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.

Todd Olsen is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors and holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has worked in various roles since 2013, including positions at Volvo Group and Komatsu Mining Corp., before joining Transamerica and affiliated firms in 2025 and 2026. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services. The firm utilizes proprietary and third-party model portfolios with discretionary and non-discretionary options, and manages approximately $2.1 billion in assets under management.

Yu Huang Lee is a CFA® charterholder and Series 63 licensee with four years of industry experience. He currently works at Transamerica Financial Advisors and has held prior roles at Full Arc Planning LLC, VW Credit Inc., World Financial Group, Inc., and Capital One Bank. Outside of his advisory duties, he is involved in sales of insurance and non-insurance products for companies affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services with proprietary and third-party investment models.

Kevin Moriarty is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for nine years. Moriarty is based in McLean, VA. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, using a combination of discretionary manager relationships and consulting supported by third-party platforms and manager arrangements.

Kenneth Shall Jr. is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities. His professional background includes longstanding roles at both firms since 2016, as well as operating an independent insurance agency since 2001. He is also commissioned as a notary and engages in outside sales for other life and health insurance companies. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers tailored financial planning and advisory solutions, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and access to proprietary and third-party investment platforms.

Thomas Regan is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Advisors and Keystone Asset Management. His background also includes time at Virginia Tech University and experience with community organizations such as the Cardinal Hill Swim and Racquet Club. Cerity Partners advises a wide range of clients, including individuals, families, trusts, business entities, and institutional investors, managing approximately $166.2 billion in assets as of the end of 2025. The firm offers customized wealth management services and incorporates a proprietary investment framework that combines quantitative screening, manager selection, and both third-party and direct security strategies, with access to alternative and private market solutions for qualified clients.

Laura Siragusa is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Bethesda, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Ally Invest Securities LLC. She currently operates across multiple affiliated entities, including Alpha Solutions Group LLC and Nylife Securities LLC. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm works with individual investors, defined contribution and benefit plans, and charitable and corporate clients, delivering tailored advice through various program types and emphasizing non-discretionary asset management.

Ann Senger is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at &PARTNERS with 25 years of industry experience. She joined &PARTNERS in 2024 after eight years at Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a power of attorney for family members in investment-related matters. &PARTNERS serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, offering investment management, financial and tax planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a variety of analysis methods and third-party strategies, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through a combination of in-house and external managers.

Brandon Cooper is a financial advisor at Wealthspire Advisors with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Before joining Wealthspire, he held positions at the Kennedy Krieger Institute and Arctic Glacier and has a background that includes work in education and healthcare. Wealthspire Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $34.3 billion in assets with around 220 advisors and nearly 9,700 clients. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and nonprofit entities, using an institutional-style asset allocation approach with a diverse mix of investment vehicles and centralized due diligence.

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.

Carl Kielbasa is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Centaurus Financial since 2017, following brief tenures at LeBaron Financial Group and Harbour Investments, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Carroll Retirement Plans and Investments as a registered representative and also operates CK Financial Services LLC, a payroll and business accounts payable service. Centaurus Financial, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, small businesses, and institutions, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a variety of analytical approaches and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management, with access to specialized overlay programs and third-party money managers.

John Bromhead is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. He has been in the industry since 2026, including prior experience with Morgan Stanley. His background also includes roles outside finance, such as working with fitness centers and at American University. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Gerald Scheinman is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Bethesda, MD, holding Series 65, Series 63, and Series 66 licenses and over 10 years of industry experience. He has worked with Eagle Strategies since 2022 and has prior experience at New York Life and United States Anesthesia Partners. Outside of his advisory role, he is an investor in an Italian deli in Washington, DC. Eagle Strategies serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple program types and emphasizes tailoring recommendations to client objectives, with a large portion of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Daniel Graff is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Creative Planning, LLC since 2021 and previously held positions at Sullivan, Bruyette, Speros & Blayney, LLC and Weatherstone Capital Management. He is based in McLean, VA. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a financial planning–led investment process emphasizing low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supported by a large advisory team and centralized investment infrastructure managing approximately $217 billion in assets.

Phyllis Afriyie is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2021 before joining Citigroup in 2021. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of Prime Textile Group LLC, a dry cleaning business. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a wide range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains in-house research and security-pricing capabilities, operating at a scale that supports complex arrangements and large advisory relationships.

Matthew Brock is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at EP Wealth Advisors since 2026 and previously spent nine years at Divergent Planning, LLC and seven years at H. Beck, Inc. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and ancillary services including tax preparation and estate-document preparation for qualifying clients.

Kristin Hayes is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked in various roles at Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning for clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain referred clients. The firm uses Charles Schwab’s asset-allocation models and research tools to tailor recommendations to clients’ goals and risk tolerance, with trades executed only upon client authorization.

Lars Okeson is a financial advisor at Cresset Asset Management, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Cresset since 2020, following a four-year tenure at Pagnato Karp Partners, LLC. Okeson serves on the accounting board of the College of William & Mary’s Raymond A. Mason School of Business. Cresset Asset Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $71.9 billion in assets for a diverse client base that includes individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a diversified, asset-allocation-driven approach, combining active and passive strategies and conducting structured due diligence to tailor portfolios to client objectives and risk profiles.

Robert Davidson Jr. is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC and holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 40 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Royal Alliance and Centaurus Financial, Inc. He also teaches a pre-retirement course for federal employees through Arlington County Public Schools. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and institutional accounts. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management through various platforms, and uses a combination of firm- and third-party models to tailor strategies based on client risk profiles.