Kenny Mezher is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at The Burney Company. He has worked at various Burney Company entities since 2017 and spent one year at Growth Capital Services, Inc. outside of the Burney organization. The Burney Company advises primarily individual investors, including high net worth clients, and also manages accounts for small businesses, pension plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm combines proprietary fundamental and quantitative models with a multi-team advisory platform, offering discretionary equity portfolio management, financial planning, and tax services through an affiliated CPA firm.

Jason Klopman is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with XML Financial Group since 2016, following a decade at LPL Financial. Klopman is also an equity member of BR Financial Associates Management Company, LLC, which manages XML Financial, LLC and XML Securities, 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 with investment management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and access to alternative investments, employing a portfolio approach that combines fundamental and technical analysis with third-party managers.

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.

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.

Stephen Sikes is a financial advisor at AlphaCore Capital LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked 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, entity, and institutional clients. The firm offers comprehensive wealth planning and investment management with a focus on alternative investing alongside traditional strategies, managing accounts primarily on a discretionary basis and providing services such as tax preparation and ERISA retirement plan advisory.

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.

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.

Johnny Lynum is a financial advisor with IP Financial Advisory Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has over 20 years of prior experience in the U.S. Air Force and has worked at Wright Time Financial and Innovation Partners LLC before joining his current firm. IP Financial Advisory Services LLC primarily serves individual retail clients, focusing on non–high-net-worth investors and retirement plan participants. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and specialized consulting services, employing a range of analytical approaches and discretionary management options.

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.

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.

Jason Kowal is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stratos since 2021 and previously held positions at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., Edelman Financial Services, LLC, and EF Legacy Securities, LLC. Kowal also operates Kowal Financial Advisors, providing advisory services and financial planning. Stratos Wealth Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and retirement plans, through a network of 71 advisors across multiple teams. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and third-party manager programs tailored to clients’ goals, utilizing a range of sub-advisers and platform solutions.

Sai Ying Chu is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Capital Analysts and Lincoln Investment in 2024, she worked at Agia and Valic Financial Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she also works as a contractor for Instacart, assisting with grocery deliveries. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, access to third-party managers, and retirement-plan advice, delivering investment management through both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.

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.

Philip Mantua Jr. is a CFP® and Series 66 designated advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with AlphaCore Capital LLC and previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. for eight years and SPC Financial, Inc. for ten years. Mantua also serves as a producing agent for an insurance affiliate of the firm. AlphaCore Capital LLC is an independent wealth advisory firm serving individual, high-net-worth, institutional clients, and entities. The firm offers comprehensive wealth planning and investment management, emphasizing a blend of traditional and alternative investment strategies to pursue multi-asset diversification and resilience.

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.

Noah Valdez is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Inc., Agm Institute, and United Bank. Summit Financial, LLC is an SEC-registered multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets for about 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs, combining discretionary and consultative services tailored to client needs.

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.