Luc Sebrechts is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Reston, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2017, he worked at Edward Jones for one year. Outside of his advisory role, Sebrechts coaches high school baseball players through the Bradley Baseball Academy. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide array of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Christopher Ellis is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Virginia Asset Management since 2015 and joined Cetera in 2023. Outside of advisory work, Ellis owns a guest space rental business operating on Airbnb. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, employer-sponsored retirement, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, utilizing a multi-manager platform with both affiliated and third-party managers.

Donald Megliola is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Equity Group, LLC and has operated as an independent insurance agent since 2002. Megliola serves on the Cornell Men's Soccer Executive Committee. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms and custodians.

Albert Penksa III is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with five years of industry experience. He previously worked at R.W. Murray Co. and Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC and has been involved with Amway Corporation since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant coach for the Greater Fauquier Little League, teaching baseball skills to children ages 7-8. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, managing over $1 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Renata Deye is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 17 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Her prior roles include positions at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., El Legacy Securities, LLC, and Edelman Financial Services, LLC. She was also self-employed for five years. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services for workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients, managing both model-based and customized portfolios. The firm serves a large client base through advisor-led and online offerings, operating discretionary and non-discretionary programs overseen by an Investment Committee.

Robert Sargent is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with Robert W. Baird & Co., having joined in 2024. His prior experience includes roles at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., EF Legacy Securities, LLC, and Edelman Financial Services, LLC. Robert works within The DDK Group, part of Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individual, corporate, pension, and charitable clients. Baird offers a range of wealth management services including financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and separately managed account programs, supported by ongoing manager selection and the use of internal research and technology tools.

Christopher Gurley is a CFP® and ChFC® with 30 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005, currently serving as an advisor in Oakton, VA. He is a partial owner of OPM, Inc., which manages office expenses for a group of Ameriprise advisors, and serves on the board of directors for Sun Vista, Inc. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its approach and delivers services through a centralized consulting team in partnership with its financial advisors.

Michael Kost is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fairfax, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A., as well as Truist Advisory Services and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory work, he has driven for Uber on weekends. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides various financial planning and asset management solutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

David Smith is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Cambridge since 2014, following seven years at Fulcrum Advisory Services, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant coach for Loudoun County Public Schools. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, institutional, pension, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management through multiple platforms and proprietary model strategies, supporting a multi-billion dollar asset base.

Karlena Renan is the Senior Resident Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she oversees a team of financial advisors. She brings extensive experience in providing financial strategies and guidance to successful individuals and business owners. Karlena follows a disciplined wealth management process that incorporates time-tested investment principles and adapts to evolving economic conditions. Her approach emphasizes listening closely to clients in order to develop customized strategies that align with their personal and financial goals. Karlena’s expertise includes areas such as college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement income strategies, tax minimization, and portfolio management services. She is dedicated to delivering premier service and leveraging Merrill’s extensive resources to help clients navigate each stage of their financial lives. In addition to her advisory role, she has been serving as the Resident Director of Merrill's Plantation, Florida office since May 2013, where she manages the activities of 16 financial advisors. Karlena holds a Bachelor's Degree from Nova Southeastern University and maintains professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She is based in East Fort Lauderdale and enjoys spending time with her family, playing golf, traveling, and engaging in various sports and cultural activities.

Dennis Donovan is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 31 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cetera and its affiliate Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a finance committee member for the Fauquier Chamber of Commerce and is involved in managing multiple real estate business ventures. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors, utilizing a multi-manager platform with a variety of program options and affiliations.

Preetha Gopi Kumar is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Stearns Home Loans. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Mark Miller is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2007. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is an assistant soccer coach at Highland School in Warrenton, VA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Taylor Edens is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Manassas, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge, he worked at Cetera, Anchor Financial Group, OneAmerica Securities, and Mass Mutual Investors Services. Edens is also an independent insurance agent affiliated with various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals and institutional clients such as pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm operates through thousands of financial professionals and manages a multi-billion dollar asset base with access to multiple platforms and custodians.

Brian Sander is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Fidelity Investments, LPL Financial, and Hudson Valley Credit Union. Outside of financial services, he owns Shea Soleil, a business that produces and sells hand-made body butter products. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base consisting mainly of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management services integrated with custody and brokerage functions.

Joseph Robinson is a financial advisor with Merrill in Reston, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 41 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Citigroup Global Markets from 1994 to 2008 and Bank of America, NA since 2009. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 2008. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model‑based and discretionary investment strategies for individual and institutional clients.

Ashesh Shah is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Chantilly, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, since 2000. In addition to his advisory role, he is a self-employed CPA. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients—including high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth—pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and utilizes both proprietary and third-party advisory models.

Syed Ahmed is a financial advisor at Cetera with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at HSBC Securities, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, and Citizens Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he assists with a family business that sells handmade artwork through Etsy. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, employer-sponsored plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Mary Marshall is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Reston, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent Investment Management and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans since 2002. Outside of her advisory role, she works part-time as a visitation greeter at Adams-Green Funeral Home. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, delivering holistic, goal-based analyses and planning on a range of topics without discretionary trading authority. The firm offers integrated planning and managed-account services while maintaining them as separate engagements.

Zohra Ghafoor is a Planning Consultant who works closely with clients to understand their financial goals and needs, helping to tailor financial plans accordingly. She has experience in managing client relationships and providing financial services through her previous roles at Fidelity Investments. From 2023 to 2024, she served as a Financial Representative, followed by her position as a Relationship Manager from 2024 to 2026. Zohra holds a California Insurance License, supporting her expertise in financial planning and insurance-related matters.