Diane Searles is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Warrenton, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with eight years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services and Fauquier County Public Schools. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a variety of investment advisory programs, managed solutions, and affiliated funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Heidi Partida is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2025 and previously held roles at Guidance Investments LLC, Guidance Securities LLC, and Guidance Residential. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including a wide range of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory strategies and maintains a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Stephen Foki is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Reston, VA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2021, he worked at Charles Schwab and Schwab Bank for eight years and had brief roles at Clarion Wealth Management Partners and Groff Landscape Design, LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning solutions.

Thomas Russell Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fairfax, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, Bank of America, and Infinex Investments Inc. He is involved with Virginia Asset Group and has experience in insurance agency operations. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and portfolio management services supported by proprietary research and technology tools.

Gary Wong is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Oakton, VA, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and bringing nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2017 and previously held a position at Rosendin Electric from 2013 to 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Luc Sebrechts is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Reston, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2017, he worked at Edward Jones for one year. Outside of his advisory role, Sebrechts coaches high school baseball players through the Bradley Baseball Academy. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide array of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Christopher Ellis is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Virginia Asset Management since 2015 and joined Cetera in 2023. Outside of advisory work, Ellis owns a guest space rental business operating on Airbnb. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, employer-sponsored retirement, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, utilizing a multi-manager platform with both affiliated and third-party managers.

Donald Megliola is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Equity Group, LLC and has operated as an independent insurance agent since 2002. Megliola serves on the Cornell Men's Soccer Executive Committee. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms and custodians.

Albert Penksa III is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with five years of industry experience. He previously worked at R.W. Murray Co. and Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC and has been involved with Amway Corporation since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant coach for the Greater Fauquier Little League, teaching baseball skills to children ages 7-8. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, managing over $1 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Renata Deye is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 17 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Her prior roles include positions at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., El Legacy Securities, LLC, and Edelman Financial Services, LLC. She was also self-employed for five years. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services for workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients, managing both model-based and customized portfolios. The firm serves a large client base through advisor-led and online offerings, operating discretionary and non-discretionary programs overseen by an Investment Committee.

Denise Carson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 10 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Avantax and ownership of Expert Tax Service, Inc., a tax preparation and accounting business. Carson is also involved in selling group insurance products in the Fairfax Station, VA area. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across various allocation approaches.

Robert Sargent is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with Robert W. Baird & Co., having joined in 2024. His prior experience includes roles at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., EF Legacy Securities, LLC, and Edelman Financial Services, LLC. Robert works within The DDK Group, part of Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individual, corporate, pension, and charitable clients. Baird offers a range of wealth management services including financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and separately managed account programs, supported by ongoing manager selection and the use of internal research and technology tools.

John Hester is a financial advisor at Cetera with 31 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Cetera, he spent over two decades with 1st Global Advisors, Inc. and Avantax Investment Services, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, Hester is the owner of a CPA firm and serves as finance chair for a local Methodist church. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates as a multi-manager platform with approximately $256 billion in assets under management.

Arlisa Whitby is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 13 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors, Wells Fargo Clearing, Peloton, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Outside of her advisory work, she operates an online shop on Etsy called Brazen Creations by Arlisa. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of wealth advisors. Their advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research to offer asset allocation advice and investment manager searches, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Christopher Gurley is a CFP® and ChFC® with 30 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005, currently serving as an advisor in Oakton, VA. He is a partial owner of OPM, Inc., which manages office expenses for a group of Ameriprise advisors, and serves on the board of directors for Sun Vista, Inc. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its approach and delivers services through a centralized consulting team in partnership with its financial advisors.

Kevin Haynes is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Leesburg, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2015. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its approach, delivering personalized recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Michael Kost is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fairfax, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A., as well as Truist Advisory Services and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory work, he has driven for Uber on weekends. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides various financial planning and asset management solutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

David Smith is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Cambridge since 2014, following seven years at Fulcrum Advisory Services, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant coach for Loudoun County Public Schools. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, institutional, pension, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management through multiple platforms and proprietary model strategies, supporting a multi-billion dollar asset base.

Karlena Renan is the Senior Resident Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she oversees a team of financial advisors. She brings extensive experience in providing financial strategies and guidance to successful individuals and business owners. Karlena follows a disciplined wealth management process that incorporates time-tested investment principles and adapts to evolving economic conditions. Her approach emphasizes listening closely to clients in order to develop customized strategies that align with their personal and financial goals. Karlena’s expertise includes areas such as college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement income strategies, tax minimization, and portfolio management services. She is dedicated to delivering premier service and leveraging Merrill’s extensive resources to help clients navigate each stage of their financial lives. In addition to her advisory role, she has been serving as the Resident Director of Merrill's Plantation, Florida office since May 2013, where she manages the activities of 16 financial advisors. Karlena holds a Bachelor's Degree from Nova Southeastern University and maintains professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She is based in East Fort Lauderdale and enjoys spending time with her family, playing golf, traveling, and engaging in various sports and cultural activities.

Danny Robles Fuentes is a CFP® professional affiliated with Ameriprise, with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cambridge Investment Research, Freddie Mac, and the State Department Federal Credit Union. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning, tax-aware withdrawal strategies, and asset allocation, with recommendations supported by proprietary research and algorithmic tools.