Laura Mcaree is a financial advisor at Heritage Investors Management Corporation with 14 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Goldman Sachs Personal Financial Management/United Capital and West Financial Services, Inc. since 2020, she has been with Heritage Investors Management Corporation, a firm founded in 1974 that provides personalized investment management primarily to high-net-worth clients. The firm manages approximately $4.18 billion across various client relationships, focusing on tailored portfolios with a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach.

Amanda Pfeifle is a financial advisor at F.L. Putnam Investment Management Company with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at AOG Wealth Management from 2008 to 2025. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of CE Media & Design, a photography services business. F.L. Putnam serves individual investors, families, and institutional clients, providing discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting through a team-based, customized approach. The firm offers a range of strategies including sustainable investing and tax-aware rebalancing, utilizing both internal and third-party managers across multiple asset classes.

Amy Mitchell is a CFP® and CFA® with nine years of industry experience. She currently works at Mason Investment Advisory Services, Inc. and previously held positions at Hemington Wealth Management, Keystone Asset Management, Altius Financial Advisors, and Mitchell Financial Services. Mason Investment Advisory Services, Inc. manages approximately $15.67 billion for individual and institutional clients through a team of 31 advisors. The firm focuses on strategic, long-term asset allocation and portfolio management, offering services that include separately managed accounts, financial planning, and outsourced chief investment officer engagements for nonprofit organizations and pension plans.

Blaine Homan is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving at Mason Investment Advisory Services Inc. He has worked at Mason Securities, Inc., Centurion Wealth Management, Domani Wealth LLC, and Kurtz, Connor, Browning, & Phillips, LLC. Blaine also spent three years at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Mason Investment Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered adviser managing approximately $15.67 billion for over 1,000 clients through a team of 31 advisors. The firm offers fee-based financial planning, separately managed accounts, and institutional services, emphasizing long-term asset allocation, rebalancing, and manager selection.

Robert Obraitis is a financial advisor with Summit Financial, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. from 2014 to 2025. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as CEO of the O'Braitis Family Charitable Foundation. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets for about 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs, combining discretionary and consultative services tailored to client needs.

Paul Pourreza Jourshari is a financial advisor with Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc., holding a Series 65 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked with Mutual of Omaha and its investor services division since 2019. In addition to his advisory role, he owns an online retail business called Paul Pourreza and is also licensed as an insurance agent specializing in life, health, and accident insurance. Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory services to individuals, corporations, and qualified retirement plans, offering financial planning, managed account programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm works primarily through platforms like Envestnet and emphasizes model portfolios and third-party manager relationships.

Jeremy George is a financial advisor at Mason Investment Advisory Services Inc with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and previously spent ten years with Smokin J's, LLC. Jeremy returned to Mason Investment Advisory Services Inc in 2026, having worked there earlier from 2013 to 2015. Mason Investment Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing 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 outsourced chief investment officer (OCIO) services, emphasizing strategic long-term asset allocation and manager selection.

Christopher Bishop is a financial advisor with Summit Financial, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. Mr. Bishop also operates a business in insurance, benefits, and human resources and offers insurance products through multiple companies. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets for around 17,800 clients. The firm provides a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services, combining discretionary and consultative approaches tailored to client needs.

Edgar Martinez is a financial advisor at Modern Wealth Management, LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Bank of America, and other firms. Modern Wealth Management is a multi-team SEC-registered adviser managing approximately $10.9 billion in assets with about 94 advisors. The firm provides investment management, financial planning, and related services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, guided by a centralized Investment Committee and a mix of strategic and tactical approaches.

Jeffrey D. Smith is a financial advisor with Private Client Services, LLC in Rockville, MD, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 23 years of industry experience and has worked at Private Client Services since 2020, with previous roles at Bright Futures Wealth Management, Cetera Advisors, and Brightline Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as treasurer for a girls’ competitive gymnastics team parent association and acts as an expert witness for a legal firm. Private Client Services is a multi-team advisory firm serving individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension plan sponsors, and businesses. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, and portfolio management through a network of approximately 50 advisors and employs a structured discovery and risk-profiling process to develop customized investment strategies.

