Mark Walker is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in La Plata, MD. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license, and has 13 years of industry experience, having worked at Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Brendan Nixon is an advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and no prior industry experience. His background includes work as an advanced team rock climbing coach at Sportrock Climbing Centers, where he assisted with coaching youth teams. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios and advise investment funds.

Julia Ebron is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over three decades of experience in the financial services industry. She has been with Bank of America and Merrill for 33 years, offering comprehensive banking and investing advice to individuals and families. Julia focuses on personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients' financial goals, helping them navigate areas such as education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement income, and philanthropic planning. With 36 years of experience, Julia emphasizes the importance of building deep, honest, and trusting relationships with her clients. She believes that financial management encompasses more than investment portfolios; it involves developing, planning, tracking, and achieving goals over all stages of life. Her expertise is supported by professional designations including Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Virginia. Beyond her professional work, Julia participates in community volunteering aligned with Merrill's tradition of service. In her personal time, she enjoys spending time with her two children as well as engaging in hobbies such as basketball, cooking, fishing, reading, and swimming.

Hope Goetzman is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked with Goetzman Nau Financial Partners and served in a role at Youngkin For Governor. Outside of advising, she is affiliated with Goetzman Nau Financial Partners LLC as a client service associate. 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, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting, utilizing analytical tools to support client goals and employs specialized programs such as wrap-fee advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Aliou Sow is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2020. He works closely with clients to develop comprehensive financial plans tailored to their individual needs and partners with them to implement and maintain these plans. Aliou has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, progressing through roles including Investment Solutions Representative, Workplace Planning Consultant, and Investment Consultant. His experience encompasses various aspects of financial consulting and investment services. Outside of his professional work, Aliou has personal interests in cooking, baking, and parenthood.

Ryan Sprowls is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wells Fargo Advisors and has worked within the Wells Fargo organization since 2009 in various capacities. Outside of his advisory role, he holds ownership interests in several investment-related LLCs, including a commercial real estate investment company and entities connected to his financial practice. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad planning menu that includes specialized services such as business-owner transition planning and special-needs analysis, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations for clients.

Martha Kim is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in personalized wealth management strategies. She works directly with clients to develop financial plans that align with their long-term goals, adapting these plans as clients' situations evolve. Her client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. With 18 years of experience, Martha helps individuals navigate complex financial decisions across various life stages, including pre-retirement planning, major purchases, and education funding. She holds professional designations such as Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Martha earned her Master of Business Administration degree from Sungkyunkwan University and a bachelor's degree from Duksung Women's University. She conducts her advisory services in both Korean and English. Outside of her professional role, Martha enjoys activities such as chess, music, painting, photography, reading, and spending time with her family.

Charlotte Huger is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and six years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC, among others. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products supported by an integrated platform of advisor programs and financial product sales.

Timothy States is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 designations. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors, USAdvisors Wealth Management, Lifemark Securities Corp., and OSAIC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Jackson Hall is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with his team to assist clients in meeting their financial planning and service needs. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2023, progressing through roles including Financial Representative and Relationship Manager before his current position. Throughout his tenure at Fidelity Investments, Jackson has developed experience in client relationship management and financial planning. His work focuses on helping clients achieve their financial goals through tailored planning and services.

Joanne McGrath is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2026, she worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for three years and has experience in various roles outside the financial industry, including positions at Behr Paint, Beyond the Grind, and Houzz. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and investment services, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Victoria Baker is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., alongside earlier work in education and service industries. She also has experience owning a small cleaning services business. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, using multi-asset model portfolios and research-driven guidance, supported by a scalable, integrated operational structure.

Logan Parker is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has previously worked with Insight Global and Jen and Greg Money Matters. Outside of finance, he serves as a varsity baseball assistant coach at West Springfield High School and coaches at the Metropolitan Baseball Academy. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm offers tailored financial planning using structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools, supporting clients in implementing and updating their plans.

Alexandra Greathouse is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, she worked at Grove Point Investments LLC and has been affiliated with Lakes Investment Solutions Group and Lakes & Company, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and various portfolio options.

Eric Lantz is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005, currently serving as a financial advisor at the firm’s Alexandria, VA office. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a family limited partnership, Lantz Family LLC, which is used for investment purposes. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that offers retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm provides a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, utilizing a centralized retirement-income consulting team and algorithmic tools to develop tailored, tax-efficient income strategies.

Elizabeth Swann is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent and its related entities since 2003 and holds leadership roles outside of her advisory work, including serving as President of the La Plata Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and Treasurer for Trinity Episcopal Church. Additionally, she works as an Accounting Manager at the College of Southern Maryland. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors, focusing on goal-based analyses and written recommendations across various financial planning topics without discretionary trading authority.

Paul Abbou is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. He currently works at Cetera and has held previous roles at Avantax Investment Services, HeimLantz Professional Corporation, and 1st Global Capital Corp. In addition to his advisory work, Abbou manages HeimLantz CPAs and Advisors, LLC, where he provides tax return review and tax planning advisory services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide multi-manager platform serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts with a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of program options and custodial relationships, supported by over 10,000 advisors and approximately $256 billion in assets under management.

Jeffrey Nau is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial. He has worked at Merrill Lynch for 21 years prior to his current roles, which include senior positions at Nau Team Six, LLC and Goetzman Nau Financial Partners, LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services supported by analytical tools and maintains specialized programs such as municipal advising and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory services.

Winthrop Cobb is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Alexandria, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Richard Long is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2009 and also works with Goetzman Nau Financial Partners. Outside of his advisory roles, he manages rental real estate properties. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutions. The firm provides non-discretionary planning and consulting tailored to client goals and supports institutional consulting and portfolio management through an extensive advisor network.