Mark Spitler is a financial advisor at First Command Advisory Services with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with First Command Advisory Services since 2015, having worked with affiliated First Command entities since 1993. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a particular focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs, delivering investment management through a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers who select from prescreened managers and model portfolios.

Alexander Canas Barrera is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Truist Bank for 11 years before joining Truist Advisory Services and Truist Investment Services in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he manages an Airbnb rental property in El Salvador. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program delivered through a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements, supplemented by AI-enabled research tools and inter-affiliate service integration.

Kevin Brown is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Ft. Washington, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America and ICMA Retirement Corporation. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, delivering services through an integrated model connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and savings rates in its financial planning approach, serving a large client base with a high client-to-advisor ratio.

Michael Dargusch is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously 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 for the youth group. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC manages approximately $110 billion in client assets and serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipal clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory programs utilizing both in-house and third-party portfolio management.

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.

Jay Burmaster Jr. is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Truist Advisory Services, Truist Investment Services, Bb&T Securities, Scott & Stringfellow, Wells Fargo Clearing, and UBS Financial Services. 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 discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Lyndsie Slusher is a financial advisor at First Command Advisory Services in Alexandria, VA. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has military experience from seven years of service in the U.S. Army. Her work history also includes roles with First Command Insurance Services and First Command Brokerage Services. 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 utilizing model portfolios managed by an internal Investment Management Team.

Tu Nguyen is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked in various roles within Truist and its predecessor firms since 2015. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, utilizing third-party platform and manager arrangements, and integrates affiliated services including Truist Investment Services and Truist Bank sweep features.

George Michael is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at RiverFront Investment Group and ALPS Distributors prior to joining Janney. His work history also includes roles outside finance, such as positions at Elon University and several retail and delivery companies. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large 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, offering brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services through a range of in-house and third-party portfolio management solutions.

Violette Depagnier is a financial advisor at First Command Advisory Services with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a beauty consultant at Palm Beach Tan. 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 using model portfolios and third-party managers selected by an internal Investment Management Team.

Michael Slaymaker is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2014, where he currently practices as a financial advisor in Alexandria, VA. 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, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipal clients, offering brokerage services, financial planning, consulting, and multiple wrap/advisory programs.

Stephen Brown is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services in Alexandria, VA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has been with First Command Advisory Services since 2015 and has additional roles within affiliated First Command entities since 2014. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as secretary for the Indian Springs Estates Homeowners Association, where he manages meeting records and communications. 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 provides financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs, with centralized investment management and a distinctive approach whereby portfolio and manager selections are made internally rather than by independent external advisers.

Joseph De Acosta is a financial advisor at First Command Advisory Services with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining First Command, he served six years in the United States Navy. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a particular focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs managed by a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.

Felix Loredo is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, where he has worked since 2015. He has 22 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in rental property management, overseeing minor maintenance and rent collection for several residential properties. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through both discretionary and non-discretionary programs, combining large institutional scale with specialized market roles.

Craig Dyson is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with firms including Scott & Stringfellow, BB&T Securities, SunTrust Bank, and SunTrust Investment Services. Dyson has been with Truist since 2019 through its predecessor entities. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program, integrating discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by inter-affiliate relationships and AI-enabled research tools.

Alberto Hernandez is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Truist in 2026, he worked at LPL Financial, M&T Securities, and SunTrust Advisory Services. 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 uses a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by technology-driven research and a multi-affiliate platform.

David Kaye is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services who holds a Series 66 designation and has 21 years of industry experience. He has worked with Truist Advisory Services and Truist Investment Services since 2021, following previous roles at Bb&T Securities and Scott & Stringfellow. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations, using a mix of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting supported by third-party platforms and manager due diligence.

Gabriel Adams is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Truist since 2012. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary manager arrangements and uses AI-enabled research tools to support investment decisions.

Amy Melenson is a financial advisor at Money Concepts Capital Corp with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Money Concepts Capital Corp since 2024, with prior experience at Peraton and a longstanding role at U.S. Capitol Police. Outside of financial services, she is a consultant for Pampered Chef, offering kitchen and household products through direct sales. Money Concepts Advisory Service provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a range of managed programs and investment strategies, serving approximately 14,700 clients with both discretionary and non-discretionary account structures.

Elizabeth Miller is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott, holding a Series 63 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2013. 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 client base, including individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporate and retirement plans, charitable organizations, and municipal clients, offering brokerage services, financial planning, and advisory programs.