Kyle Smith is a financial advisor at SEIA with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. His prior roles include positions at SES LLC, Royal Alliance Associates, INC., and SII. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Signature Estate & Investment Advisors LLC in an investment-related capacity. SEIA provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and corporate clients. The firm serves roughly 9,520 clients with about $22.5 billion in assets under management, offering a range of managed account programs and financial planning options supported by a client-driven investment process and an oversight Investment Committee.

Germaine Broussard is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Broussard is the founder and president of Troop Treats, a nonprofit organization. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations and uses third-party sub-advisers, regularly monitoring accounts while acting as an ERISA fiduciary when applicable.

Markus Malmgren is a financial advisor at McAdam LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at McAdam LLC and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments since 2017. His prior experience includes roles at Lawn Jockeys Landscaping and the University of Mary Washington. McAdam LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and government entities by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement plan consulting, and implementation support. The firm manages client accounts on a discretionary basis using a range of investment vehicles and offers specialized exposures, alongside innovative services such as a tiered weekly subscription planning product and monitored use of artificial intelligence tools in advisory work.

Anthony Rush is a financial advisor at McAdam LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at McAdam since 2018. Prior to joining McAdam, he served in the US Army and held roles at the Office of the US Secretary of State, Muscogee Staffing Solutions, LLC, and Nexus Fusion, where he currently consults on business and product development. McAdam LLC is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs fundamental analysis to construct portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, independent managers, and individual securities, and offers a tiered subscription financial-planning service along with access to alternative and specialized investment strategies.

Carmen Bississo is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cassaday & Company, Inc. She has worked at both Cassaday & Company and Royal Alliance since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-owner of a studio leased with her husband. 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 emphasizing diversified, buy-and-hold allocations, primarily using actively managed mutual funds, ETFs, and conservative fixed income securities.

Brenna Allsopp is a CFP® and Series 65 licensed advisor with The Burney Company in Reston, VA, where she has worked since 2018. She has seven years of industry experience, including four years prior at George Mason University. The Burney Company serves primarily individual investors, including high net worth clients, as well as small businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $3.59 billion in discretionary assets using a multi-team advisory model that combines proprietary fundamental and quantitative investment strategies alongside discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services.

Christopher Airey is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Spire Wealth Management, LLC in McLean, VA. He has worked with Spire Wealth Management since 2003 and is also President and owner of the affiliated registered investment advisory firm Corbett Road Capital Management, formed in 2019. Additionally, Airey is an independent insurance agent for various companies. Spire Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans, managing approximately $4.5 billion in assets. The firm employs a combination of advisor-constructed portfolios, model asset allocation strategies, and sub-advised approaches, including tactical, active, and passive investment techniques.

Rahim Muhammad is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving at Cassaday & Company, Inc. He has previously worked at Osaic Wealth, Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., and Morgan Stanley. Muhammad also holds a position as Executive in Residence at Georgetown University, where he supports academic and career development for finance students. 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.

David Francis is a CFP® professional at Andersen with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Andersen Tax LLC and Sullivan Bruyette Speros and Blaney LLC. Andersen provides full-service investment consulting and performance measurement to individuals, families, and related entities. The firm operates as a non-discretionary investment consultant, developing strategic plans and using portfolio optimization techniques while integrating investment advice with tax and financial planning.

Omid Sanie is a financial advisor at United Brokerage Services, Inc. with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at United Brokerage Services since 2018, following roles at Woodbury Financial Services Inc. and Capital One Sharebuilder, Inc. United Brokerage Services, Inc. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate pension and profit-sharing plans and trust clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with primarily non-discretionary management, maintaining affiliations with United Bank and Wells Fargo.

Sarah Mouser is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with nine years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 65 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Merit Financial Advisors in 2026, she worked at Verdence Capital Advisors LLC and Cassaday & Co, Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on advisory boards for Virginia Tech and George Mason University’s undergraduate financial planning programs, and she is Chair of the Online Education Committee for the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors. Additionally, she is a certified Barre fitness instructor. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with 264 advisors serving about 20,040 clients across 66 offices and managing approximately $23.9 billion in assets. The firm offers coordinated wealth-management services and employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using centrally managed portfolios and customizable models overseen by an internal Investment Management team and Committee.

