Elissa Buie is a CFP® with 33 years of experience in financial advising. She has worked at Yeske Buie Inc. since 2007 and previously spent 15 years with Financial Planning Group, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Yeske Buie provides integrated wealth management services including financial planning, discretionary asset management, and fiduciary services for a range of clients such as individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a disciplined investment process grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, primarily using ETFs and mutual funds, and manages over $1 billion with a dedicated advisory team.

David Mulhearn is a financial advisor at Advisors Financial, Inc. with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has been with Advisors Financial since 2019. Prior to joining the firm, he worked at Washington College for four years. Advisors Financial, Inc. offers customized investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, and other entities. The firm manages roughly $321 million in discretionary assets through a team-based approach and an investment committee that targets multi-year horizons while addressing client-specific needs.

Sumedha Malhotra is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently with Armstrong, Fleming & Moore, Inc., where she has worked since 2019. Her prior experience includes roles at Commonwealth Financial Network, Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., and Citigroup Global Markets. Armstrong, Fleming & Moore serves high-net-worth individuals and qualified retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes tailored allocations and fundamental analysis, managing portfolios over multi-year horizons with oversight from an investment committee.

Joseph Wilson is a financial advisor at Northwest Financial Advisors LLC in Herndon, VA, with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments and TD Ameritrade. In addition to his advisory role, Wilson provides administrative support to Northwest Financial Advisors. Northwest Financial Advisors LLC offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a long-term, asset-allocation-driven approach and utilizes custodial programs through LPL Financial, including an Outsourced Chief Investment Officer program to support portfolio management.

W Booth Sr. is a financial advisor at Folger Nolan Fleming Douglas Incorporated with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Morgan Stanley & Co., Wells Fargo Clearing, and Prudential Equity Group. Folger Nolan Fleming Douglas Incorporated provides non-discretionary, fee-based investment advisory services to a single ultra-high-net-worth family client, coordinating customized strategies across equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs while working alongside other advisors on estate and cash-flow matters.

Mel Casey is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience. He has worked at FBB Capital Partners since 2021 and previously spent five years at 1919 Investment Counsel, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Advisors for C.G. Medici & Co., providing feedback on product development for an online financial planning application. FBB Capital Partners advises individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, and institutions on wealth and risk management. The firm employs diversified, low-cost portfolios with discretionary management and incorporates alternative investments, serving approximately 1,000 clients with $2.39 billion in assets under management.

Raeonna Jefferson is a financial advisor at Zenith Wealth Partners in Alexandria, VA, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Zenith Solutions, Inc., Broadridge, and Datto Inc. prior to joining her current firm. Zenith Wealth Partners serves individuals, small businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations with financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting services. The firm combines a risk-based asset allocation approach with low-cost index exposures and selective active management, supported by documented investment policies and periodic reviews.

Eugene Sarrge is a financial advisor at Chesapeake Investment Management LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has been with Chesapeake since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a principal at Washington Financial Planners, LLC, a financial planning company. Chesapeake Investment Management provides fee-based asset management and consulting services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, foundations, and institutional clients. The firm employs individualized discretionary portfolio management focused on equity and fixed-income securities with low turnover, and it does not provide custody or firm-level financial planning.

Justin Bass is a financial advisor at Graham Capital Wealth Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation. Prior to joining Graham Capital Wealth Management in 2025, he served four years in the United States Marine Corps and has worked in various roles at Splash Zone, Talamore Country Club, and The Giant Company. Graham Capital Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $251.2 million for about 705 clients and uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to build customized, primarily ETF- and bond-based portfolios with a long-term focus.

Kimberly Lampropoulos is a financial advisor with Northwest Financial Advisors LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Northwest Financial Group LLC, Northwest Financial Advisors LLC, and LPL Financial, LLC since 2016. Northwest Financial Advisors LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a long-term, asset-allocation-driven approach and primarily implements strategies through LPL Financial custodial programs, while also offering an Outsourced Chief Investment Officer program to support portfolio oversight and manager due diligence.

