Narges Zamani is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Pactolus. She has been with Pactolus Capital Partners since 2015 and Pactolus Private Wealth Management since 2014. Zamani holds the Series 63 designation and is based in Vienna, VA. She also serves as an advisory board member for both ACANSA Investment Management OCIO, focusing on endowments and foundations, and the Enquire Knowledge Expert Platform. Pactolus provides fee-based family office and wealth management services to high-net-worth families, trusts, charitable entities, corporations, and other business entities. The firm offers customized investment advisory and portfolio management, financial and estate planning, and tax-aware investment advice, utilizing a discretionary management approach combined with quantitative and third-party research tools.

Jason Stinner is a CFA® charterholder with over 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Hopwood Financial Services, Inc. since 2024 and previously spent ten years at Nolan Financial. Hopwood Financial Services primarily serves high-net-worth individuals and related entities, offering discretionary, fee-only investment management along with financial planning and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs an Investment Committee to oversee client-specific portfolios and manages approximately $666.6 million across six offices with a six-advisor team.

Christopher Sargent is a financial advisor at Sargent Investment Group with 56 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. He has been with Sargent Investment Group since 2018. Sargent Investment Group provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services and financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, non-profits, corporations, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs a consultative process to develop customized portfolios using a range of investment options and serves as an investment manager to pooled private investment vehicles requiring accredited investors.

Jeffrey Axt is a financial advisor at The Lewis Financial Group with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. The Lewis Financial Group provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, foundations, and business entities. The firm employs a mix of active and passive strategies in building tax-aware, risk-adjusted asset allocations and offers services including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and independent manager oversight.

Theodore Smith is a financial advisor at Next Capital Management LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Innovation Partners LLC, Northern Lights Distributors, LLC, and Mount Yale Capital Group. Next Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and fee-only financial planning to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers family-office style services through its NEXT Vantage program and access to alternative investments, with a focus on customized asset allocation, ongoing portfolio monitoring, and integrated reporting solutions.

Adam Platt is a CFP® professional with one year of experience, currently serving as an advisor at Kendall Capital Management. He previously worked at Bogart Wealth LLC for three years and spent eleven years at Value Line Publishing. Kendall Capital Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and business entities, managing approximately $744 million across about 352 client relationships. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis within an asset-allocation framework and implements both long- and short-term strategies aligned with clients’ objectives.

Christopher Tate is a financial advisor at Fidelis Capital with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America Private Bank and Wells Fargo Private Bank, totaling 12 years in private banking roles. Since May 2024, he has contributed investment-related articles to Kiplinger. Fidelis Capital Partners serves individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, philanthropic and non-profit organizations, and business entities, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm uses a combination of quantitative, fundamental, technical, and economic analysis to guide its investment decisions and manages approximately $1.63 billion in discretionary assets.

Luke Addington is a financial advisor at Preston Wealth Advisors, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Trinity Wealth Securities, LLC and Florida Financial Advisors DBA Tristate Financial Advisors. Preston Wealth Advisors provides investment advice and financial planning to individuals, families, and plan fiduciaries, combining active and passive portfolio management with model-driven strategies. The firm also serves as sub-adviser for other advisers and sponsors private pooled investment vehicles.

Ronald Rough is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with 29 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is part of a nine-advisor team at FSA Wealth Partners in Rockville, MD, where he has worked since 2006. FSA Wealth Partners provides discretionary asset management and limited financial planning to individuals, business owners, foundations, trusts, IRAs, and other retirement plans. The firm employs a technical analysis-driven investment approach supplemented by fundamental review and uses a structured process for client onboarding and communication.

Jozsef Szadvari III is a financial advisor with Northwest Financial Advisors LLC based in Herndon, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at PNC Investments and PNC Bank, where he worked for eight years. He is also involved with Northwest Financial Group LLC, a registered broker-dealer affiliated with his firm. Northwest Financial Advisors LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, 529 plan management, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm manages approximately $1.92 billion in discretionary assets and employs a long-term, asset-allocation-driven approach supported by an in-house Portfolio Analyst and Investment Committee.

