Ethan Miller is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience and the sole advisor at Planning for Progress in Silver Spring, MD. His prior work includes roles at the Department for Professional Employees, AFL-CIO, and Jobs With Justice. He also serves as finance and operations director for IFPTE Local 70, a Washington, DC-based union, managing its financial operations on a part-time consulting basis. Planning for Progress serves middle- and upper-middle-income individuals and families, as well as small businesses, nonprofits, and employer plan sponsors. The firm offers comprehensive and project-based financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting, using diversified, long-term asset allocation strategies tailored to clients’ goals and values.

Yingjie Shu is a financial advisor at Kailasa Capital Management LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Equitable Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Blue Latitude, LLC, a non-investment-related business. Kailasa Capital Management provides wealth management and investment services to individual clients, family offices, institutions, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs a long-term, fundamentals-based investment approach and manages both individual accounts and private pooled funds, using strategies that include equities, fixed income, ETFs, mutual funds, options, and derivatives for portfolio construction and risk management.

Efrata Kirose is a Series 65-credentialed financial advisor at One Oak with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining One Oak, Kirose held positions at Align Impact, LLC, Working Within, Syntrinsic LLC, Syntrinsic Investment Counsel, Obermeyer Wood Investment Counsel, and Established. Outside of financial advising, Kirose owns and operates EDK Creative LLC, a graphic design and marketing services business. One Oak provides outsourced chief investment officer and customized investment advisory services primarily to institutional clients, including endowments, foundations, and family offices. The firm offers portfolio management, financial consulting, and access to alternative investments through an integrated OCIO model emphasizing diverse analytical techniques and active manager oversight.

Arthur Locke III is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Locke Asset Management in Great Falls, VA. Outside of advising, he co-owns and manages two residential properties in Fairfax, VA. Locke Asset Management provides discretionary investment management alongside personal financial and tax planning services for individuals, trusts, and small business owners. The firm emphasizes integrated advice supported by written investment policy statements and diversified portfolios, incorporating both fundamental and technical analysis.

Khalid Usmani is a financial advisor with One Oak, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including GuideVine, Avantax Wealth Management, and Allstate. Outside of advisory roles, he serves as president of MIU Partners LLC, an independent insurance agency providing property, casualty, and life insurance. One Oak delivers outsourced chief investment officer (OCIO) and customized investment advisory services primarily to institutional clients such as endowments, foundations, and family offices. The firm emphasizes an integrated OCIO model with a focus on governance, manager selection, and risk management.

Chris Bettencourt is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving at Bethesda Financial Advisors, LLC since 2014. He also holds licenses as a life, annuity, and health insurance agent and is a licensed loan officer with Bancstar Mortgage, LLC, working 10 hours or less per week in mortgage financing. Bethesda Financial Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients with portfolio management and financial planning, using a blend of core passive allocation and active tactical adjustments tailored to clients’ risk tolerance and goals.

David Poch is a financial advisor at Promethium with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Promethium, he worked at Challenger Performance Optimization, Inc. for five years and spent four years at Miami University. Promethium Advisors, LLC provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, including both high-net-worth and non-HNW clients, as well as institutional clients such as pension plans, foundations, and nonprofits. The firm employs a diversified investment approach that combines passive and active strategies, alternatives, options strategies, tactical asset allocation, and cash management tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Laura Walsh is a financial advisor at Theus Wealth Advisors in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 65 designation with 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Marathon Financial Group, LLC since 2014 and has been involved with Walsh & Company, P.A. since 1997. Theus Wealth Advisors provides personalized financial planning and consulting to both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals. The firm assists clients in selecting and monitoring third-party asset managers and employs fundamental, technical, and cyclical methods in constructing client strategies.

Andrew Bellamah is a financial advisor with BNB Wealth Management, LLC in Silver Spring, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 34 years of industry experience. He is the owner of BNB Wealth Management and is involved in multiple commercial real estate management and leasing ventures across Florida and Maryland. BNB Wealth Management is a privately owned, SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, small businesses, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm manages diversified portfolios primarily using mutual funds and provides financial planning, pension consulting, and participant education services.

Shaun Eddy is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving at Oxford Planning Group, LLC since 2017. Prior to this, he worked at Strategic Wealth Management Group for 16 years. Oxford Planning Group provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm manages discretionary and non-discretionary accounts and offers customized portfolios using fundamental and technical analysis, with an emphasis on retirement plan consulting and participant education.

