Mark is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional located in Edgewater, Maryland. He provides personalized financial planning and investment management services to business owners, federal government employees, and U.S. military service members. As a former federal employee and U.S. Marine, he is familiar with the challenges you face and knows how to help you reach your financial goals. Mark’s personal experiences taught him budgeting skills, saving strategies, and how to invest. He earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in business administration and personal financial planning, which have equipped him with the knowledge and skills to provide comprehensive financial planning and investment management services to his clients.

Paul Collinson is a CFP® professional with 14 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Legacy Planning Advisors, LLC since 2011. He is a member of the Garrett Planning Network Alliance, a nonprofit organization supporting fiduciary and fee-only financial advice. Legacy Planning Advisors, LLC provides personalized financial planning and investment advice to individuals, trusts, estates, and small businesses. The firm operates on a fee-only basis, offering tailored services such as comprehensive plans, ongoing advisory agreements, or limited-scope hourly engagements, with clients retaining control of their assets.

Daniel Johnson is the sole advisor at Emerson James Advisors LLC, an independent registered investment adviser based in Crofton, MD. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 18 years of industry experience. Prior to founding Emerson James Advisors in 2020, he worked at firms including ON Investment Management Co, Ohio National Financial Services, and Massmutual Life Insurance Company. He also operates a sole proprietorship advising clients on insurance products such as life, health, disability, long-term care, and fixed annuities. Emerson James Advisors serves primarily individual clients and sponsors of qualified retirement plans, offering non-discretionary asset management, comprehensive financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm combines individualized investment recommendations with discretionary solutions from SEI Managed Account Solutions and third-party managers, conducting regular account reviews and providing written planning deliverables supported by online tools.

Earl King is a CFP® with three years of experience at E. Roger Financial Group, where he serves as the sole advisor. He has held roles at American Express Financial Advisors Inc. and IDS Life Insurance Company since 1998 and has worked with the District of Columbia Government since 2016 as a Business Procurement Specialist, providing guidance to small businesses on government contracting opportunities. E. Roger Financial Group offers financial planning, investment advisory, and small-business retirement plan services to individuals, businesses, trusts, estates, and nonprofits. The firm uses model-based portfolio advice with client-approved trades and provides subscription-based financial planning combined with insurance brokerage services.

Michael Hepner is a CFP® and licensed CPA with 25 years of experience in financial advising and accounting. He is the sole advisor at Hepner Financial Services, LLC, an independent firm he has led since 2007. In addition to his advisory role, he provides accounting and tax services and is a licensed insurance agent. Hepner Financial Services, LLC offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm customizes portfolios based on client profiles and employs various investment analyses, managing a diverse range of investment options including private placements and alternative vehicles.

Alessandro D'agaro is a CFA charterholder and principal of D'Agaro Financial Advisory LLC, an independent advisory firm based in Alexandria, VA. He has one year of experience at his current firm and previously worked for six years at Thrivent Asset Management. D'Agaro Financial Advisory LLC provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients on a fee-only, fiduciary basis. The firm integrates fundamental equity analysis with Modern Portfolio Theory, primarily using passive funds and ETFs, and offers flexible planning options including project-based engagements.

Marjorie Burnett is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, operating MAB Financial Planning since 2006. She holds Series 65 registration and has a background that includes legal and accounting credentials, though she does not currently practice in those fields. MAB Financial Planning is an independent, fee-only sole proprietorship providing comprehensive financial planning services to individuals and families. The firm focuses on Financial Life Planning using established tools to align advice with clients’ values and life goals, and offers investment guidance based on academic principles without managing client assets or providing discretionary authority.

Patrick Weinert is a financial advisor with The Money Mission Limited Liability Company in Washington, DC. He holds a Series 65 designation and has five years of industry experience. Prior to his advisory career, he served 20 years in the United States Marine Corps. The Money Mission LLC provides individualized financial planning and investment advice primarily through one-on-one calls and meetings, focusing on mutual funds and low-cost, index-tracking ETFs. The firm uses a flat-fee coaching model and emphasizes education by offering newsletters, books, and personalized coaching without discretionary portfolio management or custody of client assets.

Eli Weissman is a CFP® professional with 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is the sole advisor at Advocate Wealth, LLC, an independent firm based in Washington, DC. Prior to founding Advocate Wealth, he held roles at Spire Investment Partners, Truist Advisory Services, BB&T Securities, and Alexandria Capital. Outside of his advisory work, he operates as an independent insurance agent. Advocate Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as business owners, offering discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and passive management using diversified mutual funds and ETFs, and provides portfolio monitoring, rebalancing, and limited-scope ERISA fiduciary services, supported by regular educational seminars.

Mary Norris is a financial advisor at MKN Wealth Management LLC in Washington, DC, with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at MKN Wealth Management since 2012, following nine years with Columbia Financial Advisors LLC. MKN Wealth Management provides discretionary asset management and tailored investment advice to individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate entities. The firm employs individualized investment strategies with ongoing portfolio supervision, combining fundamental and technical analysis across a range of securities while maintaining client custody through a recommended institutional custodian.

George Munoz is the sole advisor at Munoz Group, holding CFP® certification along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses, and has 21 years of industry experience. His career includes longstanding roles as a board member for multiple organizations including Altria Group, Anixter International, Marriott International, National Geographic Society, and Laureate Education, Inc. He is also a partner at Tobin & Munoz, a legal practice. Munoz Group provides financial advisory and investment-banking services primarily to business entities and high-net-worth individuals focused on emerging-market investments. The firm emphasizes project-level financial analysis and transaction advisory work, including financing, capital raising, M&A, and valuations, while clients retain control of investment decisions.

