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 holds Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Moors & Cabot since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Chairman of the Finance Committee at Calvary United Methodist Church in Arlington, VA. Moors & Cabot serves a diverse client base including retail and high-net-worth individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, and consulting services with tailored portfolio strategies, combining discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.

Michael Graham is a financial advisor with LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C., holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with LaSalle St. Securities, L.L.C. since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, Graham operates a sole proprietorship buying and selling collectible coins through online auction sites. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors provides personalized 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 management programs, incorporating a diverse asset mix including mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and options.

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® with two years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC. His prior work includes roles at Navy Federal Credit Union, Gotham Government Relations, and the Town of Hempstead. Navy Federal Investment Services serves members of Navy Federal Credit Union as well as individual, trust, and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary services. The firm utilizes managed advisory programs featuring third-party portfolio managers and provides a range of investment solutions including unified managed accounts and automated ETF portfolios.

Joyce Cool is a financial advisor at Sowell Management with 27 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Her prior roles include positions at Ic Advisory Services Inc, The Investment Center Inc, StoneX Advisors Inc., and Wrp Investments, Inc. Outside of her advisory role, Joyce serves as managing partner of Wealth Management Partners, LLC, and managing member of Ramco Holdings, LLC. Sowell Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and other RIAs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm operates through an independent-contractor model of over 100 investment adviser representatives and employs multiple management styles including strategic and tactical allocation, individual equity selection, and customized portfolio design.

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 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Navy Federal Financial Group and North West Financial Advisors, as well as experience with LPL Financial. Outside of her advisory role, she volunteers with Prince William County Schools in a classroom setting. Navy Federal Investment Services provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan fiduciary services to members of Navy Federal Credit Union and other clients. The firm primarily delivers advice through managed advisory programs utilizing third-party portfolio managers and offers a range of layered investment solutions, including automated ETF portfolios.

Thomas Jewsbury is a financial advisor with Moors & Cabot, Inc. in Alexandria, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Oppenheimer and TD Ameritrade, where he worked for a combined total of 15 years before joining Moors & Cabot in 2021. Moors & Cabot serves retail and high-net-worth individuals as well as institutional clients such as corporations, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers investment management through a Portfolio Management Program, fee-based financial planning, and consulting, with strategies tailored to client objectives using various analytical techniques and the ability to allocate to third-party sub-advisors.

Darryl Pryor is a financial advisor at Wealth Watch Advisors, Inc with eight years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. His prior experience includes roles at First Financial Security and HD Vest Insurance Agency, among others. Outside of advisory work, he has been involved with Chrysalis LTS (dba Liberty Tax Service) and related businesses since 2014. Wealth Watch Advisors serves a broad range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and other registered investment advisers. The firm employs a blend of quantitative, qualitative, and technical methods for portfolio management and offers access to third-party managers as well as select alternative private placements for accredited investors.

Jake Steffen is a financial advisor with Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Equitable Advisors. Navy Federal Investment Services serves members of Navy Federal Credit Union as well as individual, trust, and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan fiduciary services, and automated investment options. The firm primarily uses managed advisory programs with third-party portfolio managers, supported by an investment committee that conducts due diligence and reviews.

Richard Nilsen is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Stratos Wealth Advisors since 2016. His prior experience includes positions at Ashton Royce & Co. and Summit Wealth Management, LLC. Nilsen is also the founder and president of Nilsen Financial Services. 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 customized financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a range of third-party managers and platform solutions.