Hien Truong is a financial advisor with Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with various Navy Federal affiliated entities since 2007 and previously worked at Osaic FA, Inc. from 2009 to 2012. Navy Federal Investment Services serves members of Navy Federal Credit Union as well as individual, trust, and institutional clients, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary services. The firm utilizes managed advisory programs with third-party portfolio managers and offers both personalized and automated investment solutions.

Susan Plunkett Barese is a financial advisor with Arkadios Wealth Advisors holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Guardian Life Insurance Company, Park Avenue Securities, and Northwestern Mutual. She serves on the board of Rebuilding Together Fairfax and owns a consulting firm, Divorce by Design, which provides financial analysis related to divorce settlements. Arkadios Wealth Advisors offers investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans through a combination of advisor-managed accounts, wrap programs, third-party money managers, and financial planning. The firm uses a variety of analytical approaches and an internal portfolio team to support discretionary account management and retirement plan consulting.

Thomas Jewsbury is a financial advisor at Moors & Cabot, Inc. in Alexandria, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 23 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Oppenheimer and TD Ameritrade. Moors & Cabot serves retail and high-net-worth individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, and advice-only services, employing a range of analytical methods and strategies while utilizing third-party and affiliated sub-advisors.

Darryl Pryor is a financial advisor at Wealth Watch Advisors, Inc with eight years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. His prior experience includes roles at First Financial Security and HD Vest Insurance Agency, among others. Outside of advisory work, he has been involved with Chrysalis LTS (dba Liberty Tax Service) and related businesses since 2014. Wealth Watch Advisors serves a broad range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and other registered investment advisers. The firm employs a blend of quantitative, qualitative, and technical methods for portfolio management and offers access to third-party managers as well as select alternative private placements for accredited investors.

Jake Steffen is a financial advisor with Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Equitable Advisors. Navy Federal Investment Services serves members of Navy Federal Credit Union as well as individual, trust, and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan fiduciary services, and automated investment options. The firm primarily uses managed advisory programs with third-party portfolio managers, supported by an investment committee that conducts due diligence and reviews.

Jennifer Szaro is a financial advisor with XML Financial Group, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with XML Financial, LLC since 2019 and has worked with XML Securities, LLC (formerly Lara, May & Associates, LLC) since 2008. Szaro serves as a Small Firm member on the FINRA Board of Governors. XML Financial Group provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to a diverse retail client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm uses a multi-advisor team model and integrates fundamental and technical analysis with third-party managers and an internal Investment Committee to tailor portfolios to client goals.

Richard Nilsen is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Stratos since 2016. His prior experience includes roles at Ashton Royce & Co., Campaign Marketing Services, and Summit Wealth Management, LLC. He is also the founder and president of Nilsen Financial Services, providing financial advisory services. Stratos Wealth Advisors is an SEC-registered, multi-team firm with approximately 71 advisors managing about $5.57 billion in assets for nearly 4,928 clients. The firm serves individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional accounts, offering comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management through a network of independent advisory representatives.

Rocco Russo III is a financial advisor with Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He previously spent 17 years at Edward Jones before joining Kestra Private Wealth Services and Kestra Investment Services in 2026. Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC provides investment advisory services through a network of independent advisors and multi-advisor teams to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $13.45 billion in client assets. The firm offers a broad range of investment products and specialized services, overseeing advisor recommendations while allowing flexibility in product selection within its approved menu.

Richard Hoy is a financial advisor with Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC in La Plata, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 31 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial, OSAIC Institutions, INC., and Morgan Stanley DW Inc. He provides investment advisory services through Wealthcare Advisory Partners, an independent investment advisor firm. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a goals-based financial advising approach that integrates proprietary Wealthcare software, behavioral economics, and an evidence-based investment process combining passive and active strategies along with dynamic rebalancing.

Pauline Rosenstein is a CFP® with over 50 years of experience in financial advising, currently serving at StoneX Advisors Inc. since 2015. Prior to that, she was associated with StoneX Securities Inc. beginning in 2014. Outside of her advisory work, she holds the position of Vice President at Lakeside Productions, a photography business she has been involved with since 1993. She is also a member of Rotary International's Baileys Crossroads Club and the American Association of University Women. StoneX Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations by providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA plan consulting. The firm uses a combination of advisor-managed portfolios, proprietary models, and third-party money managers across various platforms to implement client strategies.

Megan Brinsfield is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. She currently works at Apollon Wealth Management, LLC and has previous experience at Motley Fool Wealth Management, LLC and Mason Associates, Inc. Outside of financial advising, she is a health coach, produces content on healthy living, and manages a print-on-demand business focused on UVA-themed products. Apollon Wealth Management, LLC is an SEC-registered multi-team firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm combines centrally managed model strategies with locally managed portfolios and offers a broad range of investment solutions including ESG models, Direct Indexing, and sub-advisory services.

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.

Michael Kurka is a financial advisor with Moors & Cabot, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 32 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. Moors & Cabot serves retail and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, providing portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and advice-only services. The firm employs a range of analytical methods and strategies, offers both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services, and utilizes third-party and affiliated sub-advisors.

Charles Holt is a financial advisor with Verdence Capital Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 36 years of industry experience. He joined Verdence in 2017 after five years with HighTower Securities, LLC and Hightower Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Hunt Valley Partners, an investment partnership for personal investment purposes. Verdence Capital Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, business entities, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis for discretionary portfolio management and offers specialized services such as family office support and tailored advice for professional athletes and entertainers.

Lucas Rogers is a financial advisor with T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc., holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at T. Rowe Price, Global Retirement Partners, Ascensus, Infosys, and The Vanguard Group. T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. provides retirement-focused financial planning and discretionary investment management to individual investors and households, utilizing model portfolios invested exclusively in T. Rowe Price mutual funds and ETFs. The firm combines goals-based planning with an online tool and telephone advisor access, serving clients generally with at least $250,000 in investable assets.

Kevin Hoonan is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2018, following prior roles including at Carahsoft Technology Corporation and work in the political field. Outside of his advisory role, he volunteers as an assistant lacrosse coach with the Springfield Youth Club. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and municipal clients, offering brokerage services, financial planning, and multiple advisory programs.

John Bernards is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Commonwealth Financial Network since 2005. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Washington, DC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of Le Miel, LLC, a wine making and sales business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors with a range of advisory programs and services, including wealth management and retirement plan consulting. The firm provides operational, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management support while offering advisors access to discretionary model portfolios and customized investment solutions.

Elizabeth Cosden is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at First Command Advisory Services with three years of industry experience. She has worked at multiple affiliated entities within the First Command group since 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she has been involved with The Winery at Bull Run. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs managed by a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.

James Worfolk is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley and LPL Financial. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and managed account solutions through a fiduciary-based advisory model that incorporates both third-party managers and proprietary platforms.

John Mahoney is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services in Alexandria, VA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has experience working at the US Department of Defense from 2011 to 2024. He joined First Command Brokerage Services Inc. in 2026 and has a brief period of retirement between 2025 and 2026. First Command Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs, managing portfolios through a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers who select preapproved third-party managers.