Scott O’Gorman is a CFA® charterholder with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with The Ithaka Group, LLC since 2008, where he is part of a five-advisor team based in Arlington, VA. The Ithaka Group provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory and portfolio management services to a range of clients, including individuals, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and registered investment funds. The firm employs a concentrated growth investment style focused on high-quality, publicly listed companies and manages both registered funds and advisory accounts with performance-based fee structures.

Justin Souder is a financial advisor with Acorn Financial Advisory Services, Inc. in Reston, VA. He holds a Series 65 designation and has five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Acorn in 2020, he worked at Falls Road Golf Course for four years. Acorn Financial Advisory Services provides personalized financial planning and investment management to individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm manages approximately $1.23 billion for around 2,300 to 2,400 clients through 11 advisors, offering both custom and model-based portfolios with discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Elizabeth Clough is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 18 years of experience in the financial industry. She has been with Rembert Pendleton Jackson since 2011 and is based in Vienna, VA. Rembert Pendleton Jackson (RPJ) provides investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and business consulting to both individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals and plan sponsors. The firm uses a client-specific, Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach and manages assets across a variety of account types, operating both discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Brendan Hughes is a financial advisor at Lafayette Investments, Inc. with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Lafayette Investments since 2015. Lafayette Investments is a SEC-registered investment adviser that provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charities, and business entities. The firm emphasizes fundamental and qualitative security analysis, mutual fund and ETF due diligence, and a long-term, low-turnover investment approach.

Michael Mcintyre is a CFA® charterholder with three years of industry experience. He has worked at Glassy Mountain Advisors since 2022 and previously held roles at Proshares Advisors, T. Rowe Price, and Morgan Stanley. Glassy Mountain Advisors provides wealth management services primarily to high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients, combining discretionary investment management with integrated financial planning. The firm uses a value-oriented, fundamentals-based approach to build diversified equity and income portfolios and offers customized asset allocation, including ESG-focused options.

Samuel Beach is a financial advisor with Sargent Investment Group, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Sargent Investment Group provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services and financial planning to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, nonprofits, corporations, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs a consultative process to develop customized portfolios, utilizes third-party managers and technology for risk assessment, and serves as an investment manager to private funds requiring accredited investors.

Barry Glassman is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience and has been with Glassman Wealth Services, LLC since 2009. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Washington, DC. Glassman Wealth Services serves individual and high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations, offering discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs tailored portfolio strategies using mutual funds, ETFs, independent managers, and private funds, and incorporates unique valuation methods for private investments and a comprehensive approach to asset aggregation and reporting.

Benjamin Hilyard is a financial advisor at Fidelis Capital Partners, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked for 17 years at Bank of America, Private Bank. Fidelis Capital Partners provides investment advisory and related services to individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, philanthropic and nonprofit organizations, and other business entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment process that integrates quantitative, fundamental, technical, and economic analysis to manage portfolios using both long- and short-term strategies.

Nicole Mongeon is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with Rembert Pendleton Jackson, bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at Rembert Pendleton Jackson since 2020 and previously spent 15 years with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Rembert Pendleton Jackson offers investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and business consulting to individual and institutional clients, employing a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach with both discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Jason Seney is a financial advisor at Brown | Miller Wealth Management, LLC, with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 registrations. His prior work includes roles at Chevy Chase Trust and Morgan Stanley. Brown | Miller Wealth Management is a fee-only registered investment adviser that serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and other institutional entities. The firm employs a goal-oriented process combining active and passive strategies and integrates third-party independent managers to tailor allocations based on clients’ cash-flow needs, tax considerations, and risk profiles.

Jonathan Adams is a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) with 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Northwest Financial Advisors LLC since 2014 and also maintains an affiliation with LPL Financial, LLC since 2007. Adams is licensed to sell non-variable insurance products, including universal life, whole life, and disability insurance. 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 utilizes LPL Financial’s custodial programs and Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO) services to support portfolio management and oversight.

Nicholas Ferrari Smith is a CFP® with seven years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Capitol Private Wealth Group LLC, where he has worked since 2024. Prior to this, he held various roles at Northwestern Mutual and MAI Capital Management. Capitol Private Wealth Group serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies including ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, bonds, and alternative instruments, integrating tax and accounting services and utilizing structured products and derivatives in client portfolios.

Brian Fyock is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience, currently serving at Evermay Wealth Management, LLC since 2023. Prior to joining Evermay, he worked at Sterne Kessler Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C. for six years and Venable LLP for two years. Evermay Wealth Management, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement and profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a team-centric approach to investment management and financial planning, tailoring client recommendations based on comprehensive investor profiles and monitoring portfolios that may include equities, bonds, mutual funds, private funds, and private equity.

Peter Baker is a financial advisor at Preston Wealth Advisors, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Preston Wealth Advisors since 2023, following a concurrent role at Catoctin Wealth Management LLC since 2014. He serves on the board of Ruritans of Lucketts, a nonprofit community aid group. Preston Wealth Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice and financial planning to individuals, families, plan fiduciaries, and related entities. The firm combines active and passive portfolio management with model-driven strategies and offers services including separately managed accounts, fiduciary plan services, and private pooled investment vehicles.

Jacob Kaufmann is a Series 65-credentialed advisor at Astra Prime Wealth Management with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Astra Prime, he worked with Fairfax County Public Schools and has a background that includes operating Shield Squad Automotive LLC. He attended George Mason University from 2021 to 2025. Astra Prime Wealth Management provides fee-based, custom investment management primarily for high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business clients. The firm employs a tactical asset-allocation strategy using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, incorporating advanced trading techniques and performance-based fee arrangements for qualified clients.

Laura Hodgson is a financial advisor at Sargent Investment Group with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley, Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., and The Meakem Group of Raymond James. Sargent Investment Group provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services and financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, non-profits, corporations, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs a consultative process to tailor asset allocation and portfolio management, including the use of third-party managers and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Sebastian Florero is a CFP® and Series 65-registered financial advisor at D'Orazio Wealth Advisors with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at VLP Financial Advisors and has a diverse background that includes roles outside finance, such as working at Five Guys and teaching at Annadale High School. D'Orazio Wealth Advisors offers financial planning, discretionary investment management, and retirement plan consulting primarily to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates. The firm employs a long-term, fundamentally driven, globally diversified investment approach and manages approximately $1.32 billion across about 285 client relationships.

David Alicea is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor at Fruitful with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Matt Aaron and held multiple roles at Northwestern Mutual, including wealth management and investment services. Alicea served four years in the United States Marine Corps and attended the United States Naval Academy. Fruitful Advisory, LLC offers web-based financial planning and discretionary investment management to individual clients through a subscription membership model. The firm emphasizes personalized planning with passive, low-cost investment strategies focused on ETFs and index funds, serving primarily non-high-net-worth individuals.

Andrew Leonard is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Geometric Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2014. He holds a Series 65 license and is based in Washington, DC. Geometric Wealth Advisors provides personalized wealth management to individuals, families, and trusts, offering discretionary investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and integrated tax and estate planning support. The firm emphasizes long-term investing with diversified, “passive, but not-indexed” mutual funds and ETFs, supported by a multi-office platform and coordinated tax professional services.

Theron Weimer is a financial advisor with KFA Private Wealth Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at KFA since 2015 and was previously with Arete Wealth Management LLC from 2018 to 2023 and Spire Securities LLC from 2015 to 2017. KFA Private Wealth Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, employer retirement plans, and business entities, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, investment management, and integrated tax and accounting services. The firm employs a goal-based strategic asset allocation approach, combining passive and active management with an emphasis on manager selection and low-cost share classes.