Yevgeniy Shvets is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience, currently with Capitol Securities Management, Inc. since 2019. His prior roles include positions at UGK Trading Inc, SageVest Wealth Management, TD Ameritrade, and SCOTTRADE. Outside of financial advising, he works as a translator, assisting with the translation of foreign language materials. Capitol Securities Management serves individual investors, institutional clients, retirement plans, trusts, and small businesses by offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm operates as both a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser and delivers investment advice through IAR-managed programs, separately managed accounts, and third-party money managers.

Alexander Fuentes is a financial advisor at Cassaday & Company, Inc. in McLean, VA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Virginia Tech, Black Sheep Restaurant, and Chesapeake Sprinkler Company. 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 as of December 31, 2025. The firm follows a long-term, asset-allocation-driven investment approach, primarily using actively managed mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income securities, and model portfolios aligned with clients' investment policy statements.

Justin Marcus is a financial advisor with Fortis Capital Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fortis since 2021 and has prior experience with AE Wealth Management, Robert Half, PFS Investments Inc, and Primerica Financial Services. Outside his advisory role, Marcus is involved in entrepreneurial ventures, serving as director of Gratus Staffing, a staffing agency, and CEO of Big 4 Talent, an online staffing platform. Fortis Capital Advisors serves individuals, families, businesses, retirement plans, institutional clients, and other advisers with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a customized investment approach that includes discretionary management, a mix of passive and active strategies, and ESG options, managing $1.615 billion in discretionary assets as of December 31, 2025.

Amie Perl is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Marshfield Associates with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Marshfield Associates, she worked for twelve years at Little Leaves Behavioral Services. Marshfield Associates is a registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes high net worth individuals, pension plans, foundations, and government entities. The firm employs a long-only, value-oriented investment approach focused on a concentrated Core Value Equity Strategy and offers discretionary separately managed accounts, model portfolios, and the Marshfield Concentrated Opportunity Fund.

Peter Tomasch is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Choreo, LLC since 2023. He previously worked at Cherry Bekaert Wealth Management LLC for seven years. Tomasch serves as a board member and finance committee member for Commonwealth Community Trust, a 501(c)(3) organization managing a pooled special needs trust. Choreo, LLC provides investment and advisory services to a diverse client base including individual investors, family offices, endowments, foundations, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation and diversified model portfolios, with a centralized portfolio management team and Investment Committee overseeing manager selection and monitoring.

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.

Yosef Ghebray is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Range Advisory, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Betterment, Fidelity Investments, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, and Merrill. Range Advisory serves U.S. individual clients, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth households, providing financial planning, investment advice, and discretionary portfolio management. The firm manages approximately $1.4 billion in discretionary assets and offers model portfolios alongside third-party strategies and tax-aware direct indexing, incorporating AI tools to support portfolio management.

Brett Bernstein is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at XML Financial Group with 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at XML Securities, LLC since 2019 and at XML Financial, LLC since 2016. Bernstein is also the managing partner of BR Financial Associates Management Company, LLC. XML Financial Group is a multi-advisor wealth management firm overseeing approximately $3.3 billion in client assets. The firm serves nearly 2,900 clients, providing customized portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and access to alternative investment opportunities.

Samuel Ferro is a CFP® with one year of experience currently advising at Cassaday & Company, Inc. Prior to joining Cassaday, he worked at The Family Firm for four years. Cassaday & Co Wealth Management provides investment management and financial planning to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and small businesses, managing approximately $7.14 billion in discretionary assets. The firm’s approach is long-term and asset-allocation driven, using actively managed mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income securities, and model portfolios aligned with written investment policies.

Sarah Avery is a financial advisor with Mason Investment Advisory Services Inc. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Mason since 2024. Prior to joining Mason, she spent several years in educational roles at James Madison University and Lake Braddock Secondary School. Mason Investment Advisory Services, Inc. manages approximately $15.67 billion for over 1,000 clients through a team of 31 advisors. The firm specializes in fee-based financial planning, separately managed accounts, and institutional services, with a focus on strategic, long-term asset allocation and portfolio management for high-net-worth individuals and nonprofit organizations.