Bharat Mulchandani is a financial advisor with Spire Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Spire Investment Partners since 2012 and concurrently maintains a part-time role at Fairfax Mortgage, where he originates mortgage loans and may consider opening his own mortgage company in the future. Spire Wealth Management provides investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans, offering a range of portfolio management strategies including discretionary and non-discretionary approaches, financial planning, and access to model portfolios and wrap programs. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies and features proprietary risk overlays through its affiliate Corbett Road Capital Management.

Tyquia Clark is a financial advisor with Missionsquare Retirement and holds a Series 66 designation. She has seven years of industry experience, including prior roles at Edward Jones, MassMutual, Northwestern Mutual, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. Based in Washington, DC, Clark currently serves as a Retirement Plans Specialist. MissionSquare Retirement administers deferred compensation and qualified retirement plans for state and local government employers, employees, and certain nonprofit entities. The firm offers plan administration, recordkeeping, education, and Guided Pathways Advisory Services, with investment advice developed by Morningstar Investment Management and delivered through multiple channels to over 40,000 participants.

Noah Reynolds is a financial advisor at SEIA with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Goldman Sachs for one year. Prior to his professional career, he was a student for 17 years. SEIA serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and investment consulting services. The firm combines strategic macro asset allocation with tactical adjustments through an in-house research group and Investment Committee, managing the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Christopher Young is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in financial planning and wealth management. He is currently with Cassaday & Company, Inc. and has previously worked with Osaic Wealth, Inc. and Royal Alliance. Young serves on the board of the Cassaday and Company Advised Fund, overseeing charitable disbursements. 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 that emphasizes diversified, buy-and-hold allocations implemented primarily with actively managed mutual funds, ETFs, and conservative fixed income securities.

Susan Plunkett Barese is a financial advisor with Arkadios Wealth Advisors holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Guardian Life Insurance Company, Park Avenue Securities, and Northwestern Mutual. She serves on the board of Rebuilding Together Fairfax and owns a consulting firm, Divorce by Design, which provides financial analysis related to divorce settlements. Arkadios Wealth Advisors offers investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans through a combination of advisor-managed accounts, wrap programs, third-party money managers, and financial planning. The firm uses a variety of analytical approaches and an internal portfolio team to support discretionary account management and retirement plan consulting.

Andrew Clark Jr. is a financial advisor at Marshfield Associates with seven years at the firm and a total of ten years in the industry. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Arthur Gallagher & Co for three years. Marshfield Associates manages approximately $8.12 billion for a diverse client base that includes high-net-worth individuals, institutional investors, and government entities. The firm employs a long-only value investing approach focused on a concentrated portfolio and a disciplined margin-of-safety strategy.

Vandolf Parish is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Lincoln Investment, Merrill, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, AXA Advisors, and service in the New York State Assembly and for Congressman Mike Honda. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, and corporate clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management supported by an in-house investment management and research team, utilizing proprietary screening processes and a range of advisory services.

Sandra Terronez is a CFP® certificant with 13 years of industry experience. She is currently with Bogart Wealth, LLC, where she has worked since 2020, including through its multi-team structure since 2024. Her prior experience includes roles at 4J Wealth Management, Cope Corrales, and Henderson Financial - Northwestern Mutual. Bogart Wealth serves individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with comprehensive financial planning, consulting, and wealth management services. The firm employs model portfolios overseen by an Investment Portfolio Committee and offers specialized investment options such as direct indexing SMAs, structured notes, and private-market alternatives.

Sean Gallahan is a CFP® professional with 16 years of experience, currently affiliated with Cassaday & Company, Inc. He has worked at Cassaday & Co Wealth Management, LLC since 2022 and has been associated with Osaic Wealth, Inc. since 2009. He holds the Series 66 designation and has experience in financial planning and investment management. Gallahan is a partner in two LLCs, Greensboro Legacy Partners and 8180 Greensboro Partners, where he attends partner meetings. 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.