Rohan Patel is a CFA® charterholder with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Vanguard Marketing Corporation and TIAA-CREF. Outside of his advisory work, Patel is a silent partner in two convenience store and gas station businesses and works as a food delivery driver. Forvis Mazars Wealth Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, families, institutions, and nonprofits. The firm manages approximately $12 billion in assets and integrates wealth management with coordinated tax and accounting services through its affiliation with Forvis Mazars, LLP.

Hazel Toler is a financial advisor at Rossby Financial, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Outside of advising, she has been involved with Joes Seafood Stonecrab and Prime Steak since 2015. Rossby Financial provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable organizations, pension plans, corporations, and other business entities, managing approximately $565 million in discretionary assets. The firm uses a variety of analytical approaches to tailor diversified portfolios across multiple asset classes and offers services including wrap-fee programs and retirement-plan advice under the DOL fiduciary framework.

Thomas Callahan is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience. He is currently with Range Advisory, LLC and Range Finance, Inc., having previously worked at Fidelity Investments and Equitable Advisors. Range Advisory provides online financial planning and portfolio monitoring primarily for individual clients, including high-net-worth households. The firm uses third-party asset management platforms and AI-assisted tools to tailor investment strategies and offers a subscription-based advisory model.

William Mayo is a financial advisor with Snowden Capital Advisors LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Snowden Lane Partners since 2015. Snowden Capital Advisors LLC serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, foundations, pension plans, endowments, and other institutional clients with customized portfolio management and investment consulting, utilizing multi-team resources and a broad range of investment tools and strategies.

Dominique Hopkins is a financial advisor with Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Navy Federal Financial Group and Navy Federal Investment Services since 2015. Navy Federal Investment Services primarily serves members of Navy Federal Credit Union, individual investors, and trusts, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan fiduciary services, and an automated ETF-based Digital Investor product. The firm utilizes model portfolios managed by third-party managers on platforms such as Envestnet, providing account monitoring, rebalancing, and optional tax and impact overlay services.

Derek Stone is a CFA® charterholder with 35 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Heritage Investors Management Corporation since 1982. Heritage Investors Management Corporation is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides personalized investment management to high-net-worth individuals, retirement accounts, trusts, and other entities. The firm employs a long-term, buy-and-hold strategy focused on U.S. stocks, bonds, and ETFs, emphasizing diversification and tailored portfolio construction based on client objectives.

Nicolas Conforti is a CFP® at Bogart Wealth, LLC with three years of industry experience. He has worked at Bogart Wealth since 2021 and previously held roles at Clarendon Wealth Management and Vector Marketing. Bogart Wealth serves individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with financial planning, consulting, and wealth management services, utilizing model portfolios alongside specialized investment options such as direct indexing SMAs and private-market alternatives. The firm combines fundamental equity analysis and top-down asset allocation, employs AI tools, and offers distinctive features including non-traditional investments and access to estate planning education.

Steven Ulrich is a CFP® with 10 years of experience in financial advising, currently serving as Senior Vice President at Cassaday & Company, Inc. He has worked at Cassaday & Co Wealth Management and Osaic Wealth, Inc., and has held roles in insurance sales. Outside of his advisory work, Ulrich serves as Chairman and Treasurer of the Board of Directors for the Potomac Classical Conservatory, a non-profit hybrid school. 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 strategies using actively managed mutual funds, ETFs, and conservative fixed income securities.

Daniel Pessagno is a financial advisor at Apollon Wealth Management, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at CIC Wealth, LLC, Securian Financial Group, and Cadaret Grant. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in offering group benefits to business owners through a separate business activity. Apollon Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm combines centrally managed investment strategies with local portfolio oversight and employs a range of fundamental, tactical, and tax-aware approaches, while also sponsoring private funds and providing consulting services to other RIAs.

