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.

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 the sole advisor at Potomac Wealth Strategies, LLC in Alexandria, VA, holding a Series 66 designation with 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, A. G. Edwards & Sons, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Since 2009, he has led Potomac Wealth Strategies, an independent firm. Potomac Wealth Strategies provides portfolio management, investment planning, and third-party manager selection to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm operates primarily on a non-discretionary basis, emphasizing fundamental analysis and utilizing both long- and short-term strategies.

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.

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.

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.

Christine Parker is a CFP® professional and the sole advisor at Parker Financial, LLC, an independent firm she has led since 2007, with a total of 19 years in the industry. She holds the Series 66 designation and is based in La Plata, MD. Parker Financial, LLC provides investment advisory and consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, one-owner small businesses, charitable organizations, and select institutional clients. The firm employs a long-term, tax-efficient investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and integrates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations, primarily using low-cost passive ETFs, equities, and investment-grade fixed income.

Keanon Swan is a financial advisor at Tennext LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has professional experience at Cygne Advisors and Kansas City University. Outside of his advisory role, Swan serves as Director of Analytics at the Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center, a nonprofit community health center where he focuses on data analysis and risk reporting. Tennext LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and develops individualized Investment Policy Statements for clients including individuals, high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, and small businesses. The firm employs an evidence-based, multi-disciplinary investment approach incorporating quantitative models, fundamental and technical analysis, and behavioral finance, catering to clients with varying risk tolerances through tailored portfolio strategies.

Dennis Brown is a financial advisor at Investment Initiatives, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with his current firm since 2014. Investment Initiatives, LLC is an independent, single-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as banks, thrift institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides portfolio management, pension consulting, and financial planning using a range of securities and employs a combination of charting, fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches.

Abel Gizaw is the sole advisor at Gizaw Capital Management, LLC in Alexandria, VA, holding the CFA® designation and Series 63 license with nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at SFG Asset Advisors and concurrently serves as Vice President and Director of Corporate Development at Accel Entertainment, focusing on mergers and acquisitions. Gizaw Capital Management is an independent, state-registered investment adviser managing equity-focused accounts for private investment funds and individual clients. The firm employs a concentrated, value-oriented approach centered on global micro- and small-cap stocks, with investment decisions based on fundamental research and intrinsic value estimates.

Andrea Brashears Sampson is a CFP® professional with 12 years of experience in financial planning. She is the principal of Wise Financial Counsel, LLC and has previously worked at West Financial Services, Inc., Wealthcare Financial Group, Inc., and Omega Wealth Management. Outside of financial advising, she serves as president of GIGS Music Productions, LLC, which promotes songwriting and music distribution, and WE R WISE, Inc., a nonprofit focused on networking and professional development. Wise Financial Counsel, LLC provides fee-only financial planning, counseling, and strategic business planning services to individuals, families, small-business owners, and corporations. The firm emphasizes written financial plans and ongoing counseling rather than asset management or specific securities recommendations, and it offers public seminars and workshops as part of its client services.

Mark Ricardo is a financial advisor with MER Capital Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He concurrently practices as an attorney with Real Estate Counselors, PLLC and has worked as a fine wine consultant and author. MER Capital Management is an independent, single-advisor registered investment adviser offering discretionary quantitative equity management to individuals, corporations, trusts, foundations, and endowments. The firm employs a systematic, factor-based investment approach that emphasizes quality, value, low volatility, and momentum, and provides sub-advisory services and licensed model portfolios to other advisers.

John Morlu II is a CFP® with five years of experience as a financial advisor at Pithom Advisors, Inc. He is also the owner and managing partner of JS Morlu, LLC, a CPA firm in Woodbridge, VA. Pithom Advisors serves individuals, families, and business owners, offering investment management and comprehensive financial planning, including retirement, estate, tax, insurance, education, and business-owner planning. The firm emphasizes a passive, risk-aware investment approach using tools like efficient-frontier analysis and Monte Carlo simulations, and it integrates tax-focused financial planning with customized Investment Policy Statements.

Thomas Massie is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Massie Financial Planning Inc. in Alexandria, VA. His prior experience includes roles at TIAA-Cref Individual & Institutional Services and ReFrame Wealth LLC. Massie Financial Planning Inc. serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm employs diversified, passively managed asset-allocation strategies and partners with an independent portfolio manager for trade execution and model portfolio maintenance.

I’m Dedrick Curtis, founder and lead planner at Penny Earned Financial. After dedicating 20 years to helping others improve their lives, I founded Penny Earned to provide honest, transparent financial guidance that truly puts people first. Too often, I saw traditional financial advising prioritize sales over solutions, and I knew there had to be a better way. As a Veteran and Military Spouse, I have a deep understanding of the unique financial challenges faced by those who serve. That’s why I specialize in working with service members, veterans, and anyone striving for a brighter financial future. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, I’m committed to upholding the fiduciary standard, always acting in your best interests. My mission is to help you confidently navigate life’s financial decisions with clarity and purpose.

Edward Anderson III is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience, operating ClearVue Financial in Alexandria, VA. He is the sole practitioner at ClearVue Financial and has been involved with affiliated entities including ClearVue Tax Advisors, a tax planning and preparation service he owns and operates separately. His prior work includes managing ClearVue Financial Planning since 2016 and ClearVue Insurance Service until 2018. ClearVue Financial offers comprehensive financial planning and discretionary investment management primarily to working individuals and small businesses. The firm develops individualized investment policies and manages diversified portfolios using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, combining passive and active strategies under a bundled wrap-fee structure, and also provides educational resources and tax preparation services through an affiliated entity.

Glenn Fischer is the sole advisor at Fischer Wealth Advisors, LLC, an independent registered investment adviser based in Alexandria, VA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 30 years of industry experience. Prior to founding his firm in 2015, Fischer was involved in family office services and property management. He also manages an insurance agency, providing various insurance products including home, auto, and business coverage. Fischer Wealth Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and other advisers, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party advisers. The firm employs a range of investment strategies including fundamental and technical analysis, quantitative models, and modern portfolio theory.

Brian Hoyle is a financial advisor at The Fintel Group LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked in various roles including Senior Instructional Designer at General Dynamics Information Technology since 2018. His prior experience includes positions at ManTech International, Cummings & Carroll, P.C., and Prince William County Schools. The Fintel Group LLC provides comprehensive and modular financial planning services to individuals, couples, and small businesses. The firm focuses on fee-only planning projects with long-term, buy-and-hold investment strategies emphasizing diversified asset allocation and low-cost mutual funds, without offering ongoing asset management or custody of client assets.

John Corry is the sole principal of Arete Capital Management in Alexandria, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 1999 to 2003 before founding Arete Capital Management, where he has been practicing since 2003. Arete Capital Management is an independent registered investment adviser serving individuals and small businesses with asset allocation and portfolio management across cash, fixed income, equities, mutual funds, and ETFs. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis, utilizes third‑party research providers, and conducts quarterly account reviews.

David Spence is a financial advisor at Palladium Wealth Management, LLC with 40 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior work includes roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, United Income, Inc., Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC, and LPL Financial. Outside of advisory work, he is the owner and CEO of Tax Free Tutors, an educational video course business focused on taxes, debt, and fixed life insurance. Palladium Wealth Management primarily serves pooled and institutional investors, as well as individual and high-net-worth clients, offering portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs a modern portfolio theory-based investment process with both long-term and short-term strategies, advising on mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income, private placements, and insurance products.