Policarpio Sanchez is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience. He is a principal at Sanchez & Zures, LLC, where he has worked since 2006. Prior to that, he spent nine years with UFC Gym. Sanchez & Zures, LLC provides investment management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm follows a long-term, passive investment approach emphasizing asset allocation and primarily uses exchange-traded funds, offering portfolio construction, ongoing rebalancing, and written financial plans.

Victoria Birks Styron is a financial advisor at Birks Financial Corp. with a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Birks Financial in 2021, she worked at Arthritis and Sports and held positions at Gardner Webb University and Loudoun County Public Schools. Birks Financial Corp. is an independent, fee-only investment adviser specializing in retirement-focused financial planning and portfolio management for individual clients and trusts, particularly high-net-worth households. The firm uses a long-term, fundamentally driven investment approach with model portfolios primarily composed of no-load mutual funds and provides advice on a non-discretionary basis.

Gillian Curran is a CFP® professional with 21 years of experience in financial advising. She has been with Prospect Financial Group LLC since 2004. Outside of her advisory work, she is an owner of a rental real estate business in Ocean City, New Jersey. Prospect Financial Group LLC provides fee-only financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, personal trusts and estates, and small-business retirement plans. The firm operates as a fiduciary, employing a strategic asset allocation approach primarily using mutual funds and ETFs, and also offers retirement-plan consulting services alongside individual wealth management.

Daniel Serra is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at SageVest Wealth Management since 2021. Prior to joining SageVest, he worked for seven years at Chevy Chase Trust Company. He also serves as an adjunct faculty member in higher education at Southern New Hampshire University. SageVest Wealth Management is an independent, fee-only firm that provides discretionary investment management and coordinated financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, charitable accounts, and small businesses. The firm manages diversified, multi-asset class portfolios using no-load mutual funds, ETFs, and individual bonds, combining fundamental analysis with research-driven tactical adjustments without market timing.

Jennifer Myers is a CFP® and Series 65 credentialed advisor with 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Sage Financial Management Group, Inc., now known as SageVest Wealth Management, since 2007. SageVest Wealth Management is an independent, fee-only advisory firm serving individuals, families, trusts, charitable accounts, and small businesses. The firm manages approximately $423 million in discretionary assets with a team of four advisors and employs diversified, multi-asset class portfolios that combine fundamental analysis with limited technical analysis, supported by an independent consulting firm.

Richard Allridge is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Allridge Wealth Management, P.C. since 2002 and previously worked at Century Financial Group, LLC. Allridge Wealth Management, Inc. is an independent, fee-only firm offering customized investment management and advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and corporations. The firm manages client portfolios on a non-discretionary basis and emphasizes client-directed implementation supported by fundamental and technical analysis.

Matthew Miller is a financial advisor at Empire Advisors Wealth Management LLC in Fairfax, VA, with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Avantax Advisory Services, Inc. and Avantax Investment Services, Inc. He is also the owner of Miller Consulting Group, LLC, which provides accounting and tax preparation services, and serves on advisory boards for Truist Bank, George Mason University, and Radford University. Empire Advisors Wealth Management LLC offers portfolio management and investment consulting primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a combination of analytical methods and a long-term trading approach to deliver customized investment strategies and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Goeun Choi is a CFP® professional with seven years of experience in the financial advisory industry. She is currently with Buchanan Wealth Management, where she has worked since 2018, and has prior experience at LPL Financial LLC. In addition to her advisory role, she has held positions outside finance, including at Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers and United We Dream. Buchanan Wealth Management provides wealth management and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on retirement objectives. The firm uses an asset-allocation driven approach, combining efficient-market strategies with quantitative and qualitative analysis, and offers discretionary portfolio management alongside financial and retirement plan consulting.

Audrey Jones is a financial advisor at Poder Wealth Advisors with a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Carson Wealth and CWM, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is the founder and CEO of SkateFit, LLC, a fitness business. Poder Wealth Advisors serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, business owners, and nonprofit entities. The firm uses a primarily passive, Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach and offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and insurance assistance.

Kevin Mcloughlin is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently advising at Trio Wealth Management, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Chain Bridge Bank, United Capital Financial Advisers, Arista Wealth Advisors, and Capital Financial Services. Trio Wealth Management is a fee-only, SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm combines strategic asset allocation and a mix of passive and active investment vehicles with options to delegate management to independent third-party managers while maintaining supervisory oversight.

