Yevgeniy Shvets is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience, currently with Capitol Securities Management, Inc. since 2019. His prior roles include positions at UGK Trading Inc, SageVest Wealth Management, TD Ameritrade, and SCOTTRADE. Outside of financial advising, he works as a translator, assisting with the translation of foreign language materials. Capitol Securities Management serves individual investors, institutional clients, retirement plans, trusts, and small businesses by offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm operates as both a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser and delivers investment advice through IAR-managed programs, separately managed accounts, and third-party money managers.

Alexander Fuentes is a financial advisor at Cassaday & Company, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Cassaday, he worked at Osaic Wealth, Inc. and has a background that includes roles in education and the hospitality industry. Cassaday & Company manages investment portfolios and provides financial planning and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and small businesses. The firm employs a long-term, Modern Portfolio Theory–based approach with diversified, buy-and-hold allocations primarily using actively managed mutual funds, ETFs, and conservative fixed income securities.

Justin Marcus is a financial advisor at Fortis Capital Advisors, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. In addition to his role at Fortis Capital Advisors since 2021, Marcus is involved in founding and managing Gratus Wealth Management, LLC, and serves as a director at Gratus Staffing, a staffing agency, as well as CEO of Big 4 Talent, Inc., an online staffing platform. Fortis Capital Advisors provides portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and educational workshops to individuals, families, businesses, retirement plans, institutional clients, and other advisers. The firm employs a range of investment strategies including discretionary management and model portfolios, with offerings that include passive, active, tactical, blended, and ESG-oriented options.

Yosef Ghebray is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving at Range Advisory, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Betterment, Fidelity Investments, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, and Merrill. Range Advisory offers online financial planning and portfolio monitoring primarily for individual clients, including high-net-worth households. The firm utilizes third-party Turn-key Asset Management Platforms and AI tools to tailor portfolio construction and financial planning beyond investments.

Brett Bernstein is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at XML Financial Group with 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at XML Securities, LLC since 2019 and at XML Financial, LLC since 2016. Bernstein is also the managing partner of BR Financial Associates Management Company, LLC. XML Financial Group is a multi-advisor wealth management firm overseeing approximately $3.3 billion in client assets. The firm serves nearly 2,900 clients, providing customized portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and access to alternative investment opportunities.

Samuel Ferro is a CFP® with experience at Cassaday & Company, Inc. and Osaic Wealth, Inc. beginning in 2025. Prior to his advisory roles, he worked at The Family Firm from 2021 to 2025 and has held various positions outside the financial industry. Cassaday & Company manages investment portfolios and provides financial planning and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and small businesses. The firm follows a long-term, Modern Portfolio Theory–based approach emphasizing diversified, buy-and-hold allocations using actively managed mutual funds, ETFs, and conservative fixed income securities.

Sarah Avery is a financial advisor with Mason Investment Advisory Services Inc. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Mason since 2024. Prior to joining Mason, she spent several years in educational roles at James Madison University and Lake Braddock Secondary School. Mason Investment Advisory Services, Inc. manages approximately $15.67 billion for over 1,000 clients through a team of 31 advisors. The firm specializes in fee-based financial planning, separately managed accounts, and institutional services, with a focus on strategic, long-term asset allocation and portfolio management for high-net-worth individuals and nonprofit organizations.

Daniel Smith is a financial advisor at Keel Point, LLC with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Blend Labs, Inc. for four years and CoreLogic for ten years. Keel Point, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $4.07 billion and serving individuals, institutional investors, retirement plan sponsors, and corporations. The firm employs a team-based blend of fundamental and quantitative analysis to guide portfolio management and offers a range of strategies, including customization and use of sub-advisers, alongside affiliated brokerage, insurance, and private fund activities.

Andrew Burke is a financial advisor at Capitol Securities Management, Inc. in Reston, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Capitol Securities Management since 2006. Capitol Securities Management serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate, charitable, trustee, and plan sponsor clients. The firm offers brokerage and investment advisory services, comprehensive financial planning, pension consulting, insurance products, and educational seminars, managing assets through various account types and investment vehicles.

David Guido is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Private Client Services. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in offering insurance products through multiple companies, earning compensation from these sales. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets for around 17,800 clients. The firm offers a combination of discretionary and consultative investment management programs, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services, with an emphasis on client-approved trades and customized portfolio allocations.

