Stefani Tueme is a CFP® at Cerity Partners LLC with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cerity Partners, she worked at CW Advisors, Wolf Group Capital Advisors, and The Wolf Group PC. Outside of her advisory role, she is the author of the book *My Very First Cash*. Cerity Partners provides customized wealth management and related services to a broad national client base, including individuals, families, trusts, business entities, and institutional investors. The firm employs tailored asset allocation and manager selection processes, combining proprietary quantitative screens with third-party managers and individual securities.

Asif Kuchey is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC in Reston, VA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Transamerica Capital Inc, JPMorgan Securities, Bank of America, Amazon, Uber, Lyft, and several banking institutions. Outside of advising, he is the owner of Kashmir Colours LLC, a business selling home decor and ethnic clothing. Private Advisor Group serves a diverse client base including individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, utilizing a network of investment adviser representatives and access to third-party asset managers and model portfolios supported by major strategists such as Fidelity and Goldman Sachs.

Jake Obringer is a financial advisor at Wealthspire Advisors in Reston, VA, holding a Series 65 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wealthspire Advisors in 2021, he worked briefly at Merrill Lynch and spent several years in educational roles at Virginia Tech and in middle and high schools. Wealthspire Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and nonprofit organizations, providing wealth management, investment advisory, and financial planning services through a relationship-driven, customized process that emphasizes institutional-style asset allocation and ongoing portfolio management.

Jared Onorato is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing before joining Commonwealth and Forge Financial Group. Outside of his advisory work, he is a co-owner of a rental property in Reston, VA. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients with a range of advisory programs and services. The firm provides operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management support, allowing advisors to construct client portfolios from diverse securities and insurance products while offering discretionary model portfolios managed by its Investment Management and Research team.

Sarah Cato is a CFP® and ChFC® with 21 years of experience in the financial industry. She is currently affiliated with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member of The ARC-Finance and operates Cato Advisory, LLC, a consulting business specializing in dental transition. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser affiliated with Guardian Life. The firm serves individual and institutional clients with a range of brokerage, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and advisory programs, using both proprietary and third-party investment models.

Kathryn Risch is a financial advisor at Focus Advisor Solutions, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 and Series 63 credentials. Her prior work includes roles at Buckingham Strategic Partners, LLC and Savant Capital Management. Focus Advisor Solutions provides turnkey asset management and back-office services primarily to independent registered investment advisors, offering model portfolios, operational support, fixed-income sub-advisory services, and retirement plan investment management. The firm manages approximately $41 billion in assets and serves more than 33,000 clients through a platform that combines enterprise scale with a focused advisor base.

Sarah Burdette is a financial advisor at OSAIC Advisory Services, LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Aeon Wealth Management and Smokehouse Live. OSAIC Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm provides investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and related services through multiple program models, utilizing a combination of proprietary and third-party platforms.

Gustavo Laguarda is a CFP® and ChFC® with 22 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently works at Truist Advisory Services and has been with the Truist organization since 2006, including roles at BB&T Investments and Truist Investment Services. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary manager relationships, supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools, and integrates services across affiliated broker-dealer and banking entities.

Shane Twomey is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with 21 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His work history includes roles at Rockefeller Capital Management, Stand Together, Verdence Capital Advisors, and operating his own firm, Twomey Capital. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Twomey Lacrosse since 2003. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, and operates as a registered broker-dealer offering a broad range of investment and placement services.

Charles Baskervill is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Truist Advisory Services and related affiliates since 2015, including prior roles at BB&T Investment Services and BB&T Securities. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program that combines discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Orathai Kuvareewong is a financial advisor at Wealthspire Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. She has held positions at Capital Fiduciary Advisors, LLC and has been with Wealthspire Advisors since 2017. She holds a Series 65 designation. Wealthspire Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and nonprofit organizations. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, and trustee services through a customized, relationship-driven process that emphasizes diversified, institutional-style asset allocation and ongoing portfolio oversight.

Linda Cheng is a financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. in Fairfax, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has been with VOYA Financial Advisors since 2015 and is also the sole proprietor of Dragonfly Method LLC, where she teaches yoga and guided meditations. Additionally, she serves as the 1st Vice President of the Montclair Property Owner's Association. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. provides investment advisory, brokerage, financial planning, and retirement plan services to a diverse client base, including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs combining model portfolios and manager-driven sleeves, with a significant focus on non-discretionary investment guidance alongside discretionary offerings.

Karen Ahn is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including High Calling Inc. and Kellogg Insurance Marketing. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with High Calling Inc. in a capacity spanning several years. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services, utilizing proprietary and third-party model portfolios with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Aarti Sethi is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. She has been associated with various SunTrust entities since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns rental properties with minimal management involvement. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by inter-affiliate platforms and AI-enabled research, with a focus on manager selection and fiduciary support.

Damianos Mylonas is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry career in 2024. His prior experience includes roles at Guardian Life Insurance Company and Financial Growth Partners. Outside of finance, he has worked in customer service roles at a fitness center and as a restaurant server. Primerica Advisors serves a broad retail client base, offering both brokerage and advisory services along with financial planning and consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies through proprietary and third-party portfolios, supporting various account types and lending solutions.

Anthony Ivener is a financial advisor with TLG Advisors, Inc. in Reston, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with The Leaders Group Inc. since 2015 and has operated Ivener Group, Inc. and IVENER Management Group since 2011 and 2010, respectively. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of IVENER Management Group, providing consulting on best practices and succession planning for closely held businesses. TLG Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.0 billion in discretionary assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and institutional investors, offering services including portfolio management, comprehensive financial and estate planning, ERISA fiduciary services, and a direct-to-consumer program called Starlight Portfolios. TLG delivers advice through independent representatives and sub-advisors, using a research approach based on fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory.

Jonathan Owens is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Ashburn, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth Financial Network since 2008. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in fixed insurance sales at his branch location. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and back-office support including operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management services.

Patrick Larkin III is a financial advisor with Cerity Partners Retirement Plan Consultants in Lansdowne, VA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Oak Hill Wealth Advisors and Wells Fargo Advisors. Cerity Partners Retirement Plan Consultants advises plan sponsors of defined contribution and defined benefit plans, providing ERISA fiduciary services, participant advice, plan design, and ongoing administrative support. The firm focuses on asset-allocation driven model portfolios, investment policy statement monitoring, and non-discretionary management, and offers educational and fiduciary support services for plan committees.

Justin Hurley is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, including roles at Guardian Life Insurance and Park Avenue Securities. Outside of advising, he operates Hurley Tax Preparation Services, which provides tax preparation for individuals and small businesses. Park Avenue Securities serves a diverse retail client base with brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and retirement and business consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies through proprietary portfolios, third-party managers, and digital platforms, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Janice Janjanin is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Leesburg, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Centaurus Financial since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Janjanin Financial Group, a non-investment business focused on the sale of property and casualty, life, health, disability, and long-term care insurance. Centaurus Financial, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, retirement-plan consulting, and specialized advisory services through various platforms, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements with a focus on a mix of analytical approaches.