Maxwell Fadero is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of experience at the firm. He previously worked at Spa Logic and Bowie Produce Co. Inc. Maxwell also spent four years at Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School before beginning his career in financial services. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Joseph Bommarito is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, Morgan Stanley, and AXA Financial. He is also associated with Pence Financial Group. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives employing various investment strategies.

Ken Desmond is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Reston, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President and a member of the Board of Directors for Sterling Park Golf Club. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Kevin Sullivan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2018, including a current role with Morgan Stanley Private Bank. His prior experience includes positions at MarshBerry Capital, Inc., Marsh, Berry & Company, Inc., and PNC Investments. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and strategies developed by its Global Investment Committee.

Chris Meighan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Falls Church, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Grove Point Advisors, LLC and Grove Point Investments, LLC, and has been associated with Meyers Meighan Wealth Management Group since 2002. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors and managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Naila Ibrahim is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, Citizens Bank, HSBC Bank, and Nizami Feeds (Pvt.) Limited. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with services that include investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions with a focus on research-driven, diversified investment strategies.

Jeffrey Seibel is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Alexandria, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 28 years of industry experience. His career includes tenure at Citigroup Global Markets and various Morgan Stanley entities since 2000. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-based financial planning services.

Mohammed Ajmeri is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. In this capacity, he works closely with clients to simplify financial planning, helping them identify their financial goals and develop strategies to achieve them. He prioritizes building long-lasting and trustworthy relationships to ensure personalized financial planning tailored to each client's interests and aspirations. Prior to his current position, Mohammed gained experience as a Sr. Premier Banker at Wells Fargo from 2021 to 2024, and as a Wealth Relationship Manager, AVP, at Citibank from 2016 to 2020. He is proficient in Gujarati, Hindi, and Urdu. Outside of his professional life, Mohammed enjoys biking, fishing, horseback riding, outdoor adventures, parenthood, and reading.

Carrie Hughes is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has worked with Avantax Investment Services and Englert Financial prior to joining LPL. Hughes also serves as a notary in Springfield, VA. 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 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.

Katherine Mcsween is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In her role, she provides integrated strategy, implementation, and service to a select group of clients nationwide. She works with a diverse clientele, including small-business owners, executives, and multi-generational families, with a particular sensitivity to the financial needs of women through all life stages. Katherine's expertise encompasses investment management, trust and estate planning services, credit and banking through Bank of America, retirement planning strategy, and philanthropy. As a Portfolio Manager, she manages personalized or defined strategies on a discretionary basis, incorporating individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. She began her wealth management career in 2007 and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Katherine earned her Bachelor's Degree from James Madison University. Outside of work, she enjoys fitness and embraces it as a way of life, pursuing new adventures and physical challenges often with her family and friends. Her personal interests include cooking, interior decorating, reading, running, swimming, tennis, and writing.

John Gurley is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fairfax, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His background includes multiple roles with the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts and the University of Virginia. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with advisory and brokerage solutions through affiliated companies.

Yonatan Ruffin is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America N.A., Kenmos Structural Engineering, Asham Trade & Industry PLC, and Unity University. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Patrick Robertson is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Falls Church, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2012 and previously worked with AXA Advisors. Outside of advising, he is involved in presenting retirement planning seminars and provides group benefits through general agency appointments. Equitable Advisors serves individuals across various wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm employs a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and utilizes both firm-offered and third-party advisory models to tailor investment solutions to client needs.

Sandra Guerrant is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, following earlier experience at Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and firm-approved methodologies to support its clients' financial goals.

Steven Singer is a CFP® professional with 37 years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC and previously spent 37 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation. Singer is also involved in insurance-related activities, offering dental and various life and disability insurance products. OSAIC Wealth serves a wide range of clients including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations, delivering both brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by risk assessments and offers multiple investment management options, including discretionary and third-party strategies.

Dywane Hall is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Springfield, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 41 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 1985. Hall volunteers as a financial literacy presenter for the Society for Financial Development, focusing on programs for college students at historically Black universities. 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, utilizing a combination of proprietary research, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Thomas Natoli is a CFP® and ChFC® with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving with Equitable Advisors since 1999. Prior to Equitable Advisors, he was affiliated with AXA Advisors, LLC, where he worked for 21 years. He is also involved in an outside insurance brokerage business. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, utilizing a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

Matthew Gregory is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Manassas, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2001 and has concurrent roles with SBC of VA, Fauquier County Schools, and Soul Purpose Church. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap fee structure while delegating trading to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Michael Hartary is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with tailored financial planning and a wide array of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning processes that incorporate advanced modeling techniques.

Thienkim Trinh is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Springfield, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been associated with PFS InvestmentS Inc and Primerica Financial Services since 1997. In addition to advisory work, she is involved in sales of investment-related and home-related products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors is a large-scale firm serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable entities. The firm offers a wrap-fee asset management program primarily based on model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers.