Nicole Jackson is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Her work history includes positions at Bank of America, SunTrust Bank, and Windsor Fashions. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Marika Husovsky is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a one-year tenure at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products than typical for large institutional advisers, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Charles Markson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in CBM Holdings, LLC, which he owns and manages. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with comprehensive financial planning and investment services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Linda Sims is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience, currently with Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Ashfield Health Care from 2016 to 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including both discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Gerald Pardo is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Alexandria, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., and the PRADA Group. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning using structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides a variety of investment and planning services.

Brian Bink is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he works with clients to develop customized financial plans tailored to their specific objectives. He emphasizes building strong, collaborative relationships with clients and adapting strategies as their needs evolve. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments in 2024, Brian held the position of Manager at Bain & Company from 2021 to 2024. He also served as an Investment Advisor for the Yale Advisory Committee on Investor Responsibility between 2018 and 2020. Outside of his professional work, Brian engages in activities such as cars, family activities, outdoor adventures, pets, traveling, and volunteering.

Mitchell Hailey is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 46 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and previously at Citigroup Global Markets since 1993. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and modeling tools, and serves clients through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Jennifer Kling is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in La Plata, MD, where she has worked since 2020. She has five years of industry experience and concurrently serves in the DC Air National Guard as a flight attendant, responsible for transporting U.S. leaders globally and supervising six troops. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Carlos Velasco II is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and previously worked at Capital One Bank and SunTrust Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is a general partner and managing member of Brasileirei, a limited liability company involved in inventory management and finance. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Laurie Hughes is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 25 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and The Ayco Company, L.P./Mercer Allied Company, L.P. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, separately managed account programs, and custody and brokerage services.

Steve Kavgioulas is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is a portfolio manager at GBB LLC. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm also provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Cheyenne Ostrander is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and beginning their career in 2024. Their prior experience includes roles at Pruco Securities LLC, Spurio Huger LLC, and Mutual of Omaha. Ostrander has also worked in various capacities at Doane University and in the retail and transportation sectors. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and brokerage and insurance products, leveraging an integrated platform that combines adviser programs with active financial product sales.

Andrew Arnold is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he supports clients with financial planning, investing, and service needs. He focuses on forming lasting relationships with clients and helping shape their financial picture over time. Andrew has held various roles at Fidelity Investments since 2024, including Financial Representative, Planning Consultant, and currently Financial Consultant. Through these positions, he has gained experience in financial planning and client service. Outside of his professional role, Andrew's personal interests include cooking and baking, fitness, movies, and soccer.

Linda Haycock is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2023 and concurrently manages business operations at Haycock Foot and Ankle Center, where she has served as business manager since 2006. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard and managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Patricia Penn is a CFP® with 32 years of experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Alexandria, VA. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Their planning process uses firm-approved tools and models but places implementation responsibility with clients, generally acting in an advisory capacity rather than as an ERISA fiduciary unless otherwise engaged.

Liam McCracken is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. He began his career at Fidelity as a Relationship Manager in 2023 before transitioning to an Investment Consultant position in 2024. In his current role, Liam partners with clients through the financial planning process to develop plans that are appropriate and understandable, focusing on goals such as retirement and other financial objectives. His approach emphasizes collaboration throughout each phase of the client's financial journey. Outside of his professional work, Liam has personal interests that include cars, cooking and baking, football, social events with friends, golf, and music.

Ernesto Espejo is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in White Plains, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2004. Espejo serves as a board member for Spring Dell Center, Inc., a nonprofit organization in La Plata, MD. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs and separately managed accounts. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates through a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors and more than 15,000 branch offices.

Charmaine Cheng is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and previously worked at Bank of America, JPMorgan Securities, Wells Fargo, and HSBC. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Cecilia Zurita is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in several business activities including managing a publishing company and serving as a managing member in multiple real estate-related LLCs. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Michael Macintyre is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and scenario modeling to support its financial planning process.