Gerardo Martinez Y Carriles is a CFA® charterholder with one year of experience in financial advising. He is the sole advisor at BLU Capital and previously worked at Berlin Wealth Group Advisors and International Fintech Intelligence. BLU Capital serves institutional and individual clients, including foundations, pension plans, and small businesses. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative modeling, factor-based strategies, and ESG screening, and offers services such as portfolio management, financial planning, and consultant selection.

Hi, I'm Kevin. I'm a financial advisor in Washington, D.C., and the founder & CEO of Illumint. In 2017, I launched Illumint to offer financial planning for Millennials. I specialize in helping our generation answer the question, "Are we going to be ok financially?" For you, this may mean investing more of your savings. Or smartly managing an inheritance. Perhaps you want to put your kids on the right track financially. My work as a Certified Financial Planner™ draws on my past finance experience. I previously held financial roles in the NFL and in the commercial real estate industry. The birth of my first child, though, inspired me to become a financial advisor for Millennials in Washington, DC. Around this time, I noticed that couples like us lacked good options for financial advice. The limited advice that we did receive wasn't specific to our stage in life. And the industry's compensation structure often wasn't in our best interest. I wanted to see more fee-only financial advisors. I wanted to see financial advisors with expertise in student loans and renting vs. buying. I wanted financial planning to start making inherited IRAs, Health Savings Accounts, and 529 plans work for our generation. I work hard to put myself in a position to answer any questions that Millennials have on topics like these. To this end, I serve as a resource for many journalists. Over the years, I've provided insight to the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, CNN, NPR, and NBC News. And I've written for Forbes, Yahoo! Finance, Kiplinger, and Fatherly. I've also worked with employers and brands on a variety of Millennial-driven personal finance events and projects. I've partnered with John Hopkins University, Nestle, and General Assembly, among others. I'm proud to hold an undergraduate business degree from Georgetown University (Hoya Saxa!). I later added an MBA in finance from Georgia Tech (THWg!). Last, but certainly not least, I'm the father of two young boys, who couldn't care less about any of this stuff. They only care that I play with them after school.

Hi, I'm Alvin, I’m a fee-only financial advisor in Washington, D.C, and the founder of District Capital Management. I am deeply committed to helping professionals in their 30s and 40s retire by 55, through holistic financial planning and research-driven investing. Since 2013, I’ve empowered over 400 clients to take control of their financial futures, making personal finance approachable and less intimidating. Life in your 30s and 40s can be overwhelming. You may be balancing multiple high-stress jobs, managing a mortgage, paying off student loans, trying to save for your child’s education, and perhaps even starting a new business. With all these demands, it’s tough to find the time—let alone the desire—to dive into the complexities of investments, taxes, retirement planning, and which accounts to use to optimize your finances. Your focus should be on what you love, not deciphering financial jargon. That’s where I come in. I’m here to help you maximize your finances so you can retire by 55 and live the life you’ve always envisioned. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and CFA® charterholder, my approach goes beyond just providing a financial plan; I partner with my clients through life’s ups and downs, offering personalized guidance and unwavering support. I’m an active member of the XY Planning Network, Fee-Only Network, and the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA). My insights have been featured in leading publications such as The New York Times, Forbes, Business Insider, Time, and Yahoo! Finance. I also hold an MA in International Relations from Johns Hopkins University. I also serve as Coaching Chair for Entrepreneurly, a non-profit supporting small business owners in DC. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, swing dancing, and playing pickleball. Learn more here: https://districtcapitalmanagement.com/ * "Washington, D.C.'s Best Financial Advisors" -- Washingtonian Magazine * “Top Financial Planners In Washington, D.C.” - Expertise.com * “Best Financial Planners For Millennials” - Millennial Money * Washington Parent Picks Winner - Washington Parent * Diversity Scholarship Winner - FPA

Timothy Wesling is a Certified Financial Planner® with 23 years of industry experience. He operates Wesling Financial Planning Services Corp., an independent firm based in Alexandria, VA. Wesling has been with Morgan Stanley DW Inc. since 2003. Wesling Financial Planning Services Corp. serves individual and high-net-worth clients with portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, 401(k) and qualified-plan advisory services, as well as divorce-planning advice and tax preparation. The firm integrates investment advisory work with in-house tax and certified divorce-financial analysis services and manages client assets internally while providing discretionary trading authority and regular account reviews.

