Bharat Mulchandani is a financial advisor with Spire Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Spire Investment Partners since 2012 and concurrently maintains a part-time role at Fairfax Mortgage, where he originates mortgage loans and may consider opening his own mortgage company in the future. Spire Wealth Management provides investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans, offering a range of portfolio management strategies including discretionary and non-discretionary approaches, financial planning, and access to model portfolios and wrap programs. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies and features proprietary risk overlays through its affiliate Corbett Road Capital Management.

William Dwenger is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently serving at Mason Investment Advisory Services Inc. He has been with Mason Investment Advisory Services since 2005. Mason Investment Advisory Services provides fee-based financial planning and investment management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable institutions. The firm employs a long-term strategic asset allocation approach with disciplined rebalancing and rigorous manager selection, offering services that include separately managed accounts, outsourced chief investment officer solutions, and alternative cash sweep options.

Tyquia Clark is a financial advisor with Missionsquare Retirement and holds a Series 66 designation. She has seven years of industry experience, including prior roles at Edward Jones, MassMutual, Northwestern Mutual, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. Based in Washington, DC, Clark currently serves as a Retirement Plans Specialist. MissionSquare Retirement administers deferred compensation and qualified retirement plans for state and local government employers, employees, and certain nonprofit entities. The firm offers plan administration, recordkeeping, education, and Guided Pathways Advisory Services, with investment advice developed by Morningstar Investment Management and delivered through multiple channels to over 40,000 participants.

Noah Reynolds is a financial advisor at SEIA with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Goldman Sachs for one year. Prior to his professional career, he was a student for 17 years. SEIA serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and investment consulting services. The firm combines strategic macro asset allocation with tactical adjustments through an in-house research group and Investment Committee, managing the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Michael Cornfeld is a CFA®, CIC, and holds a Series 65 license with 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Heritage Investors Management Corporation since 1975. Based in Bethesda, MD, Cornfeld is part of an eight-advisor team at Heritage Investors. Heritage Investors Management Corporation is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving primarily high-net-worth clients. The firm manages approximately $4.18 billion across various account types, implementing a long-term, buy-and-hold strategy tailored to individual client objectives and emphasizing diversification and execution quality.

Victor Krasij is a CFA® charterholder with three years of industry experience. He is currently with Aprio Wealth Management, LLC, having previously worked at BNY Mellon Wealth Management and U.S. Trust, Bank of America. He also serves as an agent in insurance sales through Aprio Risk Management and volunteers on the finance committee of the CFA Society of Washington, DC. Aprio Wealth Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs asset allocation, dollar-cost averaging, technical analysis, and both long- and short-term trading, with continuous account monitoring and at least annual reviews.

Eric Rife is a financial advisor at Mason Investment Advisory Services Inc. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Mason Investment Advisory Services since 2015. Mason Investment Advisory Services manages approximately $15.67 billion for over 1,000 clients, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management for individuals and institutions, and outsourced chief investment officer services. The firm emphasizes strategic, long-term asset allocation and manager selection, with a focus on institutional-style OCIO work alongside individual wealth management.

Christopher Young is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in financial planning and wealth management. He is currently with Cassaday & Company, Inc. and has previously worked with Osaic Wealth, Inc. and Royal Alliance. Young serves on the board of the Cassaday and Company Advised Fund, overseeing charitable disbursements. Cassaday & Company manages investment portfolios and provides financial planning and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and small businesses. The firm follows a long-term, Modern Portfolio Theory–based approach that emphasizes diversified, buy-and-hold allocations implemented primarily with actively managed mutual funds, ETFs, and conservative fixed income securities.

Andrew Clark Jr. is a financial advisor at Marshfield Associates with seven years at the firm and a total of ten years in the industry. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Arthur Gallagher & Co for three years. Marshfield Associates manages approximately $8.12 billion for a diverse client base that includes high-net-worth individuals, institutional investors, and government entities. The firm employs a long-only value investing approach focused on a concentrated portfolio and a disciplined margin-of-safety strategy.

Vandolf Parish is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Lincoln Investment, Merrill, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, AXA Advisors, and service in the New York State Assembly and for Congressman Mike Honda. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, and corporate clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management supported by an in-house investment management and research team, utilizing proprietary screening processes and a range of advisory services.

