Michael Krowe is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving at Edelman Financial Engines since 2025. His prior experience includes roles at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., EF Legacy Securities, LLC, and Edelman Financial Services LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is a sole proprietor providing musical entertainment. Edelman Financial Engines offers technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, emphasizing diversified portfolios, periodic rebalancing, and long-term investment orientation.

Patrick Day is a CFP® professional with 41 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Edelman Financial Engines and its predecessors since 1992. Outside of his advisory role, he writes articles supporting a book on life planning and wealth, scheduled for publication in June 2024. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a committee-driven proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified model portfolios and a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary investment management.

Richard Harrison is a Financial Consultant currently working with Fidelity Investments. In his role, he collaborates with clients to develop personalized financial strategies that align with their individual goals and priorities. He emphasizes building relationships based on trust and transparency to support clients in making informed financial decisions. Prior to his current position, Richard served as a Regional Director at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2023, and before that, he worked as a Regional Investment Consultant at the same firm from 2009 to 2021. His experience spans over a decade in various capacities within Fidelity Investments, focusing on investment consultation and regional leadership.

Nan Juan is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Falls Church, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, LLC, since 1999. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and numerous third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Tiffany Snyder is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Fairfax, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Atlantic Union Bank and Middleburg Financial, among others. She also serves as a Wealth Relationship Manager with Atlantic Union Bank Wealth Management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipalities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, utilizing asset-allocation analysis and firm research to develop tailored financial plans and investment recommendations.

Richard Hogan is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC and Cetera, having previously worked at Avantax Investment Services and 1st Global Advisors. Hogan has maintained a long-standing role as a shareholder at Hogan & Reed P.C. CPA's since 1992. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutions. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with options spanning discretionary and non-discretionary authorities and various program structures.

Zachariah Melcher is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at ID.me and the Museum of the Bible. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its advisory role to registered investment companies and use of systematic methodologies in model portfolio development.

Roger Achtermann is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Alexandria, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is a sole proprietor involved in property management. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including customized financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools such as Monte Carlo simulations as part of its financial planning process.

Evan Felix is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Daurem LLC and Greek House. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model and offers both advisory and brokerage/insurance services.

Angela Beckham is a CFP® and CFA® with 15 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera in Washington, DC. She has held roles at Cetera and Jacqueline Griffin E.A., and also serves as a financial professional at National Capital Bank of Washington. Outside of her advisory work, she owns a tax preparation business and sits on the boards of two local nonprofit organizations, Capitol Hill Village and the Washington School for Girls. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Patrizia Adriazola is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior roles include positions at PSC Investments LLC and National Counseling Group INC. Outside of her advisory work, she is the managing member of PFA Property Group LLC, a residential property management business. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Alem Lakew is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2017 and was previously involved with America's Kids LLC from 2016 to 2018. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Gregg Snow is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Investment Committee Chairman for Virginia United Methodist Pension, Inc., and is a member of the Stewardship Committee at St. Stephens United Methodist Church. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services based on an IPS-driven process grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s approach includes a broader set of financial product options than typical institutional advisers, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Chaney Sims is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Chaney worked at Greystar and held roles in education and retail, including involvement with The Vegan Club. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and services supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Lori Polonsky is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Alexandria, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has worked within various Wells Fargo entities since 2009, including Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services across a comprehensive range of areas, including retirement, education, and specialized planning such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis. The firm utilizes proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations delivered through meetings and summary letters, with implementation options offered through brokerage or advisory programs.

Sheri Swackhamer is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she rents a basement bedroom in her home on a month-to-month basis. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based financial analyses and planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm’s approach separates planning from managed-account services and includes periodic reviews of recommendations.

Robert Davis is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include extensive tenure at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Insurance Agency, along with operating Davis Financial Services LLC since 2024. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with From The Heart Church Ministries and provides tax preparation and business consulting services through his CPA firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a large nationwide network of advisors and utilizes a multi-manager platform with various program and custodial options.

Caitlin Jolley is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior work includes positions at Honeywell and Brigham Young University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a network of over 23,000 advisors and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Anne Raghu is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2005, currently serving at their Fort Washington, MD office. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service designed for clients nearing or in retirement, focusing on written recommendations and ongoing income planning guided by proprietary research and third-party data.

Fulton Bridges is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Navy Federal Investment Services and PNC Investments. Bridges is also the president of Nirvana Wealth Management, LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm provides tailored investment strategies through various platforms, combining proprietary and third-party models.