Michelle Wagner is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Core Planning. She previously worked at Facet Wealth and Ellevest and has held roles focused on financial planning and client service. Wagner also works as an independent contractor with Domain Money in a non-registered business development role. Core Planning provides fee-based financial planning and wealth management services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers customized investment strategies using a combination of in-house advice, third-party money managers, and model portfolios.

Sean Gates is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently with Apollon Wealth Management, LLC and has previously worked at Motley Fool Wealth Management and Lifestyle Wealth Partners. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in small business startup consulting through The Vibes Company Inc., focusing on tax-related products and franchise advisory services. Apollon Wealth Management, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, families, businesses, trusts, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm combines centrally managed model strategies with locally managed portfolios and offers a range of investment solutions including ESG models, Direct Indexing, and sub-advisory services for private and pooled funds.

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.

Christopher Niemczewski is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Marshfield Associates since 2009. Marshfield Associates is a registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes high net worth individuals, pension plans, foundations, government entities, sovereign wealth funds, and investment companies. The firm employs a long-only, value-oriented investment approach focused on a concentrated Core Value Equity Strategy and manages approximately $7.5 billion across 13 advisors.

Lauren O'Brien is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 15 years of experience in the financial industry. She has been with XML Financial Group since 2019 and has worked at XML Securities, LLC (formerly Lara, May & Associates, LLC) since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she contributes as a writer to the Alexandria Stylebook, a nonprofit serving the City of Alexandria, Virginia. 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, providing investment management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and access to alternative investment opportunities, utilizing a combination of fundamental and technical analysis alongside third-party managers.

Anna Wisniewski is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently with Facet since 2021. She previously worked at Murphy O'Brien Inc. for ten years. Facet Wealth provides subscription-based financial planning and discretionary investment management to individual clients, serving a range of households through phone, video, and a proprietary web platform. The firm offers model-based asset allocations using ETFs and employs technology-driven processes, including machine-learning algorithms, to support tax-optimized portfolio implementation and regular account reviews.

Simon Joseph is a financial advisor with United Advisor Group, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including LPL Financial LLC, Momentum Independent Network, Truist Advisory Services, and BB&T Securities. United Advisor Group provides investment management, financial planning, consulting, and family office services to individuals, small businesses, trusts, and charities. The firm serves a diverse client base with portfolio management and retirement planning, employing a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation alongside value investing and multiple analytical techniques.

Michael Duprey is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at Advisory Services Network since 2024. He previously worked at Ategra Capital Management for seven years and 1st Portfolio Wealth Advisors for five years. Duprey is also the owner of DSP Financial Group, a service company managing business income and expenses. Advisory Services Network supports a large network of independent investment adviser representatives, providing a range of advisory and planning services to individuals, families, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and investment consulting using diverse securities and third-party managers.

Elise Weinstein is a CFP® professional at AlphaCore Capital LLC with eight years of industry experience. She previously worked at Sella & Martinic, LLC for 13 years and SPC Financial, INC. for 15 years. Elise is based in Rockville, MD. AlphaCore Capital LLC is an independent wealth advisory firm serving individual, high-net-worth, entity, and institutional clients. The firm offers comprehensive wealth planning and investment management, emphasizing both traditional and alternative investment strategies to pursue multi-asset diversification and resilience.

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.

Kathy Banyas is a financial advisor with United Advisor Group and holds a Series 66 designation. She has 25 years of industry experience, including prior roles at LPL Financial, Momentum Independent Network, Truist Investment Services, and Scott & Stringfellow. Banyas is also a commissioned notary in Virginia. United Advisor Group serves individuals, small businesses, trusts, and charities through a network of independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and family office services, utilizing proprietary model portfolios and a combination of fundamental, technical, and strategic asset-allocation approaches.

Stephen Frederick is a financial advisor with Moors & Cabot, Inc. in Alexandria, VA, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Moors & Cabot since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Chairman of the Finance Committee at Calvary United Methodist Church in Arlington, VA. Moors & Cabot serves retail and high-net-worth individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, consulting, and advice-only services, utilizing a variety of analytical methods and investment 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.

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.

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.

Andrew Theobald is a CFP® and Series 66 holder with four years of industry experience. He currently works at AlphaCore Capital LLC and has prior experience at SPC Financial, Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, and other firms. He is also a producing agent for an insurance affiliate of AlphaCore Capital. AlphaCore Capital LLC is an independent wealth advisory firm serving individual, high-net-worth, entity, and institutional clients. The firm offers comprehensive wealth planning and investment management with a focus on both traditional and alternative investment strategies.

Alan Johnson is a financial advisor at Financial & Tax Architects, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with The Professional Group, Inc. since 2011. In addition to his advisory role, he works full-time as an independent insurance agent. Financial & Tax Architects provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on those nearing or in retirement. The firm employs proprietary “Private Wealth Strategies” using exchange-traded funds, individual securities, and trend-aware rebalancing, with most client relationships managed on a discretionary basis.

Todd Rundle is a CFP® professional with experience spanning from 2006 to the present. He has worked at AlphaCore Capital LLC since 2025 and previously held roles at SPC Financial, Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. AlphaCore Capital LLC is an independent wealth advisory firm serving individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and entity clients. The firm provides comprehensive wealth planning and investment management, emphasizing both traditional and alternative investment strategies across multiple asset classes.

Anthony David is a financial advisor at Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, and Raymond James Financial Services. Outside of advisory roles, he is involved as an owner of SJD Partners, LLC, a holding company used for passive private investments. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm focuses on customized, primarily long-term portfolios using ETFs, mutual funds, and other securities, supported by a network of roughly 286 advisors.