William Cotton is a financial advisor at Fortress Private Ledger, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at LPL Financial LLC and S2K Financial LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner at Collegiate Financial Group, focusing on financial planning. Fortress Private Ledger advises individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals and employer-sponsored retirement plans, offering financial planning, portfolio management, ERISA-qualified retirement plan consulting, and Qualified Opportunity Zone advisory services. The firm’s investment approach integrates trend identification and technical analysis with complementary strategies across various asset types, supported by a network of investment adviser representatives and third-party managers.

Tracey Baker is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, serving as an advisor at CJM Wealth Advisers, Ltd. since 1999. She is president of the Financial Planning Association of Nation’s Capital and serves on the Planned Giving Advisory Board for the Inova Hospital Foundation. CJM Wealth Advisers, Ltd. offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual and institutional clients, including high net worth individuals and charitable organizations. The firm manages investments primarily through its wrap-fee program, employing fundamental and technical analysis across a range of asset classes and maintaining policies on cryptocurrency authorization and AI tool use.

Patrick Beagle is a CFP® and ChFC® with 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc. and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2007 and has been with Wealthcrest Financial Services, LLC since 2004. He is the owner of WealthCrest Educational Services, which provides financial literacy and pre-retirement benefits training to federal employees. He also serves as treasurer for the Springfield South Condo Association. WealthCrest Financial Services offers financial planning, consulting, and investment supervisory services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm provides fee-based portfolio management utilizing custodial relationships with Pershing and Cambridge, employing a mix of fundamental and technical analysis alongside various trading strategies and regular account reviews.

Karen Blair is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with eight years of industry experience. She is currently with CJM Wealth Advisers, Ltd., where she has worked since 2025. Her prior experience includes roles at Cassaday & Company, Inc. and Mason Investment Advisory Services, Inc. CJM Wealth Advisers, Ltd. provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual and institutional clients. The firm manages portfolios through its wrap-fee program using a range of investment vehicles and applies both fundamental and technical analysis with long- and short-term strategies.

Benjamin Seamans is a financial advisor with Aspect Partners, LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp and Almanack Investment Partners, LLC. In addition to his advisory work, he is a licensed insurance agent offering accident, disability, annuity, life, and long-term care insurance products. Aspect Partners serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, nonprofits, and insurance company clients. The firm provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, utilizing individualized investment strategies and a range of securities under a fiduciary standard.

David Nelson is a CFA® charterholder with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently a team advisor at Monument Wealth Management in Alexandria, VA, where he has worked since 2026. Prior to this, he spent nine years at Verdence Capital Advisors and one year at PagnatoKarp. Nelson is also a partner in an investment partnership focused on personal investments. Monument Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates, managing approximately $648 million through a team of nine advisors. The firm offers discretionary asset management and comprehensive financial planning, employing a mix of fundamental and technical analyses across various investment strategies.

Parker Trasborg is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at CJM Wealth Advisers, Ltd. in Falls Church, VA. He has been with CJM Wealth Advisers since 2011, with a brief prior tenure at Waddell & Reed. Trasborg is a member of The National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA). CJM Wealth Advisers, Ltd. provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and variable annuity management to individual and institutional clients. The firm operates a wrap-fee program with a diverse investment approach that includes mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income, and maintains explicit policies on AI use and discretionary authority.

David Levitt is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Glassman Wealth Services, LLC since 2018. Prior to this, he worked at Alpha Financial Advisors, LLC for four years. Glassman Wealth Services provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, independent managers, and private funds, and incorporates a methodology for valuing private investments and managing less-liquid assets.

Jacobson Truex is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at McLaughlin Ryder Investments, Inc. since 2020. His prior experience includes roles at Foreside Fund Services and AdvisorShares Investments. He is involved in community and professional activities, including serving as a board member and financial committee member for the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce and holding several advisory and volunteer roles related to investment and fiscal affairs in the Alexandria area. McLaughlin Ryder Investments serves individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans with a client-centered investment approach that combines active and passive strategies across various asset classes. The firm manages accounts predominantly on a non-discretionary basis and integrates broker-dealer activities and wrap-fee programs alongside affiliated advisory services.

