Christian Litscher is a CFP® and CFA® credentialed advisor at Illumination Wealth Management with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Illumination Wealth Management since 2026, following three years as a self-employed advisor and six years at McLean Asset Management Corp. Illumination Wealth Management is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm’s team of nine advisors manages about $471 million, offering comprehensive Financial Life Management, pension consulting, and business-owner exit planning through client-specific investment policy statements and diversified model portfolios.

Gordon Daisley IV is a financial advisor at Advisors Financial, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked for Fairfax Water for 17 years. Advisors Financial, Inc. serves individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, endowments, and charitable organizations, managing approximately $321 million in discretionary assets across about 220 clients. The firm provides customized financial planning and portfolio management, employing an in-house investment committee that focuses on multi-year horizons and client-specific considerations.

Matthew Williams is a financial advisor at Activ8 Family Office LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously worked for nine years at OFS Wealth before joining Activ8 Family Office. Activ8 Family Office serves professional athletes and their related families, trusts, estates, retirement vehicles, and businesses. The firm offers a Holistic Client Management Program that integrates financial planning, investment management, cash management, and tax services, including advising on private fund investments.

Alejandro Murguia is a financial advisor at McLean Asset Management Corp. with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at McLean Asset Management since 2005. Mr. Murguia is also the CEO and owner of RISA, LLC, a product designed to assist investment advisors with retirement income planning, which he promotes through podcasts, webinars, and community engagement. McLean Asset Management Corporation provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes globally diversified asset allocation grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with options for ESG screening and tax-efficient strategies.

Payton Rembert is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Rembert Pendleton Jackson, where he has worked for one year. His prior experience includes roles at Booz Allen Hamilton and Atlas Research, as well as academic work at the University of Richmond. Rembert Pendleton Jackson provides investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and business consulting to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals and plan sponsors. The firm uses a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach to design diversified portfolios, managing both discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

Richard Stolz is a CFA® charterholder with eight years of industry experience. He currently serves as an advisor at West Financial Services, Inc., where he has worked since 2018. Prior to joining West Financial Services, Stolz held roles at Dmi and RMA Laos. West Financial Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered, fee-only investment adviser managing approximately $2.8 billion for individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a diversified, client-specific asset allocation strategy with a long-term focus, combining core-and-satellite equity approaches and laddered fixed-income allocations.

Giancarlo Dalimonte is a financial advisor with Capitol Private Wealth Group LLC in Vienna, VA, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Capitol Private Wealth Group since 2016 and also leads Dalimonte and Associates. Outside of his advisory work, he manages a rental property jointly owned with his wife. Capitol Private Wealth Group serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies, including the use of structured products and derivatives, and integrates tax and accounting services through several of its advisers.

Nathan Levin is a financial advisor with Northwest Financial Advisors LLC in Herndon, VA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with three years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial LLC and Northwest Federal Credit Union since 2022, and previously held positions with the United States Senate and Amazon. 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 assigns clients to advisers who tailor strategies based on individual goals, utilizing LPL Financial custodial programs and an Outsourced Chief Investment Officer platform for portfolio oversight.

Andrew Mc Gregor is a financial advisor at Folger Nolan Fleming Douglas Incorporated with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Folger Nolan Fleming Douglas Capital Management Inc. since 2022. Prior to this, his background includes roles in education and self-employment. Folger Nolan Fleming Douglas Incorporated provides private wealth management services on a non-discretionary, fee-based basis to a single ultra-high-net-worth family, offering tailored investment strategies and coordination with other client professionals. The firm combines broker-dealer operations with a limited advisory business, focusing on portfolio review and execution services.

Kelly Ryan is a financial advisor at OLIO Financial Planning with a Series 65 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining OLIO, Ryan worked at Egan, Berger, & Weiner, LLC and has held roles related to event services and administrative support at Virginia Tech. OLIO Financial Planning serves individual clients across a range of wealth levels, as well as retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations, managing approximately $600 million. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and investment consultation using a buy-and-hold, core-and-satellite approach, and employs a fee structure based on project, fixed, hourly, or recurring fees rather than traditional asset-based fees.

