Clinelle Jean is a financial advisor at Apollon Wealth Management, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Potomac Wealth Advisors, Kestra Advisory Services, Grove Point Investments, and H. Beck, Inc. Outside of her advisory role, Jean serves as a trustee for First Missionary Baptist Church. Apollon Wealth Management, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered advisor serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm combines centrally managed model strategies with locally managed portfolios, offering a range of investment approaches including ESG models, direct indexing with tax management, and sub-advisory services for private funds and pooled vehicles.

Michael Shires is a CFP® with 10 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He currently works at CW Advisors, LLC and has previously held roles at Congress Wealth Management LLC, Pinnacle Advisory Group, Inc., and Private Advisor Group, LLC. CW Advisors, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm employs a Core-and-Satellite investment approach using active, passive, quantitative, and ESG strategies, and provides services including investment management, comprehensive wealth planning, and family office solutions.

Benjamin Peress is a financial advisor with Cary Street Partners in McLean, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Dixon, Hubard, Feinour & Brown, Inc., Old Dominion Capital Management, and Outfitter Advisors, Ltd. Outside of his advisory work, he is a member of WRE Hendersonville, LLC. Cary Street Partners provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a comprehensive investment menu and proprietary strategies, serving distinct institutional niches such as state and municipal government entities and insurance companies.

James Day is a financial advisor with Capitol Securities Management, Inc. in Reston, VA, holding Series 63 and 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Capitol Securities Management since 2004 with brief periods at Eastern Point Trust Services and LPL Financial. Capitol Securities Management serves individual investors, institutional clients, retirement plans, trusts, and small businesses, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting through discretionary and non-discretionary advisory programs, including separately managed accounts and third-party money managers.

Freddie Watson is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 1989. Outside of his advisory role, Watson serves as president of Watson Family Farms LLC. Capital Analysts serves retail and institutional clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, custom model portfolios, access to third-party managers, and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of advisors and in-house investment management.

Selena Kemp is a financial advisor at Procyon with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of her advisory role, she is CEO and owner of SK Consulting Solutions, a firm that reviews and improves financial systems for businesses. Procyon provides investment management, financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and institutional consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, businesses, retirement plans, and government entities. The firm manages approximately $9.2 billion in assets using a combination of internal portfolio construction, Independent Managers, and AI-supported research, delivering primarily non-discretionary management across mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income.

Edwin Watson is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Range Advisory, LLC. Prior to joining Range Advisory, he worked for five years at Dimensional Fund Advisors. Range Advisory, LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals across the U.S., providing financial planning, investment advice, and discretionary portfolio management. The firm manages $1.4 billion in discretionary assets and offers a range of model portfolios, third-party strategies, and tax-aware direct indexing, supported by AI tools and a subscription-based compensation model.

Nino Sujashvili is a financial advisor at Choreo, LLC with a Series 65 designation and approximately six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at BDO Wealth Management and Biegel and Waller LLC. Choreo serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, family offices, and institutional clients. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation process combined with quantitative screening and due diligence to manage portfolios through various investment vehicles and specialized advisory services.

Eugene Wozny is a financial advisor at Savvy with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Stratos Wealth Advisors, Financial Engines Advisors, EF Legacy Securities, and Edelman Financial Services. Wozny also operates Wozny Capital Advisors, LLC, focusing on investment advisory and financial planning. Savvy serves individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, ERISA plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering a range of wealth management and financial planning services. The firm typically employs a primarily index-based, long-term investment approach while integrating specialized sub-adviser strategies and fintech tools.

Elise Weinstein is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience. She currently works at AlphaCore Capital LLC and has previously worked at Sella & Martinic, LLC and SPC Financial, INC. AlphaCore Capital LLC is an independent wealth advisory firm serving individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and entity clients. The firm offers comprehensive wealth planning and investment management, emphasizing multi-asset diversification through both traditional and alternative investment strategies.

Samuel Lam is a financial advisor with Capitol Securities Management, Inc. in Reston, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Capitol Securities Management since 2016. Capitol Securities Management serves individual investors, institutional and corporate clients, retirement plans, trusts, and small businesses by providing portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, consulting, and various wrap fee programs. The firm operates as both a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser, delivering investment advice primarily through advisor-managed programs, separately managed accounts, and third-party money managers.

Claudelle Gehy is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Mason Investment Advisory Services Inc with 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Mason Investment Advisory Services since 2015. Mason Investment Advisory Services, Inc. manages 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 specializes in outsourced chief investment officer services with a focus on strategic asset allocation and manager selection.

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.

William Carlton is a financial advisor with Aegis Capital Corp. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 42 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Aegis in 2023, he worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 16 years. Aegis Capital Corp. serves individual investors, retirement and benefit plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients, offering investment advisory and brokerage services, financial planning, and access to managed account programs through RBC and AXOS platforms. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary account options and supports trade execution, clearing, custody, and reporting services.

Stephen Tan is a financial advisor at Founders Financial Securities LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Deloitte Tax LLP for 16 years. Outside of advising, he is principal and managing shareholder of Tan & Associates Inc., where he manages day-to-day operations and overall strategy. Founders Financial Securities serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage and insurance services, utilizing a range of programs and third-party asset managers.

John Keenan is a CFP® professional with 29 years of experience in financial advisory services. He is currently a senior partner at SEIA and has previously worked at SES LLC, Royal Alliance Associates, and Signator Investors, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he holds an insurance producer license and serves on the retirement plan group board of Principal Financial Group. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and other institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team platform of approximately 140 advisors. The firm combines strategic macro asset allocation with tactical adjustments via an in-house Investment Solutions Group and Investment Committee, managing assets predominantly on a non-discretionary basis.

Thomas Caruso is a financial advisor at Prospera Financial Services, Inc. with 45 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Prudential Equity Group. Outside of his advisory role, he is President and Owner of Puglia LLC, a non-investment-related business. Prospera Financial Services is a multi-team advisory firm with 271 advisors overseeing approximately $14.4 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to multiple advisory platforms and programs.

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.

Riley Saunders is a financial advisor at Cassaday & Company, Inc. with six years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 credentials. Prior to his current role, Saunders worked at Andersen Tax and Royal Alliance. In addition to advising clients, he manages financial planning processes and supports onboarding and training within Cassaday’s Financial Planning department. Cassaday & Company provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and small businesses. The firm employs a long-term, asset-allocation driven investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing actively managed funds, ETFs, fixed income securities, and model portfolios aligned with written investment policy statements.

Tyler Gahs is a financial advisor at Range Advisory, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Stifel, Citi, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Morgan Stanley. His background also includes roles in the Maryland General Assembly and the Maryland Democratic Party. Range Advisory serves U.S. individual clients, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth households, providing financial planning, investment advice, and discretionary portfolio management. The firm manages approximately $1.4 billion in discretionary assets and uses a subscription-based compensation model supported by AI and advanced technology integration.