Nicholas Ferrari Smith is a CFP® with seven years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Capitol Private Wealth Group LLC, where he has worked since 2024. Prior to this, he held various roles at Northwestern Mutual and MAI Capital Management. Capitol Private Wealth Group serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies including ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, bonds, and alternative instruments, integrating tax and accounting services and utilizing structured products and derivatives in client portfolios.

Brian Fyock is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience, currently serving at Evermay Wealth Management, LLC since 2023. Prior to joining Evermay, he worked at Sterne Kessler Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C. for six years and Venable LLP for two years. Evermay Wealth Management, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement and profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a team-centric approach to investment management and financial planning, tailoring client recommendations based on comprehensive investor profiles and monitoring portfolios that may include equities, bonds, mutual funds, private funds, and private equity.

Jacob Kaufmann is a Series 65-credentialed advisor at Astra Prime Wealth Management with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Astra Prime, he worked with Fairfax County Public Schools and has a background that includes operating Shield Squad Automotive LLC. He attended George Mason University from 2021 to 2025. Astra Prime Wealth Management provides fee-based, custom investment management primarily for high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business clients. The firm employs a tactical asset-allocation strategy using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, incorporating advanced trading techniques and performance-based fee arrangements for qualified clients.

Laura Hodgson is a financial advisor at Sargent Investment Group with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley, Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., and The Meakem Group of Raymond James. 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 tailor asset allocation and portfolio management, including the use of third-party managers and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Sebastian Florero is a CFP® and Series 65-registered financial advisor at D'Orazio Wealth Advisors with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at VLP Financial Advisors and has a diverse background that includes roles outside finance, such as working at Five Guys and teaching at Annadale High School. D'Orazio Wealth Advisors offers financial planning, discretionary investment management, and retirement plan consulting primarily to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates. The firm employs a long-term, fundamentally driven, globally diversified investment approach and manages approximately $1.32 billion across about 285 client relationships.

David Alicea is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor at Fruitful with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Matt Aaron and held multiple roles at Northwestern Mutual, including wealth management and investment services. Alicea served four years in the United States Marine Corps and attended the United States Naval Academy. Fruitful Advisory, LLC offers web-based financial planning and discretionary investment management to individual clients through a subscription membership model. The firm emphasizes personalized planning with passive, low-cost investment strategies focused on ETFs and index funds, serving primarily non-high-net-worth individuals.

Andrew Leonard is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Geometric Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2014. He holds a Series 65 license and is based in Washington, DC. Geometric Wealth Advisors provides personalized wealth management to individuals, families, and trusts, offering discretionary investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and integrated tax and estate planning support. The firm emphasizes long-term investing with diversified, “passive, but not-indexed” mutual funds and ETFs, supported by a multi-office platform and coordinated tax professional services.

Theron Weimer is a financial advisor with KFA Private Wealth Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at KFA since 2015 and was previously with Arete Wealth Management LLC from 2018 to 2023 and Spire Securities LLC from 2015 to 2017. KFA Private Wealth Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, employer retirement plans, and business entities, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, investment management, and integrated tax and accounting services. The firm employs a goal-based strategic asset allocation approach, combining passive and active management with an emphasis on manager selection and low-cost share classes.

David Greenleigh is a financial advisor with LGG Financial in Bethesda, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and The Luts & Greenleigh Group, Inc. He serves as vice-chairman for fundraising at the Trip McNealy Foundation, which hosts events to raise money for military charities. LGG Financial provides wealth management and investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm employs a primarily long-term, discretionary investment approach using diversified portfolios and integrates third-party platforms and lending features uncommon among similar advisory teams.

Susette Gustini is a financial advisor at Sargent Investment Group with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Sargent Investment Group since 2018, following eight years at SKG Group. Sargent Investment Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, non-profit organizations, corporations, defined-contribution plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs a consultative, goals-based process to develop customized asset allocations and manages portfolios with ongoing monitoring and rebalancing.

