Jesica Ray is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 10 years of experience, currently practicing at Brighton Jones LLC in McLean, VA. She has been with Brighton Jones for her entire career, spanning multiple roles since 2015. Brighton Jones serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, families, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers comprehensive wealth management services, combining discretionary and non-discretionary investment management with holistic financial planning and access to private investment opportunities.

Michelle Cooper is a financial advisor with XML Financial Group in Bethesda, MD, holding a Series 66 credential and 25 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill Lynch Trust Company, FSB for 19 years before joining XML Financial, LLC and XML Securities, LLC. In addition to her advisory work, she is the author of the book *I've Still Got Me* and participates in related speaking engagements. XML Financial Group is a multi-advisor wealth management firm overseeing approximately $3.3 billion in client assets and serving around 2,890 clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and access to alternative investments, tailoring portfolios at the household level through a combination of fundamental and technical analysis and third-party managers.

Neal Treanor is a financial advisor at Cassaday & Company, Inc. with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Cassaday and related firms since 1995. He also serves as Chief Compliance Officer for Cassaday and Co Wealth Management, LLC. Cassaday & Company manages investment portfolios and provides financial planning and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and small businesses. The firm employs a long-term, Modern Portfolio Theory–based approach with diversified, buy-and-hold allocations using actively managed mutual funds, ETFs, and conservative fixed income securities.

Joseph Kantakevich is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with United Brokerage Services, Inc. and United Bank, having previously worked at Dai Securities, Jwk Financial Group, Eaglestone Wealth Advisors, and Triad Advisors. He serves on the board of the Montgomery College Foundation. United Brokerage Services, Inc. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, and trust clients through various wrap fee and advisory programs. The firm primarily manages assets on a non-discretionary basis and is affiliated with United Bank, combining banking relationships with a primarily non-discretionary advisory model.

Chloe Manke is a financial advisor at Cassaday & Company, Inc. with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. Her previous roles include positions at John Hancock and Osaic Wealth Inc., as well as work outside the financial industry with the Schoolyard Tennis Academy. Cassaday & Company provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and small businesses. The firm follows a long-term, asset-allocation-driven investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, using actively managed mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income securities, and model portfolios tailored to clients’ needs.

Michael Tita is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience currently serving as a financial advisor at Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Traditum Group LLC. Navy Federal Investment Services primarily serves members of Navy Federal Credit Union along with individual investors and trusts, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan fiduciary services, and an automated ETF-based Digital Investor product. The firm uses model portfolios managed by third-party portfolio managers and provides ongoing account monitoring, rebalancing, and optional tax and impact overlay services.

David Austin is a Series 65 licensed advisor at Keel Point, LLC with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Keel Point, he worked for eight years at the World Food Programme and three years at the MJ Murdock Charitable Trust. Keel Point, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $4.07 billion for individuals, institutional investors, retirement plan sponsors, and corporations. The firm employs a team-based blend of fundamental and quantitative analysis to develop strategic and tactical asset allocations, offering a variety of portfolio management and consulting services across multiple asset classes.

Antoinette Guy Wharton is a financial advisor at MissionSquare Retirement with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at GWFS Equities Inc/Great West Life & Annuity Insurance Company from 2010 to 2017. MissionSquare Retirement serves state and local government employers, their employees, and certain nonprofit entities by administering deferred compensation and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers plan administration, recordkeeping, education, and advisory services, using investment advice and model portfolios developed by Morningstar Investment Management.

Irene Butler is a CFP® professional with 10 years of experience in financial advising. She is currently Senior Vice President at Cassaday & Company, Inc., where she works closely with the firm's founder and CEO on client meetings, onboarding, and financial planning analyses. Prior to joining Cassaday, Irene held roles at Osaic Wealth, Inc., Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., and Franklin Templeton Distributors, Inc. She serves as an investment committee member for the Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties, a nonprofit philanthropic organization. Cassaday & Company manages investment portfolios and provides financial planning and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and small businesses. The firm employs a long-term, Modern Portfolio Theory–based approach emphasizing diversified, buy-and-hold allocations primarily with actively managed mutual funds, ETFs, and conservative fixed income securities.

