Shaun Kline is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in La Plata, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he spent 12 years at American Girl. 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 under management and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

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 a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as an advanced team rock climbing coach at Sportrock Climbing Centers, where he assisted in coaching youth teams. He also has a background in education with positions at several schools and colleges. Fidelity, through its Strategic Advisers division, provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, employing a systematic investment process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Julia Ebron is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been with Bank of America and Merrill for 33 years, providing comprehensive banking and investing advice. Julia focuses on helping individuals and families reach their financial goals through personalized wealth management strategies. Her areas of expertise include education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Julia holds professional designations such as Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Julia earned her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Virginia. She values long-standing client relationships and believes in collaboration to develop and achieve clients' goals. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her two children, as well as interests including 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® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2025. His prior experience includes nine years at Wells Fargo Clearing and seven years at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. He has entrepreneurial involvement as a partial owner of an LLC focused on commercial real estate investments. 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 delivered through tailored recommendations based on Wells Fargo research and planning tools.

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 has six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm’s investment implementation is model-driven, relying on portfolios developed by internal research and third-party strategists.

Timothy States is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. His prior work includes roles at Securities America Advisors, USAdvisors Wealth Management, Lifemark Securities Corp., Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, and UBS Financial Services. 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 advisory and brokerage services through a large network of advisers, offering financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms with a range of strategic and tactical investment options.

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 CFP® professional at Charles Schwab with two years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she worked at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. for three years, and she has experience in education as well as a brief involvement with I Care Cleaning Services. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a multi-asset model portfolio approach and centralized 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 with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, she held roles at Grove Point Investments LLC and Lakes Investment Solutions Group, as well as Lakes & Company, LLC. 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 across various asset classes.

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 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 1996 to 2008 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.