Sean Gates is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently with Apollon Wealth Management, LLC and has previously worked at Motley Fool Wealth Management and Lifestyle Wealth Partners. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in small business startup consulting through The Vibes Company Inc., focusing on tax-related products and franchise advisory services. Apollon Wealth Management, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, families, businesses, trusts, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm combines centrally managed model strategies with locally managed portfolios and offers a range of investment solutions including ESG models, Direct Indexing, and sub-advisory services for private and pooled funds.

Lauren O'Brien is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 15 years of experience in the financial industry. She has been with XML Financial Group since 2019 and has worked at XML Securities, LLC (formerly Lara, May & Associates, LLC) since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she contributes as a writer to the Alexandria Stylebook, a nonprofit serving the City of Alexandria, Virginia. 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 investment management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and access to alternative investment opportunities, utilizing a combination of fundamental and technical analysis alongside third-party managers.

Simon Joseph is a financial advisor with United Advisor Group, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including LPL Financial LLC, Momentum Independent Network, Truist Advisory Services, and BB&T Securities. United Advisor Group provides investment management, financial planning, consulting, and family office services to individuals, small businesses, trusts, and charities. The firm serves a diverse client base with portfolio management and retirement planning, employing a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation alongside value investing and multiple analytical techniques.

Michael Duprey is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at Advisory Services Network since 2024. He previously worked at Ategra Capital Management for seven years and 1st Portfolio Wealth Advisors for five years. Duprey is also the owner of DSP Financial Group, a service company managing business income and expenses. Advisory Services Network supports a large network of independent investment adviser representatives, providing a range of advisory and planning services to individuals, families, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and investment consulting using diverse securities and third-party managers.

Kathy Banyas is a financial advisor with United Advisor Group and holds a Series 66 designation. She has 25 years of industry experience, including prior roles at LPL Financial, Momentum Independent Network, Truist Investment Services, and Scott & Stringfellow. Banyas is also a commissioned notary in Virginia. United Advisor Group serves individuals, small businesses, trusts, and charities through a network of independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and family office services, utilizing proprietary model portfolios and a combination of fundamental, technical, and strategic asset-allocation approaches.

Stephen Frederick is a financial advisor at Moors & Cabot, Inc. with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Moors & Cabot since 2001 and holds Series 65 and Series 66 credentials. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Chairman of the Finance Committee at Calvary United Methodist Church in Arlington, VA. Moors & Cabot provides investment advisory and related services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a variety of analytic approaches and offers services ranging from portfolio management to fee-based financial planning and limited consulting.

Tristan Peschka is a financial advisor at Good Life Advisors, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial and Ameriprise Financial Services. Prior to his advisory roles, he was affiliated with Christopher Newport University. Good Life Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to a broad client base including individuals, families, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a team approach and multiple analytical methods to tailor portfolio management and planning solutions aligned with clients’ objectives and risk tolerances.

Michael Graham is a financial advisor with Lasalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C. in Alexandria, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Lasalle St. Securities, L.L.C. since 2003. Outside of his advisory work, he is a sole proprietor buying and selling collectible coins through online auction sites. Lasalle St. Investment Advisors provides fee-based financial planning and investment supervisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment programs, emphasizing a predominance of non-discretionary assets in its management approach.

Jessica Repasi is a financial advisor at Sowell Management with CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and IC Advisory Services, Inc. Outside of financial advising, she was involved with Inner Alpha Fitness for four years. Sowell Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and other RIAs through discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm supports over 100 independent advisors with trading, compliance, technology, and back-office services, employing multiple management styles and offering access to model portfolios and third-party managers.

Maxwell Schoeneborn is a financial advisor with Advisory Services Network and holds a Series 65 designation. He has one year of industry experience and has worked at firms including DSP Wealth Strategies and Florida Financial Advisors. Outside of finance, he is the owner of MFS Wealth Management LLC, a service company supporting his independent contracting work with DSP Wealth Strategies. Advisory Services Network provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, families, corporations, and retirement plans through a large network of independent advisers. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services with flexible engagement options tailored to client objectives.