Ehab Selim is a financial advisor at Investology Inc. with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Investology in 2017, he worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors, New England Securities, Wells Fargo Advisors, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Morgan Stanley Dw Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is an agent offering various insurance products through Synergy Consulting. Investology serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities with portfolio management and investment policy development. The firm employs a multi-faceted investment process within a modern portfolio theory framework and is affiliated with an accounting firm that provides related insurance and accounting services.

Stephen Moss is a financial advisor at Pegasus Financial Group LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Capital Planning & Investments and The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a consulting business focused on aging-related services. Pegasus Financial Group serves individuals, estates, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans with discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm emphasizes customized portfolios using low-cost, diversified mutual funds and ETFs, applying fundamental analysis with a long-term orientation and offers formal retirement-plan advisory services.

Ryan Beckwith is a financial advisor at Bluestone Financial Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at GP Strategies Corporation and Waddell & Reed. Bluestone Financial Advisors primarily serves entrepreneurs, business owners, high-net-worth individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm acts as a personal CFO, providing financial planning, consulting, and investment management through fixed-fee arrangements, focusing on long-term financial strategy and using fundamental research to guide investments.

Mikayla Rodarte is a financial advisor at Capitol Financial Consultants, Inc. with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has prior work experience at George Mason University and Westfield High School. Outside of her advisory role, she is the lead instructor and general manager at Kore Defense Industries, where she teaches martial arts and manages youth and women’s programs. Capitol Financial Consultants provides financial planning and investment supervisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm employs a buy-and-hold investment approach with adjustments based on market conditions and offers ancillary services including tax preparation and business planning.

Matthew Buchanan is a financial advisor with Buchanan Wealth Management in Reston, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial for 21 years before founding Buchanan Wealth Management in 2022. Buchanan Wealth Management provides wealth management and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, with a focus on retirement objectives. The firm employs an asset-allocation approach combining efficient-market strategies with quantitative and qualitative analysis, managing portfolios largely composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and selected individual securities.

Iram Amir is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor at SageVest Wealth Management with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining SageVest, Amir held roles at Global Advisor Group, Pavlov Financial Planning, and Sleep Clinics of America. SageVest Wealth Management is an independent, fee-only firm serving individuals, families, trusts, charitable accounts, and small businesses with discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm manages approximately $423 million in discretionary assets for around 150 clients, utilizing diversified multi-asset class portfolios and a blend of fundamental and limited technical analysis supported by an independent CFA-staffed consulting firm.

Tomasz Cymer is a CFP® and CFA® with 19 years of experience in financial advising. He is the principal of Opulen Financial Group, LLC, an independent advisory firm he has led since 2014, and has operated as a sole proprietor since 2009. In addition to his advisory work, Cymer holds a licensed insurance agent role, spending part of his time on life, disability, and long-term care insurance sales. He is also involved in educational seminars and teaching through a separate corporate entity. Opulen Financial Group serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and corporations with portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement plan services. The firm emphasizes documented investment policies, fundamental analysis, and combines direct management with third-party platform oversight, while offering ERISA 3(21) fiduciary services and participant education.

John Ohly is a financial advisor with Bontempo Ohly Capital Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Bontempo Ohly since 2004. Bontempo Ohly Capital Management provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consultation services to individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm uses strict quantitative modeling and customized portfolios based on client risk tolerance, time horizon, and goals, operating with discretionary trading authority and conducting ongoing portfolio reviews.

Joshua Stillman is a financial advisor at Capitol Financial Consultants, Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Capitol Financial Consultants since 2014. In addition to his advisory role, Stillman serves as an adjunct professor at George Mason University, teaching a financial planning and wealth management capstone course. Capitol Financial Consultants provides financial planning, investment advice, and supervisory services to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm employs a primarily buy-and-hold investment approach with tactical adjustments and offers additional services such as tax preparation, bookkeeping, and bill-paying.

Farzana Sultana is a financial advisor at Crescent Meridian Capital LLC with over 23 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services from 2010 to 2026. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in business ownership of JaMaxwell Logistics and serves on the boards of the Bangladeshi American Network for Democracy and the Holy Cross S&C Dhaka Alumni. Crescent Meridian Capital offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, families, and small businesses. The firm focuses on long-term growth, capital preservation, and risk management through diversified portfolios utilizing ETFs, mutual funds, equities, and fixed income, with an emphasis on direct management and tax-aware strategies.