Kevin Brown is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at LPL Enterprise, Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and ICMA Retirement Corporation. Brown is based in Ft. Washington, MD. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s integrated service model combines proprietary and third-party planning methodologies with recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Tomer Shoval is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services based in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at SunTrust Investment Services and SunTrust Advisory Services since 2015. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary manager relationships supported by advanced research tools and integrated inter-affiliate platforms.

Melissa Long is a financial advisor at Cresset Asset Management, LLC with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at BB&T Securities and Morgan Stanley. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in insurance sales. Cresset Asset Management, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $71.9 billion in client assets across a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a diversified, asset-allocation-driven investment approach utilizing both active and passive strategies and offers services such as portfolio management, wealth planning, private fund advisory, and family office support.

Lindsey Dejonghe is a CFP® affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network in Arlington, VA, with three years of professional experience. Prior to her current role, she has worked at Clarendon Wealth Management and Variant Private Wealth, and held various positions in education and retail. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors. The firm offers a broad support platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody services, managing roughly $212.7 billion in client assets.

Eran Goudes is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 65 credentialed advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wealthspire Advisors since 2018 and was previously with SOL Capital Management Company from 2012 to 2018. Wealthspire Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and nonprofits, offering services such as wealth management, financial planning, and trustee administration. The firm employs a relationship-driven, customized investment process with a focus on diversified, institutional-style asset allocation.

Shawn Wilson is a financial advisor with Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC in Fairfax, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Ameriprise and Osaic FA, Inc., before joining Integrated Wealth Concepts and LPL Financial in 2016. Integrated Wealth Concepts serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, 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, utilizing customized portfolios with mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income through both internal management and third-party managers.

Gary Ritterstein is a financial advisor at Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at M+R Strategic Services, self-employment, and various positions in the research and campaign sectors. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients such as retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, and plan-sponsor consulting through multiple program structures, including both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Samantha Mello is a CFA® charterholder with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services since 2021. Her prior experience includes roles at Suntrust Advisory Services, Suntrust Investment Services, and Fidelity Investments. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering solutions that include asset allocation, investment policy analysis, and a third-party manager selection program. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships with non-discretionary consulting and integrates advanced tools such as AI-enabled research to support its investment processes.

Theodore Schwab is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services and multiple Steward Partners entities since 2013. Outside of advisory work, he is the founder and owner of The Schwab Group and has co-founded and held leadership roles in nonprofit organizations such as SPARK THE JOURNEY and the Hundredfold Foundation. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an enterprise-scale SEC‑registered RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through both proprietary and third-party solutions.

Stefani Tueme is a CFP® at Cerity Partners LLC with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cerity Partners, she worked at CW Advisors, Wolf Group Capital Advisors, and The Wolf Group PC. Outside of her advisory role, she is the author of the book *My Very First Cash*. Cerity Partners provides customized wealth management and related services to a broad national client base, including individuals, families, trusts, business entities, and institutional investors. The firm employs tailored asset allocation and manager selection processes, combining proprietary quantitative screens with third-party managers and individual securities.

Michael Dargusch is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Truist Advisory Services and Bb&T Investment Services. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Committee Chair for BSA Scout Troop 1195 and Venturing Crew 1195 in Manassas, VA, overseeing recruiting, funding, and logistics. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, families, trusts, estates, and institutional clients, providing brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services through a variety of programs and in-house portfolio management.

Sunil Setia is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Truist Advisory Services since 2016. Prior to that, he has also worked within other Truist entities since 2015. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, participant advice, and a manager-selection program that combines discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Jinen Viswakula is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Woodbridge, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at MissionSquare Investment Services and SunTrust Advisory Services. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, delivering services through an integrated model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and offers both point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions within plan lineups selected by sponsors.

David Dansby is a CFP® professional affiliated with Janney Montgomery Scott LLC, with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 1998. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse clientele including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, delivering investment advice through in-house portfolio management, third-party managers, and multiple advisory programs.

Jonathan Jagolinzer is a CFP® professional with 21 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Commonwealth Financial Network since 2019 and has been affiliated with The George Washington University since 2003. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing about $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad range of adviser support services, including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody and clearing services.

Asif Kuchey is a financial advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at firms including LPL Financial, Transamerica Capital, and JPMorgan Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Kashmir Colours LLC, a business selling home decor and ethnic clothing. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to managed account solutions. The firm employs a fiduciary-based model that incorporates technology platforms and utilizes both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Jake Obringer is a financial advisor at Wealthspire Advisors in Reston, VA, holding a Series 65 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wealthspire Advisors in 2021, he worked briefly at Merrill Lynch and spent several years in educational roles at Virginia Tech and in middle and high schools. Wealthspire Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and nonprofit organizations, providing wealth management, investment advisory, and financial planning services through a relationship-driven, customized process that emphasizes institutional-style asset allocation and ongoing portfolio management.

Suzanne Moran is a financial advisor at TD Private Client Wealth LLC with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with TD Bank N.A. and TD Private Client Wealth LLC since 2016. TD Private Client Wealth LLC offers discretionary wrap-fee managed account programs and brokerage services to institutional clients, high-net-worth private clients, and retail TDIS clients, utilizing a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation with affiliated and third-party sub-managers.

Jamie Blum is a financial advisor at Osaic Advisory Services, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at Triad Hybrid Solutions, Triad Advisors, Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell, Financial Divorce Solutions, Certified Contractors Network, and Maggio Roofing Co. Blum serves as President-Elect of the DC Academy of Collaborative Professionals, a nonprofit focused on education and networking for collaborative divorce professionals. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm offers a range of investment management and consulting services delivered through multiple program models, utilizing proprietary and third-party platforms to build and monitor client portfolios.

Gerhard Olsen is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill Lynch and Bank of America. Olsen is based in Washington, DC. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment programs and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and consulting, with a notable emphasis on maintaining custody of client assets in-house.