Lloyd Polmateer is a financial advisor at Bull Harbor Capital LLC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Guardian Life for over two decades before joining Bull Harbor Capital in 2023. He is the Executive Director of FFG Cares, a charitable foundation supporting military veterans, disadvantaged youth, medical research, and financial literacy. Bull Harbor Capital LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, managing approximately $354.8 million. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services, utilizing customized, primarily long-term investment strategies and maintaining various third-party advisory relationships.

Matthew Hunt is a financial advisor with Bright Road Wealth Management, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Greystone Management Solutions and HR&A and also directs Hunt Advisory, a real estate consulting firm. Bright Road Wealth Management serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, providing discretionary portfolio management and standalone financial planning. The firm employs a fundamental analysis approach combined with client-specific profiling and uses long-term trading alongside income-oriented option strategies.

Kedest Baharu is a financial advisor at Mv Capital Management, Inc. with 26 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Mv Capital Management since 2006, as well as Mv Financial Group since 1998. Mv Capital Management, Inc. serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional entities such as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, standalone financial planning, and consulting, with a focus on customized asset allocation and regular portfolio monitoring.

Justin Horner is a financial advisor with Widmann Financial Services in Bowie, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and JP Morgan Chase Bank, as well as ownership of Volley Monster LLC, an adult volleyball tournament business. Widmann Financial Services provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and education seminars to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit entities. The firm employs a hybrid, research-driven investment approach combining quantitative and qualitative analysis, utilizing third-party research from providers such as Morningstar and Standard & Poor’s.

Jennifer Scher is a CFP®-designated financial advisor at FBB Capital Partners with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining FBB Capital Partners in 2022, she worked six years at Resource Furniture. FBB Capital Partners advises individual and high-net-worth clients, family offices, and institutions on wealth and risk management, offering financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and alternative investment recommendations. The firm manages approximately $2.39 billion in assets across a multi-advisor team and employs diversified, low-cost portfolios supported by comprehensive market analysis.

Kimberly Weihbrecht is a financial advisor at Atwood Financial Planning LLC in Alexandria, VA, holding a Series 65 designation and having six years of industry experience. She has worked at Atwood since 2020 and concurrently serves as an Operations Research Analyst for the U.S. Department of Energy, focusing on energy statistics and data collection related to coal use and international coal trading. Atwood Financial Planning serves individuals, small businesses, trusts, estates, and charities with comprehensive financial planning and consulting services. The firm emphasizes low-cost index funds and ETFs, a buy-and-hold investment strategy, and non-discretionary portfolio management, while also offering unique programs such as concierge services, seminars, and a branded finance app.

Ehijie Sado is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving at Values Added Financial. Prior to joining Values Added Financial, he worked at Ellevest, Advocacy Wealth Management, Ferrer and Associates, Greater Sum, and Glory International Group. Values Added Financial serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and small-to-mid-sized businesses with comprehensive financial planning and discretionary investment management. The firm emphasizes a client-centered investment process focused on customized asset allocation and diversification, offering flexible engagement options including project-based work and educational presentations.

Nicholas Rath is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. He works with wealth accumulators, retirees, business owners, and non-profits to develop financial plans and investment strategies that align with each client's specific goals. Nicholas has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, serving in multiple roles including Customer Relationship Advocate, Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, and Planning Consultant before becoming an Investment Consultant. This progression reflects his experience in client relationship management and financial planning within the firm.

Marc Wehmeyer is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at Praetorian Guard, a division of Praetorian Wealth Management, Inc., since 2013. He is based in Arlington, VA, and holds a Series 65 license. Praetorian Guard provides discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, families, trusts, qualified retirement accounts, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $598.7 million across a diverse client base, applying fundamental and cyclical analysis to equities, fixed income, and cash while integrating ongoing financial planning and asset-allocation oversight.

Brendan Lyons is a financial advisor at West Financial Services, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has worked at several firms, including Cambridge Associates and Carradice Wealth Advisors. West Financial Services, Inc. is a fee-only investment adviser managing approximately $2.8 billion for individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm uses a diversified, client-specific approach with a core-and-satellite equity strategy and laddered fixed-income allocations, managing portfolios primarily on a discretionary basis.