Jennifer Hardcastle is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 23 years of industry experience. She is currently with Stifel and has previously worked at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, B. Riley Wealth Management, Truist Advisory Services, Truist Investment Services, and BB&T Securities. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed through its Investment Strategy Group.

Matthew Cizler is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and over 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise since 2013, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Citigroup Global Markets. Cizler operates an individual financial advisory practice through an LLC structured as an S corporation for tax purposes. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service. The firm provides written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on income reliability and tax-aware strategies, using research and algorithmic tools overseen by an internal committee.

Mee Teng Tan is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2026, Tan worked at Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing from 2022 to 2026. Outside of financial advising, Tan co-owns a rental property in Singapore with a spouse. Merrill, together 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 serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jennifer Damme is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Ashburn, VA, holding the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations. She has nine years of industry experience, including prior roles at Bankers Life Securities Inc and Bankers Life and Casualty. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Nathan Mc Laughlin is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branches.

Marco Jauregui Flores is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Manassas, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Upskill Training Partners LLC and held positions with American Airlines in Peru and Bolivia. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors and 15,000 branch offices. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

John May is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 47 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2025, he worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp for 23 years and VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. for two years. He teaches Social Security and IRA planning classes at his church several times per year. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm utilizes a model-based investment process with portfolio optimization tools and provides access to discretionary strategies, third-party managers, and alternative investments.

Adrienne Rowles is a financial advisor at Cetera with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Thrivent Financial, Ameriprise Financial Services, and Raymond James Financial Services. Outside of her advisory work, she is the founder and director of Shiba Rescue of New England, an animal rescue organization focused on rehoming Shiba dogs. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm operates a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Anaita Wali Zada is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill since 2024 and previously worked at Bank of America, N.A., Chico's FAS, Inc., and has experience in media production ventures. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Aroson Randle is a Benefits & Planning Consultant in Executive Services at Fidelity Investments, where he has been employed since 2021. In this role, he utilizes Fidelity's planning tools and services to assist executives in maximizing the benefits provided by their workplace plans. He focuses on delivering customer service and partnering with clients to support their short and long-term financial goals. Prior to joining Fidelity, Aroson worked as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Bank of America from 2019 to 2021, and before that, he served as a Financial Advisor at Securian Financial Advisor of the Great Lakes from 2017 to 2019. His professional experience spans various aspects of financial advising and planning. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Aroson has personal interests in fitness, football, movies, and traveling.

Samet Degismen is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Gainesville, VA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for 15 years at Dulles Glass and Mirror. He is also the owner of Spark and Shine Cleaning Services, a residential and commercial cleaning business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions and is notable for its extensive advisor network and affiliated financial services.

Ann Williams is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Ashburn, VA, holding a Series 66 credential with one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Centrifuge LLC, STEELE Strategies, Strategy and Management Services, Inc., and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Outside of her advisory work, she owns a commercial real estate business and operates a freelance photography service. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Benjamin Devine is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Broadlands, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and over 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2006. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a business entity, JBRC Companies LLC, and participates in solar energy generation through a solar panel system that produces and sells Solar Renewable Energy Certificates (SRECs). Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service. This service provides written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients approaching or in retirement.

John Armati is a CFP® professional with 21 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been associated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a member-at-large on a local condominium association board in Manassas, VA. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and analytical modeling, along with specialized municipal and public finance advisory services.

Madison Pond is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Ashburn, VA, holding a Series 66 designation. Madison has two years of experience at Edward Jones, with previous roles at Centrifuge LLC and Pernix Consulting LLC. Outside of finance, Madison has worked with WeSellEvents and was involved with Celebrate Fairfax, Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, tax-efficient services, and affiliated investment products through a nationwide network of advisors and branches.

Joseph Castelli is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Manassas, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2002. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Ahmed Idlibi is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Bank of America, Merrill, Wells Fargo, and Truist. Idlibi also founded Resu Consulting LLC, which he operated for five years. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence that combines quantitative screening and qualitative research.

Harry Horning II is a financial advisor at OSAIC with a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at SagePoint Financial for 10 years and serves in the U.S. Marine Corps. Outside of his advisory role, he is the founder and CFO of Phase II, LLC, a government contracting business focused on community and enterprise development. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services through multiple programs such as financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement consulting. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by various tools and strategies.

Sharolyn Wood is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Manassas, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having one year of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she worked at Primerica Financial Services and spent nine years with Prison Fellowship International. Outside of her advisory work, she is a co-host and speaker for a church-based multi-session conference. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure for its services.

Coty Backmon is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Gainesville, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, PNC Wealth Management, Merrill, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party program sponsors.