Timothy Mayer is a financial advisor at PrimeauMayer Financial with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at several related entities since 2016, including his own firm, Mayer Practice Limited Liability Company, which provides life and health insurance services. PrimeauMayer Advisors LLC offers investment management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm utilizes third-party sub-advisers to manage model portfolios tailored to clients’ risk profiles and administers a wrap-fee program combining advisory services and trading costs.

Christian Polito is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at Clarion Wealth Management Partners. He has worked at several firms, including EverSource Wealth Advisors and Commonwealth Financial Network. Polito also holds a Series 66 license and provides licensed non-variable insurance and annuities as part of his practice. Clarion Wealth Management Partners serves individuals, families, small business owners, nonprofit organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing tools like Morningstar and Riskalyze to monitor portfolios and support risk assessment.

Peter Rechter is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Rechter Wealth Management, LLC since 2003, where he serves as one of two advisors. The firm provides portfolio management and financial planning services primarily to individual clients, as well as to small businesses, non-profits, trusts, and estates. Rechter Wealth Management, LLC manages approximately $98.7 million in billable assets, operating on a non-discretionary basis with a focus on tailored multi-asset allocation plans and diversified mutual fund exposures. The firm is notable for its client-approval trading process, quarterly portfolio reviews, and a CFP-led oversight approach.

Robert Fredeen III is a financial advisor at AD Deum Funds, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including AGM Institute, Mark Trost Financial, Bull Run Financial Group, and Rillhurst Capital. AD Deum Funds primarily serves individual investors with discretionary portfolio management, investment planning, and sub-advisory services. The firm employs an options-centric investment approach using algorithmic tools and option dealer positioning signals to tailor strategies across managed accounts and a private pooled vehicle, and it also publishes a paid newsletter with a multi-tier subscription platform.

Ryan Scott is a financial advisor at Brighter Financial Capital Management, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and KLDiscovery. He is also affiliated with Clark & Associates, Inc., where he is involved in insurance services. Brighter Financial Capital Management provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, plan advisory, multi-tiered financial planning, and educational seminars, often implementing client programs through discretionary authority with third-party managers.

Gladwyn Financial Advisors, Inc. is owned and operated by Timothy T. Murray and his wife Polly A. Murray. Tim has lived in Northern Virginia since 1972, has been a small business owner since 1993, and a financial planner since 2002. In 2000, Tim and Polly closed their learning center to allow Tim to fully pursue what had been, for many years, his undeniable interest — personal finance. After completing the required coursework and passing the CFP exam in 2002, Tim affiliated with Capital Planning & Investments, Inc. in Fairfax, as a financial planner and investment advisor. In 2005, Tim decided to go it alone and founded Murray Financial, Inc., a registered investment advisory (RIA) firm, which was subsequently renamed Gladwyn Financial Advisors in 2021. Tim’s motivation to start this business was his belief that fee-based investment advice alone, as opposed to dual agency (fee and commissioned based) was most appropriate for, not only him, but more importantly, his clients. As an RIA-only, Tim was then able to serve his clients without the corporate or institutional conflicts-of-interest prevalent in the financial services industry. Gladwyn’s investment advice revenue is limited to hourly charges or fees based on assets under management (AUM). While no longer preparing income tax returns for clients, Tim has been an income tax practitioner since 1986. He is a member of the National Association of Tax Preparers and annually maintains and improves his tax knowledge by way of continuing education courses. In 2006, after discovering that several new clients had previously made very poor divorce settlement decisions, Tim went back to school (again) to earn the Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA®) designation so that he could be better equipped to help those going through this very emotional difficult and financially trying time. With Tim's wide range of education, work, and life experiences, he provides a broad and balanced perspective to financial decisions. He enjoys and is fully dedicated to educating others on their personal finances. Whether you are a recent retiree, in mid-career, a small business owner, or a new college graduate, Tim and his team are prepared to help you meet your financial goals and provide you with client-centered financial planning, investment, and tax advice.

Stephen Guokas is a financial advisor at Kuhn & Company Investment Counsel, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior work experience at JP Morgan Chase, Simplicity Wealth Management, and Raymond James. Outside of finance, he has been involved with the Grant Park Music Festival. Kuhn & Company Investment Counsel is a registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing approaches such as fundamental and cyclical analysis and modern portfolio theory, and may employ third-party manager programs and tax-management techniques like tax-loss harvesting.

Matthew Shriver is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 63 credentialed advisor with 24 years of experience. He has been with Alexander Randolph Advisory, Inc. since 2002. The firm provides investment management, wealth management, and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. Alexander Randolph Advisory customizes portfolios based on client-specific investment policy statements and emphasizes fundamental analysis, low-cost funds, and transaction cost minimization, managing approximately $364 million across 143 client portfolios.

Josiah Hunter is a financial advisor at Revolution Wealth, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at firms including MML Investor Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Lindsey Business Group, which offers various insurance products, and JR Hunter, Inc., a CPA and tax preparation business. Revolution Wealth, LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a combination of fundamental analysis, quantitative models, and technical analysis, managing approximately $53.5 million across about 75 client relationships with a focus on both long-term and short-term investment strategies.