Richard Pinion is a financial advisor with Pinion Financial Services, LLC in Bethesda, MD, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 40 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years and has been with OSAIC since 2023. Outside of investment advisory work, he is involved in health and life insurance writing and recruitment. Pinion Financial Services provides financial planning, pension and retirement-plan consulting, and referral services for third-party investment advisory programs. The firm emphasizes selecting and monitoring outside advisors and favors long-term mutual fund investments, without managing client assets on a discretionary basis.

Peter Ryan is a financial advisor at Alikos Wealth Management, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has been with Alikos since 2015. Ryan also has over 30 years of experience at Ryan & Wetmore P.C. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as a member in several real estate investment partnerships. Alikos Wealth Management serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and small businesses by providing discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes long-term, broadly diversified portfolios primarily implemented with passively managed mutual funds and ETFs, and offers customized solutions including ESG, tax-sensitive, and fixed-income accounts.

Jeremy Reed is a CFP® professional affiliated with GLR Partners and has 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining GLR Partners in 2025, he worked for UBS Financial Services for 10 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is also the owner of a real estate business. GLR Partners provides personalized financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, private foundations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm employs a client-specific approach grounded in fundamental research to build long-term portfolios while allowing for shorter-term trading when appropriate.

Saqib Rashid is a financial advisor at One Oak with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has worked at firms including Inverness Capital Advisors, Blue Sand Securities LLC, and Abraaj North America. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner at OneOak Holdings, LLC, which provides outsourced CIO and investment guidance services to charitable foundations, and he also consults with several private equity and venture capital firms on marketing and institutional investor relations. One Oak offers outsourced chief investment officer and customized investment advisory services primarily to institutional clients such as endowments, foundations, and family offices. The firm focuses on a low client-to-advisor ratio with a high account threshold and employs an integrated OCIO model that includes manager selection, risk management, and access to alternative investments.

Jeremy Jacques is a financial advisor with Jacques Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Jacques Advisors since 2017 and is also involved with Jacques & Associates Certified Public Accountants, LLC and Jacques Financial, LLC, both since 2013. Outside of advisory work, he is associated with a certified public accounting firm. Jacques Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients by offering discretionary asset management, financial planning, consulting, and referrals to third-party money managers. The firm combines advisory, brokerage, and accounting services, managing approximately $86 million for about 250 clients through customized portfolios and a mix of in-house and third-party strategies.

Audrey Jones is a financial advisor at Poder Wealth Advisors with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Carson Wealth, CWM, LLC, and the Elwood & Goetz Wealth Advisory Group LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is the CEO and founder of SkateFit, LLC, a fitness business. Poder Wealth Advisors serves individual clients, business owners, and nonprofit entities, focusing on discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm employs a primarily passive investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and provides tailored planning tracks for diverse client needs.

Edward Giese is a Series 65-registered financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with Promethium Advisors, LLC, where he has worked since 2024. Prior to joining Promethium, he was with Sargent Investment Group LLC and United Capital Financial Advisors. Promethium Advisors, LLC provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to both individual and institutional clients. The firm employs a diversified investment approach, combining passive and active strategies, alternatives, and tactical asset allocation, and manages a wrap fee program that encompasses the majority of its assets.

Kevin Mcloughlin is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently advising at Trio Wealth Management, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Chain Bridge Bank, United Capital Financial Advisers, Arista Wealth Advisors, and Capital Financial Services. Trio Wealth Management is a fee-only, SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm combines strategic asset allocation and a mix of passive and active investment vehicles with options to delegate management to independent third-party managers while maintaining supervisory oversight.

Amanda Piper is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James Financial since 2010 and is also involved with Wagener-Lee, LLC as a financial advisor and owner. Piper operates out of Columbia, MD. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and municipal entities. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, offering tailored advice supported by firm research and access to an extensive affiliate network.

Dzhemma Menkeeva is a financial advisor at Foxman Asset Advisors Inc. with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Foxman Asset Advisors in 2025, she worked at PJSC Rosbank for 11 years and at Suffolk University for one year. She is also an insurance agent involved in client solicitation for insurance products. Foxman Asset Advisors provides advisory services to individual investors, corporations, trusts, and foundations, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm generally pursues long-term trading strategies based on fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and quantitative techniques.