Matthew Williams is an Investment Consultant currently working with Fidelity Investments since 2025. In his role, he partners with clients to simplify complex financial issues, aiming to build strong relationships and ensure clients receive appropriate treatment. Prior to this, he served as a Relationship Manager from 2024 to 2025 and as a Financial Representative from 2023 to 2024, all within Fidelity Investments. Matthew's professional experience centers on financial planning and client relationship management. His approach involves translating complex financial matters into understandable terms to assist clients effectively. Outside of his professional life, Matthew has interests in art, concerts, movies, music, outdoor adventures, and reading.

Lucas Barton is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with the Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, he worked at CVS Health and Cawood Funeral Home. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including a broad range of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a wide array of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Matt Megary is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Alexandria, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and over 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. Since 2024, he has also been involved with Riverfront Wealth Advisor LLC and Riverfront Wealth MM LLC, where he holds ownership stakes and actively participates in management. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser 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 tailor recommendations that clients may implement through various brokerage or advisory programs.

William Smith Jr. is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked with Money Concepts Capital Corp and has operated Inov8ive Financial Solutions Consulting Group since 2010. Smith is also involved in financial literacy training through IFS Consulting Group LLC, where he serves as president. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension funds, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management, access to third-party advisers, and proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Caroline Bidwick is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2024. Prior to her advisory role, she held positions at Ridgewells and Planet Fitness. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including model portfolio construction using a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic methods. The firm serves a variety of clients such as registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund.

Andrew Rieger is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Alexandria, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, following 14 years at Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers both direct individual plans and corporate financial planning programs.

Michael Kelly is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 48 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1979 and concurrently affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients, offering managed account programs, third-party manager selection, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage services. The firm integrates its advisory services with Bank of America’s broader banking and capital markets platform, emphasizing managed accounts and manager-selection capabilities.

James Ventura is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings over 25 years of experience in financial services, having begun his career at Dean Witter Reynolds. James focuses on helping clients manage executive compensation, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income. He works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies that align with their long-term goals. James holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Maryland and completed an Accredited Certificate Program at Harvard University. He is registered with FINRA, holding the Series 7 and 65/66 licenses, and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. James is a member of the Harvard Alumni Association and the USTA. Residing in Northern Virginia with his wife and son, James is actively involved in community organizations such as the Alexandria Mentoring Partnership and Historic Alexandria. His personal interests include golfing, reading, and tennis.

Eric Goodson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services that include but are not limited to comprehensive financial planning and estate strategies.

Lovie Leach Yarborough is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked with Money Concepts Capital Corp and Money Concepts Financial Planning Centre. Yarborough is also an owner of Ellevation Wealth Management and Legacy Planning, LLC, and is active as an insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension funds, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm offers services through multiple platforms and custodians and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies.

Kyle Dews is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where he leads a team of advisors in helping clients define financial goals and develop strategies to meet their financial objectives. He leverages the resources available at Fidelity to educate clients on risks and opportunities associated with their financial plans. Kyle has extensive experience in the financial services industry, with a career spanning roles at Fidelity Investments since 2006, including positions such as Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, and Retirement Relationship Manager. Prior to Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch and Waddell & Reed. This breadth of experience supports his leadership in guiding clients and managing advisory teams. Outside of his professional work, Kyle has personal interests that include art, the beach, fitness, movies, music, and parenthood.

Nick Caputo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley based in Alexandria, VA. He holds a Series 66 designation and began his career at Morgan Stanley in 2022 after graduating from the University of Maryland. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning services supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Gus Mask is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently with Charles Schwab in Alexandria, VA. His prior roles include positions at USAA Investment Management Company and USAA Financial Planning Services. Mask has been self-employed in a non-investment-related capacity since 2017. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary managed account solutions. The firm integrates brokerage, advisory, custody, and cash-sweep services with a multi-asset investment approach supported by due diligence and strategic asset allocation.

Abraham Jones is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He assists clients in managing their wealth by creating personalized strategies that reflect their individual financial goals and adapt to the evolving market conditions. Abraham offers access to insights from Merrill as well as banking and lending solutions through Bank of America. His areas of focus include college education planning, corporate executive services, divorce transition planning, services for endowments, foundations and non-profits, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategies, and retirement income. Abraham holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Abraham earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a High School Diploma from Ensley High School. Outside of work, he enjoys basketball, football, golfing, softball, spending time with his family, and traveling.

John Mccafferty is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at various affiliates of Edelman Financial Engines since 2015. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment options and managing approximately $326 billion for roughly 477,000 clients.

Jerry Whitmire is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Alexandria, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Citigroup Global Markets and Legg Mason Wood Walker. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with a family real estate partnership in South Carolina, holding an equal interest with his siblings. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients through a range of advisory programs, emphasizing structured financial planning and a broad offering of investment products.

Anna Tcirkunova is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. She previously worked at 11 Invest LLC for six years and Most LLC for ten years. Merrill, along 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Shannon Rowan is a CFP® professional with 37 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at LPL Financial since 2012. Prior to joining LPL, Rowan worked at Chevy Chase Financial Services for 16 years and had roles at Capital One Financial Advisors LLC and Burke & Herbert Bank, where she is also Executive Vice President of Wealth. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of financial planning and investment solutions using both proprietary and third-party strategies, supported by technology tools, and manages over $819 billion in discretionary assets through a large network of advisors.

Richard Levy is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Woodbridge, VA, with 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2010 and previously at Axa Advisors and Medallion Advisory Services. In addition to his advisory work, he is an independent certified public accountant. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

Aurora Mcnear is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Alexandria, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1995. Outside of her advisory role, Mcnear is President and CEO of Global Recruitment LLC, a business that recruits international teachers. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.