Carol Petrov is a Certified Financial Planner® with 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Kendall Capital Management since 2014 and previously worked at Morgan Stanley, Guardian Life, and Ameriprise. Kendall Capital Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, charitable organizations, and business entities, managing approximately $744 million across about 352 client relationships with an eight-person advisory team. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis within an asset-allocation framework, using both long- and short-term strategies guided by clients’ objectives and constraints.

Jeffrey Gordon is a CFA® charterholder with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Steigerwald, Gordon & Koch - Wealth Advisors since 2002. He is a partner in SGK Real Estate Investments, LLC, a company formed to purchase the building housing the firm’s offices. Steigerwald, Gordon & Koch provides discretionary investment advisory services and financial planning to individuals, high net worth clients, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm manages portfolios tailored to clients’ objectives using a range of asset classes and strategies, overseeing over $1.2 billion in discretionary assets across approximately 674 client relationships.

Abraham Abich is a Series 65-credentialed financial advisor with three years of industry experience. He is currently with Abich Financial Wealth Management, LLC, a five-advisor team where he has worked since 2021. Prior to this, he held roles at J. Hagan Capital Inc. and Retirement Wealth Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of Abich Financial Services, Inc., where he is involved in insurance sales and services, and is a member of the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce. Abich Financial Wealth Management provides ongoing investment management and financial planning to individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a multi-method investment process incorporating fundamental, technical, cyclical, and charting analysis, and offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside access to third-party managers and wrap-fee programs.

Nakia Brown is a financial advisor with Northwest Financial Advisors LLC in Herndon, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at LPL Financial, Morgan Stanley, Madison Avenue Securities, and Campbell Wealth Management. Outside of advising, she works part-time as a delivery driver for DoorDash and is a commissioned notary in Virginia. Northwest Financial Advisors LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm manages approximately $1.92 billion in discretionary assets, using a long-term, asset-allocation-driven approach supported by an in-house Portfolio Analyst and monthly Investment Committee.

Peter Gerlach Mack is a financial advisor at Axiom Value Wealth Management LLC in Rockville, MD. He holds a Series 65 designation and has over 20 years of experience, including a long tenure at State Department FCU. He is also a licensed insurance agent independent of his advisory role. Axiom Value Wealth Management LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients with portfolio management and financial planning, employing a combination of fundamental and quantitative investment strategies. The firm also offers retirement education through workshops and webinars.

Jeff Doan is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Craft Wealth Services since 2018. Prior to this, he worked at Capital One Advisors and Capital One Investing from 2015 to 2018. In addition to his advisory work, he is an insurance agent and author of the book *The One Percent - Financial Independence*, which is available on Amazon. Craft Wealth Services is a state-registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients with portfolio management and standalone financial planning. The firm employs a value-oriented, primarily long-only investment approach that incorporates fundamental and technical analysis, with discretionary management and tailored client advice.

Steven Scott is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with five years of industry experience. He is currently with Arca Wealth, LLC, a team-based firm located in Bethesda, MD. Prior to joining Arca Wealth, he worked at Sandbox Financial Partners LLC and Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. He is also a licensed insurance agent. Arca Wealth, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm employs a client-centered process that includes customized asset allocations and utilizes a range of investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, fixed income, and alternative strategies.

Timothy Flanigan is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Brown | Miller Wealth Management, LLC since 2020 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Investments Professionals Inc. Brown | Miller Wealth Management is a fee-only registered investment adviser managing approximately $991 million for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and businesses. The firm offers customized, tax-aware asset allocations using a blend of active and passive strategies and provides both discretionary portfolio management and consulting services.

Evgeniy Yashin is a CFA® charterholder with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Signet Financial Management, LLC since 2014 and previously worked at Summit Financial, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as CEO of Hollistico, a financial technology AI company, and is a board member and passive investor in GreenSmith, LLC, a hemp growing farm. Signet Financial Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans with discretionary wealth management, portfolio management, financial planning, and advisory services. The firm uses a disciplined, evidence-based investment process combining fundamental and quantitative analysis to construct customized portfolios for its clients.