Lauren Mercer is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Brighton Jones LLC since 2020. She previously worked for The Vanguard Group for five years. Mercer holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Brighton Jones serves a diverse clientele including high-net-worth families, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering comprehensive wealth management services such as family office support, discretionary investment management, tax preparation, and access to private investment opportunities. The firm employs a holistic, balance-sheet approach and utilizes independent managers alongside in-house resources to meet client needs.

Alex Karkeek is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience, currently with Cassaday & Company, Inc. He has held roles at Cassaday & Co Wealth Management, LLC and Osaic Wealth, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Karkeek is 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 employs a long-term, Modern Portfolio Theory–based approach focused on diversified, buy-and-hold allocations using actively managed mutual funds, ETFs, and conservative fixed income securities.

Joseph Carter III is a financial advisor at United Brokerage Services, Inc. with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at AmeriEstate Legal and ASC Financial Planners, as well as Global Atlantic Financial Company and Global Atlantic Distributors, LLC. United Brokerage Services, Inc. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, and trust clients through various wrap fee and advisory programs. The firm primarily manages client assets on a non-discretionary basis, offering a range of investment approaches and maintaining an affiliation with United Bank through its parent company, United Asset Management Corporation.

Adam Huke is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial planner at Cassaday & Company, Inc. He has worked at Cassaday & Company and its related entities since 2003 and has also been associated with Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he is an insurance agent affiliated with BSI, Inc. and Jurs Montgomery Brokerage. 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.

Daniel Schueren is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Merrill Lynch and Vanguard before joining Principal Financial Group entities in 2021. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary wrap-fee investment management program called SimpleInvest. The firm combines third-party methodologies with proprietary models and is distinguished by its integration within the Principal Financial Group family, enabling access to affiliated products and services.

Natalie Gosselin is a financial advisor at Spire Wealth Management, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Cardinal Wealth Management and XML Financial, LLC. Spire Wealth Management serves individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans with both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, employing a combination of advisor-constructed portfolios, model asset allocation strategies, and sub-advised solutions. The firm manages approximately $4.5 billion in assets and supports over 6,100 clients through both active and passive investment approaches.

Olive Mitchell is a CFP® and Series 65 credentialed advisor with six years of industry experience, currently working at Curi Capital, LLC. Her prior roles include positions at Cerity Partners LLC, Maryland Capital Management, LLC, Founders Land, and Maryland Spine Center. Curi Capital serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, institutions, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs a long-term, fundamental investment approach combining in-house strategies with external managers and offers a range of services such as Wealth Management, Asset Management, Retirement Plan Solutions, and Family Office Services.

Michael Bond is a financial advisor at McAdam LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including PKS Investments, Madison Avenue Securities, Agia, and Valic Financial Advisors. Outside of finance, he has prior experience working in the coffee industry. McAdam LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and government entities, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a multi-team approach, managing portfolios on a discretionary basis with a mix of traditional and alternative investments, and offers services such as a tiered subscription planning product and estate-document creation.

Michael Battaglia is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Brighton Jones LLC since 2011. Brighton Jones serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth families, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering comprehensive wealth services such as personal CFO programs, discretionary investment management, tax preparation, and access to private investment opportunities. The firm employs a holistic, balance-sheet approach and utilizes independent managers alongside proprietary investment vehicles.

Brian Ullsperger is a financial advisor at Andersen with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has been with Wtas LLC since 2010. Andersen provides full-service investment consulting and performance measurement to successful individuals, families, and related entities. The firm operates as a non-discretionary investment consultant, developing strategic investment plans and using portfolio optimization techniques while integrating investment advice with tax and financial planning.

Victoria Holcom is a CFP® professional at Bogart Wealth, LLC with one year of industry experience. She has been with Bogart Wealth since 2022 and previously worked at The Cheesecake Factory. Victoria studied at George Mason University from 2017 to 2021. Bogart Wealth serves individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with financial planning, consulting, and wealth management services. The firm uses model portfolios managed by an Investment Portfolio Committee and offers both traditional and non-traditional investment options, including direct indexing and private-market alternatives.