Charles York is a financial advisor at United Capital Financial Advisors with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, CFA®, and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining United Capital Financial Advisors in 2022, he worked at BNYM Securities Corporation, BNY Mellon, and Bessemer Investor Services. York is also an adjunct professor of finance at George Mason University, where he teaches finance courses. United Capital Financial Advisors provides financial planning and investment management services nationally to individual investors, corporations, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm manages accounts primarily on a discretionary basis using asset-allocation models and offers portfolio customization, client-facing technology, and access to a range of investment strategies.

Spencer Adkisson is a financial advisor with Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Navy Federal in 2025, he worked at Bank of America and Merrill for five years and also has four years of experience at Batteries Plus Bulbs. Navy Federal Investment Services serves members of Navy Federal Credit Union along with individual, trust, and institutional clients by offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary services. The firm uses managed advisory programs that incorporate third-party portfolio managers and supports various investment solutions, including automated ETF portfolios, delivered through its investment adviser representatives.

Mark Keen is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. since 2007. He is a managing member of TKA Holdings, LLC/DBA Keen & Pocock, which is involved in insurance sales, and a partner in EaziHome, a business that provides tools and services to help individuals and families manage and maintain their homes. He also serves on the board of directors for SFA Holdings, Inc. The Strategic Financial Alliance provides advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting through both in-house management and third-party manager platforms. The firm manages a majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis and supports a dually registered advisor force with various brokerage and solicitor relationships.

Christopher Smith is a financial advisor at Encompass More Asset Management LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked in aviation before joining the financial services sector. Smith is also a licensed independent insurance agent. Encompass More Asset Management LLC provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-platform model services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm manages approximately $985 million through about 85 advisors and employs model-based strategies that combine proprietary models and third-party sub-advisers across a range of investment options.

David Rhoads is an investment advisor representative at Interactive Financial Advisors with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Interactive Financial Advisors since 2005. He is also owner and broker of Rhoads Capital Group, Inc., an insurance sales business, and teaches tennis outside of his advisory work. Interactive Financial Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and advisory consulting. The firm employs asset-allocation models across risk profiles, primarily utilizing ETFs and mutual funds, and supports its services with Modern Portfolio Theory, fundamental analysis, and risk profiling tools.

Kathryn Gustafson is a financial advisor with The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. in Fairfax, VA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with The Strategic Financial Alliance since 2012 and also serves as a partner at Strategic Blueprint, LLC. Outside of advisory services, she is involved as a partner in a home accessories and decor business and participates in a financial education initiative aimed at recent college graduates, newlyweds, and young professionals. The Strategic Financial Alliance provides advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm employs both in-house and third-party asset managers and serves clients through discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio programs.

Lori Allison is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience, currently with The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. since 2012. She previously worked at Global Brokerage Services, Inc. from 2008 to 2012. Outside of her advisory role, Allison serves as treasurer for the BYU Management Society, overseeing financial records and scholarship administration, and partners in organizations providing financial education seminars and home furnishings. The Strategic Financial Alliance serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized portfolio management and financial planning services delivered through multiple strategies, including third-party manager referrals and a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Alexandra Kantarski is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving at XML Financial Group. She has been with XML Financial, LLC since 2019 and also works with XML Securities, LLC (formerly Lara, May & Associates LLC) since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she is a notary public and pursues hobbies as an astrology consultant and artist, selling her paintings. XML Financial Group provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap fee programs to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm operates through a multi-advisor team model and combines fundamental and technical analysis, often utilizing third-party managers and an internal Investment Committee to customize portfolios according to client goals and risk tolerance.

William Scoggins is a financial advisor at First Citizens Asset Management, Inc. with 18 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has previously worked at firms including SVB Wealth LLC, Boston Private Wealth, and Keel Point. First Citizens Asset Management provides model-based sub-advisory and direct investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and public entities. The firm specializes in global multi-asset class portfolios using a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis within discretionary investment management.

Michael Gullis is a financial advisor with United Brokerage Services, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and currently based in Fairfax, VA. He has been with United Brokerage Services since 2025 and has prior experience at United Bank from 2017 to present and Cardinal Bank from 2011 to 2017. United Brokerage Services, Inc. provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, small businesses, and retirement plans. The firm utilizes a range of managed account programs and emphasizes strategic asset allocation, mutual funds and ETFs, individual equity and fixed income selection, third-party research, and tax-aware overlays.

