Katie Stephens is Vice President and Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, where she partners with high net worth clients to develop personalized wealth strategies focused on growth, preservation, and transfer of assets. She has held this role since 2022. Her professional experience includes serving as Senior Associate at First Republic Bank from 2020 to 2022, Investment Associate at J.P. Morgan from 2019 to 2020, Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2014 to 2019, and Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2013 to 2014. Outside of her professional work, Katie's personal interests include parenthood, reading, running, traveling, and yoga.

Sean Dorsey is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Before joining Wells Fargo in 2021, he worked at HSBC Bank and also has experience in the restaurant industry. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a broad range of investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Elizabeth Nolan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 37 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, also working at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and the Global Investment Committee’s Secular Return Estimates in its financial planning process.

Pablo Morantes Saa is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to define their financial goals and develop personalized portfolio strategies designed to help them achieve long-term objectives. His approach involves ongoing advice and portfolio adjustments as clients' situations change. Pablo specializes in education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, and portfolio management services. Originally from Colombia, he is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse client base. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Purdue University and a High School Diploma from Paul VI Catholic High School. Pablo is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and is a member of the Country Club of Fairfax. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys football, golfing, and tennis.

Jacquelyn Cortright is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2014 and was previously with AXA Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model and offers both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Guillermo Garcia is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2021, following a 13-year tenure at UBS Financial Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide array of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and emphasizes a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Brianna Wirfs is a financial advisor at Cetera with seven years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. She has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors and operates as an operations manager for Bulman Financial. Brianna also serves as an elected board member for the Central Carroll Soccer Club, a nonprofit organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement services to individuals, employer-sponsored plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm provides a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to utilize affiliated and third-party model portfolios or create custom strategies across various program structures and custodial relationships.

Richard Ricci Jr. is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Wells Fargo entities since 2009. 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 investment approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Danielle Hassan is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She previously worked at Fidelity Investments and has experience in design and media-related roles. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios along with alternative investment options.

Robert Arwood is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity, a position he has held since 2024. His career at Fidelity began as a Financial Representative in 2021, where he gained foundational experience in client service. He progressed to the role of Relationship Manager from 2022 to 2024, further developing his expertise in managing client relationships and supporting their financial goals. Throughout his career at Fidelity, Robert has consistently focused on providing a high standard of care to clients and supporting his team. He is committed to helping clients work towards their financial objectives through dedicated service. Outside of his professional role, Robert enjoys fitness, exploring culinary interests as a foodie, attending social events with friends, participating in theater, and volunteering in his community.

Emma Winson is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has worked at UBS since 2017, with prior experience at The Hall CP and academic roles at the University of Maryland and University of South Carolina. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a broad range of capital markets and advisory solutions.

Daniel Reid is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2003, also serving at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 1999. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Ally Pugh is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2026. In this position, she collaborates with clients to understand their goals and priorities, working together to develop tailored financial plans. Her tenure at Fidelity Investments includes experience as a Relationship Manager from 2025 to 2026 and as a Financial Representative from 2024 to 2025. This progression reflects her ongoing commitment to supporting clients in their financial planning and investment needs.

Franklin Newby is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Newby is also a trustee and co-trustee in a trust based in Bethesda, Maryland. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Desmond Morrison is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2022. He serves as a resource for high net worth households, curating pathways towards their financial goals and providing support during periods of financial turbulence. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, he is committed to putting clients' interests first throughout the planning process. Prior to his current role, Desmond held positions including Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2022, and various roles at Vanguard from 2018 to 2021, such as Sales Consultant, Senior High Net Worth Client Consultant, and High Net Worth Client Solutions Specialist. He holds an Arkansas Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Desmond's personal interests include board games, cars, concerts, social events with friends, music, and writing.

Sean Manders is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2020. Outside of his advisory role, Manders operates a commercial timber sales business in Silver Spring, Maryland. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm emphasizes structured planning processes without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Joel Patierno is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Alexandria, VA, with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations, as well as the Series 66 license. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2013 and is also involved with Girasole LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,700 advisors, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Lauren Holmes is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In her role as a Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor, she works closely with clients to understand their financial priorities and develop strategies aimed at achieving their short-, mid-, and long-term goals. She provides guidance on various financial matters including investing, retirement planning, and saving for unforeseen expenses, and can connect clients with Bank of America specialists for additional services such as banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Lauren's expertise centers on helping clients manage competing financial priorities such as home purchases, education funding, elder care, and healthcare planning. She collaborates one-on-one with clients to define their goals and select portfolio strategies designed to meet those objectives, offering ongoing advice and adapting plans as clients' situations evolve. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from James Madison University and has earned professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA).

Vishal Patel is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He collaborates with professionals, executives, business owners, and families to navigate important financial decisions with clarity and confidence. Vishal works closely with the Evolve Wealth Management Group in Washington, DC, providing personalized wealth management strategies that align with clients' life priorities and goals. His expertise includes divorce transition planning, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, international wealth management, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. Vishal emphasizes understanding the full financial picture and addressing both obvious and less apparent financial risks through thoughtful questions and strategic planning. Vishal holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Central Florida and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is fluent in English and Gujarati. Outside of his professional role, he participates in community volunteering through Merrill's tradition of service. His personal interests include basketball, cooking, football, golfing, music, photography, reading, spending time with his family, traveling, and watching movies.

Gregory Porter is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers proprietary research and capital markets services.