Colleen Gormley is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with RBC Capital Markets since 2024. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Raymond James & Associates. Gormley serves as Chair of the Investment Committee at Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School, overseeing the school’s endowment investments. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored investment strategies through various advisory programs and integrates both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Suzanne Sweeney is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Chevy Chase, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 33 years of industry experience. She has held roles at RBC Capital Markets since 2013, with a three-year period at Raymond James & Associates. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as power of attorney for her mother. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with customizable portfolio management options, employing both in-house and third-party investment managers and providing a range of services including financial planning, custody, and brokerage.

Abd El Kareem Hamad is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving clients in the Washington D.C. area. In his role, he works closely with individuals and families to develop personalized investment strategies aimed at achieving their financial goals. He provides ongoing investing advice and connects clients with banking and lending services offered by Bank of America. Kareem's areas of expertise include education planning, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, employee financial health, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, socially responsible and values-based investing, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Kareem earned a Bachelor's Degree from George Mason University and is fluent in Arabic and English. Outside of his professional work, Kareem is involved with the community organization 703 Warriors and enjoys music, pickleball, soccer, and watching movies.

Douglas Beckner is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at The Vanguard Group for nine years. His background also includes experience at Wofford College. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services including estate planning and investment strategies.

Jonathan Greenwich is a financial advisor at OSAIC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Co, Royal Alliance, and Capitol Financial Group. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of ThinkFast Sports, a sports and performance training company, and serves as a council member for the FuturePlan Third Party Administrator. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services with a focus on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a multi-advisor platform that supports both discretionary and advisor-managed investment strategies.

Beatriz Luna Vida is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014. Outside her advisory role, she serves on the nominating committee of the United States Tennis Association and is a board member of the finance and investment committees at Universidad Sagrado Corazon in Puerto Rico. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs serving both individual and institutional clients, emphasizing structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Andrea Nordell is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Arlington, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and possessing 45 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS and its predecessor Painewebber Incorporated since 1988. Nordell serves as an arbitrator for the New York Stock Exchange Hearing Board, participating in disciplinary and contested matters involving individuals or member organizations. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to client goals.

Robyn Wicks is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation and having 10 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Private Wealth Management since 2016. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Joe Emerusabe is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Washington, D.C. He serves high-net-worth individuals, families, and nonprofit organizations across the country, including corporate executives with equity compensation, business owners, attorneys, physicians, government officials, and professionals in private equity and venture capital. Joe offers a wealth management experience that connects all aspects of clients’ financial lives, providing guidance on retirement planning, wealth preservation, education funding, estate and philanthropic planning, and portfolio management. With a focus on a goals-based approach, Joe develops tailored financial strategies by understanding clients’ investment objectives, risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, and implementation costs. He emphasizes minimizing risk, reducing fees, and managing taxes efficiently. Joe holds professional designations as a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a dual degree in International Affairs and Organizational Management from Gettysburg College, where he also captained the men's basketball team. Outside of his professional work, Joe enjoys spending time with his family, playing basketball with friends, and attending sporting events in Washington, D.C. He previously served as Director of The LiftEd Project, Washington DC Chapter from 2017 to 2020.

Jay Niebuhr is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Equity Group, LLC for six years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2016. Niebuhr serves as a trustee for a family irrevocable trust and holds power of attorney responsibilities for his children’s investment accounts. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and portfolio management methodologies.

Elaijah Destin is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at E*Trade Securities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Christopher Messina is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, Merrill, Wells Fargo Advisors, TD Ameritrade, and other firms. He is based in Washington, DC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process uses centralized due diligence, combining quantitative and qualitative research, and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework where applicable.

David Andreadis is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over 33 years of experience delivering customized wealth management, financial planning, and asset protection strategies to high net-worth clients. David focuses on investment management, combining modern portfolio theory with cash flow analytics to build and manage client portfolios for the long term. He prioritizes the relationship aspect of his practice by taking a hands-on, personal approach, emphasizing listening closely to his clients. Throughout his career, David has earned several professional designations, including Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA), Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA), Certified Portfolio Manager® from Columbia University, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC), and Certified Exit Planning Advisor® (CEPA®). These certifications have enhanced his ability to address complex financial issues and important client goals. David holds a Bachelor of Science degree in finance from the University of Maryland. He also maintains FINRA Series 7, 31, and 66 securities registrations in addition to licenses in health, life, variable annuity, and variable life insurance. He resides in Darnestown, MD with his wife, Margaret.

Kayla Pak is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 license and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she worked at Perfect Storm Media and held various roles associated with the University of Pittsburgh. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering financial planning services that utilize structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides a range of investment and planning solutions without offering individual security recommendations in standalone plans.

Moshe Burstin is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Advisors in Bethesda, MD. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Citigroup Global Markets, and Legg Mason Wood Walker. Outside of his advisory work, he assists his mother with managing her financial affairs through a power of attorney arrangement. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold, supported by Wells Fargo’s research and planning tools.

Gabriella Barbuto is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a partner of The Barbuto Team. She works alongside her father, Robert Barbuto, providing comprehensive wealth management strategies that address estate planning and a holistic view of clients’ goals and values. Gabriella serves high-net-worth clients and executives, specializing in corporate executive services, employee benefits planning, equity compensation services, family wealth management, retirement income, and special needs planning. Gabriella holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in International Business Finance and Political Science from The George Washington University. She earned the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) designation through the Investments & Wealth Institute™ in conjunction with Yale University School of Management and holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation. Recognized by Forbes in August 2025 as a Best-in-State Next-Gen Advisor for Washington, DC, Gabriella brings a two-generational perspective to her practice. She is also a member of the National Italian American Foundation. Outside of her professional work, Gabriella is involved with the Wreaths Across America community initiative. She speaks English, French, and Italian and has personal interests that include adventure sports, hiking, music, skiing, surfing, and traveling.

Byron Hildebrand is a financial advisor at Osaic with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Securities America Advisors and Raymond James Financial Services. In addition to his advisory role, he is a certified public accountant with Hildebrand, Limparis & Associates, CPAs, PC. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning, model-based asset allocation, and third-party money manager programs. The firm is notable for its scale, complex affiliate network, and recent consolidation activity.

Ferdinand Onnen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 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. Outside of his advisory role, he serves in leadership and board positions with various historical and fraternal organizations, including Vice President and Registrar of The Society of the Cincinnati of Maryland and Secretary on the board of the Tudor Place Foundation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and serves clients through both direct engagements and corporate financial planning agreements.

Jonathan Dannenberg is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Empower Financial Services, RAD Search, and T. Rowe Price/FIS. He is based in Bethesda, MD. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions supported by centralized custody, supervisory services, and a formal alternative-investment process.

D. Major Roman is a Financial Advisor associated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on helping individuals, families, and business owners navigate financial decisions by providing personalized guidance and building long-term relationships based on trust. He works closely with clients to understand their unique goals and priorities, offering strategies to pursue short-, mid-, and long-term objectives. His areas of expertise include education planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and services tailored to the sports and entertainment sectors. As a Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor, he provides support ranging from general investing to retirement planning and saving for unexpected events. Additionally, he offers access to Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. D. Major Roman holds a Bachelor's Degree from Yale University and holds professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, he has interests in basketball, football, music, reading, running, spending time with family, and watching movies.