Matias Rodlauer is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Baird and Harbour Capital Advisors before joining Raymond James. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

George Feys is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial since 2008 and was previously affiliated with Seneca Wealth Strategies, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a sustainable family farm in Beallsville, MD. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports institutional consulting across a large advisor network, with unique capabilities including municipal advisory services and a SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting program.

Scott Salerno is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services Inc. and Morgan Stanley in various capacities. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at WealthBridge Capital Consulting, focusing on investment-related market research and portfolio management. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers, offering brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios across multiple investment types, managed on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Thomas Rowan is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, and involvement with University of South Carolina Athletics. Outside of finance, he has been affiliated with Columbia Country Club and the Sutherland Christmas Tree Market. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Christie Nix is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, currently advising at Ameriprise in Fairfax, VA with 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2006. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored, algorithm-assisted retirement income recommendations.

Spencer Herzog is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at George Mason University, Lion Street Financial, and Income & Estate Planning Partners. Outside of finance, he has worked in the restaurant industry, including at Chuys Tex Mex Restaurant and O'Neill's Irish Pub. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach, offering financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and a wrap program, while also providing affiliated trust custody, insurance services, and collateralized lending.

Joseph Purvis is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Rockville, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Turner and Addie, LLC, a soap business based in North Potomac, MD. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured financial planning tools without providing individual security recommendations in its standalone planning offerings.

Sima Zahid is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA before joining Primerica in 2019. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as an anchorwoman for Arian Afghanistan TV, is the treasurer of the Carterwood Community Association, and leads the cultural committee of the Afghan Academy nonprofit. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure, managing potential conflicts through disclosure and oversight.

Jordan Gault is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where they collaborate with clients to develop personalized financial plans aligned with their unique goals. Drawing on Fidelity's extensive resources, Jordan works closely with clients to support their financial aspirations. Jordan's experience at Fidelity includes roles as a Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative, all contributing to a comprehensive understanding of financial services and client needs. This progression reflects a commitment to client partnership and financial planning. Outside of their professional role, Jordan has interests in art, music, parenthood, photography, soccer, and yoga.

Walter Mcmann is a CFP® and Series 65-registered advisor at OSAIC with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at SC Advisors, American Bank, Park Fowler & Cp., Walter Calvin LTD, and the Ritz Carlton. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of financial advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services with a broad range of portfolio construction tools, third-party manager access, and support for legacy platform transitions.

Erkan Hajric is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill in 2020 after accumulating 11 years of experience in the financial services industry. Erkan focuses on developing tailored strategies to assist a select group of high-net-worth individuals, their families, and businesses in pursuing both short- and long-term financial goals. His approach involves leveraging Merrill's investment insights and the banking services of Bank of America, collaborating closely with clients' other trusted advisors. Erkan's expertise spans corporate executive services, divorce transition planning, legacy planning, managing new wealth, and personal retirement planning. He emphasizes a consultative and collaborative method, prioritizing understanding each client's financial situation, preferences, and objectives to design strategies aimed at income and growth. He holds a Bachelor's degree from George Mason University, where he majored in Integrative Studies, and maintains several professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Born and raised in the Northern Virginia Metro Area, Erkan enjoys spending time with family and participating in various sports such as basketball, soccer, football, golfing, kickball, and dodgeball through adult leagues in Northern Virginia and the District of Columbia. He is married and has two pets.

Stephen Stewart is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 25 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2025, he worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for 25 years and has been affiliated with Sagemark Consulting since 2000. Osaic serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of advisers and multiple platforms, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios that may include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, options, and alternative investments.

Matthew Wright is a financial advisor with Merrill in Leesburg, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill Lynch and Bank of America since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he participates in the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce, engaging in general business networking. 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 a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Barriga is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at ProFunds Distributors, Inc. and TD Ameritrade. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering wealth advisory wrap fee programs and managed account services. The firm provides both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, combining strategic asset allocation with due diligence on alternative investments.

Samantha Millick is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera and affiliated firms since 2023 and previously held roles at The Vanguard Group and Amazon. Millick also serves as a Client Service Associate with Egan, Berger and Weiner LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, including both discretionary and non-discretionary services.

Richard Haye is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, based in McLean, VA. He has 19 years of industry experience, including roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he has worked as a theatrical stagehand and as a rideshare driver for Uber and Lyft. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory solutions. The firm’s investment process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Kaitlyn Powell is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Baird in 2024, she worked for Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. and Wegmans Food Markets. The DDK Group, part of Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals—including high net worth clients—as well as corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, and custody services, utilizing a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies supported by internal research and advanced tools.

Anthony Westerfield is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following two years at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. Their advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among investment choices.

Patrick Huge is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Bank of America, and Merrill. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser with over $500 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Victoria Fredericks is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and holds a Series 66 designation. 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, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.