Sang Du is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, currently serving as a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Tysons Corner, VA. He has nine years of industry experience, including roles at Bank of America (Merrill Lynch), Edward Jones, and AXA Advisor LLC. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering comprehensive financial reviews and investment recommendations through Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and does not directly charge clients fees for its services.

Richard Levinson is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience. He has been with Truist Advisory Services since 2022 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Wells Fargo Bank for over 30 years combined. Outside of his advisory role, Levinson serves as a trustee and power of attorney for several family trusts. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation and investment policy analysis, plan sponsor fiduciary support, participant advice, and a manager-selection program implemented through a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary approaches using third-party platforms.

Ryan Quinn is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc., holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Charles Schwab Bank, SSB, Keeney Financial Group, Inc./Triad Advisors, LLC, and Federated Hermes. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering services such as annual financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem, delivering advice through standard asset allocation models and research tools while leaving final trading decisions to clients.

Patrick Mccarthy is a CFA® charterholder with 20 years of industry experience. He is currently with Oppenheimer and previously worked at BTIG LLC, Carbon Advisors, Capewell Aerial Systems, and Neptune Holding. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, pooled investment vehicles, and IRAs. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs across equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios, employing strategic and tactical asset allocation, manager selection, and portfolio reviews on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Bradford Coyle Sr. is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of advising, he is involved in managing residential rental properties. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an enterprise-scale SEC-registered RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets, serving individuals, pension plans, corporations, and nonprofit entities. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party solutions with oversight coordinated alongside major custodial partners.

Hannah Adams is a financial advisor at Eagle Strategies (NY Life) with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Eagle Strategies LLC, New York Life Insurance Company, and NYLife Securities, LLC. She also operates under the DBA Avenue Wealth, focusing on selling New York Life products and services. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals and institutions, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated representatives. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages a significant portion of assets on a non-discretionary basis.

David Beatson is a CFA® charterholder with 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Hightower Advisors since 2021 and previously spent 11 years at Alexandria Capital. Based in Arlington, VA, he holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors. The firm emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager strategies, offering both affiliated and third-party managers, with a portfolio approach that includes mutual funds, ETFs, alternative investments, and custom indexing.

Matthew Kappa is a financial advisor at TD Private Client Wealth LLC in Vienna, VA, with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with TD Bank, N.A. and TD Private Client Wealth LLC since 2012. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional clients, high-net-worth private clients, and retail TDIS (US) clients. The firm offers portfolio management, access to various investment vehicles, financial planning support, and custody services through third-party custodians, utilizing a combination of affiliated and third-party sub-managers.

Michael Kitces is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations, along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Focus Partners, he worked at The Colony Group, Buckingham Strategic Wealth, and Pinnacle Advisory Group. Kitces is also the owner of Kitces.com, where he writes and speaks on financial planning topics, and he co-founded several organizations including XY Planning Network, AdvicePay, New Planner Recruiting, and fpPathFinder, which support financial advisors and the planning profession. Focus Partners Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients, offering wealth management and advisory services including investment management, financial and tax planning, and family office support. The firm uses a long-term investment approach blending active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Kevin Moriarty is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation and investment policy analysis, plan sponsor fiduciary support, participant advice, and a manager-selection program that combines discretionary and non-discretionary management through third-party platforms and AI-enhanced research.

Ali Azam is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Bank, T. Rowe Price, Morgan Stanley, and Bank of America. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account that uses algorithmic risk assessment and authorized third-party strategists for portfolio implementation.

Ralph Boeckmann is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services in Fairfax, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with various First Command entities since 2014. Outside of advising, he provides consulting services in Foreign Military Sales and international business development and serves as CEO of Boeckmann Advising and Consulting LLC. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs, utilizing model portfolios managed by a centralized Investment Management Team.

Kenneth Shall Jr. is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities. He has held roles at both firms since 2016 and operates as an independent insurance agent. In addition to his advisory work, he is a commissioned notary. Park Avenue Securities LLC, doing business as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients with brokerage services, financial planning, and investment advisory programs.

Thomas Regan is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Cerity Partners, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Keystone Asset Management. His background also includes roles in education and community activities, such as at Virginia Tech University and Cardinal Hill Swim and Racquet Club. Cerity Partners provides customized wealth management and related services to a diverse national client base, including individuals, families, trusts, estates, business entities, and institutional investors. The firm employs tailored asset allocation and manager selection strategies, integrating proprietary quantitative screens and private-market investment offerings.

Kevin Hoonan is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2018, following prior roles including at Carahsoft Technology Corporation and work in the political field. Outside of his advisory role, he volunteers as an assistant lacrosse coach with the Springfield Youth Club. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and municipal clients, offering brokerage services, financial planning, and multiple advisory programs.

Frank Wheeler is a CFP® and ChFC® with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at First Command Advisory Services and its affiliated entities since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is the member and manager of Financial Insights, LLC, a business he owns. First Command Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs managed by a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.

John Bernards is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Commonwealth Financial Network since 2005. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Washington, DC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of Le Miel, LLC, a wine making and sales business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors with a range of advisory programs and services, including wealth management and retirement plan consulting. The firm provides operational, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management support while offering advisors access to discretionary model portfolios and customized investment solutions.

Ann Senger is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at &Partners since 2024. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for a combined 15 years. Outside of her advisory role, she acts as a power of attorney for family members in investment matters. &Partners serves a diverse range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and retirement plans, offering investment management, financial and tax planning, and ERISA 3(21) consulting. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis across discretionary and non-discretionary investment platforms.

Deborah Lewis is a financial advisor at Eagle Strategies (NY Life) with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Eagle Strategies since 2007, also associated with New York Life and Nylife Securities since the mid-1990s. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as treasurer for Advent Lutheran Church and volunteers on the Audit & Finance Committee for Gamma Phi Beta. Eagle Strategies provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to individual and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm offers multiple advisory programs, emphasizing tailored recommendations and managing the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Dennis Reilly is a Series 65-registered financial advisor at Savant Wealth Management with two years of industry experience. He is also a Customer Advisory Director at Collibra, a data intelligence software company. Prior to his current roles, he worked at SAS for five years. Savant Wealth Management provides comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, families, and institutional clients. The firm combines evidence-based asset allocation with actively managed strategies and offers a range of affiliated services including legal, accounting, and trust services.