Wahington, DC Office

Michelle Hodge is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Steward Partners Investment Solutions, Bates White, StartEngine, Morgan Stanley, and The Maryland General Assembly. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an enterprise-scale SEC-registered RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in regulatory assets. The firm serves individual and institutional clients through a range of personalized and third-party portfolio management solutions, offering services that include financial planning, pension consulting, and managed account programs.

Christopher Detmer is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Steward Partners in various capacities since 2016 and previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services. Detmer serves on the advisory board of Ethos ESG, providing strategic guidance to the firm. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets, serving individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and financial planning services, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through Steward Partners-branded solutions and third-party money managers.

Aaron Brachman is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC. He has worked with multiple Steward Partners entities since 2016 and previously held a role at Raymond James Financial Services. He serves on the advisory board of Ethos ESG, providing strategic guidance. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in regulatory assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering various portfolio management and financial planning services.

David York is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with four years of industry experience, currently serving clients at Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC. His career includes roles at various Steward Partners entities since 2018 and Raymond James Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he has experience affiliated with Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University and Belle Haven Country Club. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering a range of investment advisory, financial planning, and managed account programs.

Alina Seminaro is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and 23 years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Steward Partners and its related entities since 2013 and previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services. Seminaro is also a team member of Legacy Wealth Partners. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered, enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets and serving a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory services and portfolio management solutions, utilizing both in-house and third-party money managers.

William Blake III is a financial advisor at Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Raymond James Financial Services and Wells Fargo Clearing. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered, enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in regulatory assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory, financial planning, and managed account services with both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options.

John Majkowski is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC. He has been with Steward Partners in various capacities since 2016 and previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors. He is the owner of The Verus Team, a financial services support company based in Washington, DC. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an enterprise-scale SEC-registered RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering a range of investment advisory, financial planning, and managed account solutions.

Merit Kralovec is a financial advisor at Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Raymond James Financial Services and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in client operational and administrative support through affiliated businesses associated with Steward Partners. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in regulatory assets. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering a range of investment advisory and financial planning services.

John Purtill is a financial advisor at Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC with credentials including the Series 66 license. He has been in the industry since 2026 and has prior experience with Schwab Family Office and the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an enterprise-scale SEC-registered RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in regulatory assets. The firm serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a variety of advisory and portfolio management solutions.

Theodore Schwab is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 40 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. He is co-founder and chairman emeritus of Spark The Journey and co-founder of the Hundredfold Foundation, both nonprofit organizations. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is a large SEC-registered RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets, serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment advisory, financial planning, and managed account programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options.

Leland Detmer is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC. He has two years of industry experience and previously worked on the PGA Tour for five years. Detmer is also the co-founder and secretary of the BCCC Scholarship Foundation, which provides scholarships for underprivileged children to attend golf camps. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an enterprise-scale registered investment advisor managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse clientele, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through proprietary and third-party solutions.

James Fowkes II is a financial advisor at Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been affiliated with various Steward Partners entities since 2014, previously working at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. He is also a member of the Legacy Wealth Partners team. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an enterprise-scale SEC-registered RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering investment advisory, financial planning, and managed account solutions through both proprietary and third-party portfolio management programs.

Andrew Lalley is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving at Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC. He has been with the Steward Partners enterprise since 2016 and previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, Lalley is involved in coaching crew teams, serving as head coach for the Walter Johnson High School Crew and assistant coach for Washington, DC’s Jackson Reed Crew. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered, enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering a range of investment advisory, financial planning, and managed account services.

Gregory Banasz is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Global Markets, in addition to his current tenure at Steward Partners and related entities. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets and serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment solutions.