Kevin Englert is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Avantax Insurance Agency, Avantax Advisory Services, and Avantax Investment Services, each for 13 years. Englert is also involved with Englert & Associates CPAs, an accounting and tax preparation business he has operated since 2011. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research and technology tools while overseeing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Michael Robinson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in McLean, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its predecessor firms since 2007. Robinson serves on the Pamplin Finance Advisory Board at Virginia Tech, participating in mentoring and educational initiatives. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by its Global Investment Committee and a broad range of investment and financial services.

Christopher Regan is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2014, including its predecessor Axa Advisors, LLC, from 2014 to 2020. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a range of third-party and proprietary advisory models and provides ERISA fiduciary services through credentialed Investment Adviser Representatives.

Robert Taylor Jr. is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2020. Prior to this, he spent a decade at UBS Financial Services Inc. 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 approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Chad Sigmon is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he has experience working with local government as a commissioner of revenue and has been involved in managing a private club. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Darschaun Snuffer is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2011, serving in various roles including Planning Consultant, Fixed Income Specialist, Trading Execution III, High Net Worth Services, and High Opportunity Services. With over 13 years of experience as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, Darschaun collaborates with clients to understand their unique financial goals and concerns. He develops financial plans designed to provide confidence and strategies to help clients work towards their objectives. He also focuses on educating clients to empower them in making informed financial decisions. Outside of his professional work, Darschaun's personal interests include spending time at the beach, cars, parenthood, tennis, and traveling.

Daniel Ward is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Lincoln Financial Advisors, TD Ameritrade, Fidelity, and Ameriprise. Outside of his advisory role, he is an insurance agent offering fixed and fixed-indexed annuities, long-term care, traditional life insurance, and group benefits through Mylestone Plans. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm provides a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization tools, and access to third-party managers and proprietary investment strategies.

Nader Tamadon serves as a Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch. He leads a team comprising six advisors and three support associates, dedicated to providing comprehensive financial planning and wealth management services. His client base includes business owners, executives, retirees, entertainers, athletes, and their families. The advisory approach focuses on guiding clients through various financial stages with an emphasis on minimizing costs, taxes, and volatility. Mr. Tamadon holds a Bachelor's Degree from Towson University and a Master's Degree from Hofstra University. His professional credentials include the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Chartered SRI Counselor (CSRIC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA) designations. He and his family are active in their community, including involvement with the Tahirih Justice Center. Outside of his professional role, Mr. Tamadon speaks English and Persian and enjoys baseball, basketball, football, golfing, and spending time with his family.

Chester Wortham is the Vice President Private Wealth Management Advisor at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2021. He collaborates closely with clients to develop comprehensive wealth plans, leveraging over 25 years of experience working with high net worth individuals and their families. His career includes various roles within Fidelity Investments, such as Wealth Management Advisor since 2021, Financial Consultant from 2013 to 2021, and Investment Consultant in 2013. Prior to Fidelity, Chester held positions at several financial services firms, including MetLife, Liberty Mutual, AXA Advisors, Waddell & Reed, and T. Rowe Price, gaining extensive experience in financial consulting and advisory services. Outside of his professional work, Chester enjoys baseball, family activities, fitness, football, running, and table tennis.

Nicole Russo is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Charles Schwab since 1997, including roles at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB. Outside of her advisory work, Russo is a half owner of an automotive repair business managed by her spouse. 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 affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized custody and operational services.

Jonathan Godfrey is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Centreville, VA. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide non-discretionary, written recommendation reports, primarily focusing on assets managed within Ameriprise.

Matthew Felber is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Williamsburg, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement, generally with at least $1 million in net investable assets. The firm provides written Recommendation Reports addressing income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies, supported by a centralized consulting team that employs research, modeling, and algorithmic automation to generate tailored advice.

Jacob Langer is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in McLean, VA, with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services, Bessemer Trust, Fannie Mae, and served in the United States Senate. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs for individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning with various tools and strategies while managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Eric Horne is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Vienna, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2019, he worked for the Catholic Diocese of Richmond for three years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a poetry writer with several published works. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services tailored to clients who meet net-worth criteria. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, leveraging proprietary research and tools, with discretionary implementation options through its brokerage or advisory programs.

David Harrell is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Falls Church, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations with 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendation reports. The firm delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Peter Kien Sr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in McLean, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wachovia Bank, N.A. and Boone & Associates P.C. He serves as a board member for the City of Falls Church Board of Zoning Appeals and as an alternate board member for the West Falls Community Development Authority. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to offer diversified investment solutions and distributes a range of financial products through bank and insurance affiliates.

John Talbott is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Bethesda, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of finance, he operates Jay Talbott Photography, a wedding photography business he has run since 2002. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Craig Beden is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with over 41 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has been with MassMutual Life Insurance Company and its subsidiary since 1984. Beden serves as a board member of the THANC Foundation. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a subsidiary of MassMutual, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers a range of programs including wrap and money-manager services, and its planning process involves collaborative, annual engagements using firm-approved analytical tools.

Shajhan Sabir is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the Accredited Asset Management Specialist™ (AAMS™), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations, all earned through the College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. These credentials indicate his commitment to providing informed, personalized advice in all aspects of wealth planning. Shajhan has over two decades of experience in the financial services industry. Prior to joining Merrill, he served as a Senior Financial Advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors. His expertise covers financial strategies, retirement income planning, education savings, and estate considerations. Shajhan works to deliver comprehensive, tailored strategies that align with clients’ unique priorities, supporting their long-term financial goals. He earned both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the University of the Punjab. Shajhan communicates fluently in English, Hindi, Urdu, and Punjabi.

Francis Surette is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in McLean, VA, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 43 years of industry experience and has been with Mass Mututal Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance since 2013. His prior activities include sales in life, health, and group life insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser subsidiary of MassMutual that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes annual, collaborative planning relationships and offers various specialized planning programs and educational seminars.