Sean Gates is a CFP® professional with 15 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He is currently with Apollon Wealth Management, LLC and has previous experience with Motley Fool Wealth Management and Lifestyle Wealth Partners LLC. Gates is involved in a small business startup consulting venture focused on tax-related advisory services and franchise advisory business development. Apollon Wealth Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, families, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm combines centrally managed model strategies with locally managed portfolios and offers a range of investment services including ESG risk-based models, Direct Indexing, and tax management tools.

Arush Gupta is a CFP® affiliated with Range Advisory, LLC in McLean, VA, with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Range Advisory, he worked at PNC Bank for five years and has experience in academic and educational roles at the University of Maryland, College Park, and Reservoir High School. Range Advisory serves individual clients, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth U.S. residents, offering subscription-based financial planning and portfolio advice through an online platform. The firm emphasizes tailored asset allocation and portfolio optimization, integrating AI tools with human oversight, and operates on a flat subscription model rather than traditional percentage-of-AUM fees.

Carol Dinh Nhat Quy is a financial advisor with Capitol Securities Management, Inc. in Reston, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 35 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Capitol Securities in 2024, Quy worked at Morgan Stanley for seven years and Wells Fargo for two years across multiple related entities. Capitol Securities Management serves individual investors, institutional and corporate clients, retirement plans, trusts, and small businesses by offering portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and consulting services. The firm operates as both a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser, providing advisory programs through IAR-managed accounts, third-party money managers, and financial plans based on detailed client interviews.

Fariba Shahbaz is a financial advisor at The Burney Company with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with the firm since 2017. The Burney Company serves primarily individual investors, including high net worth clients, as well as small businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $3.59 billion in discretionary assets using a multi-team advisory platform and combines proprietary fundamental and quantitative models in its investment approach.

Francisco Martinez is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with CreativeOne Securities, LLC. He has worked at Client One Securities, LLC since 2011 and is the owner and president of Financial Choreography, LLC, where he provides financial planning and fixed insurance services. Additionally, he serves as an election judge for the Montgomery County Board of Elections in Maryland. CreativeOne Securities, LLC is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities through a network of 127 advisors. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, portfolio management, and fiduciary services, combining project-based planning with ongoing asset management via its proprietary advisory platform.

Sean Dann is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license, currently advising at Range Advisory, LLC with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Range Advisory and its affiliated firm Range Finance, he worked at Creative Planning, LLC and Marshall Financial Group. Sean has held various roles connected to the University of Notre Dame, including positions in academic services for student athletes and residential life. Range Advisory serves individual clients, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth U.S. residents, providing subscription-based financial planning and portfolio advice via an online platform. The firm emphasizes customized asset allocation using client data and planner interactions, and integrates AI tools alongside human oversight to support portfolio management and transitions.

Benjamin Peress is a financial advisor with Cary Street Partners, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Dixon, Hubard, Feinour & Brown, Inc., Old Dominion Capital Management, and Outfitter Advisors, Ltd. He is also a member of WRE Hendersonville, LLC. Cary Street Partners serves individuals, corporations, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional clients with a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan fiduciary services. The firm integrates proprietary strategies, third-party managers, and AI tools in its investment approach.

James Day is a financial advisor with Capitol Securities Management, Inc. in Reston, VA, holding Series 63 and 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Capitol Securities Management since 2004 with brief periods at Eastern Point Trust Services and LPL Financial. Capitol Securities Management serves individual investors, institutional clients, retirement plans, trusts, and small businesses, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting through discretionary and non-discretionary advisory programs, including separately managed accounts and third-party money managers.

Kevin O Hanlon is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Range Advisory, LLC. Prior to joining Range Advisory in 2025, he worked at Morgan Stanley from 2021 to 2025 and held positions at Equitable Advisors and the Hudson County Economic Development Corporation. Range Advisory serves individual clients, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth U.S. residents, providing subscription-based financial planning and portfolio advice through an online platform. The firm emphasizes tailored asset allocation and portfolio optimization, integrating AI tools with human oversight in its investment process.

John Mcconnell is a financial advisor with Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Navy Federal Financial Group and Edelman Financial Services. Navy Federal Investment Services primarily serves members of Navy Federal Credit Union as well as individual, trust, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, retirement-plan fiduciary services, and portfolio management mainly through third-party managers on the Envestnet platform. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, providing a mix of advisory and brokerage services.

