Thomas Russell Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fairfax, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, Bank of America, and Infinex Investments Inc. He is involved with Virginia Asset Group and has experience in insurance agency operations. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and portfolio management services supported by proprietary research and technology tools.

Stephen Sopko is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing based in Woodbridge, VA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 21 years of industry experience, including over a decade at Wells Fargo Clearing and more than 20 years with Wachovia Bank, N.A. In a personal capacity, he serves as a power of attorney and trustee for family trusts. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs more than 14,000 financial advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Gary Wong is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Oakton, VA, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and bringing nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2017 and previously held a position at Rosendin Electric from 2013 to 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Liam Donelan is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he partners with clients and their families to develop comprehensive financial plans. He focuses on building lasting relationships through intentional and thoughtful planning and guidance conversations, adapting plans as clients' unique situations evolve. Liam has held several roles within Fidelity Investments, including Investment Solutions Representative, Managed Account Service Associate, and Fidelity Rotational Associate, gaining experience across various facets of investment consulting and client services. His professional journey at Fidelity began in 2021 and continues to the present. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Liam enjoys camping, family activities, outdoor adventures, and playing soccer.

Sean Wintz is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edelman Financial Services, LLC, EF Legacy Securities, LLC, and Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. Outside of his advisory role, he has acted as an insurance agent through Edelman Financial Services and EF Legacy Securities. Baird’s DDK Group serves a diverse client base including individuals, high net worth clients, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services such as financial planning, portfolio management through separately managed accounts, and brokerage services, with investment oversight supported by internal research and the use of artificial intelligence.

Christopher Ellis is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Virginia Asset Management since 2015 and joined Cetera in 2023. Outside of advisory work, Ellis owns a guest space rental business operating on Airbnb. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, employer-sponsored retirement, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, utilizing a multi-manager platform with both affiliated and third-party managers.

Renata Deye is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 17 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Her prior roles include positions at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., El Legacy Securities, LLC, and Edelman Financial Services, LLC. She was also self-employed for five years. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services for workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients, managing both model-based and customized portfolios. The firm serves a large client base through advisor-led and online offerings, operating discretionary and non-discretionary programs overseen by an Investment Committee.

Denise Carson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fairfax Station, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2019 and previously held roles at Avantax Advisory Services and Expert Tax Service, which she continues to own and operate, providing tax preparation and accounting services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering a wide range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm supports its network with various investment options, including model portfolios and third-party management, while maintaining a broad platform that integrates advisory and non-advisory financial services.

Gianni Giordano is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Alexandria, VA, holding a Series 66 designation with 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009 and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and integrates advanced modeling techniques in its planning services.

Robert Sargent is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with Robert W. Baird & Co., having joined in 2024. His prior experience includes roles at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., EF Legacy Securities, LLC, and Edelman Financial Services, LLC. Robert works within The DDK Group, part of Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individual, corporate, pension, and charitable clients. Baird offers a range of wealth management services including financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and separately managed account programs, supported by ongoing manager selection and the use of internal research and technology tools.

John Hester is a financial advisor at Cetera with 31 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Cetera, he spent over two decades with 1st Global Advisors, Inc. and Avantax Investment Services, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, Hester is the owner of a CPA firm and serves as finance chair for a local Methodist church. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates as a multi-manager platform with approximately $256 billion in assets under management.

Christopher Gurley is a CFP® and ChFC® with 30 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005, currently serving as an advisor in Oakton, VA. He is a partial owner of OPM, Inc., which manages office expenses for a group of Ameriprise advisors, and serves on the board of directors for Sun Vista, Inc. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its approach and delivers services through a centralized consulting team in partnership with its financial advisors.

Michael Kost is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fairfax, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A., as well as Truist Advisory Services and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory work, he has driven for Uber on weekends. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides various financial planning and asset management solutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

DeMarco Eberhardt is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2022. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2014, progressing through various roles including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, Investments Solutions Representative, and High Net Worth Associate. DeMarco partners with clients to help them make educated decisions on their financial plans by developing trusting relationships. He emphasizes understanding clients' personal stories, goals, needs, and challenges to implement and monitor financial plans that evolve with changing circumstances. Outside of his professional work, DeMarco's personal interests include fitness, food, social events, music, parenthood, and volunteering.

Ivana Mcneill is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2024. Prior to this, she worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for seven years and has experience in the events industry through her role at WeddingWire. She is the sole owner of Riverfront Wealth IM LLC, an investment-related business in Alexandria, VA. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services supported by proprietary research and tools, with planning engagements typically tailored and discrete rather than ongoing.

Nicole Anderson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Adit Ryan is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2013. He also serves as an Associate Financial Advisor supporting the practice of Cardinal Pointe Financial through Heick, Hester, Smith & Associates LLC. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Robert Reichelt is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Arlington, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes more than two decades at NEXT Financial Group and three years at CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc. He is also involved in fiduciary duties for an estate and holds a non-variable insurance license. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Lyle Yablonsky is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Falls Church, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he conducts educational seminars through the National Institute of Transition Planning for federal employees and sells disability insurance through that organization. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm’s approach involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to tailor solutions using both proprietary programs and third-party asset managers.

Philip Bartilucci is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2025 and previously spent nine years at Wells Fargo Clearing. He is based in Alexandria, VA. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and sports & entertainment planning, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.