Sherman Ethridge is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience. He currently serves as an advisor at Capital Area Planning Group, having previously worked at CIC Wealth, LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in public speaking on investment topics through his sole proprietorship, Ethridge Consulting, LLC, and serves on the board of a Bluetooth headphone manufacturer, Dome Audio Inc. Capital Area Planning Group provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and employee benefit plan consulting to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals and pension plans. The firm offers customized, actively managed portfolios using Modern Portfolio Theory and fundamental analysis, and maintains affiliated non-advisory businesses such as tax preparation and insurance brokerage.

Jasha Lilaj is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience. He is currently with Aption Advisors LLC and has held prior roles at Capital One, the FHFA, FI Consulting, and Dimensional Fund Advisors. Aption Advisors provides investment advice to individuals holding large, concentrated positions in venture-backed private companies, focusing on share forward transaction contracts to help clients de-risk illiquid private equity holdings. The firm uses proprietary technology to monitor private-company activity and tailor recommendations without exercising investment discretion or recommending other securities.

Heather Anthony is a CFP® with CovingtonAlsina in Annapolis, MD, bringing experience from roles at The Colony Group LLC and Bridgewater Wealth & Financial Management. She joined CovingtonAlsina in 2025 and has been with the firm since then. CovingtonAlsina provides advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and pension or profit-sharing plans, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm customizes Investment Policy Statements and employs fundamental analysis alongside modern portfolio theory to manage client portfolios.

Thaddeus Toal Jr. is a Certified Financial Planner® with 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at RCS Financial Planning, LLC since 2017 and previously spent 10 years at Rockwood Wealth Management, LLC. RCS Financial Planning serves individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm provides portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and pension consulting, following an evidence-based investment approach grounded in modern portfolio theory.

Sarah Slattery is a CFP® and Series 66 professional with eight years of industry experience. She has worked at PieCapital Wealth Management LLC since 2026 and previously spent 11 years at Truist Bank. PieCapital provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and quantitative methods, offering a range of investment strategies including options and access to private placements and venture capital.

Laura Marrero Garcia is a financial advisor at Capital Area Planning Group in Washington, DC, holding a Series 65 license. She has one year of experience in the financial industry following a 13-year career at NASA and concurrent work at Southern New Hampshire University. Capital Area Planning Group provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and employee benefit plan advising for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm offers customized, actively managed portfolios and integrates tax preparation, mortgage brokerage, and insurance services under common ownership.

Lily Poy is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at Iconic Wealth Management since 2017 and previously spent four years at Omnia Vincet Capital Management, LLP. Iconic Wealth Management serves individual investors, high-net-worth individuals, and trusts by providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and a derivatives strategy for qualified clients. The firm employs a Quantitative Value Bias investment approach that integrates fundamental analysis, CAPM, macroeconomic inputs, and technical tools, focusing on individualized portfolio management through a small, two-advisor team.

Peter Timmons is a financial advisor with T/R Financial Management Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lotus Investment Management, LLC for 17 years and serves as Managing Member of Lotus Fund, LLC, an investment pool no longer open to new investors. T/R Financial Management Group provides personalized, discretionary investment management and financial planning primarily to individual clients and trusts. The firm employs a blend of proprietary technical, cyclical, and fundamental analysis to construct diversified portfolios, operates as a fee-only adviser, and does not sell commission products.

Joseph Warren is a financial advisor at Warren Capital Group with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Warren Capital Group since 2005, following a three-year tenure at Cheytac LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the boards of several companies, including Mortgage Harmony LLC, AmplfiedAg, and Stash Storage, and manages multiple private holding entities. Warren Capital Group provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement accounts, and business entities. The firm manages diversified portfolios across multiple asset classes using fundamental and cyclical analysis and offers a bundled wrap fee program with in-house portfolio management.

Miguel Padilla is a financial advisor at BNB Wealth Management, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Capitol Securities Management since 2011 alongside his role at BNB Wealth Management beginning in 2010. Outside of advisory work, he owns and manages a vacation rental property. BNB Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, small businesses, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm constructs diversified portfolios, develops individualized investment policies, and offers discretionary portfolio management and pension consulting, operating from multiple offices and sponsoring its own wrap-fee program.

