Financial Group Advisory Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, business entities, charitable organizations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, holistic financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, focusing on strategic asset allocation guided by Modern Portfolio Theory and a long-term investment approach.

James Gambaccini is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving at Acorn Financial Advisory Services, Inc. He has spent his entire career at Acorn and its affiliated entities. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Acorn Tax Planning, providing tax return preparation and filing services. Acorn Financial Advisory Services, Inc. is a fee-only investment adviser managing approximately $1.4 billion for individuals, families, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs globally diversified portfolios using a blend of individual securities, ETFs, mutual funds, and third-party managers, and offers specialized model strategies alongside additional services such as tax preparation and real estate investing through related entities.

John Wittelsberger Jr. is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving at Armstrong, Fleming & Moore, Inc. He has been with the firm since 2014 and also has a decade of association with Commonwealth Financial Network. Armstrong, Fleming & Moore offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting primarily to high-net-worth individuals, emphasizing tailored investment allocations and fundamental analysis. The firm combines discretionary and non-discretionary services, working closely with Commonwealth Financial Network to provide access to various programs and sub-advisors.

Patrick Fitzgerald is a CFA® charterholder with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with West Financial Services, Inc., where he has worked since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at The Brookings Institution and Janney Capital Management. West Financial Services, Inc. is a fee-only investment adviser managing approximately $2.8 billion for individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a diversified, client-specific asset allocation approach with long-term and tactical strategies, primarily managing portfolios on a discretionary basis.

Dana Sippel is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) and Personal Financial Specialist™ (PFS™) with 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Glassman Wealth Services, LLC since 2017 and previously worked at West Financial Services, Inc for eight years. Glassman Wealth Services serves individual and high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations by providing discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a tailored portfolio approach using various investment vehicles and incorporates private investment fund valuations and planning tools to integrate non-managed assets into client advice.

Timothy Pang is a CFA® charterholder with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Sargent Investment Group since 2021. Prior to joining the firm, he held roles at Randstad and Merrill. Sargent Investment Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a range of clients, including individuals, trusts, and non-profit organizations, using a goals-based approach to construct customized portfolios across various asset classes. The firm also manages pooled private funds and offers retirement-plan advisory and consulting services.

Andrew Crowe is a financial advisor with Professional Financial Solutions, LLC in Fairfax, VA, holding a Series 65 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Professional Financial Solutions since 2016 and previously worked in graduation photography with GradImages. Outside of finance, he has photographed college graduations. Professional Financial Solutions, LLC serves primarily individual clients and small business owners, offering financial planning, consulting, and investment management. The firm employs a passive, buy-and-hold approach to portfolio construction and manages client assets with an emphasis on documented investment policies and discretionary authority after an initial period.

Jerry Guido is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 18 years of industry experience. He currently serves with Northwest Financial Advisors LLC and has concurrently worked in tax preparation and accounting since 2011. Guido also operates NW Insurance Agency LLC, combining investment advisory and insurance services. Northwest Financial Advisors LLC offers 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 provides customized portfolio management supported by LPL Financial custodial programs and an Outsourced Chief Investment Officer program.

Karen Blair is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with eight years of industry experience. She is currently with CJM Wealth Advisers, LTD. and previously worked at Cassaday & Company, Inc. and Mason Investment Advisory Services, Inc. Karen has also held positions at Virginia Tech and HCO Private Wealth. CJM Wealth Advisers provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and variable annuity management to individual and institutional clients. The firm operates a multi-office structure and its own wrap-fee platform, utilizing a mix of mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and fixed income with both fundamental and technical analysis.

Steven Schleupner is a financial advisor at MBI LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. Prior to joining MBI LLC, he worked at Tiaa and founded You Tree LLC and One Day In July LLC. Schleupner also works as a Divorce Financial Planning professional for the accounting firm Councilor Buchanan & Mitchell. MBI LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and not-for-profit organizations. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis along with modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment services supported by individualized Investment Policy Statements.

Carl Holubowich is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience and is a member of Armstrong, Fleming & Moore, Inc. He has been with Armstrong, Fleming & Moore since 2005 and with Commonwealth Financial Network since 2009. Armstrong, Fleming & Moore offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting primarily to high-income and high-net-worth individuals and qualified retirement plans. The firm emphasizes tailored allocations and fundamental analysis, managing portfolios for multi-year horizons and utilizing a range of programs through Commonwealth Financial Network.

Benjamin Seamans is a financial advisor with Aspect Partners, LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp and Almanack Investment Partners, LLC. In addition to his advisory work, he is a licensed insurance agent offering accident, disability, annuity, life, and long-term care insurance products. Aspect Partners serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, nonprofits, and insurance company clients. The firm provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, utilizing individualized investment strategies and a range of securities under a fiduciary standard.

David Straus is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Strathmore Capital Advisors since 2025 and previously spent 11 years at New Potomac Partners, LLC. Strathmore Capital Advisors serves individuals, trusts, endowments, and participant-directed retirement plans through discretionary portfolio management and goals-based financial planning. The firm emphasizes an asset-allocation driven investment approach using mutual funds and ETFs, integrates technology in client service, and offers unique services including a securities-backed lending strategy and combined tax preparation and estate-planning platforms.

Michael Treanor is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving at Aegis Wealth since 2013. He is based in Bethesda, MD, and is part of a six-advisor team at Aegis Wealth Management LLC. Aegis Wealth Management is a team advisory firm managing approximately $708 million for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, third-party adviser selection, and tax return preparation, employing a mix of fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and quantitative methods tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Eduardo Wisbrun is a CFA® charterholder with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with West Financial Services, Inc., joining the firm in 2024. Prior to this, he worked at Morgan Stanley for five years and Caravel Management for seven years. West Financial Services, Inc. is a fee-only investment adviser managing approximately $2.8 billion for individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm uses a diversified, client-specific asset allocation approach with a long-term focus, incorporating core-and-satellite equity strategies and laddered fixed-income allocations.

Karen Schaeffer is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience and has been with Schaeffer Financial LLC since 2004. She is a member of the board of directors for the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, a nonprofit private operating foundation. Schaeffer Financial LLC is a five-adviser team serving individuals and families, including federal employees and foreign nationals with G‑IV visas, as well as trusts, foundations, and small businesses. The firm provides financial planning and discretionary portfolio management, emphasizing diversified asset allocation and often working with third-party portfolio managers.