Stefan Patchan is a CFA® charterholder with four years of experience at Mason Investment Advisory Services, Inc. Prior to joining Mason, he worked at TFC Consulting, Inc. and held positions at Virginia Tech. Mason Investment Advisory Services, Inc. manages approximately $15.67 billion for about 1,063 clients through a team of 31 advisors. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutions, offering fee-based financial planning, separately managed accounts, and outsourced chief investment officer services with a focus on strategic, long-term asset allocation and manager selection.

Jason Kowal is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stratos since 2021 and previously held positions at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., Edelman Financial Services, LLC, and EF Legacy Securities, LLC. Kowal also operates Kowal Financial Advisors, providing advisory services and financial planning. Stratos Wealth Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and retirement plans, through a network of 71 advisors across multiple teams. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and third-party manager programs tailored to clients’ goals, utilizing a range of sub-advisers and platform solutions.

Anne Ermlick is a financial advisor at First Advisors National, LLC with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Cornerstone Senior Services since 2008. In addition to her advisory role, she is a licensed insurance agent involved with Cornerstone Senior Services in Murfreesboro, TN. First Advisors National manages discretionary assets for individual clients, including high-net-worth households, focusing on third-party money manager selection and tactical and strategic allocations. The firm provides investment management, retirement plan consulting, and advice on individual securities, ETFs, and mutual funds.

Robert Blankenship is a CFA® charterholder with six years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Cassaday & Company, Inc. He has been with Cassaday since 2019 and has prior work experience including roles at Radford University and involvement with the Student Managed Investment Portfolio Organization. Cassaday & Company provides investment management and financial planning to individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and small businesses, managing approximately $7.14 billion in discretionary assets. The firm employs a long-term, asset-allocation-driven investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, using actively managed mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income securities, and model portfolios aligned with written investment policy statements.

Spencer Croft is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving at Range Advisory, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and MarschGallo LLC. Range Advisory serves U.S. individual clients, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth households, providing financial planning, investment advice, and discretionary portfolio management. The firm manages approximately $1.4 billion in discretionary assets and offers model portfolios alongside third-party strategies, incorporating AI tools into its investment process.

Kevin Ostergaard is a CFP® and ChFC® with 11 years of industry experience. He currently works at CW Advisors, LLC and has held prior roles at Wolf Group Capital Advisors, Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., EF Legacy Securities, Edelman Financial Services, and Securian Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he manages administrative duties and property upkeep for a rental property. CW Advisors, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and other business entities. The firm employs a Core-and-Satellite investment approach using active, passive, quantitative, and ESG strategies, and offers comprehensive wealth management and family office services.

Caleb Long is a financial advisor at Range Advisory, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Range Advisory, he worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC for four years and XML Financial Group for three years. Range Advisory serves U.S. individual clients, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth households, offering financial planning, investment advice, and discretionary portfolio management. The firm manages approximately $1.4 billion in discretionary assets and provides access to proprietary model portfolios, third-party strategies, and tax-aware direct indexing, supported by AI-driven tools alongside human oversight.

Danielle Alcide is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience. She currently works at Range Advisory, LLC and has held prior roles at Pylon Inc, Facet Wealth, and TIAA-CREF. Range Advisory serves U.S. individual clients, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth households, offering financial planning, investment advice, and discretionary portfolio management. The firm manages approximately $1.4 billion in discretionary assets and provides access to a range of investment strategies supported by AI tools and customized portfolio construction.

Michael Stevens is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed advisor with three years of experience. He is currently with Brighton Jones LLC and previously worked at Global Advisor Group. Brighton Jones provides wealth management and financial planning services to individual, high-net-worth, and family-office clients through multiple operating brands. The firm employs a whole-balance-sheet approach and offers discretionary portfolio management along with access to private and public investments, supported by an affiliated ecosystem including a trust company and private investment management subsidiaries.

