Jami Merrell is a financial advisor at SEIA with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at 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 of approximately 140 advisors. The firm’s investment process combines strategic macro asset allocation with tactical adjustments, relying on both quantitative and qualitative research, and primarily manages assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Reilly Carlton is a financial advisor at Aegis Capital Corp. with two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at UBS Financial Services, Inc., self-employment, and positions at the US Patent Office, ProTask Inc., and Siemens Healthineers. Aegis Capital Corp. offers investment advisory and related financial services to individual and corporate clients, providing asset management, financial planning, brokerage, annuities, insurance, and occasional investment banking services through multiple platforms. The firm manages most assets on a non-discretionary basis, allowing clients to approve recommendations before execution.

Samuel Murphy is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Brighton Jones LLC in McLean, VA. He has four years of industry experience, including prior roles at Markel Corporation and CSC Leasing Company, and spent ten years as a full-time student before beginning his advisory career. Brighton Jones LLC provides comprehensive wealth services to individuals, high-net-worth families, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and trusts, employing a holistic, balance-sheet approach that combines discretionary and non-discretionary management with continuous monitoring and access to private investment opportunities.

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.

Adrian Vaughn is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at McAdam LLC. He has worked at McAdam LLC since 2014 and previously at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Vaughn also has an ongoing affiliation with George Mason University. McAdam LLC is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm provides financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, and retirement-plan consulting using fundamental analysis to tailor portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, independent managers, and individual securities.

Aaron Rosen is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at F.L. Putnam Investment Management Company and previously worked at AOG Wealth Management, American Elm Distribution Partners LLC, Copia Wealth Studios, and Lucia Capital Management. Outside of his advisory role, he offers non-investment advisory consulting services as a sole proprietor. F.L. Putnam serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, foundations, and endowments, providing customized investment management, financial planning, and family office solutions. The firm utilizes both internally managed and third-party strategies across multiple asset classes, incorporating strategic asset allocation with tactical adjustments.

Randon Tagg is a financial advisor at Mason Investment Advisory Services Inc with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Mason Securities, Inc. and Sallie Mae. Mason Investment Advisory Services provides fee-based financial planning and investment management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable institutions. The firm emphasizes long-term strategic asset allocation, disciplined rebalancing, and rigorous manager selection, offering services such as separately managed accounts and outsourced chief investment officer solutions.

Steven O Leary is a financial advisor at Keel Point, LLC in McLean, Virginia, with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Valic Financial Advisors for 12 years. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a successor trustee and executor for a family trust related to estate planning. Keel Point, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $4.07 billion and serving individuals, institutional investors, retirement plan sponsors, and corporations. The firm employs a team-based approach combining fundamental and quantitative analysis to deliver customized portfolio management and consulting services across various asset classes.

Sean O'Sullivan is a financial advisor at Capitol Securities Management, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Capitol Securities Management, Sean worked at Centerpoint Group and FirstPRO Inc. Capitol Securities Management serves individual investors, institutional and corporate clients, retirement plans, trusts, and small businesses by offering portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, consulting, and various wrap fee programs. The firm operates as both a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser, providing investment advice through discretionary and non-discretionary programs, separately managed accounts, and third-party money managers.

Matthew Ragone is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Range Advisory, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America N.A. and Merrill, as well as operating MRagsTV, a side business focused on streaming entertainment content on the Twitch platform. Range Advisory serves individual clients across the wealth spectrum, offering financial planning, investment advice, and discretionary portfolio management. The firm uses model portfolios and third-party models with tax-aware techniques and incorporates proprietary AI tools in client interactions and portfolio management.

Sharon Kampner is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Mason Investment Advisory Services Inc, based in Reston, VA. She has 20 years of industry experience, including 15 years at Mason Investment Advisory Services. Mason Investment Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered firm managing 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 emphasizes strategic, long-term asset allocation with a focus on OCIO engagements for nonprofit organizations and pension plans.

Parker Hendershot is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license, currently serving as an investment strategist at SEIA. He has two years of industry experience, including prior work at Cambridge Associates LLC. SEIA is a multi-team advisory firm with approximately 140 advisors, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional and charitable clients. The firm employs a combination of strategic macro asset allocation and tactical adjustments supported by quantitative and qualitative research, with a notable emphasis on non-discretionary asset management.

Robert Garone is a financial advisor with Capitol Securities Management, Inc. in Reston, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Capitol Securities since 2009. Capitol Securities Management serves individual, corporate, and charitable clients, providing brokerage and advisory services along with financial planning, pension consulting, insurance products, and educational seminars. The firm offers a range of investment management options, including separately managed accounts and access to various wrap fee programs and third-party money managers.

Alexander Kuczera is a financial advisor at Cassaday & Company, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior work includes roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, The Capital Group Investment Advisory Services, and The Baldwin Group Wealth Advisors. Additionally, Kuczera is involved in independent insurance agencies, providing insurance advice and underwriting services. 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 using actively managed funds, ETFs, fixed income securities, and model portfolios aligned with written investment policies.

Vijai Rangarajan is a financial advisor with Legacy Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and currently in his first year at the firm. He has prior experience at Northstar Group, Inc. and Akvarr, Inc., spanning over 18 years combined. Legacy Wealth Management serves individual clients, charitable organizations, and business entities by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm uses a range of investment strategies including in-house model portfolios and alternative investments, tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances.

Isabelle Bodenstein is a financial advisor at Cassaday & Company, Inc. with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Cassaday & Company, she held roles at Osaic Wealth, Inc. and Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. She also has experience in business administration and education, including a position at the Robert H. Smith School of Business. Cassaday & Company manages investment portfolios and provides financial planning and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and small businesses. The firm employs a long-term, Modern Portfolio Theory–based approach emphasizing diversified, buy-and-hold allocations primarily through actively managed mutual funds, ETFs, and conservative fixed income securities.

Jordan Vanoort is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 66–licensed advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at XML Financial Group and its affiliated entity, XML Securities, LLC, since 2021 and previously spent 12 years with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC. XML Financial Group provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap fee programs to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm operates a multi-advisor team model and uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, third-party managers, and an internal Investment Committee to tailor portfolios to client needs.

Owen Collier is a financial advisor at Cassaday & Company, Inc. in McLean, VA, holding a Series 66 designation with experience that includes roles at OSAIC and Temple University. His background also includes involvement in the brewing industry with Spring House Brewing Company. Cassaday & Company manages investment portfolios and provides financial planning and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and small businesses. The firm follows a long-term, Modern Portfolio Theory–based approach emphasizing diversified, buy-and-hold allocations with actively managed mutual funds, ETFs, and fixed income securities.

Rebecca Meares is a CFP® professional with 14 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has been with McAdam LLC since 2014 and previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. She is also co-owner of Caudle Meares, LLC, a financial planning and wealth management business. McAdam LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and government entities, including high-net-worth households. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan consulting, and related implementation support, combining discretionary portfolio management with a range of investment vehicles and specialized exposures tailored to client objectives.

Jackson Brown is a financial advisor at Range Advisory, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and a Series 65 license. Prior to joining Range Advisory, he worked at GHP Investment Advisors for three years and has varied experience in the hospitality and service industries. Range Advisory serves individual clients across the wealth spectrum, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, providing financial planning, investment advice, and discretionary portfolio management. The firm uses model portfolios and third-party models, integrates AI tools in client interactions and portfolio analysis, and employs a subscription-based fee structure distinct from typical percentage-of-AUM models.