Mary Napleton is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience, currently working at Hightower Advisors. She previously worked at Fifth Third Private Bank and CIBC, and spent four years at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients. The firm offers multi-manager solutions and utilizes proprietary research in portfolio construction, serving clients through discretionary and non-discretionary management, financial planning, and retirement consulting.

Grant Zauner is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with SunTrust Advisory Services, SunTrust Bank, and SunTrust Investment Services since 2016. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation and investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, and manager‑selection programs, using a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non‑discretionary consulting supported by third‑party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Monica Zamfir is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving at Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. She has held roles at several firms including Charles Schwab & Co., Fidelity Investments, and American Global Wealth Management. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering clients financial reviews, retirement planning, investment recommendations, and wealth management education. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem, utilizing standard asset allocation models and Schwab research tools to support client decisions without exercising discretionary trading authority.

John Taylor is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services, bringing five years of industry experience. Before joining First Command, he worked at DynCorp International and the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General. He serves as the unpaid Finance Director for Woodbridge First Church of the Nazarene, where he oversees financial operations and reporting. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and various wrap-fee asset management programs, managing portfolios through a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers who select approved investment managers and models.

Jeffrey Armstrong is a financial advisor with Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC in Fairfax, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Integrated Wealth Concepts since 2016 and has prior experience with LPL Financial, Osaic FA, Inc., and Ameriprise. Armstrong is involved in managing his own business entity, JMA Wealth Management, for tax and investment purposes. Integrated Wealth Concepts serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, family office, and retirement plan advisory services, employing a long-term investment approach with customized portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income.

Eric Walker is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC, where he has worked since 2023, following an eight-year tenure at Janney Montgomery Scott. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of services including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, while also operating as a registered broker-dealer providing securities transactions, variable insurance products, and investment banking services.

Darla Aycock is a financial advisor at Davenport & Company LLC with 39 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Davenport since 1998. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in her local community as president of the Stratton House Condominiums and manages a residential and commercial cleaning service. Davenport & Company serves individual and institutional clients, providing asset management, retail brokerage, fixed income, public finance, and investment banking services. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and manages multiple mutual funds, employing dedicated portfolio teams and research groups to deliver diversified investment strategies.

Bryan Stretton is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wealthspire Advisors since 2015. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Reston, VA. Wealthspire Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and nonprofit organizations, offering wealth management, financial planning, and trustee services. The firm employs a relationship-driven, customized investment approach emphasizing diversified, institutional-style asset allocation and ongoing portfolio reviews.

Aradhya Ray is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with SunTrust Advisory Services and its related entities since 2013. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, supported by third-party manager relationships and AI-enabled research tools, to deliver tailored investment solutions.

Walter Nockett is a CFP® and CFA® with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Creative Planning since 2021 and previously spent five years at Sullivan, Bruyette, Speros & Blayney, LLC. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies complemented by direct indexing, tax-loss harvesting, and selective private market exposure.

Yukubu Carriker is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining the firm, Carriker served 21 years in the United States Air Force. Outside of financial advising, Carriker is the Lead Production Manager at National Community Church in Fairfax, VA, overseeing technical operations during services, and serves as Treasurer on the board of Ten Ten Life, providing financial oversight for the organization. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and wrap-fee asset management programs managed by a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers using a range of mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managed accounts.

Anthony Chapkey is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services in Fairfax, VA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining First Command, he worked at Van Clemens & Co. Inc. and founded LateGame LLC, a business focused on budgeting and financial education for friends and family. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs, providing investment management through a centralized team and wealth portfolio managers who select model portfolios and approved third-party managers.

Jennifer Quigley is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Creative Planning since 2021 and previously spent 20 years at Sullivan, Bruyette, Speros & Blayney, LLC. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in assets and employs a financial planning-led investment process that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supported by a broad range of supplemental investment approaches and affiliated non-investment businesses.

Solmaz Azar is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. She has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and Chase Bank. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment strategies through both discretionary and non-discretionary programs. The firm is notable for its large institutional scale, in-house research capabilities, and roles as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Margi Coutinho-Betancourt is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2015. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2012, progressing through roles including Investment Consultant and Financial Consultant. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked at First Command Financial Planning Services from 1991 to 2012, starting as an Administrative Assistant and later becoming a Financial Advisor. Her expertise includes retirement planning, income planning, and wealth planning, working closely with clients to develop customized financial plans that align with their short- and long-term goals. Margi emphasizes building strong relationships with clients based on trust throughout the financial planning process. Outside of her professional work, Margi has interests in cooking and baking, football, golf, theater, traveling, and volunteering.

Carla Gomez is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the board of her local homeowners association in Vienna, Virginia. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored portfolio management strategies utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Lindsay Snyder is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Cambridge since 2014. Outside of advising, she also works as an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a variety of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.

Cristina Gabalda is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Morgan Stanley for seven years before joining Ameriprise in 2022. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement-income planning and ongoing advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Gary Carson Jr. is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Chevy Chase, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and having eight years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2017 and previously worked at Capital One. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs providing portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, employing tailored strategies via a mix of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Richard Jones II is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2018 and 2019, respectively. His background also includes time with Virginia Commonwealth University and a brief role at Fat Dragon Kitchen and Bar. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by its Schwab Center for Financial Research.