Esther Searles is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2023. Prior to this role, she served as an Investment Consultant and Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2020 to 2023. Her experience also includes working as a Financial Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2019 to 2020 and as a Licensed Insurance Agent at New York Life from 2018 to 2019. Esther focuses on collaborating with clients to develop financial plans tailored to their individual needs and goals. She resides in Northern Virginia with her husband and three children. Outside of her professional work, Esther enjoys interests such as food, skiing, and yoga.

Mary Elizabeth Galvan is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Purcellville, VA, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years at the firm and one year of industry experience overall. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2019, she worked at George Mason Mortgage from 2014 to 2018. 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 advisory programs, including wrap fee strategies and separately managed accounts, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Justin Lee is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Leesburg, VA. His prior experience includes roles at McAdam LLC and Cubix Inc, along with academic positions at Temple University and Denison University. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary investment guidance and access to affiliated discretionary separate managed accounts, supported by a multi-asset model portfolio approach and centralized operational infrastructure.

Charles Maloney III is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Leesburg, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, Maloney serves as chairman of the board for Conversations at Oatlands and is involved in his family-owned business, ROYCO, Inc., which operates non-residential properties. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Malcolm Jews is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial. His prior roles include positions at M&T Bank, United Brokerage Services, Truist Investment Services, Wells Fargo, and Morgan Stanley. He serves on the board of The Smart Cookie Foundation, a nonprofit supporting scholarships and grants for higher education. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives to individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

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.

Christopher Richardson is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Cambridge since 2012. He also serves as Director of Business Development for Aurora Healthcare Resources Inc. and owns a financial advisory and insurance business, RRG Inc. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a wide range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and offers access to multiple platforms, proprietary model strategies, and third-party advisers.

Mary Lynes is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., as well as the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation. She also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Mary graduated from Georgetown University with a bachelor's degree and earned her master's degree at George Washington University, majoring in finance. She began her career in investments and financial markets in 1982. Her areas of focus include education planning, LGBT wealth planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and values-based investing, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. At Merrill Lynch, Mary and her team work with families and small business owners to assist in every aspect of their financial lives. They build structured plans based on clients' priorities to help achieve their financial goals. Outside of work, Mary enjoys cooking, dancing, fishing, gardening, hiking, music, spending time with her family, traveling, and yoga.

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.

Joe Altschuler is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2024. He assists individuals and families in creating financial plans that focus on their priorities, helping them make decisions to protect, grow, and manage their wealth while working toward their financial goals. Joe has experience in various roles within the financial industry. Prior to his current position, he served as a Relationship Manager at E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley in 2023, and as a Financial Consultant at E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley from 2021 to 2023. He also worked as a Financial Consultant at T. Rowe Price between 2019 and 2021, and as an Investment Consultant at Merrill Lynch from 2018 to 2019. Outside of his professional work, Joe enjoys attending concerts, participating in family activities, and engaging in sports such as football and golf. He also spends time on outdoor adventures and traveling.

Timothy Plush is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including T. Rowe Price Advisory Services and TD Ameritrade. Outside of his advisory work, he provides voiceover services as an independent contractor. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC, where Timothy works, offers investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver diversified model portfolios.

Trevor Ikwild is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been working in the financial services industry since 2011 and joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2014. Trevor focuses on developing strategies for high-net-worth individuals, their families, and businesses to help them pursue both short and long-term financial goals, including areas such as college education planning, corporate executive services, executive compensation, equity compensation services, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, sports and entertainment, tax minimization, and retirement income. Trevor holds the professional designations of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and Commerce from Hampden-Sydney College. He is also a member of the Rotary Club of Purcellville and involved with Loudoun Fair and Associates. Originally from Purcellville, Virginia, Trevor lives there with his wife, Shannon, and their three children. Outside of work, he enjoys football, golfing, and running. He has completed ten marathons across nine different states and is working toward running a marathon in all 50 states.

Christopher Van Pelt is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 22 years of industry experience, including over two decades with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in operating Van Vixen Farm, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, including access to model portfolios and third-party subadvisors, supported by advanced operational tools.

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.

Stephen Gray is a Wealth Management Advisor based in Leesburg, Virginia, affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2009 and focuses on retirement planning, wealth strategies, tax minimization, and small business retirement plans. His approach involves a disciplined process to deliver a consistent yet customized wealth management experience, taking the time to understand each client’s individual and professional priorities to establish objectives and develop appropriate strategies. Stephen’s expertise includes education planning, managing new wealth, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. He conducts regular reviews with clients to monitor progress toward their goals and to adjust strategies as needed to reflect changes in their lives or businesses. Stephen holds multiple professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Stephen earned a Bachelor's Degree from George Mason University. He grew up in Fauquier County, Virginia, and is a skilled horseman and animal lover. He has volunteered with Habitat for Humanity and the Humane Foundation. His personal interests include fishing, horseback riding, running, scuba diving, skiing, spending time with family, and traveling.

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.

Zach Plaster is a Financial Consultant with Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2025. Prior to this role, he held positions as a Planning Consultant and Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2025. He also worked as a Financial Consultant with Equitable Advisors in 2023. Zach helps local families and individuals create personalized financial plans centered on their unique objectives. He collaborates closely with clients to understand their goals and develop strategies aimed at achieving financial success. Having grown up and spent much of his professional life in Northern Virginia, Zach is committed to supporting his local community. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Zach enjoys bowling, attending social events with friends, playing musical instruments, reading, and playing tennis.

Jessica Perry is a CFP® with two years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. Her prior experience includes roles at Potomac Bank Trust & Wealth, Bank of America, Merrill, and a decade at Sandy Spring Bank. She holds the Series 66 designation. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Hollie Hadsall is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Charles Town, WV, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and having 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory programs and strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

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.