Danny Embrey is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, he worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Suntrust Advisory Services. Embrey serves as a board member of the Poolesville Athletic Association, a community organization in Poolesville, Maryland. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and emphasizes a structured financial planning process utilizing firm-approved tools and modeling.

Vera Shaker is a financial advisor with Merrill in Ashburn, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2009, serving in advisory roles throughout this period. Outside of her advisory work, she is a co-trustee of a revocable living trust. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Samara Lewinson is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at firms including Avantax Investment Services and LPL Financial. In addition to her advisory role, she provides legal and accounting services as a CPA/legal assistant at Hornstein Law Offices. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Eric Meyers is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 47 years of industry experience. His career includes long tenures at H. Beck, Inc. and concurrent roles at Meyers Hurvitz Abrahams LLC and GEM Financial Services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management, utilizing proprietary and third-party research and model portfolios.

Gerard Ransing is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and was previously with MetLife Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, he operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed annuities. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools to provide written recommendations in collaborative, annual planning engagements.

Christian Barrett is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2010. He brings 27 years of experience in the financial services industry, working with various organizations to support clients in their financial planning and investment needs. His career includes roles such as Relationship Officer at Fidelity Brokerage Services and positions with firms including Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, Citigroup Global Markets, and Robert W. Baird Co. Throughout his career, Christian has held multiple financial advisory and representative positions, gaining expertise in equity advising and client relationship management. He emphasizes a client-focused approach that aligns with his core beliefs and values, working with Fidelity's resources to assist families in achieving better financial outcomes. Outside of his professional life, Christian has interests in fitness, football, music, pets, and tennis.

Liam Sweet is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he held various roles including positions at Clark Construction and The Laundry Boss, and has been involved with Holy Spirit Catholic Church. 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 financial planning and advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Louis Wilson is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He currently works at Morgan Stanley and has previously held roles at OSAIC, Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation, Equitable Advisors, AXA Advisors, LLC, and Falcon Square Capital. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Lourdes Mc Michael is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2018 and previously held positions at Eagle Strategies, NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Co, and Regions Bank. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Petya Balevska is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Washington, DC, bringing 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she owns inherited commercial real estate properties with active tenants in Varna, Bulgaria. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement, focusing on clients with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary, personalized retirement recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team.

Jean Adewale Tompihe is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Potomac, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has experience at several firms including Merrill and Sea Cap Inc., with a background that notably includes roles in health and wellness industries. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs supported by structured planning tools and broad retail and institutional offerings.

Mindy Hendawi is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2012. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and portfolio management services tailored to clients' risk profiles, utilizing a mix of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Ronald Rickert is a financial professional at Cetera with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Woodmac, Inc. and other firms. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an insurance agent involved in fixed insurance sales and service. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and planning services with a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers and a range of program structures.

John Hanson is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Hanson serves on the finance committee of the First Church of Christ, Scientist in Washington, DC, and is involved as co-trustee for several family trusts. 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 a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Michael Svec is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bethesda, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of the Green Committee at Columbia Country Club in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs for individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both individual and corporate agreements.

Reza Khadiri is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 1999 in the Washington, D.C. metro area. He focuses on establishing strong relationships with a select group of high-net-worth families, providing comprehensive financial planning services that include tax-efficient strategies for concentrated stock positions, retirement and education planning, and the development of wealth management plans tailored to grow and preserve clients' assets. Reza collaborates closely with clients' tax and legal advisors and conducts regular plan reviews to ensure alignment with clients' evolving financial goals and market conditions. Reza holds a Bachelor's degree from George Mason University and has earned several professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®). His expertise spans areas such as divorce transition planning, education planning, employee benefits, family wealth management strategies, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Outside of his professional role, Reza enjoys a variety of outdoor activities, photography, live music, and theater. He is also involved in community initiatives including Jill's House and The Last Well. Additionally, he is a member of the Christian Business Men's Connection (CBMC) and regularly attends McLean Bible Church.

Joshua Thatcher is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Morgan Stanley. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service, providing written recommendations and annual planning focused on retirement income, tax-aware withdrawals, and Social Security options.

Naj Altaf is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Woodbury Financial Services, Capital One Sharebuilder, and Chevy Chase Financial Services. He is a partner at Capital Harvest Wealth Partners, an investment advisory LLC. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, pension, corporate, and charitable clients through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a broad array of investment options and utilizes various asset-allocation and portfolio management tools.

Mara Bralove is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bethesda, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a real estate rental business in Fairfax, VA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Kevin Forkin is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Charles Schwab in Gaithersburg, MD. His work history includes positions at Charles Schwab Bank SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., as well as prior roles at Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., Bankers Life Securities, Inc., Bankers Life & Casualty, Inc., and a decade of service in the US Army. 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, using multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence from its Center for Financial Research.