Jonathan Swerdloff is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Davidsonville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His career includes over 30 years at Avantax Investment Services, Inc., and he operates a tax preparation and accounting business as a CPA. He has been managing his own practice, Jonathan D. Swerdloff, PA, since 1996. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and corporations. The firm offers various advisory programs and financial planning services supported by both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches, as well as research and model portfolios from multiple sources.

Joshua Schneider is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, including work at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. 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 and financial planning services supported by analytical tools and a structured planning process.

Kenneth Shure is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bethesda, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Citigroup Global Markets since 2009 and 1998, respectively. 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 and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Adam Geffner is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with 16 years of industry experience. He currently works at Morgan Stanley, where he has been since 2022. His prior roles include positions at Geffner Capital Management, The MacArthur Company, and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients through a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by comprehensive tools and resources, offering both retail and institutional investment solutions.

Robert Digsby is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Odenton, MD, where he has worked for 13 years. He has 12 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he owns one rental property. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with over 23,700 financial advisors nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Ryan Maki is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Morgan Stanley, where he has worked since 2015 across various roles, including Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory responsibilities, he is involved as a sole proprietor in a rental property business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Robert Barcellona Jr. is a financial advisor at Stifel with 16 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has been with Stifel since 2015. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services such as fee-based financial planning and third-party adviser recommendations. The firm’s investment approach utilizes a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group that incorporates forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling.

Zachary Goddard is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Bethesda, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Truist Investment Services, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Bank of America, and the Food and Drug Administration. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services across retail and institutional sectors.

Harrison Howard is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Credit Suisse before joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank in 2018. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, delivering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting using a combination of quantitative modeling and centralized due diligence.

Marc Kim is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of finance, he is involved in two entrepreneurial ventures: a business making pet leashes sold on eBay and a horse therapy massage service. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through both in-house and third-party managers.

Bryon Vincent is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Washington, DC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has recent experience at Juniper Consulting, LLC, in addition to a nine-year career at the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement planning focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Vincent Vaghi Jr. is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company. He is also an insurance agent selling fixed insurance products, including life, disability, fixed annuities, and health insurance. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser subsidiary of MassMutual that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with planning engagements focused on collaborative goal analysis and written recommendations.

Ross Wilkinson is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley for nine years before joining UBS in 2024. Wilkinson holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, operating as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

Scott Wallace is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, he worked at PYXERA Global and Population Services International. Outside of his advisory role, he is a program manager with the Vassar Broermann Group of Compass Real Estate in Washington, DC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated investment products, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors and more than $1 trillion in assets under management.

Uday Shah is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of AALEAD, a charitable organization focused on community engagement, and is a limited partner in a family LLC for private investments. 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, and institutional investors.

Philip Charlemagne is an Investment Consultant currently working with Fidelity Investments since 2024. He specializes in working with individuals and families to develop investment and planning strategies tailored to their goals. His approach involves understanding clients' objectives and emphasizing the importance of assigning roles to assets to pursue those goals effectively. Philip has experience as a Financial Advisor and Registered Representative, having worked at MML Investor Services, LLC and Park Avenue Securities during 2022. He also served as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Bank of America: Merrill Lynch Wealth Management from 2022 to 2024. Outside of his professional work, Philip has personal interests that include baseball, fitness, running, soccer, and traveling.

Juliana Park is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill and Morgan Stanley before joining UBS in 2016. Outside of her advisory role, Park is an author, speaker, and life coach, leading workshops and coaching individuals on creating an abundant life. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Colleen Gormley is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with RBC Capital Markets since 2024. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Raymond James & Associates. Gormley serves as Chair of the Investment Committee at Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School, overseeing the school’s endowment investments. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored investment strategies through various advisory programs and integrates both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Suzanne Sweeney is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Chevy Chase, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 33 years of industry experience. She has held roles at RBC Capital Markets since 2013, with a three-year period at Raymond James & Associates. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as power of attorney for her mother. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with customizable portfolio management options, employing both in-house and third-party investment managers and providing a range of services including financial planning, custody, and brokerage.

Abd El Kareem Hamad is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving clients in the Washington D.C. area. In his role, he works closely with individuals and families to develop personalized investment strategies aimed at achieving their financial goals. He provides ongoing investing advice and connects clients with banking and lending services offered by Bank of America. Kareem's areas of expertise include education planning, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, employee financial health, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, socially responsible and values-based investing, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Kareem earned a Bachelor's Degree from George Mason University and is fluent in Arabic and English. Outside of his professional work, Kareem is involved with the community organization 703 Warriors and enjoys music, pickleball, soccer, and watching movies.