George Cabalu is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in McLean, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC prior to his current role. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates an income-related LLC based in Arlington, VA. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options, including niche areas like business-owner transition and special-needs analysis, and combines advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Michael Levitsky is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2016. Outside of his advisory work, Levitsky is involved in several investment-related business ventures. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning solutions that include cash-flow, retirement, education, and niche services tailored for specific client needs.

Christine Austin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Bethesda, MD, with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at E*TRADE Securities and Charles Schwab. Her career includes a personal sabbatical and time as a full-time student at Mesa Community College. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs for individuals and institutions, providing tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques to support clients, with a broad platform that includes retail and institutional offerings.

Madison Murray is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill and Global Atlantic Financial Group. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including advisory work for registered investment companies and model portfolio delivery. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative and algorithmic methods to construct portfolios and serves as a registered commodity pool operator and advisor to multiple funds.

William Mcnulty is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bethesda, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and affiliated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Mcnulty serves as a board member for the Radford University Foundation, a charitable organization based in Radford, VA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Nia Jordan is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Bethesda, MD, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, she worked at Georgetown University and has performance experience as a member of the Washington Commanders Drumline. She also coaches indoor percussion for Arlington Public Schools. Charles Schwab 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, combining non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts.

Mohammad Abusbeitan is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Merrill since 2020 and Bank of America since 2024, as well as prior experience at Uber. 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. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Theodora Gotard is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2013 to 2022 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the hospitality committee for The Rotonda Condominiums in McLean, VA, where she helps plan community events. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

William Gardner is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bethesda, MD. He began his career at Morgan Stanley in 2026 and has prior experience at Glenmede Trust Company and FINRA. Outside of finance, he is involved with BabyCat Brewery. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through Financial Advisors and specialized planning groups.

Jeremy Kim is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Vienna, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked for the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Federal Student Aid for five years. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

James Pender is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and over 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at CUSO Financial Services, SunTrust Investment Services, LPL Financial, Access National Bank, and Investment Professionals, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Vice President of the DC Society Sons of the American Revolution, a nonprofit organization. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting using detailed analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance advisory work through a unique affiliation.

Todd Cole is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Kensington, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Cole serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Oakland Terrace PTA. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that offers retirement-income planning services designed for individuals with significant investable assets. Its approach combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Daniel Lash is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera since 2023. He has held roles at VLP Financial Advisors and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, where he has been engaged since 2013. Lash is involved in several community and educational activities, including serving as chairman of the financial planning and wealth management advisory board at George Mason University and acting as a basketball referee and mentor for youth leagues in Northern Virginia. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a multi-manager platform serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors with assets exceeding $256 billion.

Christopher Mellone is a CFP® and CFA® with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and has prior experience at VLP Financial Advisors, where he is also an owner and works as an associate para planner. Mellone serves as Director of PR for the Financial Planning Association, National Capital Area chapter, and is a board member of the Virginia Tech Financial Planning Advisory Board. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individual clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through multiple program structures and a multi-manager platform.

Douglas Haller is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, he held positions at Blue Collar Scholars, Damascus Enterprise, and in government, as well as roles in education and the private sector. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Cody Monarch is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to his current role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, he worked at Insight Enterprises and Marriott International. He also has experience in the hospitality sector, having worked at Mussel Bar and Grille. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

John Seitz is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he leads The Seitz | Bosley Group. He began his career in the financial services industry in 1985 and has developed extensive experience navigating various market cycles. John focuses on helping clients understand how their investment and wealth management strategies align with their specific goals, emphasizing clear communication, team-wide client service, and ongoing professional education. John holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC™) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He is a qualified Portfolio Manager, capable of building and managing personalized investment strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies, with the option to manage these strategies on a discretionary basis through the firm’s Investment Advisory Program. John earned his bachelor's degree in economics from St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York, and his master's degree from Loyola College in Baltimore. He resides in Glenwood, Maryland, with his family.

Matthew Koppelman is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Enterprise, with five years of industry experience. He has held previous roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Precision Wealth Planners, a business entity related to his work with LPL. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through both advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products within an integrated platform.

Joel Greenberg is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in non-variable insurance activities through Prudential. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers both advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party asset managers, and an integrated platform that includes financial planning and insurance products.

Jonathan Thomas is a CFP® certified financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He currently works at RBC Capital Markets and has prior experience with Truist Advisory Services and BB&T in various advisory and investment roles. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services through diverse wrap fee advisory programs tailored to clients’ risk profiles.