Darrell Reynard Jr. is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., EF Legacy Securities, LLC, and Edelman Financial Services LLC. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department that serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of financial planning and portfolio management services combining internal research, model-traded strategies, and manager-traded separately managed accounts.

Sean Connolly is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines since 2026. Prior to this role, he worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. for seven years and has held positions at Raymond James Financial Services, TIAA, and several firms focused on federal employee benefits. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a committee-driven proprietary modeling process alongside planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified model portfolios and both discretionary and non-discretionary investment options.

John Roberts Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Ashburn, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2011. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with specific asset eligibility, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools.

Mohammed Iftaiha is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® certification and Series 66 designation. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2024, he worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. for 17 years and PRUCO Securities, LLC for 3 years. He is also involved in incidental insurance services through Strategic Capital Advisors. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering brokerage and advisory services across multiple programs. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, integrating discretionary and third-party management strategies within a large multi-advisor platform.

Dante Lavender currently serves as a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, focusing on providing personalized financial experiences to a diverse client base that includes individuals, families, and corporations. His professional approach emphasizes building futures beyond portfolios by understanding the unique aspirations and challenges of each client. He is committed to empowering clients, particularly those from underrepresented communities, fostering inclusive financial success through compassion, diligent service, and diverse perspectives. Mr. Lavender began his career in financial services in 2015 and has since held roles at Wells Fargo & Co., SunTrust (now Truist), and Bank of America/Merrill, gaining experience in banking, lending, and wealth management. He holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and an academic background that includes a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Radford University, an MBA from Southern New Hampshire University, and an Associate of Applied Science in General Studies from New River Community College. Outside of his professional work, Mr. Lavender contributes to community organizations such as Future Business Leaders of America and Ultimate International Miss. He enjoys activities including billiards, cooking, dancing, interior decorating, music, reading, spending time with family, traveling, and watching movies.

Kyung Eun Kim is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding CFP®, Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mass Mutual Investors Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company in 2023, Kim worked at Eagle Strategies and New York Life Insurance Company. She serves as president of the Ewha Womans University Alumni Association and chairs the strategy and planning committee for the Greater Dallas Korean American Chamber of Commerce. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm’s planning process involves detailed client data analysis and written recommendations, with implementation handled separately through brokerage or insurance arrangements.

Nicholas Sorden is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Reston, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He worked at Robert W. Baird & Co. for 10 years before joining Raymond James & Associates, where he has been since 2022. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional advisory services.

Justin Valadez is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Merrill and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is CEO and partner at Momentum Capitol Wealth Advisors and is involved in non-investment business activities including ownership of a cost reduction franchise. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm uses tailored planning and risk-profiling tools to support non-discretionary investment consulting and offers specialized programs such as municipal advising and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory services.

Taylor Smith is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2021. He previously worked with Northwestern Mutual Investment Management and has a long-standing affiliation with Flowerstone Financial. Outside of his advisory roles, he is president of the StonePoint HOA, where he leads community meetings and oversees property inspections. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms.

Royeen Sanie is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Edward Jones, United Brokerage Services, and Navy Federal Credit Union. Outside of finance, he was involved with Quality Floor Kitchen & Bath LLC for four years. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates centralized due diligence with systematic and qualitative research, and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities.

Pauline Malmgren is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 38 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials. Since 2017, she has served as co-trustee of The Swenson Living Trust, where she also acts as financial advisor. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm delivers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Raymond Hewlett is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Reston, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Concept Plus, Planet Technologies, and as a Government CIO. He also engages in sales of loan products and home security referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, using model-based strategies overseen by third-party asset managers. The firm supports approximately 3,698 advisors and $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Saro Gahima is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at firms including Morgan Stanley and Bogart Wealth, LLC. Based in Fairfax, VA, his background includes roles in wealth management and mortgage services. Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, where Saro is part of The DDK Group, serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and custody services, employing a mix of manager-traded and model-traded strategies supported by internal research and ongoing manager oversight.

Gary Barnes is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 38 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for 19 years and was with LPL Financial from 1991 to 2005 before rejoining in 2025. Barnes is also president of The Barnes Group, a business he has owned since 2000. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including model portfolios and third-party asset management access.

Anthony Lobalbo is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with various divisions of Charles Schwab since 2015, including Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab Premiere Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member and Director/Secretary for the nonprofit Animal Education and Rescue Organization (A.E.R.O). Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines a large-scale, integrated structure with a client relationship model that offers primarily non-discretionary advisory services alongside access to discretionary separately managed accounts.

Mary Wallack is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 40 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc., and Morgan Stanley Dw Inc. The DDK Group, part of Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services supported by internal research, manager oversight, and advanced investment strategies.

Jocelyn Kim is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Fairfax, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. Her career includes nine years at New York Life and seven years at NYLife Securities LLC prior to joining Mass Mutual. She is also an insurance broker with IOG Benefits Consulting, where she engages in outside insurance sales focused on Medicare and group employee plans. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools to provide goal-based, collaborative planning without discretionary authority.

John Fox is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 38 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Securities America, Inc. for 12 years each before joining Osaic in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales through his own business, Fox Financial Services, Inc. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization and operates with a complex affiliate network that supports a wide range of investment programs and alternative investments.

Jay Forshee II is a Series 66 licensed advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he held positions at Georgetown University and multiple medical schools. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and maintaining an extensive nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Kamalpreet Sidhu is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Ashburn, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2025, Sidhu worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2018 to 2025 and spent one year at PNC Financial Services Group Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients across a broad range of wealth segments. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, access to separately managed accounts, affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.