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.

Robin Drews is a financial advisor with Regal Investment Advisors LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Regal, Drews worked at Regulus Financial Group, LLC. Outside of financial services, Drews coaches high school field hockey and owns a vending machine business. Regal Investment Advisors LLC, operating as LionShare, provides discretionary investment management services through independent advisers to a diverse client base, including individuals, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers proprietary and third-party investment strategies with discretionary implementation and rebalancing authority granted by clients’ advisers.

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.

Brian Krawiec is a CFP® and ChFC® with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently with Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC and previously worked at Wike Financial, LLC and Raymond James Financial Services. He also provides financial planning and advisory services as an independent contractor for Potomac Financial Group. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, families, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans with wealth management, investment management, and financial planning services. The firm employs a long-term, portfolio-driven investment approach utilizing ETFs, mutual funds, and selected individual securities tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

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®-certified financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. She has been with McAdam LLC since 2014 and previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments for six years. In addition to her advisory role, she is co-owner of Caudle Meares, LLC, a firm focused on financial planning and wealth management. McAdam LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and government entities, including high-net-worth households. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting, employing a discretionary approach that utilizes fundamental analysis and diversified asset allocations.

Jackson Brown is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with two years of industry experience. He is currently with Range Advisory, LLC and previously worked at GHP Investment Advisors. His background includes roles outside finance in hospitality and retail sectors. Range Advisory provides online financial planning and portfolio monitoring services to individual clients, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth households. The firm uses third-party Turn-key Asset Management Platforms and AI tools to construct and manage portfolios, offering both discretionary management and comprehensive financial planning beyond investments.

Vannara Murphy is a financial advisor at SEIA with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. and SES Inc. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as a Client Service Manager at SEIA. SEIA serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations with investment management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a combination of strategic macro asset allocation and tactical adjustments, managing the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis while offering discretionary model and wrap programs.

Brian Quantrille is a financial advisor with The Burney Company in Reston, VA, holding a Series 65 credential and four years of industry experience. He has been with The Burney Company since 2020, with prior experience at Raytheon BBN Technologies and Virginia Tech. The Burney Company advises individual investors, including high net worth clients, as well as small businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $3.59 billion in discretionary assets using a multi-team advisory platform and a combination of proprietary fundamental and quantitative investment models.

Carol Dinh Nhat Quy is a financial advisor with Capitol Securities Management, Inc. in Reston, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 35 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Capitol Securities in 2024, Quy worked at Morgan Stanley for seven years and Wells Fargo for two years across multiple related entities. Capitol Securities Management serves individual investors, institutional and corporate clients, retirement plans, trusts, and small businesses by offering portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and consulting services. The firm operates as both a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser, providing advisory programs through IAR-managed accounts, third-party money managers, and financial plans based on detailed client interviews.

Fariba Shahbaz is a financial advisor at The Burney Company with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with the firm since 2017. The Burney Company serves primarily individual investors, including high net worth clients, as well as small businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $3.59 billion in discretionary assets using a multi-team advisory platform and combines proprietary fundamental and quantitative models in its investment approach.

Francisco Martinez is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with CreativeOne Securities, LLC. He has worked at Client One Securities, LLC since 2011 and is the owner and president of Financial Choreography, LLC, where he provides financial planning and fixed insurance services. Additionally, he serves as an election judge for the Montgomery County Board of Elections in Maryland. CreativeOne Securities, LLC is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities through a network of 127 advisors. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, portfolio management, and fiduciary services, combining project-based planning with ongoing asset management via its proprietary advisory platform.

Pamela Flick is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors. Her prior experience includes roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling, OSAIC, Triad Advisors, Inc., and National Planning Corporation. Outside of her advisory work, she volunteers as a backup signer for the Memorial United Methodist Church’s bank account on an emergency basis. Merit Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $10.6 billion with 144 advisors and over 14,000 clients. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering asset management, financial planning, and employee financial wellness programs through a long-term, diversified investment approach.

Sean Dann is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license, currently advising at Range Advisory, LLC with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Range Advisory and its affiliated firm Range Finance, he worked at Creative Planning, LLC and Marshall Financial Group. Sean has held various roles connected to the University of Notre Dame, including positions in academic services for student athletes and residential life. Range Advisory serves individual clients, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth U.S. residents, providing subscription-based financial planning and portfolio advice via an online platform. The firm emphasizes customized asset allocation using client data and planner interactions, and integrates AI tools alongside human oversight to support portfolio management and transitions.

Benjamin Peress is a financial advisor with Cary Street Partners, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Dixon, Hubard, Feinour & Brown, Inc., Old Dominion Capital Management, and Outfitter Advisors, Ltd. He is also a member of WRE Hendersonville, LLC. Cary Street Partners serves individuals, corporations, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional clients with a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan fiduciary services. The firm integrates proprietary strategies, third-party managers, and AI tools in its investment approach.

James Day is a financial advisor with Capitol Securities Management, Inc. in Reston, VA, holding Series 63 and 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Capitol Securities Management since 2004 with brief periods at Eastern Point Trust Services and LPL Financial. Capitol Securities Management serves individual investors, institutional clients, retirement plans, trusts, and small businesses, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting through discretionary and non-discretionary advisory programs, including separately managed accounts and third-party money managers.

Kevin O Hanlon is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Range Advisory, LLC. Prior to joining Range Advisory in 2025, he worked at Morgan Stanley from 2021 to 2025 and held positions at Equitable Advisors and the Hudson County Economic Development Corporation. Range Advisory serves individual clients, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth U.S. residents, providing subscription-based financial planning and portfolio advice through an online platform. The firm emphasizes tailored asset allocation and portfolio optimization, integrating AI tools with human oversight in its investment process.

Edwin Watson is a CFA® charterholder affiliated with Range Advisory, LLC in McLean, VA, with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Range Advisory, he worked at Dimensional Fund Advisors for five years. Range Advisory serves individual clients, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth U.S. residents, providing subscription-based financial planning and portfolio advice through an online platform. The firm emphasizes client-tailored asset allocation and integrates AI tools alongside human oversight in its investment process.