Bruce Sinclair is a financial advisor at Prosperity Wealth Management, Inc. in Alexandria, VA, with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked on political campaigns for U.S. Senate candidates and served at The Markham Group. Sinclair is the founder of Blue Vanguard Strategic, a consulting firm serving political and nonprofit clients, and serves on the board of Coulson Oil, a fuel distribution company. Prosperity Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, and pension/profit-sharing plans, offering asset management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a multi-method investment approach and conducts ongoing oversight of third-party managers for approximately 1,600 clients.

Thomas Crafa is a CFP® and ChFC® affiliated with Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC, with two years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Navy Federal Financial Group, Navy Federal Credit Union, and Gotham Government Relations. Navy Federal Investment Services primarily serves members of Navy Federal Credit Union along with individual, trust, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, retirement-plan fiduciary services, and portfolio management through both advisory and brokerage channels. The firm uses third-party portfolio managers on the Envestnet platform and offers a range of investment options, including a Private Wealth Consulting program for high-net-worth clients.

Erik Steudle is a financial advisor with Good Life Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services and Merrill. Good Life Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 95 advisors managing around $4.35 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering tailored portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party asset managers.

Joyce Cool is a financial advisor at Sowell Management with 26 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Sowell Management in 2024, she worked at Ic Advisory Services Inc and The Investment Center Inc for nine years. She is also a managing partner of Wealth Management Partners, LLC. Sowell Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and other RIAs. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning through over 100 independent adviser representatives, employing multiple management styles and third-party manager selections.

Thurston Spaulding Jr. is a financial advisor with Advisory Services Network and holds a Series 66 credential. He has 22 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Ategra Capital Management, Capital Fiduciary Advisors, and other firms. He is also the owner and managing principal of The Spaulding Financial Company, LLC, where he oversees commercial office leasing operations. Additionally, he serves as general treasurer and finance committee member at Saint John's Episcopal Church. Advisory Services Network serves individuals, families, corporations, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans through a network of approximately 208 independent advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, investment consulting, and retirement-plan services with a range of investment approaches tailored to client objectives.

Alexandra Payne is a CFP® and Series 66 credentialed advisor at SEIA with seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include five years at Creative Planning, LLC and two years at SBSB Financial Advisors. SEIA serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional and charitable entities, through a multi-team advisory platform of approximately 140 advisors. The firm’s investment approach combines strategic macro asset allocation with tactical adjustments and emphasizes non-discretionary asset management, supported by an in-house Investment Solutions Group and Investment Committee.

Robert Ramos is a financial advisor at Sowell Management with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and previously worked at Ic Advisory Services Inc and The Investment Center Inc. Ramos is a vice president of the Southern Maryland Business Network, a community organization where he serves in a volunteer leadership role. Sowell Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and other RIAs. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services, utilizing a variety of management styles and model portfolios.

Anthony Di Carlo is a financial advisor with Advisor Resource Council, holding a Series 65 credential and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at 360 Wealth Management since 2018 and has been involved with Lutron Electronics since 2008. Outside of advisory work, he is engaged in lighting control sales. Advisor Resource Council serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs an investment approach that combines artificial intelligence tools with traditional fundamental analysis through AIQ model portfolios and separately managed accounts, offering tailored strategies for different levels of assets.

Alicia Fouser is a financial advisor with Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and seven years of industry experience. She has previously worked at North West Financial Advisors LLC and LPL Financial. Outside of her advisory work, she volunteers in the classroom setting at Prince William County Schools. Navy Federal Investment Services primarily serves members of Navy Federal Credit Union along with individual, trust, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, retirement-plan fiduciary services, and portfolio management through advisory and brokerage channels using third-party portfolio managers on the Envestnet platform.

David Canham IV is a financial advisor with Spire Wealth Management, LLC in Alexandria, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Spire Investment Partners, Keel Point Capital, Bank of America, and Merrill. He serves as a director for The Washington Home & Community Hospices, a charitable organization providing hospice services in the Washington, DC area. Spire Wealth Management provides investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans, employing a range of strategies including passive, active, and hybrid tax-aware allocations. The firm offers financial planning, manager-of-managers programs, and access to model portfolios with proprietary risk overlays through its affiliate Corbett Road Capital Management.