Saqib Rashid is a financial advisor at One Oak with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and has worked at firms including Inverness Capital Advisors, Blue Sand Securities LLC, and Abraaj North America. Outside of his advisory role, Rashid partners in OneOak Holdings, LLC, which provides outsourced CIO and investment portfolio services to charitable foundations, and serves as a consultant or advisor to several private equity and venture capital firms. One Oak provides outsourced chief investment officer (OCIO) and customized investment advisory services primarily to institutional clients such as endowments, foundations, and family offices. The firm emphasizes an integrated OCIO model that includes investment policy development, manager selection, due diligence, and performance reporting, serving a relatively small client base focused on larger or institutional mandates.

Gillian Curran is a CFP® professional with 21 years of experience in financial advising. She has been with Prospect Financial Group LLC since 2004. Outside of her advisory work, she is an owner of a rental real estate business in Ocean City, New Jersey. Prospect Financial Group LLC provides fee-only financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, personal trusts and estates, and small-business retirement plans. The firm operates as a fiduciary, employing a strategic asset allocation approach primarily using mutual funds and ETFs, and also offers retirement-plan consulting services alongside individual wealth management.

Jeremy Jacques is a financial advisor with Jacques Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Jacques Advisors since 2017 and is also involved with Jacques & Associates Certified Public Accountants, LLC and Jacques Financial, LLC, both since 2013. Outside of advisory work, he is associated with a certified public accounting firm. Jacques Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients by offering discretionary asset management, financial planning, consulting, and referrals to third-party money managers. The firm combines advisory, brokerage, and accounting services, managing approximately $86 million for about 250 clients through customized portfolios and a mix of in-house and third-party strategies.

Audrey Jones is a financial advisor at Poder Wealth Advisors with a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Carson Wealth and CWM, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is the founder and CEO of SkateFit, LLC, a fitness business. Poder Wealth Advisors serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, business owners, and nonprofit entities. The firm uses a primarily passive, Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach and offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and insurance assistance.

Amanda Piper is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with 16 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has worked with Raymond James Financial and Wagener-Lee, LLC since 2010 and Financial First Advisors, Inc. since 2026. Wagener-Lee, LLC provides individualized financial planning and consultation to individuals and families covering portfolio analysis, retirement, tax and estate planning, employee benefits, and insurance. The firm offers written financial plans following an initial complimentary consultation and operates on a noncustodial, non-discretionary basis without participating in wrap-fee programs.

Dzhemma Menkeeva is a financial advisor at Foxman Asset Advisors Inc. with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Foxman Asset Advisors in 2025, she worked at PJSC Rosbank for 11 years and at Suffolk University for one year. She is also an insurance agent involved in client solicitation for insurance products. Foxman Asset Advisors provides advisory services to individual investors, corporations, trusts, and foundations, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm generally pursues long-term trading strategies based on fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and quantitative techniques.

Michael Schwartz is a financial advisor with MZ Capital, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at MZ Capital Management since 2018 and previously held roles at Securities America Advisors, Inc., Securities America, Inc., and Master's Financial Associates. Outside of advising, he owns Home Instead Senior Care and serves as a regional leadership council member for Messiah College. MZ Capital Management provides discretionary asset management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm employs a passive, asset-class allocation strategy using institutional funds with a buy-hold-rebalance approach and offers ongoing portfolio supervision, written planning reports, newsletters, and client seminars.

Ryan Beckwith is a financial advisor at Bluestone Financial Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at GP Strategies Corporation and Waddell & Reed. Bluestone Financial Advisors primarily serves entrepreneurs, business owners, high-net-worth individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm acts as a personal CFO, providing financial planning, consulting, and investment management through fixed-fee arrangements, focusing on long-term financial strategy and using fundamental research to guide investments.

Michael Shipley is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Columbia, MD, bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2009 and is also associated with Wagener-Lee LLC, where he provides financial and tax planning services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by firm research and a broad affiliate network, emphasizing advisory services with client-directed decision-making.

Tomasz Cymer is a CFP® and CFA® with 19 years of experience in financial advising. He is the principal of Opulen Financial Group, LLC, an independent advisory firm he has led since 2014, and has operated as a sole proprietor since 2009. In addition to his advisory work, Cymer holds a licensed insurance agent role, spending part of his time on life, disability, and long-term care insurance sales. He is also involved in educational seminars and teaching through a separate corporate entity. Opulen Financial Group serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and corporations with portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement plan services. The firm emphasizes documented investment policies, fundamental analysis, and combines direct management with third-party platform oversight, while offering ERISA 3(21) fiduciary services and participant education.

