Gerson D'souza is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has been with TD Private Client Wealth LLC since 2023 and has a total of 16 years at the broader TD Wealth organization. TD Private Client Wealth LLC offers discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional clients, high-net-worth individuals, and retail clients. The firm constructs portfolios through a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation using both affiliated and third-party sub-managers, providing ongoing portfolio management, financial planning support, and custodial services.

Michelle Aquino is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience. She currently works at Schwab Wealth Advisory and Charles Schwab, joining in 2024. Her previous roles include positions at Turning Point Financial and Team BeachBody. Additionally, she is active as an insurance agent. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm’s guidance is based on standard asset-allocation models and internal research tools, with client trades executed only upon authorization.

Shellie Peters is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. She is currently with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and has previously worked at The Colony Group, Bridgewater Wealth & Financial Management, M&T Securities, and Deloitte Investment Advisors. Focus Partners Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with wealth management and advisory services, employing a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that combines active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Damien Laruffa is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience, currently with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. since 2019. He previously worked at Global Financial Private Capital, LLC and has operated LaRuffa Financial Group since 2008. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a youth basketball referee for the Southwestern Youth Association during the winter season. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of over 400 independent representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions, with investment decisions implemented on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Nathan Addo is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC and LPL Financial, having formerly worked at Wells Fargo and HSBC prior to his current roles. He volunteers with the Old Vandals Alumni Association of North America. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to both proprietary and third-party managed account solutions. The firm employs a fiduciary advisory model, utilizing technology platforms and a range of investment strategies, often implementing advice through third-party managers and TAMPs.

Hesham Elshahed is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC in Vienna, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with four years of industry experience. He previously worked at H&R Block for 15 years before joining TD Bank in 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he co-manages a residential rental property with his wife. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap‑fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional and high-net-worth private clients. The firm constructs portfolios using a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation with investments from affiliated and third-party sub-managers, offering ongoing portfolio management and financial planning support.

Stephen Kreter is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and offering 30 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles at SunTrust Securities and its successor firms, Truist Advisory Services and Truist Investment Services. Kreter owns a rental property in Bethany Beach, Delaware, which he rents seasonally. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary and non-discretionary manager relationships, supported by third-party platforms and AI-enhanced research, and features integrated services across affiliated entities.

Bradford Coyle Jr. is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at several related entities within Steward Partners since 2018 and previously was employed at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., Wells Fargo Clearing, and Sterling Associates, LLC. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services.

Aaron Pearson is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving at Savant Wealth Management. His prior experience includes roles at Brighton Jones, Mountain America Credit Union, and KeyBank. Savant Wealth Management provides comprehensive wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth clients. The firm combines evidence-based, model-driven asset allocation with actively managed strategies and sub-advised mandates, supported by affiliated accounting, legal, and trust services.

Kara Bjoring is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at Truist Investment Services since 2019 and previously held roles at PNC Bank and PNC Investments from 2014 to 2019. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Gina Wilson is a financial advisor at Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC with 37 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation and securities licenses Series 63, 65, and 66. Her prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo Clearing. Integrated Wealth Concepts serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, family office, and retirement plan advisory services, using customized portfolios primarily composed of mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and fixed income with a long-term investment approach.

Erick Roshelli is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at TD Ameritrade for 11 years before joining Hightower in 2019. Outside of advisory activities, he has an ownership interest in a rental property. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm’s investment approach includes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers with a focus on portfolio construction that integrates mutual funds, ETFs, alternative investments, and custom indexing.

Grant Ruder is a CFP® and Series 65 credentialed advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Wealthspire Advisors since 2015. Wealthspire Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and nonprofit organizations, providing wealth management, financial planning, and trustee services. The firm employs a relationship-driven, customized investment process with diversified, institutional-style asset allocation and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Chauvon McFadden is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Vienna, VA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has worked with New York Life, Nylife Securities LLC, and Crimson Wealth Strategies, LLC, and currently serves on multiple community and nonprofit boards, including the Loudoun County Economic Development Commission, Inova Loudoun Hospital Foundation, and the National Capital Area Council of Boy Scouts of America. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional investors, and retirement plans, offering financial planning, investment management, and advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and primarily manages client assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Elizabeth Dawson is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC in Reston, VA, holding the CFP®, CFA®, and Series 63 credentials with seven years of industry experience. She previously worked at Worldview Wealth Advisors before joining Cerity Partners in 2020. Outside of her advisory role, Dawson provides pro-bono financial counseling for recently widowed individuals through Wings for Widows. Cerity Partners advises a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, business entities, and institutional investors, managing approximately $166.2 billion in assets as of December 2025. The firm offers customized wealth management services with an investment approach centered on client-specific profiles, proprietary quantitative methods, and access to alternative and private market solutions.

Kyoung Lee is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) in Fairfax, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 12 years of industry experience. Lee has been with Eagle Strategies since 2019 and is also affiliated with Nylife Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company since 2013. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs tailored to client objectives, emphasizing non-discretionary asset management and fiduciary responsibilities in its work with retirement investors.

William French is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Bethesda, MD. He holds the Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. In addition to his role at Eagle Strategies, he is associated with BluePoint Financial LLC, where he serves clients under the BluePoint Financial name. Eagle Strategies serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated investment adviser representatives. The firm offers tailored recommendations across multiple program types and primarily manages assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Jodi Van Voorhis is a financial advisor at Cresset Asset Management, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at firms including Equitable, LPL Financial, and CURO Private Wealth. Cresset Asset Management is a multi-disciplinary investment adviser managing approximately $78.9 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, corporations, and pooled investment vehicles, employing a risk-aware investment approach that integrates strategic asset allocation, manager selection, and both active and passive strategies across public and alternative asset classes.

Andrew Palazzi is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and having two years of industry experience. He has been with TD Wealth and its affiliated entities since 1997. TD Private Client Wealth LLC offers discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional clients, high-net-worth private clients, and retail clients. The firm employs a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation with investments from affiliated and third-party sub-managers, providing portfolio management, financial planning support, and custody services.

Brian Moffett is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Fairfax, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with SunTrust Advisory Services since 2014 and SunTrust Investment Services since 2016. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.