Matthew Krause is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with Mason Investment Advisory Services Inc, where he has worked since 2021. His prior experience includes positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Altus Wealth Group, TIAA-CREF, and Mutual of Omaha. 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 a rigorous manager-selection process.

Edward Skelly is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. in Ashburn, VA, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 36 years of industry experience, including 15 years at ValMark Advisers and ValMark Securities. Skelly serves as a partner and owner of W3 Wealth Management, LLC, and is a board member of the Loudoun Symphony Association. ValMark Advisers provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, plan sponsors, and institutional clients through a network of approximately 280 advisors. The firm employs diversified, goal-based model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, supported by proprietary platforms and comprehensive back-office services.

Jeffrey Maged is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 28 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Summit Financial, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. He serves on the board of the Healing Hearts Respite Foundation and is a citizen representative on the Loudoun County OPEB Board. Additionally, he is the managing member of Jaskol Asset Advisors, LLC, a fee-for-service business succession planning firm. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets and serving around 17,800 clients. The firm offers a blend of discretionary and consultative investment management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and access to alternative investments and variable annuities.

Dawn Wright is a CFP® and Series 65 licensed advisor with four years of industry experience. She is currently with Apollon Wealth Management, LLC and previously worked at CIC Wealth, LLC and Knollwood Investment Advisory. Outside of her advisory role, she manages a farming property. Apollon Wealth Management, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered adviser overseeing approximately $11.56 billion in client assets with a network of about 145 advisors across 67 offices. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, trusts, estates, and various institutional clients, combining centrally managed strategies with locally managed portfolios and utilizing fundamental analysis, tactical allocations, ESG risk models, and technology tools including generative AI in its investment process.

Vincent Mccarron is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Triad Advisors, Inc., and National Planning Corporation. Merit Financial Group is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual investors, high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, ESOPs, and other institutional clients. The firm emphasizes a long-term, diversified asset allocation strategy managed through centrally overseen model portfolios, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Hazel Toler is a financial advisor at Rossby Financial, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Outside of advising, she has been involved with Joes Seafood Stonecrab and Prime Steak since 2015. Rossby Financial provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable organizations, pension plans, corporations, and other business entities, managing approximately $565 million in discretionary assets. The firm uses a variety of analytical approaches to tailor diversified portfolios across multiple asset classes and offers services including wrap-fee programs and retirement-plan advice under the DOL fiduciary framework.

William Mayo is a financial advisor with Snowden Capital Advisors LLC based in Bethesda, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Snowden Lane Partners since 2015 and previously spent 20 years at Merrill. Snowden Capital Advisors LLC serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, family offices, foundations, pension plans, endowments, and other institutions. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and third-party manager selection, employing customized model portfolios and a range of investment tools while maintaining institutional capabilities and multi-team scale.

Loizos Kapnisi is a financial advisor at Mason Investment Advisory Services Inc with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at TIAA and TIAA-CREF. 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 a manager-selection process using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party money managers.

Patrick Brosnan is a financial advisor with Capitol Securities Management, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Capitol Securities Management since 2012 and also operates Patrick T. Brosnan & Associates, LLC, providing tax preparation and accounting services. Additionally, he is involved in insurance sales, offering life, disability, health, and long-term care insurance. Capitol Securities Management serves individual investors, institutional clients, retirement plans, trusts, and small businesses by providing portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and various wrap fee programs. The firm operates as both a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser with a focus on IAR-managed programs, separately managed accounts, and third-party money managers.

Alice Li is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with four years of industry experience. She is currently an advisor at Modern Wealth Management, LLC and has previous experience with Wealthspire Advisors, The Colony Group, LLC, and several consulting firms. Modern Wealth Management, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $10.9 billion in assets through about 94 advisors. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and modular services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, utilizing a centralized Investment Committee and a mix of strategic allocation and tactical adjustments.