Christopher Cooper is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bethesda, MD, holding a Series 66 credential and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in the Blenhorn Family Limited Partnership. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Diana Leon is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 16 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. and Capital One Advisors, LLC. Outside of advising, she is the owner of Santa Fe Financial Services LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on diversified portfolios utilizing asset-allocation tools, efficient-frontier analysis, and access to third-party managers.

Terence Hardy is a CFP® and Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He currently works at UBS Financial Services and has prior experience at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a wide range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Megan Ballogdajan is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 19 years of industry experience. She has held her current role at UBS since 2013 and holds a Series 66 designation. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary capital market research to tailor investment strategies to client goals and risk tolerances.

Eugene Grenham is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at McAllister & Quinn and Highlander Financial Group. Outside of his advisory work, he operates an eBay store called "davidbooksnthings," aimed at teaching children about business and commerce. 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 financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies.

David Murray is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 26 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2011 and at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing multiple platform arrangements and a range of investment strategies.

Mark Sheinkopf is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 44 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Enterprise since 2024 and previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC for over 50 years. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm primarily uses model-driven investment implementation and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs.

Jacob Amsellem is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera, he worked at Rosenblatt Securities and has a background that includes roles in education. He is also involved with Financial Advantage Associates, where he works as a financial advising employee assisting clients alongside an investment team. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Stacee Crittenden is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has worked since 2009 and holds the title of Senior Vice President. She began her financial advisory career in 1999 at Legg Mason Wood Walker. Stacee specializes in retirement, estate planning, and investment strategies for individuals and businesses, helping clients integrate corporate benefit programs such as equity compensation, defined benefit, defined contribution, and non-qualified deferred compensation plans into long-term financial plans. Stacee graduated cum laude from Spelman College in 1990 with a Bachelor of Arts in History and earned her Juris Doctorate from Georgetown University Law School in 1993. Prior to her career in financial services, she served as an Assistant State Attorney in Miami Dade County and as Executive Director of the Carver YMCA. She holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designation and is also a Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). She is a member of several professional and community organizations, including Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., the Florida Bar Association, the Potomac Chapter of Girl Friends Inc., the Washington DC Chapter of Carrousels, Inc., Jack and Jill of America (Montgomery County, MD chapter), and the Spelman College Alumnae Association. Stacee serves on the board of the Lady Von Scholarship Fund and has been active in leadership roles such as Co-Chair of the Greater Maryland Women's Exchange and member of the Black African American Council for Merrill Lynch. She is married with two children and enjoys skiing, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Dennis Gurtz is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Gaithersburg, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor firms since 1989. He serves on the Board of Directors and chairs the Investment Committee for the Boy Scouts of America National Capital Area Council and is a director of The Robert H. Smith School of Business Foundation. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional financial services provider.

Ryan Fabian is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at M&T Bank, World Equity Group, Wealthvest, The Leaders Group Inc, Bestow, and KeyBank. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies supported by research and operational tools.

Jordan Mc Farland is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. and Financial 360, LLC, where he is also engaged in a non-investment support capacity. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to align investment recommendations with client goals.

Justin Saur is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Bethesda, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2017 and previously worked at the University of Maryland and Strosniders Hardware. Outside of his role at Wells Fargo, he owns and operates JPS Capital, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory offerings with other financial products and referral channels.

Christopher Cox is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rockville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Maryland Financial Group, Inc., The Monitor Group, LLC, Financial Concepts Unlimited, Inc., and Citicorp Investment Services. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a karate academy in Washington, DC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides various advisory services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Kaon Nelson is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates since 2013. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Keegan & Company, Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, and Legg Mason Wood Walker. 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, institutional clients, and municipal entities, providing tailored financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Demitri Paidas is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Rockville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in operating a financial services business in Rockville. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, providing investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning, using Wells Fargo’s research and planning tools.

Neil Schmerling is a CFP® and PFS™ professional with 26 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Cetera and has previously worked with Avantax Advisory Services and led his own firms, including Schmerling Financial Group and The Schmerling Group. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of Rodef Sholom Congregation, overseeing its operations alongside volunteers and staff. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers, managing over $256 billion in assets through a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Elisabeth Erausquin Nethery is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates who holds a Series 66 designation and has 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America before joining Raymond James in 2021. Outside of advising, she serves as an officer and partner in Entropier, where she performs fractional CFO and business advisory duties. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions, supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Manish Mukhi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Gaithersburg, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services in various capacities for over 20 years and has been with LPL Financial since 2025. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Robert Babcock is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, Marsh McLennan Insurance, and teaching positions at Elon University and Joel Barlow High School. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm’s investment approach is typically model-driven, offering access to third-party asset managers and a range of financial planning and consulting services.