Jacob Keller is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill Lynch after graduating cum laude from Penn State University's Smeal College of Business with a degree in Finance. He began his career with the firm as an intern and transitioned to a full-time advisory role following graduation, progressing through the advisor development program. Jacob holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA) designations, as well as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He focuses on providing thoughtful and personalized wealth management services, assisting individuals and families with complex financial decisions. His areas of expertise include education planning, executive and equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, retirement income, tax minimization, and portfolio management. Residing in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, DC, Jacob pursues various recreational interests including biking, swimming, running, hiking, and traveling to explore new countries and cultures.

Stanley Omosa is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2016 and previously spent eight years at MassMutual. Outside of advising, he serves in a guardianship role for a child, dedicating a few hours monthly to this responsibility. 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 strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutions.

Bryce Joyner is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors, he worked at Walmart and KFC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a range of investment and financial planning services that include specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis. Advisors at the firm use Wells Fargo’s research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations delivered through meetings and written summaries.

Andrew Seested is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Truist Wealth, Wells Fargo Bank, and BNY Mellon Wealth Management. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Dallas Vipond is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a founding partner of the Bajaj Vipond Group. Since joining Merrill in 1996, he has worked with individuals, families, executives, businesses, and non-profits to develop investment and planning strategies aimed at preserving and growing wealth. Dallas focuses on a range of client needs including family wealth management, services for endowments and non-profits, retirement planning, portfolio management, socially responsible investing, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) designation awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., as well as the CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR® (CPFA®) designation from the National Association of Plan Advisors. Dallas also has the designations of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned his bachelor's degree from Tufts University. In recognition of his work, he was named to the 2026 Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" list as a member of the Bajaj Vipond Group. Outside of his professional role, Dallas participates in community volunteer activities and enjoys biking, fishing, gardening, golfing, and skiing. He emphasizes a personalized, collaborative approach to financial planning, working one-on-one with clients to develop strategies aligned with their long-term goals.

Brandon Mahler is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. He has a private wealth advisory business, Mahler Private Wealth Inc. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services with a broad range of planning offerings tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold.

Maria Montanez is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 41 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, having also been affiliated with Citigroup Global Markets since 2007. Outside her advisory role, she owns and manages rental real estate in Washington, DC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, delivering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs structured planning tools and serves clients through both direct engagement and corporate financial planning agreements.

Kimberly Herman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bethesda, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2003. In addition to her advisory role, she serves on the board of Yuma Center Study, Inc., a non-profit organization focused on women and family development. 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 broad range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Rakeem Morris is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on helping clients make informed financial decisions by building trusted relationships and delivering personalized financial strategies. His client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and portfolio management services. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from The University of Georgia and has earned professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Morris is also a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. He takes the time to understand what is important to his clients to help develop strategies tailored to their financial goals. Outside of his professional role, Morris enjoys cooking, football, running, spending time with his family, and traveling. His philosophy centers on helping clients uncover what matters to them and their families to create strategies aimed at pursuing their financial objectives.

Donald Burklo is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge since 2015 and is also involved with Bauer & Burklo Enterprises. Outside of his advisory role, he operates as an independent insurance agent and serves as an advisory representative for multiple firms. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management approaches and platform arrangements.

Brian Kessler is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Bethesda, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and having 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2015 to 2017 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2017. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines research from its Investment Institute and third-party sources to evaluate investment options, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions across a broad range of financial products.

Gavin Lewis is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley based in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation. He has recent experience at Morgan Stanley starting in 2025 and has been involved with the Catholic/Crypto Network and Catholic University of America in various roles. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers comprehensive advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers a broad range of investment and planning services.

Robert Carrozza is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America/Merrill Lynch for 18 years before joining J.P. Morgan in 2026. He holds a Series 66 designation. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

William Scott is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a founding member of the Pritsios-Scott Group. He specializes in working with high-net-worth individuals and families, focusing on family wealth management strategies, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Within his team, he is responsible for asset allocation planning and implementation, helping clients create and execute defined investment plans tailored to their specific financial objectives. Mr. Scott began his career as a United States Marine Corps Officer before transitioning to the financial services industry. He has held senior roles at Paine Webber, FBR, Oppenheimer Wealth Management, and Barclays Wealth prior to joining Merrill in 2015. He earned a bachelor's degree from Franklin and Marshall College and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. A native Washingtonian, he serves on the boards of the Yellow Ribbon Fund and St. Johns College High School. He lives with his wife and their family in Bethesda, Maryland, and Beaufort, South Carolina. In his free time, he enjoys golf, fitness, cycling, hiking, reading, and spending time with his family.

Andrea Franklin is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2017. Prior to that, she was with SunTrust Advisory Services and SunTrust Investment Services from 2008 to 2017. Outside of her advisory role, Franklin assists with her husband’s custom woodworking business by handling accounting, social media, and participation in craft shows, and she is also involved in direct sales of make-up and skincare products through SeneGence. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Mary Latta Chapman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 37 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she co-manages Chapman Warehouse LLC, a storage and workspace facility inherited from her father, where she performs secretarial duties. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through a combination of advisory and brokerage arrangements.

John Schmitz is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at various J.P. Morgan affiliates since 2016, including JPMorgan International Bank and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. From 2023 to 2024, he was also associated with Steel 11 LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm offers non-discretionary services delivered by a select group of Wealth Advisors, focusing on approved funds and strategies within a broad financial organization.

Eric Sinclair is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Citigroup for nine years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools in its planning services, offering a broad range of retail and institutional investment options.

Patrick Holley is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies and access to both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Lisa Lussier is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC and Jpmorgan Chase Bank NA since 2014. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.