Monte Hoover is a financial advisor at Rockbound Capital LLC in Washington, DC, holding a Series 65 credential with one year of industry experience. He has a background that includes positions at Microsoft and currently serves as a self-directed PhD student and research assistant at the University of Maryland, focusing on generative AI safety and efficiency. Rockbound Capital LLC provides discretionary portfolio management services primarily to individuals and high net worth clients using model portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, stocks, bonds, treasuries, and REITs. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and Modern Portfolio Theory, operating as a newly formed, single-owner adviser with a distinctive technology and machine-learning research background.

Harry Gaskin is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience and the sole advisor at G, G, & M Financial Goals in Alexandria, VA. He has been operating as an independent financial advisor since 1998. G, G, & M Financial Goals provides comprehensive financial planning and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals and small business retirement plans. The firm focuses on non-discretionary investment management, using fundamental and technical analysis to select securities aligned with clients’ objectives.

Garo Partoyan is a financial advisor at Potomac Wealth Strategies, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Potomac Wealth Strategies since 2009 and holds a Series 66 designation. Potomac Wealth Strategies provides investment supervisory services, financial planning, and referrals to third-party money managers for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate/business clients. The firm operates on a non-discretionary basis and uses fundamental analysis alongside a combination of long- and short-term strategies to guide portfolio management.

Sloan Hatfield is a CFA® charterholder with six years of industry experience. He has been with SVA Capital Management LLC since 2019 and previously worked at Goldman Sachs from 2014 to 2019. SVA Capital Management LLC is an independent registered investment adviser that provides discretionary portfolio management to individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on publicly traded equities and exchange-traded funds. The firm employs fundamental analysis with a long-term investment horizon and offers a performance-based fee option for qualified clients.

David Huddleston is a CFA® charterholder with 33 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been the sole advisor at Bishopsgate Investment Company since 1988. In addition to his advisory role, Huddleston is president and author of Capital Markets Evaluation Tools, Inc., a publishing company he founded to distribute Bishopsgate’s investment research. Bishopsgate Investment Company provides portfolio design and advisory services to wealthy individuals, corporations, institutions, pension plans, trusts, and foundations. The firm employs a structured investment approach combining fundamental research with stratified statistical sampling, emphasizing low turnover and a long-term orientation.

David Hainsworth is the sole advisor at David N. Hainsworth, C.P.A., P.C. in Fairfax, VA, with 9 years of industry experience and credentials including CFP® and Series 63. He has been operating his firm since 1989, which functions as both a CPA practice and an independent advisory firm. The firm provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, and pension or profit-sharing plans, employing modern portfolio theory and a long-term trading approach. It combines CPA services with investment advice and works with third-party managers while offering non-discretionary advice and documented investment policies.

Samir Bhatt is the sole advisor at SHB Advisors, an independent firm based in Washington, DC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 19 years of industry experience. Bhatt has led SHB Advisors since its founding in 2013. SHB Advisors provides discretionary investment management to high-net-worth individuals, families, and trusts, tailoring portfolios to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances. The firm employs global macro and relative-value strategies across multiple asset classes, often using derivatives and leverage, and operates under Commodity Futures Trading Commission registration.

Melissa Carriles Biggham is the principal advisor at Lasting Legacy Wealth Management, LLC in Alexandria, VA. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has eight years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bay Financial Planning and Tax Services and Cambridge Investment Research. She is involved with the Federal Employees Retirement and Benefits Institute, providing retirement benefit education. Lasting Legacy Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients with investment management and financial planning, including fixed-scope plans, hourly consulting, and a subscription-based retirement planning option for federal employees. The firm uses third-party advisers and model portfolios with a process that involves fundamental and technical analysis, rebalancing, and regular reviews, and it offers educational seminars and specialized subscription programs tailored to federal employees.