Joshua Barbin is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with Abich Financial Wealth Management, LLC, a team of five advisors based in Ashburn, VA. His prior experience includes roles at Magellan Federal, The Connemara Group, Ameriprise, LPL Financial, Ameriserv Trust, Edward Jones, Harmony Inc, and West Chester Capital Investors Inc. Joshua is also involved with Tidy Wealth Designs, LLC, an outside business activity he has maintained since 2021. Abich Financial Wealth Management provides ongoing investment management and financial planning services to individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a multi-method investment approach that incorporates fundamental, technical, cyclical, and charting analysis, with options for discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and emphasizes client education through monthly retirement workshops.

Laura Corbiani is a CFP® professional with 11 years of experience in the financial services industry, currently serving at Equita Financial Network, Inc. and Astraea Wealth Management LLC since 2024. She previously worked at Midwest Capital Advisors, LLC for six years. Outside of financial advising, she is the founder and artist of I Draw Your Story, a business creating custom visual artwork and illustrated storybooks. Equita Financial Network, Inc. is an SEC-registered advisory firm that serves individual and high-net-worth clients with comprehensive financial planning and investment management. The firm emphasizes market efficiency and strategic asset allocation, providing discretionary management and support to affiliated advisers through a network model.

Mitchell King is a financial advisor at Bull Harbor Capital LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance. Prior to his financial services career, he was employed at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and Madison Academy High School. Bull Harbor Capital LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes long-term strategic asset allocation with tactical adjustments and utilizes a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and fixed income.

Ross Smyth Jr. is a CFA® charterholder with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Glassy Mountain Wealth Advisors, Inc. since 2021 and previously worked at Edgemoor Investment Advisors, Inc. for 16 years. Smyth holds a Series 63 license and is based in Brevard, NC. Glassy Mountain Advisors provides wealth management services to individual and institutional clients, focusing on high-net-worth individuals. The firm employs a value-oriented, fundamentals-based investment approach and offers discretionary investment management alongside integrated financial planning at no additional charge to clients.

Christina Bresnan is a CFA® charterholder with 20 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. She has been with Trumbower Financial Advisors LLC since 2005. Trumbower Financial Advisors serves individuals, families, and various types of plans and organizations with comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, and tax compliance services. The firm follows a documented five-step investment advisory process emphasizing a Conservative Fixed Income approach and manages a large asset base relative to its team size.

Aaron Wall is a CFA® charterholder with three years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Fidelis Capital and previously worked at Bank of America for six years. Fidelis Capital Partners provides investment advisory and related services to individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, nonprofit organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a blend of quantitative, fundamental, technical, and economic analysis in its investment process and serves a mix of retail, institutional, and investment company clients, including through sub-advisory roles.

Donald Gresh III is a CFP® with 10 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Glassman Wealth Services, LLC since 2022 and previously worked at Family Office Research, LLC for seven years. Glassman Wealth Services, LLC 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 range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, independent managers, and private funds, with a focus on aligning portfolios to clients’ objectives and incorporating non-managed assets into their reporting and advice.

Eleni Milligan is a financial advisor at Hughes Financial Services, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Savant Wealth Management and Aerie, as well as part-time work while attending Salisbury University. Hughes Financial Services is a team-based registered investment adviser with seven advisors managing approximately $760 million for individual and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside integrated financial planning and an all-inclusive wrap-fee program.

James Joseph is a CFP® professional with 21 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Financial Services Advisory, Inc. since 2004. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Rockville, MD. James is part of FSA Wealth Partners, a multi-advisor team managing approximately three-quarters of a billion dollars in assets. The firm provides discretionary asset management and limited financial planning to individuals, business owners, foundations, and retirement plans, employing a technical and fundamental investment approach centered on risk management strategies.

Nathan Levin is a financial advisor at Northwest Financial Advisors LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial LLC, Northwest Federal Credit Union, the United States Senate Office of Senator Cynthia Lummis, Amazon, and Berkadia. Northwest Financial Advisors LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a long-term, asset-allocation-driven approach and utilizes LPL Financial custodial programs as well as an Outsourced Chief Investment Officer program to support portfolio management and optimization.