Fabiano De Franco is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Sound Income Strategies, LLC since 2019 and concurrently owns Retirement Solution LLC, where he focuses on fixed insurance sales. Prior to that, he worked at ICMA Retirement Corporation from 2010 to 2017. Sound Income Strategies, LLC manages approximately $4.0 billion in client assets and serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers customized portfolio management with an emphasis on fixed-income analysis and equity evaluation, supported by a scalable advisor network and specialized family-office style services.

Brett Nelson is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mariner Independent. His prior roles include positions at AdvicePeriod, LLC, VOYA Financial Advisors, and Nelson Financial Partners. He is also a life and annuity insurance producer. Mariner Independent provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, access to model portfolios and third-party managers, and specialized plan services supported by institutional and retirement plan resources.

April Blake is a financial advisor with Founders Financial Securities LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Fortune Financial Services, Inc. and Interactive Financial Advisors. In addition to her advisory role, she is a partner in Beach, Blake, & Assoc Financial Services, LLC, where she is involved in insurance sales. Founders Financial Securities serves individuals, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives managing approximately $4.1 billion in assets. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms and services, including managed portfolios, fee-based annuities, financial planning, and 1031 exchange consulting, with investment strategies tailored by its representatives under firm oversight.

Michael Stevens is a financial advisor with The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. in Fairfax, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with the firm since 2012. Outside of advising, he is a partner in a financial marketing business and also works as a fixed insurance agent. The Strategic Financial Alliance serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients such as pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, third-party manager selection, financial planning, and educational seminars, implementing customized strategies through co-advisory relationships and referrals.

Anthony Dietrich is a financial advisor at Blackridge Asset Management, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Blackridge since 2018. His prior roles include positions at PEAK Brokerage Services and Retirement Wealth Advisors. Outside of advising, he owns a mosquito and pest control business. Blackridge Asset Management provides financial planning, investment management, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a model-based, multi-manager approach with a mix of fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, and delivers services primarily through an affiliated turnkey asset management platform and wrap-fee programs.

David Ermlick is a financial advisor with First Advisors National, LLC in Centreville, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. He has served as Regional Manager at Cornerstone Senior Services since 2008, where he recruits, hires, and trains sales agents and sells insurance products. First Advisors National provides investment management, asset allocation advice, and retirement plan consulting primarily to individual clients, using a combination of third-party money managers and direct investment advice with a focus on tactical and strategic asset allocation.

Evan Farr is a financial advisor at Avior Wealth Management, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at EWG Elevate Inc. dba Protection Point Advisors for five years. In addition to his advisory role, Farr has operated his own law firm since 1991 and has engaged in activities including publishing, teaching other attorneys, and managing insurance and management consulting businesses. Avior Wealth Management serves a diverse clientele, including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and pension plans, offering investment management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a fundamental investment approach with a combination of direct portfolio management and separately managed accounts, utilizing platforms such as Charles Schwab, Fidelity, and Pontera.

Nicholas Stevens is an advisor at Strategic Blueprint, LLC with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has held positions with several firms including Deloitte & Touche, LLC and Ivory Homes, accumulating a range of experience since 2016. Strategic Blueprint, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers customized, goal-based strategies through portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and educational seminars, with a notable Subscription Advisory Services program providing ongoing planning on a flat-fee basis.

Joshua Moskowitz is a financial advisor at Sound Income Strategies, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Ameritas Advisory Services, W.C. Moore Financial Services, and First Command Financial Planning. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with Retirement Solutions, LLC, where he provides investment advisory services and fixed insurance sales. Sound Income Strategies, LLC manages approximately $4.0 billion in client assets, serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm emphasizes customized portfolio management with a focus on fixed-income analysis and equity review, offering a scalable advisor network supported by affiliated business lines and specialized services.

Sarah Mouser is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with nine years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 65 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Merit Financial Advisors in 2026, she worked at Verdence Capital Advisors LLC and Cassaday & Co, Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on advisory boards for Virginia Tech and George Mason University’s undergraduate financial planning programs, and she is Chair of the Online Education Committee for the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors. Additionally, she is a certified Barre fitness instructor. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with 264 advisors serving about 20,040 clients across 66 offices and managing approximately $23.9 billion in assets. The firm offers coordinated wealth-management services and employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using centrally managed portfolios and customizable models overseen by an internal Investment Management team and Committee.