Ikesh Pandey is a financial advisor with Archer Investment Corporation, holding a Series 65 designation and six years of industry experience. He has been with Archer since 2019 and previously worked at Sullivan & Company CPAs and Baker Tilly. Archer Investment Corporation provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and investment companies. The firm manages approximately $900 million through a range of solutions from comprehensive financial assessments and custom portfolio management to model-based strategies using mutual funds and ETFs.

Arvette Reid is a financial advisor at SEIA with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at SES Inc. since 2023 and SEIA LLC since 2017. Prior to her advisory roles, she spent six years at Capital Caring Hospice & Palliative Care. SEIA serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering investment management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a research-driven investment process combining strategic asset allocation with tactical adjustments and manages most assets on a non-discretionary basis.

David Spiker is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with over 51 years of industry experience. He has been with Capitol Securities Management, Inc. since 1986 and also operates an insurance brokerage under his own name. Capitol Securities Management serves individual, corporate, and charitable clients with brokerage, investment advisory, and comprehensive financial planning services. The firm offers access to various investment programs and emphasizes client-specific investment policies managed through a range of securities and third-party managers.

Franklin Stitely Jr. is a Series 66-licensed advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. based in Ashburn, VA, bringing three years of industry experience. He is also the managing member and majority owner of SK CPA's & Business Advisors PLLC, a CPA firm specializing in tax preparation and accounting, where he has worked since 1990. Additionally, he is involved with Clarity Practice Management, LLC, which provides practice management software for CPA and tax firms. ValMark Advisers offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm employs a diversified, goal-based investment approach, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and separate-account managers, with oversight from an investment committee and integration of third-party manager programs.

Christopher Oxenham is a financial advisor with Verus Capital Partners, LLC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license, and has 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Verus Capital Partners since 2011 and has prior experience with LPL Financial and Securities America, Inc. Verus Capital Partners is a fee-based investment advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, pension plans, and estates. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to create customized portfolios, incorporates tactical adjustments and selective hedging, and tailors allocations based on clients’ time horizons, risk tolerances, and tax considerations.

Yohanna Gorfu is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Spire Investment Partners since 1999 and currently serves as an Investment Advisor Representative at Spire Wealth Management, LLC. Spire Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $4.5 billion in assets for over 6,100 clients, offering a combination of advisor-led portfolios, model strategies, and manager-of-managers arrangements.

Matthew Stonich is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He has held various roles within the company since 2019, including Investment Consultant, Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Throughout his tenure at Fidelity Investments, Matthew has developed expertise in financial planning and investment consulting. Matthew emphasizes the importance of having a clear financial plan to work towards individual goals, as reflected in his personal statement: "Everyone needs a plan in place to work towards their goals. Let's take a minute to make a plan, don't make a plan a minute." This approach guides his work with clients to establish structured financial strategies.

Tristan Hawkins is a financial advisor with United Brokerage Services, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with United Brokerage Services since 2016. United Brokerage Services, Inc. provides investment advisory services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, small businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers various wrap and unified managed account programs and employs a process that includes strategic and tactical asset allocation, use of mutual funds and ETFs, individual equity and fixed income selection, third-party research, and tax-aware overlays.

Erin Holt is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience currently serving at F.L. Putnam Investment Management Company. She has held prior roles at Kalos Capital and Alpha Omega Group, Inc. Holt volunteers with the Foundation for Financial Planning, providing pro bono financial planning services. F.L. Putnam serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, offering customized investment management and advisory solutions across multiple asset classes. The firm incorporates both internally managed strategies and third-party managers, with a strategic asset allocation framework supported by AI tools that complement human decision-making.

Lanta Evans is a financial advisor at Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC with 24 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior work includes roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Wike Financial, Raymond James Financial, and LEM Financial Services, LLC. She is also the owner of LEM Financial Services, LLC, where she provides non-investment financial and business consulting. Concurrent Investment Advisors is an SEC-registered firm offering wealth management, investment management, and financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $15.7 billion in assets and employs a primarily long-term, portfolio-driven investment approach incorporating ETFs, mutual funds, and selected individual securities.