Krista Baumgardner is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Choreo, LLC since 2022. Prior to joining Choreo, she worked at RSM US Wealth Management LLC for five years and at The Vanguard Group, Inc. for one year. Choreo, LLC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, family offices, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, endowments, and institutional clients. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation process combined with quantitative screening and due diligence to manage portfolios through various investment vehicles and specialized advisory services.

Manuel Carranza is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Range Advisory, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Kestra Advisory and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. Range Advisory serves individual clients across the wealth spectrum, providing financial planning, investment advice, and discretionary portfolio management through model portfolios and third-party strategies. The firm integrates AI tools into client interactions and employs a subscription-based compensation model rather than traditional asset-based fees.

Glenn Arons is a financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Guardian Life for 19 years. In addition to his advisory role, he is principal of Assets, LLC, where he provides business advisory and estate structuring services to professional practice owners. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team wealth manager overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in assets and serving a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm utilizes a combination of internal portfolio management and third-party relationships with tailored asset-allocation strategies, and it is notable for its use of performance-based fee arrangements and carried interest structures for qualified investors and private funds.

Carson Filion is a financial advisor at Cassaday & Company, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at New York Life Investments and Hightower Financial Principles and graduated from Florida State University. Cassaday & Company provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and small businesses. The firm employs a long-term, asset-allocation-driven investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and manages approximately $7.14 billion in discretionary assets.

Rand Andoni is a financial advisor with McAdam LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments since 2015 and has been with McAdam LLC since 2014. Outside of his advisory roles, Andoni provides technology consulting services to Zeva, Inc. McAdam LLC is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs fundamental analysis to construct portfolios tailored to clients’ risk tolerance and objectives, offering a range of strategies including alternative investments and a subscription-based financial-planning service.

Cengiz Akyol is a financial advisor at MissionSquare Retirement with 22 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at ICMA Retirement Corporation since 2008. MissionSquare Retirement serves state and local government employers, their employees, and certain nonprofit entities by administering deferred compensation and qualified retirement plans. The firm provides plan administration, recordkeeping, education, and advisory services through its Guided Pathways program, which includes discretionary Managed Accounts and nondiscretionary Fund Advice developed in partnership with Morningstar Investment Management.

Emilio Solernou is a financial advisor with First Advisors National, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Sequent Planning, LLC and IAMS Wealth Management. Outside of advising, he serves on the board of Bridge for Hope, Inc., a nonprofit focused on assisting disabled individuals and ex-offenders with job placement and education. First Advisors National manages discretionary assets for individual and high-net-worth clients, offering investment management, third-party portfolio recommendations, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes selecting and monitoring third-party money managers and uses fundamental analysis to support individual security recommendations.

Mark Schlossenberg is a financial advisor at Foundations Investment Advisors LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior experience includes roles at AE Wealth Management, Freedom Financial Advisors of Maryland, Re/Max Town Center, Westex Group, Inc., and Potomac Wealth Advisors, LLC. He serves as a board member of Shoresh Inc., a nonprofit organization focused on building positive Jewish identity among children and their families. Foundations Investment Advisors LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management to individual and high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm uses a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, employing model portfolios and an asymmetric rebalancing approach.

Rebeka King is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Apollon Wealth Management, LLC with five years of industry experience. She previously worked at Bridgemark Wealth Management from 2014 to 2021. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in selling insurance products as an insurance agent. Apollon Wealth Management is an SEC-registered multi-team adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm combines centrally managed model strategies with locally managed portfolios, offering a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and sub-advisory roles across various asset classes and specialized investment vehicles.

Victoria Freeman is a financial advisor at Cassaday & Company, Inc. with two years of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Motley Fool Wealth Management, Mendota Financial Group, Northwestern Mutual, and Capitol Auto Credit. Outside of finance, she was involved with Indulge Spa for four years. Cassaday & Company manages investment portfolios and provides financial planning and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and small businesses. The firm uses a long-term, Modern Portfolio Theory–based approach emphasizing diversified, buy-and-hold allocations primarily through actively managed mutual funds, ETFs, and conservative fixed income securities.

