Alex Bryer is a financial advisor at Snowden Capital Advisors LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Snowden Lane Partners since 2015. Bryer holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Snowden Capital Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, foundations, pension plans, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, financial and estate planning, and access to third-party managers through customized model portfolios and specialized programs.

Alex Vazquez is a CFP® with one year of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cassaday & Company, Inc. He has previously worked at OSAIC and Centurion Wealth Management, LLC. Prior to his financial advisory roles, he held positions in mortgage lending and the food service industry. Cassaday & Company, Inc. provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and small businesses. The firm’s investment approach is long-term and asset-allocation driven, utilizing actively managed mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income securities, and model portfolios aligned with written investment policy statements.

Amanda Ahmed is a financial advisor with Keel Point, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Keel Point Capital, LLC and Keel Point, LLC since 2014. Keel Point, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $4.07 billion and serving individuals, institutional investors, retirement plan sponsors, and corporations. The firm combines fundamental and quantitative analysis through various strategies and offers customization, including socially and Biblically oriented investment options.

Andrew Malay is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cassaday & Company, Inc. He has been associated with Cassaday & Co Wealth Management, LLC since 2012 and Osaic Wealth, Inc. since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Malay is involved as an insurance agent offering fixed annuities and long-term care insurance products. Cassaday & Company manages investment portfolios and provides financial planning and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and small businesses. The firm follows a long-term, Modern Portfolio Theory–based approach emphasizing diversified, buy-and-hold allocations primarily using actively managed mutual funds, ETFs, and conservative fixed income securities.

Mark Avallone is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience currently serving at Apollon Wealth Management, LLC. He has held roles at firms including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Potomac Wealth Advisors, where he was also owner and president. Avallone is an author, having written "Countdown to Financial Freedom" and contributed finance and economics articles to Forbes. Apollon Wealth Management is an SEC-registered multi-team adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm combines centrally managed strategies with locally managed portfolios, investing across asset classes and offering specialized services including portfolio management, sub-advisory, and retirement plan advisory.

Adam Brubaker is a financial advisor at Vicus Capital, Inc. with a Series 65 credential and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Wealth Services, Allstate Insurance Company, and Drown Financial Services, where he currently serves as Director of Financial Planning. Vicus Capital provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, businesses, trusts, and employee benefit plan sponsors, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies, including core-satellite, momentum, ESG, and faith-based approaches, and emphasizes retirement-plan consulting and fiduciary services.

Sarah Gosselin is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at F L Putnam Investment Management Co. She has previously worked at AOG Wealth Management and Kalos Capital, Inc. Since joining F L Putnam in 2025, she has been part of a multi-team firm based in Reston, VA. F L Putnam serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, offering customized investment management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation framework with both internally managed and third-party strategies across multiple asset classes, including equities, fixed income, and alternatives.

Zulpikar Iskander is a financial advisor at SEIA with a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Royal Alliance Associates, INC., Vega Consulting Solutions, and Planning Solutions Group. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and other institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team advisory platform of approximately 140 advisors. The firm combines strategic macro asset allocation with tactical adjustments driven by an in-house Investment Solutions Group and Investment Committee, providing both discretionary and predominantly non-discretionary investment management alongside modular and comprehensive financial planning services.

Stephen Clagett is a financial advisor at XML Financial Group with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network for 13 years before joining XML in 2021. Outside of his advisory work, he operates a sole proprietorship focused on the import and resale of wholesale off-road gear and apparel. XML Financial Group serves a broad retail client base with discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a multi-advisor team model and integrates fundamental and technical analysis, third-party managers, and an internal Investment Committee to tailor portfolios to client needs.

Christopher Nguyen is a financial advisor with McAdam LLC in Vienna, VA, holding a Series 65 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been with McAdam since 2018 and previously worked at George Mason University and its Auxiliary Enterprise. McAdam LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and government entities, including high-net-worth households. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting, managing client portfolios with a focus on fundamental analysis, discretionary asset allocation, and specialized investments such as private funds and cryptocurrency exposure.