David Greene is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with CJM Wealth Advisers, Ltd. for 20 years, specializing in financial planning and investment advisory services. CJM Wealth Advisers, Ltd. serves both individual and institutional clients, including high net worth individuals and charitable organizations. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management through its wrap-fee program, utilizing a range of asset types and applying both fundamental and technical analysis.

Bianca San is a CFP® certificant with four years of industry experience, currently serving at Monument Wealth Management. Her prior experience includes roles at Osaic Wealth, Cassaday & Company, and AMJ Financial Wealth Management. Monument Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates, managing approximately $648 million with a team of nine advisors. The firm employs a combination of ETFs, mutual funds, and individual equities across various strategies, utilizing both fundamental and technical analysis alongside ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Emily Harper is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at Monument Wealth Management since 2017, following prior roles at LPL Financial and T Rowe Price Investment Services. Harper holds the Series 66 license. Monument Capital Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates. The firm manages approximately $648 million with a team of nine advisors, offering discretionary asset management and a variety of investment strategies that combine ETFs, mutual funds, individual equities, and private investment funds for qualified clients.

Fatima Iqbal is a CFP® and Series 65-registered financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Azzad Asset Management, Inc. since 2008. Azzad Asset Management provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, charitable institutions, foundations, endowments, trusts, small businesses, and other institutions. The firm focuses on socially responsible Islamic investing using proprietary screening tools and manages approximately $1.82 billion in discretionary assets.

Mark Mollon is a financial advisor at CSP Financial Group LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at LifeTyme Financial Group, LLC, LifeTyme Financial Advisors, LLC, and Legacy Builder Group. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed as a life insurance agent and receives commissions from life insurance products. CSP Financial Group provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm emphasizes portfolio construction and monitoring aligned with Modern Portfolio Theory, uses third-party managers for model allocations, and manages held-away workplace accounts with a focus on tax-efficient asset location and rebalancing.

Ayman Khalil is a financial advisor at Azzad Asset Management, Inc. in Falls Church, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Azzad Asset Management since 2005. Azzad Asset Management provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, charitable institutions, foundations, endowments, registered mutual funds, trusts, small businesses, and other institutions. The firm specializes in socially responsible Islamic investing, using proprietary screening tools to exclude certain industries, and manages approximately $1.82 billion in discretionary assets.

Matthew Krouse is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Opal Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2021. Prior to joining Opal, he worked at Edward Jones for 19 years. He is a board member of the Rotary Club of Pleasantville and participates in the leadership of Man On Fire, a support group focused on personal growth. Opal Wealth Advisors provides comprehensive wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plans. The firm employs a planning-centric, customized investment process using proprietary model portfolios, quantitative and qualitative screening, and ongoing manager due diligence.

David Quinn is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Pine Harbor Wealth Management LLC in Fairfax, VA. He has held roles at several financial firms including Dimensional Fund Advisors and United Income, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Quinn is the CEO of AdviceCloud Financial Technology, Inc., a software provider. Pine Harbor Wealth Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individual and corporate clients, emphasizing tailored portfolio construction through fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and long-term strategies. The firm manages approximately $444.8 million in assets under management and integrates ESG considerations within its investment approach.

Dean Catino is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Monument Wealth Management since 2012. He previously worked at LPL Financial from 2008 to 2018. Monument Capital Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates. The firm manages approximately $648 million through a team of nine advisors, offering discretionary asset management, modular and full financial plans, and access to unaffiliated independent managers and private investment funds for qualified clients.

William Pitt is a financial advisor with Evermay Wealth Management, LLC in Arlington, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Evermay since 2009. Evermay Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a team-centric advisory model with tailored client service levels and integrates investment, tax, and estate planning through affiliated services and technology.

James Rooney is a CFA charterholder with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Avenir Corporation since 1998. Avenir Corporation provides discretionary investment management to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, trusts, pension plans, foundations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs a bottom-up, core value investment strategy focused on capital preservation and real returns, utilizing detailed company analysis and direct engagement with management across various security types.