Herbert Hopwood is a CFP® and CFA® with 23 years of experience in financial advising, currently serving at Hopwood Financial Services, Inc. since 2003. He is based in Vienna, VA, and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Hopwood Financial Services primarily serves high-net-worth individuals and related entities, offering discretionary, fee-only investment management along with financial planning and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a team of six advisors managing approximately $666.6 million, with an investment approach overseen by an Investment Committee that focuses on multi-year holding horizons and client-specific profiles.

Bryant Boswell is a financial advisor at Aviso Wealth Management with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at OSAIC and Cetera Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Boswell coaches JV lacrosse at Georgetown Preparatory School. Aviso Wealth Management offers personalized financial planning, investment supervisory services, and portfolio management to individuals, families, trusts, corporations, charitable organizations, and pension plans. The firm serves approximately 913 clients with $621 million in assets under management, utilizing a variety of analytical approaches and managing both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Deatrice Johnson is a financial advisor at Northwest Financial Advisors LLC with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with LPL Financial and Northwest Financial Advisors for the past 10 years. In addition to her advisory role, she has experience in commercial real estate with Long and Foster Real Estate, Inc. Northwest Financial Advisors LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business entities, employing a long-term, asset-allocation-driven approach tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance. The firm utilizes LPL Financial custodial programs and an Outsourced Chief Investment Officer program to support portfolio management while maintaining adviser discretion.

Christina Fransckiewich is a CFP® professional with 16 years of experience in the financial industry. She has worked at The Lewis Financial Group since 2021 and previously spent 10 years with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC. In addition to her advisory role, she is a commissioned Notary Public in the state of Virginia. The Lewis Financial Group provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, foundations, and business entities. The firm employs a risk-adjusted, tax-aware approach using a mix of active and passive strategies across various asset classes and frequently utilizes UMA/SMA platforms and independent managers to implement client portfolios.

John Shanley is a financial advisor at Aspect Partners, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked in private client services and wealth management roles since 2021. Outside of advising, Shanley is an investor in a software company focused on website content monetization. Aspect Partners serves a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, nonprofit organizations, and businesses, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs quantitative and technical analysis, uses various investment vehicles, and engages third-party managers, including some who utilize artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Anthony Cortina is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including RMB Capital Management LLC and Wolf Group Capital Advisors before joining Lynx Investment Advisory, LLC. Lynx Investment Advisory serves individual and institutional clients by providing investment consulting, manager research, and portfolio monitoring. The firm builds customized allocations typically implemented through third-party managers and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, including advising a multi-manager private fund.

Kevin Deans is a financial advisor at KFA Private Wealth Group, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Arete Wealth Management LLC and Spire Securities, LLC. Outside of finance, he is an investor in Aperture Coffee Roasters and serves as a paid baseball coach for Stars Showcase Baseball. KFA Private Wealth Group advises individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, offering financial planning, investment management, and in-house tax and accounting services. The firm uses goal-based strategic asset allocation and a combination of passive and active management, with a focus on manager selection and low-cost share classes.

Bob Amoako is a Series 65 licensed advisor with Rembert Pendleton Jackson in Vienna, VA. He has three years of industry experience and has worked at several firms, including Commonwealth Financial Network and AFS 401(k) Retirement Services. Rembert Pendleton Jackson provides investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and business consulting services to individual and institutional clients. The firm uses a client-specific, Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach with diversified asset allocations and manages both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.

Yusuf Abugideiri is a CFP® professional at Yeske Buie Inc. with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Yeske Buie since 2009. Yeske Buie provides integrated wealth management services including financial planning, discretionary asset management, and fiduciary advisory for a range of clients such as individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and institutional plans. The firm emphasizes a structured investment process using Modern Portfolio Theory and manager due diligence, managing over $1 billion in assets with a ten-person advisory team.

Paul Hughes is a financial advisor at Hughes Financial Services, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Hughes Financial Services since 2009. The firm manages approximately $616 million for individual and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside integrated financial planning. Hughes Financial Services operates its own wrap-fee program and employs a range of tactical investment techniques, including short-term trading and option writing, while also maintaining affiliations that support trustee and investment-management services.