William Bleau is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Tysons Corner, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Scottrade, Inc., TD Ameritrade Investment Management, LLC, and Charles Schwab Bank. 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 multi-asset model portfolios guided by research from its Center for Financial Research.

Patrick Jacobeen is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Catlett, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2016 and Primerica Financial Services since 2015. Outside of financial advising, he is involved as a religious musician and speaker and owns businesses including Jacobeen Group LLC and Slantball, LLC. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and limited separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities while employing a tiered wrap-fee structure.

Michel Allen is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2022. Prior to this role, he served as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2022. Michel has over a decade of experience in financial services, having worked in various roles including Senior Financial Consultant at TD Ameritrade, Investment Consultant at Scottrade, and Personal Banker at Citibank and First Niagara Bank. Throughout his career, Michel has focused on collaborating with individuals and families to create tailored financial plans that align with their unique goals and needs. He leverages resources, tools, and strategies supported by Fidelity to work toward clients' financial success. Outside of his professional work, Michel's personal interests include beach activities, cars, family activities, fitness, movies, and outdoor adventures.

Patricia Chapple is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has 26 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley and various Wells Fargo entities from 2009 to the present. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and sports & entertainment planning.

Jeffrey Hale is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in McLean, VA, with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2017. Prior to that, he spent 19 years at Merrill Lynch and 8 years at Bank of America. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Tammy Pierce is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 26 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Edward Jones since 2019. Her prior experience includes four years at UBS Financial Services and one year in forensic drug and alcohol testing. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm with over 23,000 financial advisors serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Wyatt Hammond is a Financial Consultant I at Fidelity Investments based in Tysons Corner. He works alongside his clients to provide financial planning tailored to their individual needs, focusing on understanding what matters most to them and their families. His approach emphasizes direct communication and support in various financial situations, including wealth building, retirement preparation, and major financial decisions. Wyatt has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, accruing experience across multiple roles including Investment Solutions Representative I through III, High Net Worth Representative, and Customer Relationship Advocate. He holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. Outside of his professional work, Wyatt enjoys biking, concerts, hiking, outdoor adventures, swimming, and traveling.

Jennifer Malone is a financial advisor with Merrill in Reston, VA, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. She worked at Nextek Dental Studios for nine years before joining Merrill in 2017. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Gerald Grant III is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Haymarket, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2016, he worked at Deloitte Consulting, LLP from 2014 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is an author and publisher of the book *The Power of Generational Wealth* and engages in paid speaking engagements. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through various third-party programs. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, leveraging LPL and multiple third-party asset managers to deliver tailored advisory solutions.

Karnail Kooner is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, he worked at Cuna Brokerage Services, Inc. for 23 years. 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 services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, retirement plan consulting, and access to research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Laura Hannon is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Her prior work includes positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank NA, and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC before joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2017. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, utilizing internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers.

Eric Rommell is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Great Falls, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he assists the Girl Scouts Council of the Nations Capital by managing troop finances and budgeting. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options, tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Matthew Kelly is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at TD Ameritrade Inc. from 2010 to 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a committee member for the nonprofit Tuckahoe Recreation Club. Charles Schwab 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 offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions, combining centralized custody and order-routing with multi-asset model portfolios and access to alternative investments.

Zaina Bankwalla is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with MML Investors Services and MassMutual since 2016. In addition to her advisory role, she is the owner and CEO of Virid Financial LLC, a financial planning and wealth management firm. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars with a focus on collaborative, goal-based planning and offers specialized event-driven services such as divorce and estate-settlement planning.

Cory Cha is a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Charles Schwab, where he has worked since 2018, including roles at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB. His prior experience includes positions at TD Ameritrade and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by research and due diligence on alternative investments.

Anna Behnam is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Bethesda, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the board of Dast2Dast, Inc., participates in charitable events with organizations such as Feed the Homeless and Yellow Boomerang, and is a board member of the Pike District Partnership. She also pursues photography work for a local church. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with at least $1 million in investable assets, delivering non-discretionary, research-based recommendations focused on income, Social Security, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines algorithmic analysis with advisor partnership and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Nathan Moore is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 2003. Moore serves as a board member of the Ashland University College of Business and Economics Advisory Board and is president of the Greater Washington DC chapter of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA). He also volunteers as the tournament director for the Cougar Clash Baseball Tournament. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, relying heavily on LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed third-party managers to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

Adam Searle is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill in 2013 after three years at Morgan Stanley, where he worked closely with Susan Shields and Jennifer Abate. Adam specializes in helping clients identify long-term goals and develop strategies that align with their priorities. His areas of responsibility include portfolio construction and analytics, risk management strategies, cash-flow analysis, budgeting, wealth analysis, and long-term planning. He collaborates with colleagues as well as clients' external tax and legal advisors to integrate multiple financial disciplines, aiming to enhance and simplify clients' financial lives. Adam's professional designations include the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®) awarded by the National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He holds an Honours Bachelor degree in Finance, with Accounting and Management, from the University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom. Adam’s client focus areas include college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, socially responsible investing, and retirement income planning. Outside of his financial advisory role, Adam has been actively involved as a volunteer firefighter and EMT with the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department and Fairfax County Fire and Rescue since 2012, currently serving as a Lieutenant. His personal interests include fly-fishing, playing golf, hiking, and traveling to less-traveled destinations with his fiancé.

Brian Petersen is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Tysons Corner, VA. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has 10 years of industry experience, all with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Charles Schwab Bank. 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Matthew Carmichael is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to understand their financial priorities and develop personalized strategies to pursue short-, mid-, and long-term goals. His approach integrates investment guidance, retirement planning, education funding, and wealth management, with access to Bank of America resources for banking, lending, and credit solutions. Matthew holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Virginia. He is involved with the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, reflecting his engagement in community activities. Outside of work, Matthew's interests include adventure sports, basketball, football, reading, and spending time with his family.