Rena Abdalla is a financial advisor at Preston Wealth Advisors, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Preston Wealth Advisors and Manna Capital Management since 2014. Outside of advising, she is involved in mortgage lending through Everett Financial, Inc. and runs an event and design consulting business focused on nonprofit fundraising. Preston Wealth Advisors provides investment advice and financial planning to individuals, families, and plan fiduciaries, employing both active and passive portfolio management strategies. The firm uses model-driven approaches and third-party software to manage discretionary client accounts and offers specialized services including private pooled investment vehicles and participant account management for held-away retirement accounts.

Richard Holden is a financial advisor with Northwest Financial Advisors LLC in Herndon, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Northwest Financial Group LLC, Northwest Financial Advisors LLC, and LPL Financial since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he holds a notary commission in Virginia and is engaged in an airplane leasing business. Northwest Financial Advisors LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm uses a long-term, asset-allocation-driven approach and primarily implements strategies through LPL Financial custodial programs and its Outsourced Chief Investment Officer program.

Bard Malovany is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience. He is currently with Aspect Partners, LLC, where he has worked since 2022, and has prior experience at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp and Almanack Investment Partners, LLC. Malovany is also involved in selling disability and traditional life insurance through his ownership role at Aspect Partners. Aspect Partners serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, nonprofits, and insurance company clients, providing discretionary asset management, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm uses individualized investment advice with a range of securities and employs quantitative and technical analysis, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Eric Hirsch is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at SEIA. He has previously worked at Goldman Sachs for 10 years and Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. for one year. In addition to his advisory role, Hirsch provides occasional consulting on financial advisor-related topics. SEIA is a multi-team advisory firm with approximately 140 advisors, offering services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional and charitable clients. The firm’s investment approach combines strategic macro asset-allocation with tactical adjustments, employing both discretionary and predominantly non-discretionary management across multiple advisory programs.

David Engler is a CFP® professional with 21 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Mason Investment Advisory Services Inc since 2006. Mason Investment Advisory Services provides fee-based financial planning and investment management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, as well as charitable institutions and endowments. The firm emphasizes long-term strategic asset allocation, disciplined rebalancing, and a rigorous manager-selection process, managing approximately $13.2 billion in assets with a focused advisory team.

Kevin Peters is a financial advisor at XML Financial Group with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at XML Securities, LLC since 2019 and XML Financial, LLC since 2016. In addition, he is the owner and president of Lifestyle Life Insurance Agency, a business focused on life, disability, and long-term care insurance. 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 with discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and access to alternative and private investments.

Jane Anderson is a financial advisor at Brighton Jones LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Canlis, Marathon Wealth Management, and academic work with Boston College's Economics Department and Alumni Center. Outside of finance, she has experience with organizations such as Outdoors For All and entrepreneurial ventures including Boba Up and Six Pack Foods. Brighton Jones provides wealth management and financial planning services to individual, high-net-worth, and family-office clients, offering a whole-balance-sheet approach and access to a range of affiliated investment and fiduciary services.

Jami Merrell is a financial advisor at SEIA with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has prior experience with Fidelity Investments and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and other institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team advisory platform. The firm combines strategic macro asset allocation with tactical adjustments and offers a majority of assets on a non-discretionary basis, along with comprehensive financial planning and investment consulting services.

Reilly Carlton is a financial advisor with Aegis Capital Corp. based in McLean, VA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has three years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at UBS Financial Services, self-employment, the US Patent Office, ProTask Inc., and Siemens Healthineers. Aegis Capital Corp. provides investment advisory and financial services to individual and corporate clients across a range of wealth levels, offering asset management, financial planning, brokerage, and related services. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer, with a notable portion of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Samuel Murphy is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Brighton Jones LLC with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Markel Corporation and CSC Leasing Company. Brighton Jones provides wealth-management and financial planning services to individual, high-net-worth, and family-office clients through multiple operating brands. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, tax preparation, real-estate consulting, and family office administrative support, utilizing a whole-balance-sheet approach and an affiliated ecosystem of investment and fiduciary services.

Sarah Baker is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience. She is currently with Mason Investment Advisory Services Inc, where she has worked since 2021. Her previous roles include positions at Sullivan, Bruyette, Speros & Blayney, LLC and Ronald Blue & Co. Mason Investment Advisory Services provides fee-based financial planning and investment management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, as well as charitable institutions. The firm employs a long-term strategic asset allocation approach with disciplined rebalancing and a manager-selection process, managing approximately $13.2 billion in assets with a team of 31 advisors.