Justin Zakia is a financial advisor at Solution Factory, LLC with a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. He has held positions at OrthoVirginia, Inc. and The GW Medical Faculty Associates before founding Solution Factory in 2022. Outside of financial advising, Zakia serves as Chief Executive Officer of Fairfax Radiology, LLC, a medical screening and diagnostic testing company. Solution Factory provides customized investment management and financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, and small businesses, emphasizing an asset-allocation approach informed by economic analysis and client-specific factors. The firm typically manages portfolios on a discretionary basis and offers periodic portfolio reviews and educational workshops for clients.

Robert Krueger is a financial advisor at Auburn Skies Financial Advisors with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a PFS™ designation and a Series 65 license. Prior to founding Auburn Skies Financial Advisors in 2025, he spent six years at Alexander Randolph Advisory Inc. and has been associated with Alexander Randolph Inc. since 2000, where he is also a partner and stockholder involved in tax and accounting services. Auburn Skies Financial Advisors is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, with an investment approach that combines passive and active strategies based on asset allocation and modern portfolio theory.

Eric McGinley is the sole advisor at POV Wealth LLC in Falls Church, VA, holding a Series 66 credential with 11 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at USA Financial Securities, Securities America, and Park Avenue Securities. Outside of advising, he officiates field hockey and lacrosse games and provides college funding and student loan consultation services. POV Wealth LLC offers financial planning and discretionary asset management for individuals, families, trusts, and businesses. The firm emphasizes documented client profiles, periodic portfolio reviews, and diversified investment strategies, along with educational seminars and coordination of held-away and custodial accounts.

Paul Cocozza is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with 26 years of experience, operating Cocozza Financial Planning, LTD. in Arlington, VA since 2000. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and focuses exclusively on independent financial planning. Cocozza Financial Planning is a solo practice providing comprehensive, written financial plans and limited-area hourly consultations to individual clients. The firm’s non-discretionary investment guidance centers on an asset-allocation framework using primarily index funds and avoids more complex trading strategies, with recommendations tailored to client-specific factors.

Ryan Lund is a financial advisor with Lund Capital Management LLC in Washington, DC. He holds a Series 65 designation and has three years of industry experience. Prior to founding Lund Capital Management, he was self-employed and has worked in diverse roles including positions with the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra. Lund Capital Management is an independent advisory firm serving individuals and entities with discretionary and non-discretionary investment services. The firm emphasizes asset allocation through a combination of fundamental and technical analysis and incorporates artificial intelligence tools to support research, while all investment decisions are made by the advisor.

Bryan Thomas is the sole advisor at Financial Solutions, LLC in Oak Hill, VA, holding a Series 65 designation with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Financial Solutions since 2018 and concurrently serves as Vice President at Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc., specializing in commercial real estate services. Financial Solutions provides comprehensive financial planning to individuals and families, covering areas such as cash flow, retirement, education funding, estate and tax considerations, and risk management. The firm emphasizes a long-term, passive investment approach with fundamental analysis, offering written financial plans and educational workshops while clients retain full discretion over implementation.

Dean Phass is a financial advisor with Jade Financial LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Truist Advisory Services and Truist Investment Services from 2016 to 2024 before joining Jade Financial in 2024. Phass is also a licensed insurance agent, although he does not currently engage in insurance activities. Jade Financial LLC is an independent, single-advisor registered investment adviser that provides ongoing portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a variety of analytic approaches across multiple investment instruments, managing most client assets on a non-discretionary basis and offers both advisory and fixed-fee financial planning services.

Hitendra Pavuluru is a financial advisor at IDEAUM LLC in Fairfax, VA, holding a Series 65 credential with one year of experience in investment advisory. He founded and manages Ideaum LLC, an IT consulting firm providing technology advisory and support services since 2010. Prior to his current advisory role, he worked at KForce Inc and ASRC Federal Holding Company. IDEAUM LLC offers portfolio management and financial planning services for individuals, families, trusts, estates, and small businesses. The firm employs a long-only, value-oriented asset allocation approach with tactical adjustments and non-discretionary client relationships.