Mark Herman is a financial advisor at Acorn Financial Advisory Services, Inc. in Reston, VA, with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Mutual Advisors/DCH Wealth, Platinum Wealth Partners/DCH Wealth, Knight Equity Markets, and Direct Trading Institutional. He is a partner in a personal closed investment partnership alongside two other licensed representatives. Acorn Financial Advisory Services, Inc. is a fee-only, SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.4 billion across various account types. The firm serves individuals, families, and institutional clients with globally diversified portfolios using individual securities, ETFs, mutual funds, and third-party managers, and offers specialized model strategies as well as subadvisory services.

Abigail Just is a financial advisor at West Financial Services, Inc. with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at 8th Street Investments, LLC. West Financial Services, Inc. is a fee-only, SEC-registered investment advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm emphasizes diversified, client-specific asset allocation with a long-term approach, managing approximately $2.8 billion in assets.

John Forbrich is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Acorn Financial Advisory Services, Inc. He has held positions at several firms, including Voya Financial Advisors and The Washington Financial Services Group, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. Acorn Financial Advisory Services, Inc. is a fee-only registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.4 billion across a range of individual and institutional clients. The firm offers globally diversified portfolios using various securities and third-party managers, with additional services including subadvisory arrangements and financial education seminars.

Robert Long is a CFA® charterholder with over a decade of industry experience. He is currently with Westbourne Investments, Inc. and also serves as managing partner and investment committee member at GarMark Partners, a private debt investment fund. Westbourne Investments provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, pension plans, and institutions. The firm combines top-down macro analysis with bottom-up security selection and incorporates options strategies within defined risk parameters.

Robert Brinkman is a financial advisor at Capital Investment Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Capital Investment Advisors since 2017 and Cambridge Investment Research since 2014. Brinkman is also associated with Capital Asset Management Group. Capital Investment Advisors is a six-advisor team managing approximately $374 million for individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and nonprofit entities. The firm offers individualized financial planning, portfolio management, and educational workshops, utilizing multi-manager programs and discretionary model portfolios to implement investment strategies.

Neetu Kohli is a financial advisor with Northwest Financial Advisors LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 17 years of industry experience. Her prior career includes roles at PNC Bank and PNC Investments, Wells Fargo Clearing, Charles Schwab, and United Brokerage Services. She is also an author of children's reading books. Northwest Financial Advisors LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, 529 plan management, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm manages approximately $1.92 billion in discretionary assets and employs a long-term, asset-allocation-driven investment approach with customizable portfolios implemented through LPL Financial programs.

Jacob Gurock is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with Centurion Wealth Management and has previously worked at Cerity Partners, AWM Capital, and The Vanguard Group. Jacob serves on the Texas Tech Personal Financial Planning Alumni Board and the Texas Tech Center for Collegiate Recovery Communities Advisory Board, and he is a National Ambassador for Shatterproof, a nonprofit focused on addiction recovery. Centurion Wealth Management advises high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, and corporate entities, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm emphasizes diversified, asset-allocation portfolio construction overseen by an investment committee and provides private investment opportunities to eligible clients.

Zachary Teutsch is a financial advisor with Values Added Financial in Washington, DC, holding a Series 65 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Values Added Financial in 2017, he worked at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau from 2015 to 2017. He occasionally writes and teaches financial education and serves on the CNBC Advisor Council. Additionally, he is a senior advisor and finance chair for the Janeese for DC Mayor campaign. 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’s client-centered investment process emphasizes customized asset allocation and diversification using mutual funds, ETFs, and fixed income, supported by ongoing supervision and flexible engagement options.

Mary Moore is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. She is affiliated with Armstrong, Fleming & Moore, Inc., where she has worked since 2005, and has also been associated with Commonwealth Financial Network since 2009. Moore serves as treasurer, director, and part owner of Armstrong, Fleming & Moore, focusing primarily on asset management and financial planning. Armstrong, Fleming & Moore provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and hourly consultation services primarily to high-net-worth individuals and qualified retirement plans. The firm emphasizes tailored portfolio allocations, fundamental analysis, and multi-year investment horizons, delivering many services through partnerships with Commonwealth Financial Network.

Cristi Tanner is a CFP® professional with five years of experience at Meritas Wealth Management, LLC. Prior to joining Meritas, she worked at the University of Georgia and Concord High School. Meritas Wealth Management provides personalized financial planning and investment management to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and small businesses. The firm follows a fee-only model and emphasizes long-term diversification using no-load mutual funds and passive strategies guided by academic research and Modern Portfolio Theory.