Sarah Yakel is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Meridian Financial Partners LLC since 2015, where she is part of a four-advisor team based in Warrenton, VA. Meridian Financial Partners LLC provides personalized asset management and integrated financial planning to individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, pensions, and corporations. The firm emphasizes asset allocation as the primary driver of returns and manages client portfolios predominantly on a discretionary basis.

Jamshid Sharifi is a Series 65-credentialed advisor with over 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Legacy Wealth Management Inc. in Manassas, VA. He is also president and owner of Legacy Associates Inc., an insurance business. Sharifi holds a silent partnership in a retail business based in Wilkes Barre, PA. Legacy Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and businesses through a five-advisor team managing approximately $314 million across more than 700 client relationships. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and no-fee public educational seminars, using tailored investment strategies documented in client Investment Policy Statements.

Jennifer Panicker is a financial advisor at Mathis Wealth Management with 22 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. and United Planners' Financial Services. Mathis Wealth Management provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional retirement plans. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach using no-load and institutional funds, ETFs, stocks, and bonds, and offers retirement plan services including participant education and enrollment.

Andrew Yashin is a CFA® charterholder with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Signet Financial Management, LLC since 2014. The firm provides wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and sub-advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. Signet manages approximately $1.06 billion in discretionary assets and employs a long-term, fiduciary investment process that combines fundamental and quantitative analysis to construct diversified portfolios.

David O’Neill is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Heritage Financial LLC since 2018. He previously worked at Spire Investment Partners LLC for one year. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole member of a private residence management entity in Gainesville, VA, focused on personal investment activities. Heritage Financial LLC advises individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, small businesses, and corporations, managing approximately $408 million in assets for about 350 clients. The firm employs a LifeMap Discovery process to establish client goals and uses individualized core-and-satellite portfolio allocations, often incorporating third-party model portfolios.

Kristina Fernandes is an advisor at Hughes Financial Services, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential. She has three years of industry experience, including nine years of prior work at Sloper's Stitch House. Hughes Financial Services is a team-based registered investment adviser with seven advisors managing approximately $760 million for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, integrated financial planning, and an all-inclusive wrap-fee program that incorporates firm-developed model portfolios, ongoing monitoring, and access to unaffiliated independent managers.

Barry Bass is a CFP® and ChFC® with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently with Northwest Financial Advisors LLC in Herndon, VA, and has prior experience at Fulton Bank and Raymond James Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is also co-owner of B&B Rocky Knoll Farms LLC. Northwest Financial Advisors LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, 529 plan management, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm manages approximately $1.92 billion in discretionary assets and employs a long-term, asset-allocation-driven approach with customized portfolios implemented through multiple advisory programs.

Denise Proctor is a financial advisor with Northwest Financial Advisors LLC in Herndon, VA, holding CFP®, Series 63, and Series 65 designations and bringing 21 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at M&T Bank and M&T Securities from 2009 to 2026, along with experience at LPL Financial since 2021 and Northwest Financial Group since 2026. Northwest Financial Advisors LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, asset-allocation-driven approach and utilizes LPL Financial custodial programs and an Outsourced Chief Investment Officer program to support portfolio management and oversight.

Jing Quan is a CFP® professional at Rainey & Randall Wealth Advisors, Inc. with two years of industry experience. She has been associated with Rainey & Randall Investment Management, Inc. since 2012. Rainey & Randall Wealth Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and limited-scope 3(21) ERISA retirement-plan services. The firm emphasizes tailored asset-allocation models primarily using mutual funds and ETFs, incorporating a range of strategies and analytical approaches.

Nicholas Tupaj is a CFP® professional with five years of experience, currently serving at Northwest Financial Advisors LLC in Herndon, VA. He has held roles at LPL Financial and Northwest Federal Credit Union and studied at Kansas State University and George Mason University. Northwest Financial Advisors LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm follows a long-term, asset-allocation-driven approach and utilizes LPL Financial custodial programs along with an Outsourced Chief Investment Officer program to support portfolio oversight and model optimization.

