Doreen Candeias is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Chevy Chase, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has worked with several firms, including Wells Fargo Clearing and Williams Estate & Financial Group, Inc. Candeias also engages in investment-related activities through Capital Financial Planners, a DBA for her LPL business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs supported by model portfolios, research, and technology-driven strategies.

Michael Ballard is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Cresset Asset Management, LLC and Wells Fargo Private Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he maintains a CPA license and has a minority ownership interest in a commercial real estate advisory business. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes unique investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Mahan Hosseini is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in the Tysons Corner, VA office. He has been working in the financial industry since 2001 and previously served as a head equity trader at Madison Trading LLC and Chimera Securities in New York. Leveraging his extensive experience and Merrill's resources, Mahan develops customized strategies and provides recommendations tailored to the unique financial needs of individuals and businesses. He assists clients in areas including wealth accumulation and preservation, retirement income growth and preservation, customized strategies, and asset allocation. His expertise also covers executive compensation, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and individual and corporate investment strategies. Mahan holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Information Systems and Marketing from George Washington University. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Mahan resides in Northern Virginia with his family. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys boating, football, skiing, tennis, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Thein Khin is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 1994. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing annual retirement income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Kamal Malhis is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at CitiGroup, Oppenheimer, and Edward Jones. He is also the owner of KMW Solutions Group LLC, where he manages his advisory business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through a collaborative, non-discretionary approach that incorporates proprietary research and third-party data.

Abigail Meighan is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she was involved with Meighan Wealth Management and worked at Philly Pretzel Factory. Outside of finance, she has been associated with The Pennsylvania State University for four years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

John Krimigis is a financial advisor at Stifel with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Stifel since 2015. Based in Washington, DC, his career includes over a decade at the firm. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and planning analyses.

Jennifer Landgraff is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley, PNC Bank, and Caliber Home Loans. Outside of her advisory work, she manages rental properties in Washington, DC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that incorporates firm‑approved tools and modeling techniques to support client decision-making.

Kelly Cironi is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Tysons Corner, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2012. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 employs a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by centralized custody and order-routing systems.

Trissa Monaghan is a financial advisor at Stifel with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Morgan Stanley before joining Stifel in 2019. Outside of her advisory role, Monaghan is a database specialist for technology solutions providers AMS.NET and MGT, where she transcribes data for record keeping. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services such as fee-based financial planning and recommendations of third-party advisers. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which uses forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to inform asset allocation and financial planning analyses.

Julia Tran is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with one year of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has prior work experience in both financial services and the food industry. Outside of finance, she owns Hoolia's Crochet, a small business creating handmade crochet products. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and limited discretionary separately managed accounts primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure for its services.

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.

David Kelso is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Vienna, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2001. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by research and a variety of portfolio management styles.

James Ibach is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in McLean, VA. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has 25 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at NYLife Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company from 2014 to 2017. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements supported by firm-approved analytical tools.

Jae Young Lee is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He began his career in 2000 and has developed expertise in wealth management, portfolio management, and structuring financial products. His professional background includes roles as Managing Director at Bank of America Merrill and Nomura International. Jae Young specializes in family wealth management strategies, institutional consulting, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned his bachelor's degree from George Mason University. Fluent in Korean and English, he works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their long-term goals. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Jae Young enjoys golfing, tennis, and traveling. He emphasizes a one-on-one approach to helping clients make informed decisions and achieve their financial objectives.

Joshua Winston is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at LPL Financial since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities INC. Outside of his advisory work, he teaches at Congregation Beth Emeth in Herndon, VA. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Matthew Carney is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional who focuses on a planning-first approach to personalized wealth management, advising clients in areas including executive and equity compensation, family wealth management, retirement planning, socially responsible investing, and trust and estate planning services. Matthew works closely with his clients to help them understand their current financial positions and to plan effectively for their long-term goals. Since joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2017, Matthew has developed expertise in a broad range of financial services such as investment management, banking and cash management, insurance services, long-term care planning, and customized lending through Bank of America, N.A. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics and American Public Policy from St. Mary's College of Maryland, where he graduated magna cum laude. During college, he was a member of the men's varsity lacrosse team. Matthew maintains active involvement with several professional and alumni organizations including the College for Financial Planning, St. Mary's College of Maryland Alumni Association, and The Potomac School Alumni Association. He has participated in community events such as the St. Mary's College of Maryland men's lacrosse fundraising game for The Wounded Warrior Project. Outside of his professional life, Matthew enjoys basketball, golfing, music, spending time with his family, and traveling.

William Smith is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bethesda, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 35 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Wells Fargo Advisors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm uses structured planning tools and proprietary market estimates to support clients, offering a range of investment and financial services.

Colleen Shemer is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2022. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, 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 structured planning tools and models to support financial planning services.

Sarah Brasington is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2020. Previously, she has been involved with Herndon Youth Soccer and Trinity Presbyterian Church. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and market modeling techniques in its financial planning process.