Brian Bobby is a financial advisor with Kingsview Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Edward Jones, WH Administrators, and Accenture Federal Services. Kingsview Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser managing approximately $6.7 billion, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, and asset management services through advisor-led planning combined with model-based and separately managed strategies.

Cynthia Perini is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts in Gaithersburg, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has worked at Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 2006 and at Sovereign Bank since 2004. Outside of her advisory role, Perini serves on several nonprofit boards, including the Magnolia Foundation, MedSource Community Services, and the Barbara Ingram School for the Arts Foundation, and is active in local philanthropic and community organizations. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and corporate clients. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with access to proprietary and third-party investment strategies, supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team.

Jillian Toomey is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience. She currently works at Range Advisory, LLC and previously spent 10 years at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Range Advisory serves individual clients, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth U.S. residents, offering subscription-based financial planning and both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio advice through its online platform. The firm emphasizes portfolio optimization using third-party TAMP models and integrates AI tools alongside human oversight in its investment process.

Charles Hartley is a financial advisor with A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, B. Riley Wealth Management, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in a family-owned non-investment business. A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement-plan sponsors, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and capital markets services. The firm emphasizes international investing through specialized strategies and combines advisory recommendations with brokerage and insurance products.

Rachel Eisenhart is a financial advisor with Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones for nine years before joining Kestra in 2024. Outside of her advisory role, she volunteers as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), advocating for children in the court system. Kestra Private Wealth Services manages approximately $10.2 billion in client assets through a network of nearly 200 independent advisors. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses, offering a range of investment management and financial planning services across multiple platforms.

Justin Caudle is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at McAdam LLC since 2014. He previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments from 2014 to 2020 and holds a director position at the Financial Planning Association - National Capital Area. Caudle is co-owner of Caudle Meares, LLC, a financial planning and wealth management firm. McAdam LLC advises individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and government entities, including high-net-worth households. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting, managing client portfolios with a discretionary approach that incorporates a range of traditional and specialized investment vehicles.

Leigha Pope is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Andersen in McLean, VA, where she has worked since 2017. She has one year of industry experience and previously worked at the University of Maryland. Andersen serves successful individuals, families, 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 professional consulting, or standalone performance measurement and reporting, often integrating these services with tax, valuation, and other advisory work.

Anthony Di Carlo is a financial advisor with Advisor Resource Council, holding a Series 65 credential and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at 360 Wealth Management since 2018 and has been involved with Lutron Electronics since 2008. Outside of advisory work, he is engaged in lighting control sales. Advisor Resource Council serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs an investment approach that combines artificial intelligence tools with traditional fundamental analysis through AIQ model portfolios and separately managed accounts, offering tailored strategies for different levels of assets.

Taylor Guglielmo is a financial advisor at Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at First Command Insurance Services, Inc. and affiliated firms for seven years, as well as Fairfax County Public Schools for six years. Guglielmo serves as a board member on the investment committee of ACT for Alexandria, a community organization focused on philanthropic giving and engagement. Verdence Capital Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, business entities, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to guide investment decisions across a range of strategies and offers specialized services such as family office support and tailored advice for professional athletes and entertainers.

Taylor Fucci is a CFA® charterholder affiliated with Heritage Investors Management Corporation, with one year of experience in financial advisory roles. Prior to joining Heritage Investors, Fucci held positions at Wells Fargo, BNY Mellon, and State Street, and also spent two years at Cornell University. Heritage Investors Management Corporation provides investment management and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes tailored portfolios with diversified holdings and generally pursues long-term investment strategies, managing about $4.6 billion in assets across approximately 680 client relationships.

Patrick Marcinko is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Bogart Wealth, LLC with five years of industry experience. Before joining Bogart Wealth, he worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and attended Virginia Polytechnical Institute. Bogart Wealth serves individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations by providing comprehensive financial planning, consulting, and wealth management services. The firm utilizes model portfolios overseen by an Investment Portfolio Committee and offers specialized investment options including direct indexing SMAs and private-market alternatives.