Andrew Lewis is a financial advisor with The Lewis Financial Group, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. Prior to joining The Lewis Financial Group in 2021, he spent over a decade at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC. He serves as an investment committee member for the Community Foundation of Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties. The Lewis Financial Group provides investment management, independent manager selection, and financial planning services to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, foundations, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $314 million in discretionary assets, employing a risk-adjusted, tax-aware approach using a combination of active and passive strategies across various asset classes and utilizing both direct portfolio management and third-party platforms.

Janna Vloet is a financial advisor with Northwest Financial Advisors LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones and Navy Federal Credit Union. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a business selling collectibles. Northwest Financial Advisors LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm uses a long-term, asset-allocation-driven approach and offers customized portfolios through multiple advisory programs.

Daniel Fortunato is a financial advisor at Meridian Financial Partners LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Monterey Church and Carfax. Meridian Financial Partners LLC provides personalized asset management and integrated financial planning to individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, pensions, and corporations. The firm emphasizes asset allocation as the primary driver of returns and manages client portfolios on a discretionary basis, with a focus on longer-term holdings and ongoing financial planning.

Joseph Wilson is a financial advisor with Northwest Financial Advisors LLC in Herndon, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments, TD Ameritrade, and Northwest Federal Credit Union. He also spent time with The Omaha Beef Indoor Football Team in 2016. 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 investment approach and utilizes LPL Financial custodial programs and an Outsourced Chief Investment Officer platform to support portfolio management and client service.

Kimberly Lampropoulos is a financial advisor with Northwest Financial Advisors LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Northwest Financial Group LLC, Northwest Financial Advisors LLC, and LPL Financial, LLC since 2016. 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 primarily implements strategies through LPL Financial custodial programs, while also offering an Outsourced Chief Investment Officer program to support portfolio oversight and manager due diligence.

Deatrice Johnson is a financial advisor with Northwest Financial Advisors LLC in Herndon, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial, LLC and Northwest Financial Advisors since 2016 and has additional experience in commercial real estate with Long and Foster Real Estate, Inc. Johnson also provides administrative services for Northwest Financial Advisors. Northwest Financial Advisors LLC offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, 529 plan management, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm manages approximately $1.92 billion in discretionary assets and uses a long-term, asset-allocation-driven approach with customized portfolios implemented through LPL Financial programs.

Christina Fransckiewich is a CFP® professional with 16 years of experience in the financial industry. She has worked at The Lewis Financial Group since 2021 and previously spent 10 years with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC. In addition to her advisory role, she is a commissioned Notary Public in the state of Virginia. The Lewis Financial Group provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, foundations, and business entities. The firm employs a risk-adjusted, tax-aware approach using a mix of active and passive strategies across various asset classes and frequently utilizes UMA/SMA platforms and independent managers to implement client portfolios.

Paul Hughes is a financial advisor at Hughes Financial Services, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Hughes Financial Services since 2009. The firm manages approximately $616 million for individual and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside integrated financial planning. Hughes Financial Services operates its own wrap-fee program and employs a range of tactical investment techniques, including short-term trading and option writing, while also maintaining affiliations that support trustee and investment-management services.

David Morton is a financial advisor with Heritage Financial LLC in Bethesda, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Heritage Financial since 2007, including its current form since 2016, and previously at The Strategic Financial Alliance and Acorn Financial Advisory Services. In addition to advisory work, he is a licensed insurance agent involved in fixed life and health insurance sales. Heritage Financial LLC provides investment management and financial planning to individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, small businesses, and corporations. The firm uses a LifeMap Discovery process to develop customized plans and constructs client portfolios with a core-and-satellite approach, often implementing strategies through independent third-party advisers.

Ronald Bolte is a financial advisor with Legacy Wealth Management Inc. in Manassas, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, Carradice Wealth Advisors, Hightower Securities, Financial Engines Advisors, EF Legacy Securities, and Edelman Financial Services. Legacy Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and businesses through a five-advisor team managing approximately $314 million across more than 700 client relationships. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, unified managed account and SEI program access, financial planning, and no-cost public educational seminars, using documented investment strategies tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.