Mitchell Falter is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience. He is currently with ReFrame Wealth, LLC, where he has worked since 2021. Prior to that, he was with TIAA-CREF and its affiliate Tiaa Creff from 2007 to 2021, and Valic Financial Advisors from 2003 to 2007. ReFrame Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts and estates, offering discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach with a primarily long-term focus and utilizes a sub-advisor for portfolio construction and discretionary trading.

Robert Wiedemer is a financial advisor at Bull Bear Investment Management LLC in Reston, VA, with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Bull Bear Investment Management since 2022, following eight years at Ark Financial Management, Inc. Wiedemer has also been involved with Bull Bear Publishing, formerly Aftershock Publishing LLC, since 2004. Bull Bear Investment Management provides discretionary portfolio management primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, using a combination of charting, fundamental and technical analysis, and both long- and short-term trading strategies. The firm manages approximately $66.6 million across around 142 clients and is known for its formal affiliations with other investment entities, including private pooled funds and intellectual property licensing arrangements.

Paul Bennett is a financial advisor at DecisionMap Wealth Management, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has previously worked at Goldman Sachs Personal Financial Management and United Capital Financial Advisors. In addition to his advisory work, he is an author who writes and promotes books. DecisionMap Wealth Management offers financial planning, consulting, and investment management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a core-satellite investment approach that combines passive and active strategies, utilizing fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances.

I started my career in the tax arena and quickly found my passion in financial planning. In 2019, I started Birch Street Financial Advisors to provide proactive tax-focused financial advice. I help pre-retirees (5-7 years), retirees and widowers align their human and financial resources with their values, solve complex financial problems and minimize taxes to achieve financial security. My role is to be your thinking and accountability partner; empowering you to create, modify and implement financial strategies that give you the comfort to sleep at night. Since launching my firm, I have been featured in numerous publications including InvestmentNews, Money, and U.S. News & World Report to provide insight on tax law changes, Roth IRA conversion strategies, charitable giving and gift & estate planning. I speak on charitable giving strategies to help clients achieve their philanthropic endeavors in a tax optimized way. I have my CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™; and CPA/PFS designations which support my commitment to maintaining a high standard of professionalism in my practice. I am the proud graduate of the University of VA McIntire School of Commerce with both a Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Accounting with a Specialization in Taxation. Our financial lives have many moving parts - retirement, cash flow, income tax, investment and estate planning. Each part is a different piece of a complex financial puzzle. I help client's piece the puzzle together and hone in on what's important to them about money and how they can use it to meet their goals. In my spare time, I decompress with Crossfit workouts with my husband, play never ending catch with my rescue dog Macie and experiment with native gardening.

Lauren Bell is a financial advisor at Trio Wealth Management, LLC in Great Falls, VA. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been in the industry since 2022, with prior experience at HH Global and Pride Global. Lauren joined Trio Wealth Management in 2024. Trio Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing discretionary investment management, financial planning, and access to unaffiliated third-party managers. The firm employs an investment approach based on asset allocation and Modern Portfolio Theory, combining passive and active strategies to align with clients’ objectives and risk tolerance.

Joshua Goulding is a CFP® and CFA® with 19 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently a partner at 4J Wealth Management, LLC, where he has worked since 2018. Prior to this, he worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and McLaughlin Ryder Investments, Inc., and has been associated with Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2009. He also maintains a role as an independent insurance agent, providing fixed and traditional insurance products. 4J Wealth Management primarily serves individual investors and retirement plans, offering financial planning alongside discretionary and non-discretionary investment management. The firm emphasizes a client-focused fiduciary approach with multi-style portfolio construction and integrates third-party estate-planning software into its planning process.

James Birks is a CFP® certificant and holds a Series 65 license with nine years of industry experience. He is the principal at Birks Financial Corp. and has prior experience serving six years in the Virginia Army National Guard. He attended the College of William and Mary from 2013 to 2017. Birks Financial Corp. advises individual and trust clients on retirement planning and investment management, providing written financial plans, ongoing retained planning, and assistance with investment policy statements. The firm employs a long-term investment process beginning with risk-tolerance assessments and uses model no-load mutual fund allocations, managing assets on a non-discretionary basis and partnering with third-party money managers when appropriate.

Justin Ellison is a financial advisor with Demand Wealth, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Spire Wealth Management, among others. Ellison is also involved with the Youth Interest Foundation, a nonprofit association. Demand Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services that utilize ETF-based model portfolios and digital planning tools. The firm employs fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory, implementing both long- and short-term trading strategies as appropriate.

Michelle Hundley is a financial advisor at Trio Wealth Management, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® and Series 65 credentials. Prior to joining Trio in 2023, she worked at Goldman Sachs (formerly United Capital Advisors, LLC) for five years and Hemington Wealth Management for four years. 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’s investment approach combines strategic asset allocation, diversification, and a mix of passive and active vehicles, and it offers educational seminars and flexible planning engagements alongside oversight of third-party managers.

David Bastian is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Kingdom Capital Advisors, LLC with four years of industry experience. He previously worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers for five years and FTI Consulting for one year. In addition to advising, he contributes blog articles as an independent contractor to SeekingAlpha.com. Kingdom Capital Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, investment companies, and family offices. The firm focuses on a fundamentally driven, concentrated strategy in small- and micro-cap equities, employing cyclical and fundamental analysis along with active trading techniques including margin, short sales, and options.