Daniel Smith is a financial advisor at Keel Point, LLC with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Blend Labs, Inc. for four years and CoreLogic for ten years. Keel Point, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $4.07 billion and serving individuals, institutional investors, retirement plan sponsors, and corporations. The firm employs a team-based approach combining fundamental and quantitative analysis to deliver portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting across various asset classes.

Andrew Burke is a financial advisor at Capitol Securities Management, Inc. in Reston, VA, holding a Series 66 designation with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Capitol Securities Management since 2006. Capitol Securities Management serves individual investors, institutional and corporate clients, retirement plans, trusts, and small businesses by offering portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and wrap fee programs. The firm operates as both a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser, delivering investment advice through various managed programs and separately managed accounts.

David Guido is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Private Client Services. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in offering insurance products through multiple companies, earning compensation from these sales. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets for around 17,800 clients. The firm offers a combination of discretionary and consultative investment management programs, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services, with an emphasis on client-approved trades and customized portfolio allocations.

Ikesh Pandey is a financial advisor with Archer Investment Corporation, holding a Series 65 designation and six years of industry experience. He has been with Archer since 2019 and previously worked at Sullivan & Company CPAs and Baker Tilly. Archer Investment Corporation provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and investment companies. The firm manages approximately $900 million through a range of solutions from comprehensive financial assessments and custom portfolio management to model-based strategies using mutual funds and ETFs.

Mary Mc Cormick is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Andersen. She has worked at Andersen Tax LLC since 2003. Andersen provides full-service investment consulting and performance measurement to individuals, families, and related entities. The firm operates as a non-discretionary investment consultant, focusing on strategic investment planning, portfolio optimization, and consolidated performance reporting.

Regina Mayhew is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with over 21 years of industry experience, currently with Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC where she has worked since 2014. Her prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Thrivent Investment Management. She provides notary services on a voluntary basis for clients at her branch in Vienna, VA. Navy Federal Investment Services serves members of Navy Federal Credit Union and other clients by offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary services. The firm primarily uses managed advisory programs with third-party portfolio managers and provides both advisory and commission-based solutions through its affiliation with a banking/credit-union group.

Arvette Reid is a financial advisor at SEIA with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at SEIA LLC since 2017 and SES Inc. since 2023. Prior to her advisory career, she spent six years at Capital Caring Hospice & Palliative Care. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team advisory platform of approximately 140 advisors. The firm employs a combination of strategic macro asset allocation and tactical adjustments, primarily managing assets on a non-discretionary basis, and offers a range of investment management and consulting services.

David Spiker is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with over 51 years of industry experience. He has been with Capitol Securities Management, Inc. since 1986 and also operates an insurance brokerage under his own name. Capitol Securities Management serves individual, corporate, and charitable clients with brokerage, investment advisory, and comprehensive financial planning services. The firm offers access to various investment programs and emphasizes client-specific investment policies managed through a range of securities and third-party managers.

Franklin Stitely Jr. is a Series 66-licensed advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. based in Ashburn, VA, bringing three years of industry experience. He is also the managing member and majority owner of SK CPA's & Business Advisors PLLC, a CPA firm specializing in tax preparation and accounting, where he has worked since 1990. Additionally, he is involved with Clarity Practice Management, LLC, which provides practice management software for CPA and tax firms. ValMark Advisers offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm employs a diversified, goal-based investment approach, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and separate-account managers, with oversight from an investment committee and integration of third-party manager programs.

Julia Madden is a financial advisor with Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC in Arlington, VA, holding a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. She previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2021 to 2024. In addition to her advisory role, Madden serves as Director of Client Services for Campus Private Wealth. Kestra Private Wealth Services provides investment advisory services through a network of independent advisors and multi-advisor teams to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $13.45 billion in client assets and offers access to a broad range of investment products and platforms with both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.