Sandra Terronez is a CFP® certificant with 13 years of industry experience. She is currently with Bogart Wealth, LLC, where she has worked since 2020, including through its multi-team structure since 2024. Her prior experience includes roles at 4J Wealth Management, Cope Corrales, and Henderson Financial - Northwestern Mutual. Bogart Wealth serves individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with comprehensive financial planning, consulting, and wealth management services. The firm employs model portfolios overseen by an Investment Portfolio Committee and offers specialized investment options such as direct indexing SMAs, structured notes, and private-market alternatives.

Faress Alakwaa is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience currently serving at Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC. Prior to joining Navy Federal, he held positions at Morgan Stanley, Merrill, Bank of Montreal, and Questrade. Navy Federal Investment Services primarily serves members of Navy Federal Credit Union as well as individual, trust, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, retirement-plan fiduciary services, and portfolio management through advisory programs and brokerage channels. The firm utilizes third-party portfolio managers on the Envestnet platform and provides overlay services, private wealth consulting, and a dual registration as both an SEC investment adviser and broker-dealer.

Sean Gallahan is a CFP® professional with 16 years of experience, currently affiliated with Cassaday & Company, Inc. He has worked at Cassaday & Co Wealth Management, LLC since 2022 and has been associated with Osaic Wealth, Inc. since 2009. He holds the Series 66 designation and has experience in financial planning and investment management. Gallahan is a partner in two LLCs, Greensboro Legacy Partners and 8180 Greensboro Partners, where he attends partner meetings. 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 with diversified, buy-and-hold allocations, primarily using actively managed mutual funds, ETFs, and conservative fixed income securities.

Andrew Baron III is a financial advisor at Spire Wealth Management, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He has been with Spire Investment Partners since 2018 and previously worked at Costco Wholesale Corporation for three years. He holds a Series 66 designation. Spire Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $4.5 billion in assets and offers a range of portfolio management solutions, including advisor-led and model portfolios that utilize tactical, active, and passive strategies.

Renee Lennon is a financial advisor with Mutual Advisors, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Neuberger Berman, Fidelity Investments, and Triad Advisors. She serves as a board member of the Arts Council of Howard County, contributing to fundraising and strategic planning efforts. Mutual Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional investors. The firm offers a blend of active and passive strategies and supports various external platforms and manager arrangements, serving approximately $8.5 billion in assets.

David Johnson is a Certified Financial Planner® with 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is a senior partner at SEIA and has held roles at Royal Alliance Associates, Signator Investors, and John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co. Johnson serves on the Financial Planning and Wealth Management Advisory Board at George Mason University, where he participates in industry panels and classroom lectures. SEIA provides investment advisory and planning services to individual, trust, estate, retirement plan, and corporate clients through an extensive team of advisors. The firm offers a range of managed account programs and combines strategic macro allocation with tactical micro allocation supported by an Investment Committee and proprietary research.

John Flynn is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently serving at AlphaCore Capital LLC. Prior to joining AlphaCore, he held roles at SPC Financial Inc. and Northwestern Mutual in various capacities. Flynn is also a producing agent for AlphaCore Insurance Services, an insurance agency affiliated with his advisory firm. AlphaCore Capital LLC is an independent wealth advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, entities, and institutional investors. The firm combines traditional and alternative investment strategies with comprehensive wealth planning, tax preparation, trustee services, and ERISA retirement plan advisory.

Morgan Veth is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Bogart Wealth, LLC since 2022 and spent 16 years with Fidelity Investments prior to that. Bogart Wealth serves individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with comprehensive financial planning, consulting, and wealth management services. The firm utilizes model portfolios, including specialized options such as direct indexing SMAs and private-market alternative exposures, with investment decisions guided by a combination of fundamental equity analysis, asset allocation, and use of third-party managers.

Eden Akana is a financial advisor at AlphaCore Capital LLC in Rockville, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining AlphaCore Capital in 2025, Eden worked at SPC Financial, Inc., Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., Grove Point Advisors, LLC, Grove Point Investments, LLC, H. Beck, Inc., and PNC Bank. 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, emphasizing alternative investing alongside traditional equity and fixed-income strategies, and provides a range of services including tax preparation, trustee services, and ERISA retirement plan advisory.

Kyle Venditti is a financial advisor at Spire Wealth Management, LLC in McLean, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase and The Marshall Financial Group LLC. Spire Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with manager-of-managers arrangements. The firm manages approximately $4.5 billion in assets for over 6,100 clients through a combination of advisor-constructed portfolios, model asset allocation strategies, and sub-advised solutions.