Michelle Aquino is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory. Her prior roles include positions at Turning Point Financial and several Charles Schwab entities. She is also licensed as an insurance agent. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering annual financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations using proprietary Schwab research tools. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and does not charge clients directly for advisory services.

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.

M Pablo Jr. is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Farther since 2025. He previously worked at Brett Danko Educational Center, LLC and Main Street Financial Solutions, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a private tutoring business for students preparing for the CFP exam. Farther serves individual investors, trusts, and estates through a technology-driven advisory platform and direct client meetings. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach using bespoke and algorithmic model portfolios, primarily allocating among ETFs, mutual funds, equities, and fixed income.

Tyler Crowley is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual in various capacities. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, and institutional clients, offering a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and investment banking services. The firm operates both as an investment adviser and a registered broker-dealer, providing clients with access to discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions across multiple asset classes.

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.

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.

Peter Burrus is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior roles include positions at AmveStar Capital, Cetera Advisor Networks, and PNC Wealth Management, as well as eight years at Holland Pump Manufacturing. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and integrates its services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

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.

Andres Cardona is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Citigroup since 2014. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs. The firm combines large institutional scale with a range of market roles, including in-house research and derivatives services, and provides customized solutions for high-net-worth clients.

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.

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.

Chauvon Mcfadden is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Vienna, VA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and over 23 years of industry experience. She has been associated with New York Life and its affiliates since 2002 and operates her own firm, Crimson Wealth Strategies, LLC, focused on brokering insurance products. Mcfadden serves on several local 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 provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional investors, and plan sponsors. The firm offers multiple program types and emphasizes tailoring advice to client goals, with the majority of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

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.

John Baker is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Washington, DC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior roles include multiple positions within Truist Investment Services and Truist Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved with Athens Academy and Sharptop Cove Young Life Camp. 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, with a focus on integrated inter-affiliate services.

Cecile Hult is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. She currently works at Osaic Advisory Services, LLC and has previously been affiliated with Triad Hybrid Solutions, Triad Advisors, and Spire Investment Partners. In addition to her advisory role, she is a partner managing a divorce financial planning team and serves as a speaker for seminars related to divorce financial issues. She also holds a position on the board of directors for a local swim and tennis club. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, charitable organizations, and governmental entities. The firm provides a range of services including investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, delivered through multiple program models with custody and execution primarily arranged through Schwab and Fidelity.

Paul Doupe is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott in Bethesda, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morningstar, Inc., Refinitiv, and John Hancock entities. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, offering brokerage services, financial planning, consulting, and multiple advisory programs with a blend of in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Joshua Frazier is a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. with a Series 65 credential and experience at several firms including Navy Federal Credit Union, Amazon, and Capital One. He has been with Mercer Global Advisors since 2026. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments, providing investment advisory, financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning services. The firm’s investment approach uses Modern Portfolio Theory with globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios implemented through low-cost ETFs, index funds, separate account managers, and private funds, alongside educational programming and integrated affiliated service lines.