Curtis Congdon is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving at XML Financial Group since 2019. He has also been associated with XML Securities, LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is an equity member of BR Financial Associates Management Company, LLC, a management company for XML Financial Group and XML Securities. XML Financial Group provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap fee programs to a broad retail client base. The firm operates through a multi-advisor team model and combines fundamental and technical analysis to tailor portfolios to client objectives, risk tolerance, and liquidity needs.

Cherisse Ferrier Yarde is a financial advisor with Gibbs Wealth Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at New York Life Insurance Company and NYLIFE Securities LLC. She is also engaged in insurance brokering through outside carriers for non-registered insurance products. Gibbs Wealth Management provides discretionary investment advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients using third-party model portfolios and platforms. The firm focuses on aligning investment strategies with clients’ financial situations and risk tolerance rather than constructing proprietary portfolios.

Christopher Niemczewski is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Marshfield Associates since 2009. Marshfield Associates is a registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes high net worth individuals, pension plans, foundations, government entities, sovereign wealth funds, and investment companies. The firm employs a long-only, value-oriented investment approach focused on a concentrated Core Value Equity Strategy and manages approximately $7.5 billion across 13 advisors.

Lauren O'Brien is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 15 years of experience in the financial industry. She has been with XML Financial Group since 2019 and has worked at XML Securities, LLC (formerly Lara, May & Associates, LLC) since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she contributes as a writer to the Alexandria Stylebook, a nonprofit serving the City of Alexandria, Virginia. XML Financial Group is a multi-advisor wealth management firm overseeing approximately $3.3 billion in client assets. The firm serves nearly 2,900 clients, providing investment management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and access to alternative investment opportunities, utilizing a combination of fundamental and technical analysis alongside third-party managers.

Edwin Watson is a CFA® charterholder affiliated with Range Advisory, LLC in McLean, VA, with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Range Advisory, he worked at Dimensional Fund Advisors for five years. Range Advisory serves individual clients, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth U.S. residents, providing subscription-based financial planning and portfolio advice through an online platform. The firm emphasizes client-tailored asset allocation and integrates AI tools alongside human oversight in its investment process.

Joseph Moore is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Keel Point, LLC since 2011. Keel Point, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $4.07 billion and serving individual, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm employs a team-based approach combining fundamental and quantitative analysis to provide portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services across various asset classes.

Simon Joseph is a financial advisor with United Advisor Group, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including LPL Financial LLC, Momentum Independent Network, Truist Advisory Services, and BB&T Securities. United Advisor Group provides investment management, financial planning, consulting, and family office services to individuals, small businesses, trusts, and charities. The firm serves a diverse client base with portfolio management and retirement planning, employing a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation alongside value investing and multiple analytical techniques.

Eugene Wozny is a financial advisor at Savvy with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Stratos Wealth Advisors, Financial Engines Advisors, EF Legacy Securities, and Edelman Financial Services. Wozny also operates Wozny Capital Advisors, LLC, focusing on investment advisory and financial planning. Savvy serves individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, ERISA plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering a range of wealth management and financial planning services. The firm typically employs a primarily index-based, long-term investment approach while integrating specialized sub-adviser strategies and fintech tools.

Michael Duprey is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at Advisory Services Network since 2024. He previously worked at Ategra Capital Management for seven years and 1st Portfolio Wealth Advisors for five years. Duprey is also the owner of DSP Financial Group, a service company managing business income and expenses. Advisory Services Network supports a large network of independent investment adviser representatives, providing a range of advisory and planning services to individuals, families, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and investment consulting using diverse securities and third-party managers.

Elise Weinstein is a CFP® professional at AlphaCore Capital LLC with eight years of industry experience. She previously worked at Sella & Martinic, LLC for 13 years and SPC Financial, INC. for 15 years. Elise is based in Rockville, MD. AlphaCore Capital LLC is an independent wealth advisory firm serving individual, high-net-worth, entity, and institutional clients. The firm offers comprehensive wealth planning and investment management, emphasizing both traditional and alternative investment strategies to pursue multi-asset diversification and resilience.