Charlotte Bell is a financial advisor at Trio Wealth Management, LLC with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, JPMorgan Securities, Goldman Sachs, and Bluespring Wealth Partners. Trio Wealth Management is a fee-only, SEC-registered firm that serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm employs a modern portfolio theory-based approach, balancing passive and active investment vehicles, and offers educational seminars and flexible planning engagements.

Jon Marable is a financial advisor at ReFrame Wealth, LLC with 4 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Key Investment Services LLC and KeyBank. ReFrame Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates with discretionary wealth management, portfolio management, and financial planning. The firm follows a long-term investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and offers customized portfolios with tax-aware options and specialized strategies.

Kelly Conner Haslbeck is a financial advisor at Clarion Wealth Management Partners with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Clarion since 2015, after a brief tenure at EverSource Wealth Advisors. Kelly is also licensed to provide non-variable insurance and annuities. Clarion Wealth Management Partners serves individuals and families, including high-net-worth clients, as well as small business owners, nonprofit organizations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, combining traditional and wrap fee programs with educational seminars and workshops.

Megan Clark is an investment adviser representative with Brighter Financial Capital Management, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. She has 12 years of industry experience and has worked with firms including Madison Avenue Securities and Clark/Barbour Asset Strategy Partners. Clark is also the CEO and owner of Clark & Associates, Inc. Financial Solutions and serves as treasurer for the Fairway Executive Center Condo Board. Brighter Financial Capital Management provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, plan advisory, and educational seminars, serving a high client load with a multi-tiered planning approach.

Ricky Faircloth is a financial advisor at Berg Faircloth Investment Advisors with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been involved in various related businesses since 1980, including ownership of a tax preparation and accounting firm where he serves as a CPA. Additionally, he owns and operates a farm and real estate sales business in Virginia. Berg Faircloth Investment Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm employs fundamental and cyclical analysis with both long- and short-term trading strategies across multiple asset classes and integrates tax and accounting advice through its affiliation with an accounting practice.

Kyle Haesler is a financial advisor at FarrCrest Capital LLC with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Jefferies LLC and various self-employed positions. FarrCrest Capital is a family office that manages portfolio and wealth services exclusively for the founding family and affiliated members, focusing on long-term stewardship, governance, and legacy planning within a concentrated family mandate.

Eric Showalter is a CFP® with 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is a principal at Arbor Private Wealth, LLC and has previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the Investment Committee Chair for the Community Foundation of Loudoun and Fauquier Counties and is the treasurer for a local school board campaign. Arbor Private Wealth serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, offering financial planning, consulting, and investment management tailored to both high-net-worth and non-HNW clients. The firm manages portfolios through a structured planning process and utilizes a mix of mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and Independent Managers, overseeing both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Amy Showalter is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Arbor Private Wealth, LLC, where she has worked since 2022. She has three years of industry experience and previously was involved with the Northern Virginia Volleyball Association and Ashburn CrossFit. Outside of her advisory role, she has experience as a homemaker. Arbor Private Wealth serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, offering financial planning, consulting, and investment management to both high-net-worth and non-HNW clients. The firm provides tailored portfolios through ongoing planning and manages assets using mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and independent managers, with a focus that includes both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts as well as an institutional retirement-plan practice.

Daniel Morgan is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Independent Financial Planning, LLC since 2014. He holds a Series 66 license and is based in Great Falls, VA. Morgan also participates on the investment committee of a private real-estate fund. Independent Financial Planning serves individual investors, including high-net-worth and non-HNW clients, as well as retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan advisory, tax preparation, business consulting, and educational workshops, using a Core + Satellite investment approach that incorporates passive indexing with active satellite positions and selective use of derivatives.

Miles Laubinger is a CFA® charterholder with nine years of industry experience. He joined Potomac Wealth Management LLC in 2025 after seven years at Dimensional Fund Advisors and two years at The Vanguard Group, Inc. He holds the Series 63 designation and is based in Great Falls, VA. Potomac Wealth Management LLC provides fee-only investment advisory and financial planning services to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, nonprofit organizations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a broadly diversified, primarily passive asset-allocation approach implemented with institutional or no-load mutual funds and ETFs, offering educational seminars for retirement plan participants at no additional charge.

I am the proud father of four incredible children (all born within 5 years of each other), and husband to a very patient wife (see previous comment). After attending the US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO, and while serving on Active Duty in the US Air Force as an Acquisitions Officer, I founded Olsen Family Financial, LLC in 2016, where I work as the firm's Lead Financial Planner with a team of two other amazing military veteran advisors. I then completed a Master's of Liberal Arts, Finance degree from the Harvard Extension School, after which I was fortunate to return to the Academy to teach finance and accounting courses. Following that assignment, I was selected for a PhD sponsorship, which I completed in 2024 at THE Ohio State University, with a research focus on how real estate fits into the personal balance sheet, behavioral finance, military finance, and life insurance. As much as I love financial planning, academia, and working with our clients, I'd much rather be skiing in Utah or Colorado, backpacking or paddleboarding in Wyoming, camping at our favorite state park in Ohio (Hocking Hills), or coaching my kids' lacrosse teams. Your finances, your business, your career, etc., are all important. We want to help you optimize those aspects of your life so that you can do the things that really light your fire.