Tamana Rajwani is a Series 65-licensed advisor at SteadyRise Financial LLC with one year of industry experience. Prior to founding SteadyRise, she worked at Holistiplan LLC and held roles at Curriculum Associates, LLC, Amalie Financial Advisors LLC, Supreme Taxes LLC, and Bloomberg Industry Group. Rajwani also has experience in tax preparation and financial services. SteadyRise Financial LLC provides financial planning and tax preparation services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and small business owners. The firm focuses on long-term, passive asset-allocation strategies and integrates CPA-led tax preparation with financial planning, offering fixed-fee or hourly engagements without managing client assets or custody.

Rianka R. Dorsainvil, CFP®, is a dynamic leader and the visionary Founder and Senior Wealth Advisor at YGC Wealth, an inclusive, culturally competent and technology-forward financial planning firm. She has been celebrated as a top financial advisor for multiple consecutive years by Investopedia (most recently in 2023) and Washingtonian Magazine (most recently in 2024), as well as recognized by NerdWallet as a Black Financial Influencer to follow. Rianka is a recognized leader whose expertise is sought after both nationally and internationally. As a mother of two and an established leader, Rianka recently relaunched the firm as YGC Wealth, nodding to her roots while marking a new era of growth and service. The name YGC Wealth is both a homage to our original ethos and a representation of her evolution into a full-spectrum wealth management firm. Her approach to financial planning, deeply rooted in the empowerment of first-generation wealth-builders, transforms financial well-being into a cornerstone of personal achievement. As a past national president of the Financial Planning Association (FPA) NexGen community, Rianka has played a pivotal role in shaping the future of financial planning. Her influence extends through her active roles in CNBC's Digital Financial Advisor Council and the CFP Board’s Diversity Advisory Group. Her thought leadership has been featured across top media outlets including PBS NewsHour, Forbes, and CNBC, and she has been honored as a rising star by Investment News and one of Wealth Management’s Ten to Watch. Rianka’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in finance is unwavering. She believes that financial success should be accessible to all and that understanding and integrating one’s money culture is key to achieving sustainable financial balance. Through YGC Wealth, she continues to guide clients toward financial strategies that not only accumulate wealth but also foster a lasting, impactful legacy.

Michael Wroblewski is a CFP® professional with 17 years of experience, serving as the sole advisor at Financial Advisor For You, LLC since 2009. He is based in Washington, DC, and has a background in federal consumer policy and consumer-education projects. Financial Advisor For You, LLC provides fee-only comprehensive financial planning, hourly consultations, and educational seminars primarily for individual clients and also serves business clients such as sole proprietorships, LLCs, and corporations. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation using low-cost, passive investments with a focus on tax-efficient rebalancing and plan-specific constraints, offering investment recommendations as part of comprehensive planning without discretionary management or product sales.

John Sharrock is the principal advisor at Rising Tides Financial Planning LLC in Alexandria, VA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has one year of experience in financial advising, following a 23-year career at the Department of Defense. Rising Tides Financial Planning LLC offers fee-only financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, federal employees, and military personnel. The firm provides customized, ongoing planning services across a range of areas including retirement, tax strategies, estate planning, and investment analysis, without offering discretionary investment management or custody of client assets.

Freeman Jelks is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in financial advising. He has led FNJ 3, LLC since 2008, operating as an independent advisor in Alexandria, VA. FNJ 3, LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm emphasizes tailored portfolios with a buy-and-hold approach and offers specialized pension consulting, including 401(k) plan setup, serving a diverse client base with discretionary management and quarterly reviews.

Dahlia Daley is a financial advisor at Daley Capital, Inc. with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation and securities licenses Series 63, 65, and 66. In addition to her advisory role, she owns an independent insurance practice, dedicating about 10 percent of her time to this business. Daley Capital, Inc. provides personalized investment management and financial planning primarily for individual clients, high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plan participants, and small businesses. The firm emphasizes diversified, long-term portfolios guided by modern portfolio theory and the Fama–French three-factor model, utilizing ETFs and no-load mutual funds with discretionary management and periodic rebalancing.

Gobinath Balasubramanian is the sole advisor at GB Investments LLC, an independent firm based in Alexandria, VA. He holds the Series 65 designation and has 10 years of industry experience, having worked at GB Investments since its founding in 2016. Prior to his advisory role, his background included engineering and quality assurance before earning an MS in finance. GB Investments provides discretionary investment management through separately managed accounts tailored for individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm follows a fundamental, value-oriented philosophy emphasizing concentrated, long-term equity ownership and customizes portfolios based on documented client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Rebecca Schreiber is a financial advisor with Flexible Finances in Silver Spring, MD, holding a Series 65 credential and three years of industry experience. She has worked at Flexible Finances since 2020 and is a partial owner of Holy Chow LLC, a restaurant in Silver Spring, where she contributes in a bookkeeping capacity. Flexible Finances serves individual and small business clients, providing financial planning, counseling, benefits analysis, budgeting, debt management, and investment recommendations. The firm emphasizes client education and independence, using a fee-for-service model with hourly or project-based billing and focuses on low-cost, liquid investments without discretionary asset management or commission-based fees.

Kyle Packard is a CFP® and ChFC® with two years of experience in financial advising, currently operating as the sole advisor at Packard Wealth Strategies LLC in Alexandria, VA. He has served in the U.S. Army since 2000, concurrently with his advisory role. Packard Wealth Strategies provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and wealth management services primarily to veterans, service members, and their families, as well as charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a priorities-driven Financial Policy Statement and an evidence-based investment approach incorporating Modern Portfolio Theory, with a notable range of services including ERISA co-fiduciary and investment manager roles for retirement plans and donor-advised fund management.