As a Wealth Advisor & Director at Integrity Road Wealth Partners, Jonathan pursues a client‑centered approach to financial planning and wealth management. With experience serving affluent and high‑income clients, Jonathan specializes in guiding individuals and families through significant financial transitions. Jonathan’s particular experience includes serving individuals and couples approaching retirement, women navigating financial life after divorce or widowhood, pilots, and high-earning young professionals experiencing a material increase in their income. Additionally, Jonathan draws upon his deep experience in the area of charitable planning, guiding faith-oriented individuals toward aligning their giving strategies with their values. Jonathan’s interest in financial planning began with an observation: monetary decisions create tension, often due to a lack of clarity rather than a lack of intentionality. He sees how couples, families, and friends strive for the same outcome yet struggle to move forward together. This insight regarding financial tensions and a lack of clarity sparked Jonathan’s passion for guiding people through prudent financial decision-making with confidence and unity. Today, Jonathan helps individuals and families understand their options, align their decisions with their values, and pursue goals which change the trajectory of their lives. His mission is to provide the clarity and strategic support clients need to move into the future with purpose and peace. Jonathan graduated magna cum laude from Liberty University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. While working in the financial services industry, Jonathan became an Investment Advisor Representative after completing the Series 65 Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination and obtained his MBA from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. Jonathan is a Certified Financial Planner® Professional, a professional certification requiring completion of estate, tax, retirement, investment, insurance, and practical application financial courses; rigorous examination; and a residency-like experience requirement. Jonathan is also a Certified Kingdom Advisor®. In his previous advisory roles, Jonathan served affluent families, professionals, and executives, and was responsible for the training and development of new advisors. Jonathan was born and raised in Texas. Also, he currently serves on the Emerging Champions Board and Scholarship Committee with Kingdom Advisors.

Laura Beldin is a financial advisor at B&L Wealth Group, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America. In addition to her advisory work, she is active as an insurance agent. B&L Wealth Group provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management services to individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities, including sub-advised customized portfolio management for unaffiliated advisers and a notable non-U.S. client segment. The firm’s offerings include a proprietary Flagship Strategy with a performance-based arrangement that utilizes derivatives, margin, and concentrated positions.

Terence Burns is a CFA charterholder with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Campion Asset Management, LLC since 2005. Campion Asset Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and investment consulting primarily for high-net-worth individuals and tax-exempt organizations. The firm employs a strategic asset-allocation framework supported by macroeconomic analysis and combines active management with passive ETFs, managing over $200 million with a low-turnover fixed income approach.

Douglas Tees is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Jason Howell Company since 2017 and previously spent eight years at Freddie Mac. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations, offering discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and family office administrative services. Its investment approach combines a primarily passive core-and-satellite structure with value tilts, ESG screening, and alternative strategies, alongside a distinctive offering of regular paid educational seminars.

Stephen Chang is a financial advisor at Acts Financial Advisors with a Series 65 credential and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at McKinsey and has been involved with the University of Virginia as an instructor for the CFP® Certificate Program. Chang is also the owner and co-founder of Rich to Wealthy, LLC, a personal finance education and entertainment company. Acts Financial Advisors is a small SEC-registered firm serving individual clients, charitable organizations, businesses, and public entities. The firm uses a Modern Portfolio Theory framework with primarily passive portfolios tailored to each client’s investment policy statement and offers financial planning, investment management, business consulting, and educational seminars.

Thomas Seneca is a financial advisor at T.M. Wealth Management in Reston, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 17 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Cetera Advisor Networks, Girard Securities, and My Investment Advisor. Seneca is also a licensed insurance agent. T.M. Wealth Management serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charities, and business entities, managing approximately $210 million for under 100 clients. The firm provides customized portfolio management, pension consulting, and financial planning using a combination of fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and technical analysis, and offers educational seminars for various audiences.

Hilary Disher is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and holds the Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at CAVU Wealth Advisors since 2014 and spent a year with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services prior to that. CAVU Wealth Advisors provides investment management and financial planning primarily to individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as small and medium institutional accounts. The firm uses a holistic, Investment Policy Statement–driven approach to build broadly diversified, tax-aware portfolios managed on a discretionary basis.

James Joseph is a CFP®, ChFC®, and PFS™ credentialed financial advisor with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Sentinel Wealth Management, Inc. since 2002. Sentinel Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory approach with diversified asset allocation using no-load mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative strategies, serving primarily clients with larger account sizes through a two-advisor team.

Matthew Sanchez is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with five years of industry experience. He has worked at Ivy League Financial Advisors LLC since 2019, following prior roles at The Wealth Consulting Group and Pinnacle Advisory Group. Ivy League Financial Advisors LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional clients such as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, with an investment approach that includes constructing Growth or Withdrawal portfolios across various asset classes and providing trustee-directed ERISA services and participant education.

Sean Palmer is a financial advisor at Rechter Wealth Management, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior work experience including roles at Clifton Tax Pro LLC, where he provides tax preparation services, as well as positions at L3Harris Technologies, Inc. and several other companies. Rechter Wealth Management, LLC offers portfolio management and financial planning primarily to individual clients, with occasional services for small businesses, non-profits, trusts, and estates. The firm operates all accounts on a non-discretionary basis, emphasizing tailored multi-asset allocation plans and client-approved trades executed through Fidelity.