Alan Facey is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving at Edelman Financial Engines in Fairfax, VA. He has worked within the firm and its predecessor entities since 2009, holding roles at Edelman Financial Services LLC, EF Legacy Securities, LLC, and Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven, proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment options, with an emphasis on diversified portfolios, periodic rebalancing, and a long-term approach.

Matt Megary is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and over 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2014. Megary has ownership interests in two investment-related businesses, Riverfront Wealth Advisor LLC and Riverfront Wealth MM LLC, both based in Alexandria, VA. Wells Fargo Advisors is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services tailored to clients who meet certain net-worth thresholds, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools to develop customized recommendations.

Bradford Johnson is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at various affiliated entities since 2013. Edelman Financial Engines offers technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, providing a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions with a focus on diversified portfolios and long-term management.

Howard Sloan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Annandale, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial (formerly Linsco/Private Ledger Corp.) since 1985. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including retirement plan consulting, model portfolios, and managed account services, utilizing research from both internal and third-party sources.

Catherine Ford is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2020. She also maintains ongoing roles at Lucia Securities, LLC and Lucia Capital Group since 2010 and 2011, respectively. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and utilizes both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by internal and third-party research.

Christy Martinich is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Edelman Financial Engines. Her prior experience includes roles at USAA Financial Advisors and related entities from 2011 to 2018. Outside of advising, she holds a CFO position at Martini Homes, Co., where she handles bookkeeping and tax preparation. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services for workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages model-based and customized portfolios, offers sub-advisory services, and supports a large participant base through both advisor-led and online platforms.

Caroline Bidwick is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2024. Prior to her advisory role, she held positions at Ridgewells and Planet Fitness. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including model portfolio construction using a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic methods. The firm serves a variety of clients such as registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund.

Andrew Rieger is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Prior to that, he was with Citigroup Global Markets starting in 1995. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a broad range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and structured discovery processes.

Michael Kelly is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in serving corporate executives, small business owners, and families, focusing on areas including corporate executive services, family wealth management strategies, institutional and corporate benefit services, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, and retirement income planning. Michael works closely with clients to develop customized financial strategies that address both personal wealth management needs and the investing and fiduciary responsibilities of institutions. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from St Mary's University of Minnesota and completed an Accredited Certificate Program at The Wharton School. Michael holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Michael lives in Mequon, WI with his wife Lisa. He is passionate about community involvement and volunteers with SecureFutures, a local non-profit organization dedicated to providing financial literacy to area high school students. His involvement has included serving on the organization's annual investment conference committee and finance committee, as well as taking roles such as board director, classroom volunteer, and one-on-one coach. He enjoys golfing, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Cameron Ledbetter is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Northwestern Mutual and Equitable Advisors. Outside of financial services, he has experience in other business sectors including car wash operations. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services primarily to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

James Ventura is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings over 25 years of experience in financial services, having begun his career at Dean Witter Reynolds. James focuses on helping clients manage executive compensation, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income. He works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies that align with their long-term goals. James holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Maryland and completed an Accredited Certificate Program at Harvard University. He is registered with FINRA, holding the Series 7 and 65/66 licenses, and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. James is a member of the Harvard Alumni Association and the USTA. Residing in Northern Virginia with his wife and son, James is actively involved in community organizations such as the Alexandria Mentoring Partnership and Historic Alexandria. His personal interests include golfing, reading, and tennis.

Eric Goodson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services that include but are not limited to comprehensive financial planning and estate strategies.

Sharon Meyer is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing tailored recommendation reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and automated tools overseen by a dedicated team to deliver these services, emphasizing assets managed within Ameriprise accounts.

Paul Martin is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Arlington, VA, where he has worked since 2014. He has 12 years of industry experience, including time at AXA Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors and participants, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and a broad range of third-party asset managers, operating a hybrid referral and implementation model that includes both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels.

Regina Bennett is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, where she has worked since 2017. She has 21 years of industry experience, including nine years with Wells Fargo Bank NA. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Kyle Dews is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where he leads a team of advisors in helping clients define financial goals and develop strategies to meet their financial objectives. He leverages the resources available at Fidelity to educate clients on risks and opportunities associated with their financial plans. Kyle has extensive experience in the financial services industry, with a career spanning roles at Fidelity Investments since 2006, including positions such as Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, and Retirement Relationship Manager. Prior to Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch and Waddell & Reed. This breadth of experience supports his leadership in guiding clients and managing advisory teams. Outside of his professional work, Kyle has personal interests that include art, the beach, fitness, movies, music, and parenthood.

Nick Caputo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley based in Alexandria, VA. He holds a Series 66 designation and began his career at Morgan Stanley in 2022 after graduating from the University of Maryland. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning services supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Stanislav Sabinin is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience, currently with Edelman Financial Engines in Fairfax, VA. He has been with the firm and its predecessor entities since 2016. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm employs a committee-driven modeling process combined with advisor guidance and online tools, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment options.

James Boltz II is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Manassas, VA, holding a Series 66 designation with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Gus Mask is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently with Charles Schwab in Alexandria, VA. His prior roles include positions at USAA Investment Management Company and USAA Financial Planning Services. Mask has been self-employed in a non-investment-related capacity since 2017. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary managed account solutions. The firm integrates brokerage, advisory, custody, and cash-sweep services with a multi-asset investment approach supported by due diligence and strategic asset allocation.