Christopher Romano is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Kestra Advisory, based in Bethesda, MD, and has 14 years of industry experience. He also holds a senior vice president role at The Meltzer Group, a consulting firm where he has worked since 1999. Romano’s career includes consulting and corporate benefits activities with NFP, in addition to his advisory responsibilities at Kestra. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a diverse range of institutional and individual clients. The firm offers services including fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and access to multiple management platforms, serving clients such as sovereign wealth funds and other large institutional investors.

Michael Duckett is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Lockton Financial Advisors, Lockton Investment Advisors, Lockton Companies, and Kestra Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he consults on software for Benetic. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach that incorporates low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and selective private market exposure, managing approximately $295.6 billion in assets through over 1,100 advisors.

Lawrence Weber is a financial advisor at Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Voya since 2014. In addition to his advisory work, he operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and corporate retirement plans. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services through multiple program structures, emphasizing non-discretionary recommendations.

Judy Mccoy is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. She has been with ASB Capital Management LLC since 2000. ASB Capital Management LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $32.9 billion, primarily through pooled investment vehicles and institutional separate accounts. The firm offers discretionary investment management across equities, fixed income, and real estate strategies, serving institutional clients such as pension plans, endowments, and high-net-worth investors.

Joshua Olds is a CFA® charterholder and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses, with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently an investment advisor representative with NewEdge Advisors, LLC, where he has worked since 2024. Prior to that, he was a member of New Potomac Partners, LLC for ten years. Mr. Olds serves on the Wealth Management Sub-Committee of an educational programs group affiliated with the DC Society Board. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and nonprofits through a network of independent advisers. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and consulting services, combining in-house manager selection with third-party models and advisor discretion, and employs centralized due diligence and technology tools to support client needs.

Sarah Burdette is a Series 66-licensed advisor with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC, where she has worked since 2026. She has seven years of prior experience at Aeon Wealth Management and additional experience with Osaic Wealth Inc and Smokehouse Live. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm provides a range of services including investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to alternative investments through multiple advisory programs.

John Nauss III is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF in Silver Spring, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF since 2013. TIAA-CREF’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients connected through employer retirement plans. The firm offers customized portfolio management alongside model portfolio options and serves as adviser to the TIAA Donor Advised Fund.

David Shober is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory who holds a Series 66 designation and has 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Woodbury Financial Services, SSN Advisory, ACI Partners, and National Planning Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he owns SZC Financial Planning & Management and is involved in offering fixed annuities and life and LTC insurance through SZC Financial (Insurance). Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a diverse range of institutional and individual clients. The firm offers fiduciary consulting, plan design, vendor searches, and manages discretionary and non-discretionary services supported by due diligence, serving clients including large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.

Vincent Yuen is a financial advisor with TD Private Client Wealth LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. He has two years of industry experience and has been with TD Private Client Wealth LLC since 2023. Prior to this, he was affiliated with TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. beginning in 2012. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional, high-net-worth, and retail clients. The firm utilizes a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation through affiliated and third-party sub-managers and operates a cross-border Private Investment Advisor model serving certain U.S. clients virtually.

Gustavo Laguarda is a CFP® and ChFC® with 22 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently works at Truist Advisory Services and has been with the Truist organization since 2006, including roles at BB&T Investments and Truist Investment Services. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary manager relationships, supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools, and integrates services across affiliated broker-dealer and banking entities.

Eric Mangasarian is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Truist Advisory Services since 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in managing a rental property. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation and investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, participant advice, and a manager‑selection program that combines discretionary and non‑discretionary approaches with third‑party platform partnerships.

Sonia Castillo Smith is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Tysons, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. She has been with HSBC Securities since 2011 and concurrently serves as a Bank Officer for HSBC Bank USA N.A. Outside of her advisory role, she is a member of the Rotary Club of Dulles International Airport, participating in community service and scholarship committees. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. provides managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering a range of client-directed and discretionary investment options supported by a multi-profile strategic and tactical asset allocation process with global resources.

Shane Twomey is a financial advisor with Rockefeller Financial LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and 21 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Rockefeller Capital Management, Stand Together, Verdence Capital Advisors, and managing his own firm, Twomey Capital. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Twomey Lacrosse for over two decades. 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 both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, while also operating as a registered broker-dealer that provides securities transactions, variable insurance products, and placement and investment banking services.

Blake Doyle is a financial advisor at Chevy Chase Trust Company with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, Series 66, and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Chevy Chase Trust Company since 2016. Prior to that, she was with Height Securities, LLC and Height Analytics, LLC. Ms. Doyle serves on the Board of Directors and Audit Committee of Insteel Industries Inc. (NYSE: IIIN), a role she dedicates time to each quarter outside of her investment-related duties. Chevy Chase Trust Company serves high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients by providing discretionary and non-discretionary investment management along with personal trust, family wealth, and financial planning services. The firm employs a thematic investment approach focusing on macroeconomic views and secular trends, integrating fiduciary trust and custody functions in an enterprise structure.

Morgan Tester is a CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 65-registered financial advisor with five years of industry experience. He is currently with MAI Capital Management, LLC, where he has worked since 2024. Prior to that, he was employed at Carmichael Hill for five years and Estabrook & Company for one year. MAI Capital Management, LLC provides investment management, integrated wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm manages a broad range of strategies and integrates financial planning, tax, and administrative services, overseeing $72.3 billion in assets as of May 31, 2026.

Douglas Woodward is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at TD Private Client Wealth LLC and TD Bank, N.A. since 2017, and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional, high-net-worth, and retail clients, combining strategic and tactical asset allocation with investments from affiliated and third-party sub-managers.

Oluwarotimi Odutola is a financial advisor at TD Private Client Wealth LLC in McLean, VA, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. His prior work includes six years at Citigroup and roles at TD Bank N.A. and BB&T. TD Private Client Wealth LLC provides discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional and high-net-worth private clients. The firm utilizes a mix of affiliated and third-party sub-managers within its portfolio offerings and serves clients through a range of managed portfolio solutions.

Charles Baskervill is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Truist Advisory Services and related affiliates since 2015, including prior roles at BB&T Investment Services and BB&T Securities. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program that combines discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Evgeniya Komarova is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with seven years of experience in the financial industry. She is currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc., having joined in 2024. Her prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice within the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, delivering annual financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations using Charles Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and does not engage in discretionary trading authority for client accounts.

Randy Ryan is a financial advisor at Chevy Chase Trust Company with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining Chevy Chase Trust in 2023, he worked at Oars Capital and Mason Investment Advisory Services. He is a 10% shareholder in Oars Capital and is currently negotiating a final buyout agreement. Chevy Chase Trust Company serves high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients by providing discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, personal trust, family wealth and financial planning services, and institutional custody. The firm employs a thematic investment approach focused on macro views and secular trends, combining fiduciary trust and custody functions with investment management in an integrated organizational model.