Kyle Cassaday is a financial advisor with Cassaday & Company, Inc. holding a Series 66 designation and has 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cassaday & Co Wealth Management, LLC since 2022 and was previously with Cassaday and Company from 2013 to 2021. Cassaday & Co Wealth Management provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and small businesses. The firm manages approximately $7.14 billion in discretionary assets and employs a long-term, asset-allocation driven investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, typically using actively managed mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income securities, and model portfolios aligned with written investment policy statements.

Lysa Rothenberg is a CFP® professional with 36 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Capitol Securities Management, Inc. She has worked at Capitol Securities and Money Matters Inc since 2018 and previously held roles at Navy Federal Financial Group and its related entities from 2007 to 2017. In addition to her advisory work, she is the president and business owner of Money Matters Inc, a tax preparation business. Capitol Securities Management serves individual, corporate, and charitable clients, offering brokerage and investment advisory services along with financial planning, pension consulting, and insurance products. The firm utilizes a range of investment strategies and third-party managers to deliver client-specific portfolio management.

Joshua Jones is a financial advisor with Sound Income Strategies, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and entering his first year in the industry. His work experience includes roles at Sound Income Strategies and Retirement Solution, LLC since 2026, and involvement with Complex Tax and Efile, LLC since 2012. Sound Income Strategies serves a diverse client base, including individuals, corporate and pension clients, other registered advisors, and retirement plans. The firm focuses on fixed-income and income-oriented investment strategies, combining fundamental and technical analysis, and offers specialized services such as family-office and special-needs planning.

Alexia Larson is a CFA® charterholder with 19 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has worked at Perry B. Seiffert, Investment Management, and Chesapeake Asset Management before joining The Mather Group, LLC in 2022. The Mather Group serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, and corporations, offering integrated financial planning, investment management, tax and estate planning, and family office services. The firm employs an evidence-based investment approach with customizable portfolio options and utilizes AI-assisted tools alongside human oversight.

Susan Rogers is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. based in Washington, DC. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 17 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at City National Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing. RBC Securities, Inc. provides wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, IRAs, and retirement plans through a wrap-fee investment advisory program. The firm integrates investment management with a broad financial services group affiliated with a bank parent, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and ongoing reporting.

Clare Dandridge is a financial advisor at Range Advisory, LLC with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Rockefeller Financial LLC and Northwestern Mutual. Range Advisory serves individual clients across the wealth spectrum, offering financial planning, investment advice, and discretionary portfolio management. The firm uses model portfolios, tax-aware techniques, and integrates AI tools into client interactions, delivering advisory services primarily through a flat subscription fee structure.

Donnell Williams Jr. is a financial advisor at MissionSquare Retirement with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Icma Rc since 2015. MissionSquare Retirement serves state and local government employers, employees, and certain nonprofit entities by administering deferred compensation and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers plan administration, recordkeeping, education, and Guided Pathways Advisory Services, which include discretionary Managed Accounts and nondiscretionary Fund Advice developed in partnership with Morningstar Investment Management.

Vernon Holleman III is a financial advisor with M Holdings Securities, Inc. holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at M Holdings Securities since 2000 and at Bcg Companies since 2013, in addition to a longstanding role at Phoenix Home Life Mutual Insurance Co. Holleman serves as a trustee for the Federal City Council, is on the Board of Directors for the Washington DC Estate Planning Council, and acts as Secretary-Treasurer for the St. Albans School Alumni Association Board. M Holdings Securities, Inc. serves individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities nationwide through independent Member Firms and Financial Professionals, offering a broad range of advisory and brokerage services including discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, retirement plan consulting, and insurance advisory services.

Allison Gormier is a Certified Financial Planner® with 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Mason Investment Advisory Services, Inc. since 2008. Mason Investment Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $15.67 billion for over 1,000 clients with a team of 31 advisors. The firm focuses on fee-based financial planning, separately managed accounts, and institutional services, emphasizing long-term strategic asset allocation and portfolio oversight.

Anthony Rieck is a CFP® professional with two years of experience, currently advising at Andersen in McLean, VA. He previously worked at Andersen Tax LLC for seven years and has held positions at West Financial Services and Sullivan Bruyette Speros & Blayney. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an NCAA football referee. Andersen serves successful individuals, families, trusts, family-owned corporate plans, and not-for-profit endowments, offering investment consulting through a non-discretionary advisory model that integrates tax and valuation services. The firm emphasizes client communications, consolidated performance reporting, and forward-looking asset allocation modeling.