Derek Lesnak is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with three years of industry experience. He is currently with Mason Investment Advisory Services, Inc., where he has worked since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at Pathstone, Dyson Capital Advisors, and Cambridge Associates. Mason Investment Advisory Services provides fee-based financial planning and investment management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm focuses on long-term strategic asset allocation, disciplined rebalancing, and a rigorous manager-selection process, managing approximately $13.2 billion in assets with a relatively small advisory team.

Sean Rosencrance is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with Spire Wealth Management, LLC and previously worked at Corbett Road Wealth Management from 2017 to 2023. Sean also spent four years at Virginia Tech earlier in his career. Spire Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $4.5 billion in assets and offers a combination of advisor-led, model portfolio, and manager-of-managers solutions using tactical, active, and passive investment approaches tailored to client objectives.

Nicholas Harris is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cassaday & Company, Inc. He has worked at Cassaday & Company since 2006 and has also been affiliated with Royal Alliance Associates since 2006. Outside of his advisory roles, he volunteers as an interviewer for the Jefferson Scholars Foundation, assisting high school seniors applying for scholarships at the University of Virginia. Cassaday & Company manages investment portfolios and provides financial planning and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and small businesses. The firm follows a long-term, Modern Portfolio Theory–based approach emphasizing diversified, buy-and-hold allocations using actively managed mutual funds, ETFs, and conservative fixed income securities.

Birds Horton is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations, with 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Legacy Wealth Management, Sentinel Asset Management, Cadaret, Grant & Co., and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of finance, he owns Linger Longer Entertainment, a wedding DJ and officiant service. Foundations Investment Advisors LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management services to individual and high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, employing model portfolios and an asymmetric rebalancing approach.

Donald Moore II is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts in Greenbelt, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Lincoln Investment since 2015. Outside of advisory services, he works as a sales representative for Columbus Life and The State Life Insurance Company/One America, focusing on life and long-term care insurance. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with a proprietary mutual-fund screening process and maintains a fiduciary role in managing accounts.

Yakov Zikvashvili is a financial advisor at Range Advisory, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at BTG Pactual US Capital, Goldman Sachs Tussell Tobin, and Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Range Advisory serves individual clients across the wealth spectrum, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering financial planning, investment advice, and discretionary portfolio management. The firm uses model portfolios and third-party models with tax-aware techniques and integrates proprietary AI tools to support client interactions and portfolio management.

Ellen Lindh is a financial advisor at Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Dixon Hughes Wealth Advisors and FORVIS Wealth Advisors prior to her current role. Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors, LLC provides financial planning, investment management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to individuals, families, retirement plans, institutions, and nonprofits. The firm manages approximately $12 billion in assets and integrates wealth management with coordinated tax and accounting services through its affiliation with Forvis Mazars, LLP.

Suzanne Wheeler is a financial advisor at Arkadios Wealth Advisors with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Arkadios since 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as secretary for South Village Homes Corp and is an appointed agent at RAK Group Inc., providing life insurance and fixed annuity products. Arkadios Wealth Advisors is an SEC-registered, multi-team firm serving individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, using customized investment plans that integrate fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Christopher Hill is a financial advisor with ON Investment Management Co. based in Vienna, VA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 32 years of industry experience. Hill is also the owner and founder of FuneralResources.com, an online educational platform providing information and resources for funeral and end-of-life planning. ON Investment Management Company is a SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, utilizing third-party investment programs and a dual-registration model involving broker-dealer activities.

Jordan Spiker is a financial advisor at Cassaday & Company, Inc. with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Cassaday, he worked at Severn Financial Solutions and has experience in the food service industry. Cassaday & Co Wealth Management provides investment management and financial planning to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and small businesses, managing approximately $7.14 billion in discretionary assets. The firm employs a long-term, asset-allocation-driven investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and offers a range of services including standalone financial planning and retirement plan consulting.