Jonathan Koumas is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has worked since 2025. He focuses on building lasting client relationships through attentive listening and purposeful planning. Jonathan aims to simplify complex financial matters and provide clear guidance to help clients make confident decisions. His professional experience includes roles as a Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2025, and at Northwestern Mutual from 2023 to 2024. Jonathan is committed to delivering thoughtful and transparent service tailored to each client's individual journey. Outside of his professional work, Jonathan enjoys cooking and baking, fitness, football, golf, social events with friends, and volunteering.

Kevin Draudt is a CFP® professional with six years of experience in financial advising. He currently works at Andersen and has previously held positions at several firms, including Andersen Tax LLC and Valeo Financial Advisors. Andersen serves successful individuals and families, their related trusts and entities, family partnerships, family-owned corporate plans, and not-for-profit endowments. The firm provides investment consulting through full-service wealth management, limited consulting, or standalone performance measurement and reporting, often integrating these services with tax, valuation, and other advisory work.

Philip Simonides is a CFP® with 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at McAdam LLC since 2014 and is currently affiliated with Madison Avenue Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he has volunteered as a charity auctioneer for several organizations. McAdam LLC is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan consulting, employing a fundamental analysis approach and incorporating a range of investment strategies including mutual funds, ETFs, independent managers, and specialized instruments.

Edward Crawford is a financial advisor at Douglass Winthrop Advisors LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Sweetbay Capital Management LLC for nine years. In addition to his advisory role, Mr. Crawford is an adjunct professor of Value Investing at Georgetown University and a passive partner in Roumell Asset Management LLC. Douglass Winthrop Advisors provides customized investment management services primarily to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, endowments, and institutions. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary accounts with portfolios that include domestic and international equities and investment-grade fixed income, featuring a Sustainable Equity Strategy alongside its core equity approach.

Marguerita Cheng is a CFP® professional with 27 years of experience in financial advising. She is affiliated with Private Client Services, LLC and also serves as CEO of Blue Ocean Global Wealth. Cheng contributes to Forbes on GenX women's issues and participates in several industry councils, including the CFP Board of Directors and the CNBC Digital FA Council. Private Client Services is a multi-team advisory firm serving individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension plan sponsors, and businesses. The firm provides financial planning, consulting, and portfolio management through a network of approximately 50 advisors and employs a structured risk-profiling process to develop and implement investment strategies across multiple platforms.

Amber Christopher is a financial advisor at Keel Point, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has previously worked at Savant Wealth Management, Lucia Securities, LLC, and RJL Wealth Management, LLC. Amber is based in Vienna, VA. Keel Point, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $4.07 billion, serving individuals, institutional investors, retirement plan sponsors, and corporations. The firm employs a team-based approach combining fundamental and quantitative analysis to deliver customized portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services across various asset classes.

Robert Papa is a financial advisor at SEIA with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 65, 66, and 63 licenses. His prior work includes roles at SES LLC, Royal Alliance Associates, John Hancock, and McLean Asset Management. Papa is also involved with Caught in the Web LLC, a separate business activity. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team platform of approximately 140 advisors. The firm’s investment approach combines strategic macro asset allocation with tactical adjustments, emphasizing mostly non-discretionary management and supported by an in-house Investment Solutions Group and committee.

Suzanne Kellogg is a financial advisor at Bogart Wealth, LLC with 11 years of industry experience and holds a Series 65 credential. She previously worked at Torray LLC for six years and has been a Director at Vigilant Compliance, LLC since 2025, providing compliance support to Registered Investment Advisers. Bogart Wealth serves individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with comprehensive financial planning and wealth management services, using model portfolios alongside specialized options such as direct indexing SMAs and private-market alternatives. The firm combines fundamental equity analysis with asset allocation and employs AI tools and third-party managers within a discretionary investment framework.

Matthew Chua is a financial advisor at Main Street Financial Solutions, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior experience includes roles at SoFi and periods of self-employment. Main Street Financial Solutions serves a broad range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm employs an academic-based, multi-asset class investment approach with a focus on mutual funds and low-cost passive ETFs, while also utilizing actively managed funds and alternative investment platforms.

Kevin Reese is a financial advisor at Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC with 37 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. Reese has been with Navy Federal-affiliated firms since 2006 in various roles across investment services and financial group entities. Navy Federal Investment Services primarily serves members of Navy Federal Credit Union along with individual investors and trusts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan fiduciary services, and an automated ETF-based Digital Investor product, utilizing third-party portfolio managers and model-driven strategies on the Envestnet platform.