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.

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.

Stephen Sikes is a financial advisor at AlphaCore Capital LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked previously at SPC Financial, Raymond James Financial Services, and ATEL Securities Corporation. AlphaCore Capital LLC is an independent wealth advisory firm serving individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and entity clients. The firm focuses on comprehensive wealth planning and investment management, emphasizing alternative investment strategies alongside traditional equity and fixed-income exposures.

Clare Dandridge is a financial advisor at Range Advisory, LLC with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Rockefeller Financial LLC and Northwestern Mutual. Range Advisory serves individual clients across the wealth spectrum, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering financial planning, investment advice, and discretionary portfolio management. The firm uses model portfolios and incorporates tax-aware techniques such as tax-loss harvesting and direct indexing, supported by AI tools integrated into client interactions and portfolio analysis.

Scott Wilson is a CFA® charterholder with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Heritage Investors Management Corp since 2023 and was previously with Harbour Capital Advisors, LLC for seven years. Heritage Investors Management Corporation provides investment management and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional accounts, and charitable organizations. The firm focuses on tailored portfolios with diversified holdings and typically employs long-term investment strategies while acting as a fiduciary on retirement rollovers.

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.

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.

Anthony Spano is a Certified Financial Planner® with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Choreo, LLC since 2022 and previously worked at McGladrey Wealth Management LLC for 19 years. Choreo 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’s investment process focuses on strategic asset allocation and diversified model portfolios managed by a centralized team and overseen by an Investment Committee.

Philip Mantua Jr. is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at AlphaCore Capital LLC since 2025 and previously spent eight years at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. He is also a producing agent for AlphaCore Insurance Services, an insurance agency affiliated with his firm. AlphaCore Capital LLC is an independent wealth advisory firm that serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm offers comprehensive wealth planning and investment management, emphasizing alternative investing alongside traditional equity and fixed-income strategies.

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.

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.

James Smith is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor at Mission Wealth Management, LP with 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mission Wealth in 2025, he worked at LPL Financial and Burke and Herbert Bank for five years each, among other firms. Mission Wealth Management is a multi-team advisory firm serving affluent individuals, families, and institutional clients through customized, long-term wealth management and financial planning strategies. The firm employs a range of investment vehicles including ETFs, institutional mutual funds, individual securities, and alternative investments, and offers discretionary account management along with specialized services such as cross-border planning and ERISA retirement plan fiduciary support.

Michael Stevens is a CFP® licensed financial advisor with Brighton Jones LLC in McLean, VA, and has two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Global Advisor Group before joining Brighton Jones. Brighton Jones serves individuals, high-net-worth families, retirement plan sponsors, and various entities with comprehensive wealth management services, including personal financial planning, investment management, tax preparation, and access to private investments. The firm employs a holistic, balance-sheet approach and utilizes both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies.

Geoffrey Thornett is a financial advisor at Keel Point, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Keel Point and its affiliated entities since 2015. Thornett serves on the Board of Directors for America World Adoption, a Christian international adoption agency. 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 blend of fundamental and quantitative analysis to guide investment decisions and offers a variety of tailored portfolio management and consulting services across multiple asset classes.

Colin Campbell is a financial advisor at Cassaday & Company, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with OSAIC and Richmond International Forest Products. Outside of advising, he serves as a Financial Planning Administrator for Cassaday and Company Wealth Management, assisting with meeting preparation and day-to-day operations. 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 allocations using actively managed mutual funds, ETFs, and conservative fixed income securities.

Jason Perlman is a financial advisor at AlphaCore Capital LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 66 license. Prior to joining AlphaCore Capital in 2025, he worked at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. for eight years and SPC Financial, INC. for eleven years. He also acts as a producing agent for AlphaCore Insurance Services, an insurance agency affiliated with his firm. AlphaCore Capital LLC is an independent wealth advisory firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as entities and institutional investors. The firm integrates traditional and alternative investment strategies with comprehensive wealth planning, including tax preparation and ERISA retirement plan advisory services.