Frederick Baerenz is a financial advisor at F L Putnam Investment Management Company with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Kalos Capital, Inc. and Alpha Omega Group, Inc. He serves on the advisory board of Real Asset Advisor, a publisher of investment-related newsletters focused on real estate, infrastructure, and real assets investment industries, without receiving compensation for this role. F L Putnam serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, and institutions, offering customized, team-based investment management and financial planning. The firm combines internally managed and third-party strategies across multiple asset classes, incorporating sustainable investing and tax-aware rebalancing, and supports these with a research process that integrates macroeconomic and security-level analysis.

Geoffrey Thornett is a financial advisor at Keel Point, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Keel Point and its affiliated entities since 2015. Thornett serves on the Board of Directors for America World Adoption, a Christian international adoption agency. 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 investment decisions and offers a variety of tailored portfolio management and consulting services across multiple asset classes.

Stephen Nelson is a financial advisor at United Brokerage Services, Inc. in Manassas, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 38 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors and Cardinal Bank. He serves as a board member on the Board of Trustees for Novant Health Hospital in Manassas. United Brokerage Services, Inc. provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, small businesses, and retirement plans, offering various managed account programs. The firm’s investment approach includes strategic and tactical asset allocation, mutual funds and ETFs, individual equity and fixed income selection, model portfolios, and tax-aware overlays.

Colin Campbell is a financial advisor at Cassaday & Company, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with OSAIC and Richmond International Forest Products. Outside of advising, he serves as a Financial Planning Administrator for Cassaday and Company Wealth Management, assisting with meeting preparation and day-to-day operations. 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 focused on diversified, buy-and-hold allocations using actively managed mutual funds, ETFs, and conservative fixed income securities.

Anthony Abrams is a financial advisor with Cape Investment Advisory, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Regal Investment Advisors, LLC, Woodbury Financial Services, Inc., and Questar Asset Management. Abrams also operates Abrams Financial Services, LLC, providing financial, insurance, and tax preparation services. Cape Investment Advisory, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, businesses, retirement plans, and trusts. The firm offers both discretionary and nondiscretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party and affiliated asset managers, utilizing a process that incorporates client objectives and risk tolerance to design asset allocation plans.

Jacob Siuta is a CFP® professional with four years at Brighton Jones LLC and a total of two years in the financial advisory industry. His prior experience includes Capital Asset Management Group and roles at Virginia Tech University and other organizations. Brighton Jones LLC provides wealth management and financial planning services to individual, high-net-worth, and family-office clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside comprehensive financial consulting. The firm uses a whole-balance-sheet approach and offers access to a range of public and private investments through its affiliated entities.

Brian Windsor is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bogart Wealth, LLC since 2022, following 12 years at Fidelity Investments and two years at T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Bogart Wealth provides financial planning, consulting, and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, serving both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a combination of passive and active investment strategies guided by a formal Investment Portfolio Committee and offers access to alternative investments and estate planning coordination.

James Macdonell is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Brighton Jones LLC since 2014. Based in McLean, VA, he has been with Brighton Jones throughout his advisory career. Brighton Jones provides wealth management and financial planning services to individual, high-net-worth, and family-office clients, utilizing a whole-balance-sheet approach. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, tax preparation, real estate consulting, and family office administrative support, supported by an affiliated ecosystem including private investment funds, a trust company, and legal services.

Christina Bokor is a financial advisor at Andersen with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at PNC Investments, LLC since 2016. Andersen serves successful individuals, families, and related entities by providing investment consulting through full-service wealth management, limited professional consulting, or standalone performance measurement and reporting. The firm operates as a non-discretionary advisor, emphasizing client communications, consolidated reporting, and integrated tax and advisory services.

Steven Skancke is a financial advisor with Keel Point, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and 18 years of industry experience. He is also a 50% owner and board member of G. William Miller & Co., Inc., a private merchant banking firm, where he serves as an administrative corporate officer to several client entities. 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 investment approach combining fundamental and quantitative analysis, offering a variety of portfolio management and planning services across diverse asset classes.

William Collier is a financial advisor at McAdam LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at McAdam since 2021. Prior to his current role, he held positions at Cavalier Hotel, James Madison University, Arrowhead Point Oysters, and Cox High School. McAdam LLC is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan consulting, implementing portfolios through fundamental analysis and utilizing a range of investment strategies including mutual funds, ETFs, independent managers, and alternative instruments.