Shawn Roberts is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Truist Advisory Services, BB&T Investments, and their affiliated entities. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary advisory program supported by an in-house manager solutions team and a centralized due-diligence framework.

Chaney Sims is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Waldorf, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Sims worked at Greystar and has been involved with The Vegan Club from 2022 to 2025. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Matthew Zaft is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2012, including roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Zaft serves as President of the Baltimore Phi Kappa Psi Alumni Association and is a board member of The Great Talk. He is also the chair of the Town of Somerset pool committee. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes financial planning through structured discovery conversations and proprietary planning tools while managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

James O'Sullivan is a Wealth Management Advisor and First Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads the O'Sullivan Group, which offers customized investment services to domestic and international individual clients as well as various institutional clients. In his role, he is responsible for the overall investment process and portfolio construction. James began his career in Washington, D.C. in 1978 as a Registered Representative. From 2000 to 2001, he was a Senior Vice President at Morgan Stanley DW Inc. in Alexandria, Virginia, and he returned to Merrill Lynch in 2011. His FINRA registrations include series 5, 7, 8, 31, 63, and 65. James holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designation. He graduated from Lafayette College in 1977 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government and Law. James has been an active member of the Alexandria, Virginia community for over 30 years, serving as Chairman of the Board of Zoning Appeals and Chair of the Arlington/Alexandria Private Industry Council. He is also a member of the Federalist Society, the Alexander Hamilton Society, and a supporting contributor to the Center for New American Security.

Conor Mccusker is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with three years of industry experience. His work history includes multiple roles at Bucknell University and Morgan Stanley, as well as engagements with Nfluence Partners and ADVNC Lacrosse. 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 supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Catesby Palmer is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 credentials. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan in 2021, he worked at Fiduciary Investment Management International Inc. for nine years. Palmer serves as a board member of the Northern Virginia Estate Planning Council and VHC Health, a nonprofit hospital system. J.P. Morgan Securities 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.

Lori Polonsky is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Alexandria, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has worked within various Wells Fargo entities since 2009, including Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services across a comprehensive range of areas, including retirement, education, and specialized planning such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis. The firm utilizes proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations delivered through meetings and summary letters, with implementation options offered through brokerage or advisory programs.

Peter Schaefer is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked with RBC Capital Markets LLC since 2014 and Dunn Lewis LLC since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in motorcycle-related businesses, including a retail and activity club where he teaches classes and manages operations, as well as a motorcycle repair and customization business he operates independently. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a broad client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with customized strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, supported by integrated capital markets and alternative investment capabilities.

Nicholas Buck is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2021 and has been with Wells Fargo Bank, NA since 2017. Prior to his advisory roles, he spent time at George Mason University from 2015 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advice. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a range of investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Roger Diban Abou Jaoude is a financial advisor with Merrill in Vienna, VA, holding a Series 66 credential and possessing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked with Merrill since 2014 and concurrently with Bank of America, N.A. since 2015. Outside of advising, he is involved in managing multiple family-owned property ventures and serves as treasurer for a property management LLC. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm provides model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Feeney is a CFP® professional with 21 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with RBC Capital Markets and previously held roles at Morgan Stanley and PNC Investments. 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 offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, tailoring strategies to client risk profiles through a mix of in-house and third-party managers.

Mahendra Bist is a CFP® with over 31 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wachovia Bank, N.A. His career spans more than three decades in financial services. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting for 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 financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Sheri Swackhamer is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she rents a basement bedroom in her home on a month-to-month basis. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on comprehensive, goal-based financial and estate planning without discretionary portfolio management. The firm offers integrated planning and managed-account services through its WealthPlan option while maintaining separate billing and review processes.

Delaszo Smith is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Ameriprise, T Rowe Price, and AXA Advisors. Outside the financial industry, he works as a delivery driver. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides structured, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved tools and delivers written recommendations, with optional implementation through separate brokerage or insurance arrangements.

Salman Alsaeede is a Financial Advisor associated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works with high net worth individuals, families, and business entities to assess and evaluate their financial circumstances. He provides advice and makes recommendations tailored to their unique goals through customized solutions on a one-on-one basis. Salman focuses on executive compensation, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, institutional investment consulting, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, managing new wealth, portfolio management services, and individual and corporate investment strategy. He prioritizes understanding clients' perspectives to develop personalized strategies addressing short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. He also connects clients to Bank of America specialists for additional banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. He holds a Master's Degree from the University of Cambridge and a Bachelor's Degree from Queen Mary University of London. Salman is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and communicates fluently in English and Arabic. Outside his professional work, his personal interests include camping, chess, scuba diving, soccer, spending time with family, and traveling.

John Giles is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that uses tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and Secular Return Estimates to model outcomes.

Courtney Straus is a CFA® charterholder with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2003. She has been affiliated with Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 1998. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner and investor in Grace the Musical LLC, a production company for a play debuting at Ford’s Theater, and serves as Treasurer for the Middleburg Film Festival, acting as an ambassador for the event. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary advisory model.

Andres Dardon Goodall is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate personalized, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Nathan George is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he worked in various roles including at PepsiCo CVA and Evergreen Country Club. Outside of his advisory role, he has experience spanning education and logistics sectors. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through both advisory and brokerage channels. The firm provides access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, financial planning, and a range of brokerage and insurance products via an integrated platform.

Krishna Gall is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Swiss Re Management, Tradition Securities and Derivatives, Weiss Asset Management, and served as a lecturer at Columbia University. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor financial plans and portfolio management strategies. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, including futures commission merchant activities and principal trading.