Haixia Cheng is a CFP® professional with the Independent Financial Group, LLC and has over six years of industry experience, including roles at YongAn GuoFu Asset Management Co, Nanhua Fund Management Co., China Securities Co., and China Asset Management Co. She began her career in 2007 and joined Independent Financial Group in 2026. Ms. Cheng previously operated under her own name from 2023 to 2026. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs both firm- and third-party models to develop tailored client strategies across a range of risk profiles, combining passive and active investment exposures with ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Daniel Nampha is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently advising at Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. He has previously worked at firms including Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. His background includes roles at multiple financial services firms prior to joining Schwab Wealth Advisory. 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 Schwab’s asset allocation models and internal research, with tailored recommendations and annual reviews.

Allison Dunlap is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Farther with nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at Harbour Capital Advisors, Pennington Partners & Co., Wealthcare Advisory Partners, and Family Office Research. Farther provides discretionary investment management and advisory services mainly to individual investors, trusts, and estates through a digital platform and in-person meetings. The firm employs Modern Portfolio Theory with algorithmic rebalancing and uses a mix of ETFs, mutual funds, equities, and fixed income in its portfolios.

Max Meltzer is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Wealthspire Advisors since 2015. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and nonprofit organizations, offering wealth management, financial planning, and trust-administration services. Wealthspire employs a relationship-driven, customized investment approach with diversified, institutional-style asset allocation.

Sang Du is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with nine years of industry experience, currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. He previously worked at Bank of America (Merrill Lynch), Edward Jones, and AXA Advisor LLC. 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, utilizing Charles Schwab’s asset-allocation models and internal research tools to tailor recommendations based on client goals and risk tolerance.

Richard Levinson is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience. He has been with Truist Advisory Services since 2022 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Wells Fargo Bank for over 30 years combined. Outside of his advisory role, Levinson serves as a trustee and power of attorney for several family trusts. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation and investment policy analysis, plan sponsor fiduciary support, participant advice, and a manager-selection program implemented through a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary approaches using third-party platforms.

Matthew Burnell is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His career includes 11 years at Wells Fargo Securities and multiple roles at Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities since 2020. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Treasurer for Washington Men's Camerata, Inc. and Mastersingers USA, Incorporated, and is active in Master Networks. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, serves individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients with brokerage, financial planning, retirement consulting, and advisory programs using both proprietary and third-party models.

Laila Moumou is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets who holds a Series 66 designation and has 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Citigroup Global Markets since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a rental property in Falls Church, VA, which she manages with assistance from a real estate agent. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary programs and maintains large institutional capabilities alongside specialized market roles.

Ryan Quinn is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc., bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Charles Schwab Bank, SSB, Keeney Financial Group, Inc./Triad Advisors, LLC, and Federated Hermes. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations primarily to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm’s guidance is based on Charles Schwab’s asset-allocation models and internal research, with trades requiring client authorization and reviews conducted at least annually.

Hermann Cruz is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with six years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and the DC Government Office. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with pre-existing employer retirement plan relationships. The firm distinguishes between point-in-time planning and ongoing discretionary management, applying a fiduciary standard to its RIA services.

Patrick Mccarthy is a CFA® charterholder with 20 years of industry experience. He is currently with Oppenheimer and previously worked at BTIG LLC, Carbon Advisors, Capewell Aerial Systems, and Neptune Holding. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, pooled investment vehicles, and IRAs. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs across equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios, employing strategic and tactical asset allocation, manager selection, and portfolio reviews on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Bradford Coyle Sr. is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of advising, he is involved in managing residential rental properties. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an enterprise-scale SEC-registered RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets, serving individuals, pension plans, corporations, and nonprofit entities. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party solutions with oversight coordinated alongside major custodial partners.

Hannah Adams is a financial advisor at Eagle Strategies (NY Life) with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Eagle Strategies LLC, New York Life Insurance Company, and NYLife Securities, LLC. She also operates under the DBA Avenue Wealth, focusing on selling New York Life products and services. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals and institutions, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated representatives. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages a significant portion of assets on a non-discretionary basis.

David Beatson is a CFA® charterholder with 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Hightower Advisors since 2021 and previously spent 11 years at Alexandria Capital. Based in Arlington, VA, he holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors. The firm emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager strategies, offering both affiliated and third-party managers, with a portfolio approach that includes mutual funds, ETFs, alternative investments, and custom indexing.

Matthew Kappa is a financial advisor at TD Private Client Wealth LLC in Vienna, VA, with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with TD Bank, N.A. and TD Private Client Wealth LLC since 2012. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional clients, high-net-worth private clients, and retail TDIS (US) clients. The firm offers portfolio management, access to various investment vehicles, financial planning support, and custody services through third-party custodians, utilizing a combination of affiliated and third-party sub-managers.

Michael Kitces is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations, along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Focus Partners, he worked at The Colony Group, Buckingham Strategic Wealth, and Pinnacle Advisory Group. Kitces is also the owner of Kitces.com, where he writes and speaks on financial planning topics, and he co-founded several organizations including XY Planning Network, AdvicePay, New Planner Recruiting, and fpPathFinder, which support financial advisors and the planning profession. Focus Partners Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients, offering wealth management and advisory services including investment management, financial and tax planning, and family office support. The firm uses a long-term investment approach blending active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Todd Olsen is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has professional experience at DCM Inc., Miliare Group, World Financial Group Insurance Agency, Volvo Group, and Komatsu Mining Corp. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers a range of advisory and broker-dealer services, utilizing proprietary and third-party model portfolios with both discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Michelle Hodge is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Steward Partners Investment Solutions, Bates White, StartEngine, Morgan Stanley, and The Maryland General Assembly. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an enterprise-scale SEC-registered RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in regulatory assets. The firm serves individual and institutional clients through a range of personalized and third-party portfolio management solutions, offering services that include financial planning, pension consulting, and managed account programs.

Yu Huang Lee is a CFA® charterholder and Series 63 licensee with four years of industry experience. He currently works at Transamerica Financial Advisors and has held prior roles at Full Arc Planning LLC, VW Credit Inc., World Financial Group, Inc., and Capital One Bank. Outside of his advisory duties, he is involved in sales of insurance and non-insurance products for companies affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services with proprietary and third-party investment models.

Danielle Dunne is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at Gretchen Meyer Financial and academic roles at Fairfield University. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base, including individual investors, executives, employers, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized wealth programs. The firm utilizes a range of strategic allocation models, manager selections, and both discretionary and non-discretionary implementations, supported by proprietary research and integration with broader Goldman Sachs affiliates.