Timothy Strait is a CFP® with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving at Capitol Securities Management, Inc. since 1988. He operates a separate business consulting and tax planning practice focused on federal and state income tax preparation. Capitol Securities Management serves individual investors, institutions, and small businesses with portfolio management, financial planning, and advisory programs, operating as both a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser.

Stefan Patchan is a CFA® charterholder with four years of experience at Mason Investment Advisory Services, Inc. Prior to joining Mason, he worked at TFC Consulting, Inc. and held positions at Virginia Tech. Mason Investment Advisory Services, Inc. manages approximately $15.67 billion for about 1,063 clients through a team of 31 advisors. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutions, offering fee-based financial planning, separately managed accounts, and outsourced chief investment officer services with a focus on strategic, long-term asset allocation and manager selection.

Jason Kowal is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., Edelman Financial Services, LLC, and EF Legacy Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an agent for various insurance companies and provides financial planning and advisory services through Kowal Financial Advisors. Stratos Wealth Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm with approximately 71 advisors managing about $5.57 billion in assets for individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers customized portfolio management, third-party manager programs, OCIO solutions, and insurance consulting, with access to SEI proprietary products and platforms through a strategic ownership relationship.

Anne Ermlick is a financial advisor at First Advisors National, LLC with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Cornerstone Senior Services since 2008. In addition to her advisory role, she is a licensed insurance agent involved with Cornerstone Senior Services in Murfreesboro, TN. First Advisors National manages discretionary assets for individual clients, including high-net-worth households, focusing on third-party money manager selection and tactical and strategic allocations. The firm provides investment management, retirement plan consulting, and advice on individual securities, ETFs, and mutual funds.

Robert Blankenship is a CFA® charterholder with six years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Cassaday & Company, Inc. He has been with Cassaday since 2019 and has prior work experience including roles at Radford University and involvement with the Student Managed Investment Portfolio Organization. Cassaday & Company provides investment management and financial planning to individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and small businesses, managing approximately $7.14 billion in discretionary assets. The firm employs a long-term, asset-allocation-driven investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, using actively managed mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income securities, and model portfolios aligned with written investment policy statements.

Andrew Hoskins is a financial advisor with Interactive Financial Advisors in Arlington, VA, holding a Series 65 license and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Interactive Financial Advisors since 2018 and also serves as an independent contractor for Shenandoah Financial Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, Hoskins is licensed as an independent insurance agent and can transact insurance products for clients. Interactive Financial Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and advisory consulting. The firm employs asset-allocation models spanning conservative to aggressive objectives, primarily using ETFs and mutual funds, and incorporates Modern Portfolio Theory, fundamental analysis, and risk profiling tools in its investment approach.

Spencer Croft is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Range Advisory, LLC. He previously worked with Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and other affiliated firms over several years. Range Advisory serves individual clients across the wealth spectrum, offering financial planning, investment advice, and discretionary portfolio management through model portfolios and tax-aware strategies. The firm integrates AI tools into client interactions and employs a subscription-based compensation model distinct from typical industry practices.

Kevin Ostergaard is a CFP® and ChFC® with 11 years of industry experience. He currently works at CW Advisors, LLC and has held prior roles at Wolf Group Capital Advisors, Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., EF Legacy Securities, Edelman Financial Services, and Securian Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he manages administrative duties and property upkeep for a rental property. CW Advisors, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and other business entities. The firm employs a Core-and-Satellite investment approach using active, passive, quantitative, and ESG strategies, and offers comprehensive wealth management and family office services.

Caleb Long is a financial advisor at Range Advisory, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Goldman Sachs and XML Financial Group. Range Advisory serves individual clients across the wealth spectrum, providing financial planning, investment advice, and discretionary portfolio management. The firm utilizes model portfolios and third-party models, incorporates tax-aware techniques, and integrates AI tools into client services and portfolio transitions.

Danielle Alcide is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Range Advisory, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Pylon Inc, Facet Wealth, and TIAA-CREF prior to joining Range Advisory. Range Advisory serves individual clients across the wealth spectrum, offering financial planning, investment advice, and discretionary portfolio management. The firm uses a proprietary AI assistant and integrates tax-aware strategies in its model portfolios, delivering services primarily through a flat subscription fee structure.