Lori Gulin is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 11 years of experience in financial advising. She has been with Atwood Financial Planning LLC since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Fearless Finance, LLC, a company she founded to develop budgeting software and an accompanying app. Atwood Financial Planning serves individuals, small businesses, trusts, estates, and charities, providing comprehensive financial planning and non-discretionary investment support. The firm emphasizes low-cost index funds and ETFs, a buy-and-hold investment approach, and personalized risk assessment through advisor-client discussions.

Veronica Fuentes is a CFP® and ChFC® professional with 13 years of industry experience. She joined Audible Wealth Management in 2024 after spending 13 years with Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of her advisory role, she is also active as a life insurance agent. Audible Wealth Management serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, business development clients, and retirement plans, offering financial planning and portfolio management. The firm employs a multi-method investment approach and provides unique services such as educational seminars, bill-pay services, and a wrap-fee program.

Samantha Harris is a CFP® with 10 years of experience in the financial industry. She is affiliated with Scarborough Capital Management and has worked there since 2015, also holding a position at Independent Financial Group, LLC since 2018. Scarborough Capital Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.4 billion for over 2,000 clients through a team of 13 advisors. The firm utilizes an asset-allocation framework and model portfolios to construct discretionary accounts, serving a mix of institutional and individual clients with portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services.

Ryan Ansted is a financial advisor with Scarborough Capital Management in Annapolis, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Independent Financial Group, LLC since 2018 and has been with Scarborough Advisors, LLC dba Scarborough Capital Management since 2013. Scarborough Capital Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.4 billion for over 2,000 clients through a team of 13 advisors. The firm primarily employs an asset-allocation framework and model portfolios to construct discretionary accounts, serving a diverse client base that includes institutional investors and individuals.

Ryan Donahue is a CFP® professional with experience at Curio Wealth, LLC since 2024. Prior to this, he worked at Regscan, Inc and MainStreet Financial Planning among other roles. Curio Wealth provides personalized financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and retirement plans. The firm uses a range of investment vehicles including no-load mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, and offers additional services such as tax preparation and trustee/bill-paying.

Adrian Kutko is a financial advisor at Lynx Investment Advisory, LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He has held his current role at Lynx since 2010. Adrian holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Lynx Investment Advisory serves individual and institutional clients, providing investment consulting, manager research, and portfolio monitoring. The firm builds customized allocations often implemented through third-party managers and also offers a Growth and Income model portfolio option.

Acie Clayborne III is a financial advisor with Values Added Financial, holding a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Rebel Financial and Ohio University. Values Added Financial is a fee-only, SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and small- to mid-sized businesses. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, business consulting, and educational workshops, focusing on tailored investment policies with an emphasis on asset allocation, diversification, and ongoing monitoring.

Mary Hughes is a financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving at 1 North Wealth Services, LLC. She holds the Series 65 designation and has been with Middleton Gardiner Group, LLC since 2005. 1 North Wealth Services provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, closely held businesses, retirement plans, estates, trusts, and charitable foundations. The firm employs an active, discretionary approach with multiple strategies, including a Sustainable Investing (ESG) option, and manages over $320 million in discretionary assets.

Brian Coll is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Folger Nolan Fleming Douglas Incorporated since 2014. Folger Nolan Fleming Douglas Incorporated provides non-discretionary, fee-based investment advisory services exclusively to a single ultra-high-net-worth family client. The firm customizes management strategies across multiple asset classes while coordinating with the client’s other advisors and operates with dual registration as both a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser.

David Brown is a financial advisor at Folger Nolan Fleming Douglas Capital Management, Inc. in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Folger Nolan Fleming Douglas since 1992, focusing primarily on securities research and investment management. Folger Nolan Fleming Douglas Capital Management provides discretionary investment management to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm follows a long-term, equity-focused buy-and-hold approach with customized accounts and routine quarterly reviews.