Taro Taguchi is a financial advisor at MZ Capital, LLC with 9 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with MZ Capital Management since 2015. MZ Capital Management provides discretionary asset management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm emphasizes a passive, asset-class allocation approach using institutional funds within a buy‑hold‑and‑rebalance framework, managing accounts primarily on a discretionary basis with individualized investment policy statements.

Justin Roudiez is a CFP® and ChFC® with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with White Oak Wealth Management, operating under Oakmont Wealth Advisory, where he has worked since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and affiliated entities from 2008 to 2017. Oakmont Wealth Advisory, doing business as White Oak Wealth Management, provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of investment vehicles and strategies, including borrowing and derivatives within separately managed accounts, and integrates financial planning with portfolio management.

Endrit Lloshi is a financial advisor with Wealthy & Wise Family Office in Columbia, MD, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and eight years of industry experience. Prior to his advisory career, he worked for five years at Aldo's Restaurant. Wealthy & Wise Family Office provides fee-only wealth management and investment advisory services to individuals, small business owners, professionals, and various institutions, using a discretionary approach focused on long-term wealth preservation, steady growth, and global diversification. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, family office consulting, and educational seminars.

John Ohly is a financial advisor with Bontempo Ohly Capital Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Bontempo Ohly since 2004. Bontempo Ohly Capital Management provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consultation services to individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm uses strict quantitative modeling and customized portfolios based on client risk tolerance, time horizon, and goals, operating with discretionary trading authority and conducting ongoing portfolio reviews.

Timothy Mudd is a financial advisor at Pointer Financial Advisors LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Chesapeake Financial Advisors for 24 years before joining Pointer Financial Advisors. Pointer Financial Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, family businesses, and plan sponsors by providing discretionary investment management and bundled wealth management, including financial planning. The firm customizes portfolios based on client objectives and risk tolerances, uses fundamental analysis for security selection, and conducts ongoing account reviews considering factors such as time horizon and tax situation.

Farzana Sultana is a financial advisor at Crescent Meridian Capital LLC with over 23 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services from 2010 to 2026. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in business ownership of JaMaxwell Logistics and serves on the boards of the Bangladeshi American Network for Democracy and the Holy Cross S&C Dhaka Alumni. Crescent Meridian Capital offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, families, and small businesses. The firm focuses on long-term growth, capital preservation, and risk management through diversified portfolios utilizing ETFs, mutual funds, equities, and fixed income, with an emphasis on direct management and tax-aware strategies.

Ormand Bontempo is a financial advisor with Bontempo Ohly Capital Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Bontempo Ohly Capital Management since 2004. Bontempo Ohly Capital Management provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consultation services to individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm uses strict quantitative modeling for security analysis and manages customized portfolios based on client risk tolerance, time horizon, and goals.

Brian Scanlon is a financial advisor at Capstone, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Archstone Capital, LLC and Height Analytics, LLC, among others. In addition to his advisory role, Scanlon serves as Director of Institutional Sales at Capstone, focusing on policy research and access to related events. Capstone serves institutional investors such as mutual funds, hedge funds, private equity firms, and long-only managers by providing policy analysis, regulatory due diligence, and written research products. The firm emphasizes vetted, impersonal research and advisory services without managing client assets, delivering comprehensive reports and deep-dive due diligence for clients globally.

John Holtzman is a CFP® with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Foundation Financial Advisors, Inc. since 1997. He is also associated with Commonwealth Financial Network over the same period. Foundation Financial Advisors provides financial planning and consulting primarily to individual clients, focusing on comprehensive planning and portfolio analysis without discretionary investment management. The firm offers a range of services including investment analysis, income tax planning, risk management, and estate and retirement planning, and uses fixed or hourly fees rather than percentage-based asset management charges.

Ed Leads a team revolutionizing financial planning for federal employees. Valor Wealth Partners is a veteran-owned business with an office in Washington, D.C. and serving clients virtually in 19 states. With over 25 years of experience providing financial planning guidance, Ed has helped hundreds of families navigate complex and emotional dilemmas. He combines decades of experience with personalized strategies to help clients meet their needs. By simplifying his comprehensive analysis into down-to-earth terms, he is able to help clients understand their situation and take positive actions. Helping people with their financial goals is a deeply personal mission for Ed. Early struggles with money led him to pursue a meaningful career guiding people through the financial planning process. As a Certified Financial Planner, Ed follows the CFP Board’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct. The complex knowledge required to obtain and maintain this professional designation helps Ed develop extensive financial plans that hardworking people deserve. Ed’s devotion to the community is evident in the numerous charitable associations where he volunteers his time. He’s currently a captain for a team of cyclists in the annual Pan-Mass Challenge and is a two-time marathoner for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. He attributes his core values of integrity and attention to detail to his service with the U.S. Marines. We invite you to see our passion and knowledge on how your federal benefits can be maximized at our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FinancialPlanning4Feds