Ryan Mccall is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network. He has worked at Commonwealth Financial Network since 2007, with a period overlapping a role at Clarendon Wealth Management since 2011. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing roughly $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Victor Maldonado is a CFP® and ChFC® with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and has previously worked at Widmann Financial Services, Raymond James Financial Services, and other firms. Maldonado is also involved in fixed insurance sales as part of his business activities. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing over $212 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform, including managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, and custody services.

Mohammad Rehan is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments since 2005. He has Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a registered agent for Dawlay LLC, a non-investment-related business. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a discretionary digital portfolio managed via an invitation-only employee pilot. The firm utilizes approved model strategies with annual rebalancing and employs an algorithmic questionnaire to assist with risk assessment and model selection.

Antonio Galliani is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Citigroup, Cetera Investment Services, and PNC Bank. He is based in Washington, DC. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Donald Walters is a financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. in Arlington, VA, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with VOYA-affiliated firms since 2001, including VOYA Financial Partners, LLC. Outside of advising, Walters owns a financial services firm and an independent insurance agency, and he creates educational finance videos and Social Security e-courses. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. is an enterprise-scale advisory and broker-dealer affiliated with Voya Financial that provides comprehensive financial planning and investment management services to individuals, retirement plans, nonprofits, and corporate clients. The firm uses a combination of in-house and third-party strategies supported by technology tools, operating both non-discretionary and discretionary account management models.

Valerie Vander Molen is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 23 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at PNC Investments and SunTrust Advisory Services prior to joining Truist. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, with offerings that include asset allocation, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program implemented through a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.

Reginald Cox Jr. is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include work at Empower Financial Services, the Anschutz Medical Campus, and the University of Denver. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, utilizing an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm focuses on long-term portfolio returns and offers both point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions within plan lineups chosen by sponsors.

Caroline Szivos is an advisor at Chevy Chase Trust Company with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has been with the firm since 2026 and previously operated ArtfulPrint LLC for 14 years. Chevy Chase Trust Company serves high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients by providing investment management, personal trust, family wealth and financial planning services, and institutional custody. The firm employs a thematic investment approach focused on secular trends and sector themes, emphasizing longer-term holdings and combining fiduciary trust and custody functions with investment management.

Ma. Jessica Bellota is a Series 66 registered advisor with First Command Advisory Services in Arlington, VA, with two years of industry experience. She previously held roles at Togetech Inc. and Nessotech Inc., and currently serves as president and board member of Togetech Inc., a financial technology wallet service provider in the Philippines focused on financial inclusion and regulatory compliance oversight. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and various wrap-fee asset management programs managed by a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.

Craig Elliott is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at T. Rowe Price, Bank of America, and Merrill. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage clients. The firm delivers services through an integrated model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, emphasizing long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

Jason Twomey is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has been with Oppenheimer for a total of 17 years since 2006. He serves as a trustee for multiple family trusts but does not receive compensation for these roles. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of investment and retirement services using both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches, managing a broad range of equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios.

Claire Weil is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including The Colony Group, LLC, GYL Financial Synergies, LLC, Wells Fargo Advisors, and Prudential Equity Group, LLC. Outside of advising, she manages a rental property in Scotland, handling tax reporting and occasional maintenance coordination. Focus Partners Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients, offering wealth management, financial and tax planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that integrates active and passive strategies, third-party managers, and private funds under an enhanced open architecture framework.

Joi Thompson is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at JP Morgan Chase and Wells Fargo Advisors. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering investment advisory programs and broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm implements multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and provides a range of investment solutions including separately managed accounts, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative products.

Madison Hamilton is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, holding the Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Hornor, Townsend & Kent, Madison worked at Penn Mutual/Aspire Wealth Planners and is currently employed as a field hockey coach at Paint Branch High School. Madison is also involved in multiple administrative assistant roles supporting insurance and investment services. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through a network of advisers, providing advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines advisory and broker-dealer services with a range of third-party asset manager relationships, managing both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Kenneth Brown is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Truist Advisory Services. He has been with various Truist entities since 2012, including Truist Investment Services and Truist Advisory Services. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program that incorporates discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by AI-enabled research tools and inter-affiliate integration.

John Olson is a CFP® with 16 years of experience in financial advising, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network. He has previously worked at First Command Financial Planning and Advisory Services for a decade. Olson is also a board member of Tipton Airport. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing about $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm offers a comprehensive adviser-support platform with both discretionary and nondiscretionary managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and a variety of investment options, including mutual funds, ETFs, and personalized indexing.

Elmira Tasharofi is a financial advisor at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Citizens Bank, HSBC Bank, Bank of America, and Nordstrom. Outside of financial services, she is a freelance cosmetic brand representative for Estée Lauder. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to a broad client base, including individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a structured investment process combining strategic and tactical asset allocation with global fund due diligence, providing both client-directed and discretionary portfolio options.

Sien Vernyns is a CFP® certificant with one year of industry experience, currently affiliated with Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC. Prior to joining Beacon Pointe, Vernyns worked at The Family Firm for a total of nine years, interspersed with brief periods outside the industry. Vernyns holds a minor ownership interest in a family paint business based in Belgium. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides investment advisory and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm employs a manager-driven, asset-allocation approach using a proprietary “Focus List” and offers discretionary wealth management, fiduciary services, and outsourced CIO solutions.

Craig Bennett is a financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. in Arlington, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has been with VOYA Financial Advisors since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in TRIADVISE, a firm engaged in insurance and investment product sales and financial planning. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. is an enterprise-scale advisory and broker-dealer affiliate of Voya Financial that provides a range of financial planning and portfolio management services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm combines in-house and external strategists with technology-enabled tools to deliver investment solutions and operates under both advisory and broker-dealer registrations.

Luther Wiles is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Alexandria, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 46 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Truist Investment Services, Bb&T Securities, Scott & Stringfellow, UBS Financial Services, and Deutsche Bank Securities. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing a mix of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.