James Bennett is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Advisors, Anchor Financial Group, OneAmerica Securities, and Ryan Bennett LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals and institutional clients such as pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs across multiple platforms.

Charles Markson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors based in Alexandria, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 41 years of industry experience. His career includes 11 years at Raymond James & Associates and nine years at Wells Fargo Clearing before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2025. He is also the owner of CBM Holdings, LLC, where he dedicates significant time. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and sports & entertainment planning, using Wells Fargo’s research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Joshua Johnson Journet is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he provides financial guidance and support to clients, focusing on wealth management strategies. He holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), reflecting his expertise in investment advisory services.

Young Jung is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Fairfax, VA, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, he worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney from 2017 to 2024, as well as Penn Mutual Life Insurance and Hornor Townsend & Kent. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a youth soccer referee for the US Soccer Association. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individuals and institutions. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, affiliated mutual funds, and tax-efficient services, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Matthew Edgar is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2009. He is based in Fairfax, VA. Outside of his advisory work, he is a guitarist in a local band that performs regularly at venues and private events. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a network of more than 23,000 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Hizikiel Holloman is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, Holloman held various roles including positions at Starcenter Multisport and LISC. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified portfolios including mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Austin Fernandez is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles outside of financial services, such as positions at Middleburg Tennis Club and various educational institutions. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs, utilizing a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers to deliver tailored investment solutions.

Alexander Skolnitsky is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Springfield, VA, where he has worked since 2014. He has 11 years of industry experience. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Hay Wong is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Falls Church, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously worked with AXA Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes a mix of proprietary and third-party advisory models and offers ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.

Gerald Pardo is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Alexandria, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., and the PRADA Group. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning using structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides a variety of investment and planning services.

Brian Bink is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he works with clients to develop customized financial plans tailored to their specific objectives. He emphasizes building strong, collaborative relationships with clients and adapting strategies as their needs evolve. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments in 2024, Brian held the position of Manager at Bain & Company from 2021 to 2024. He also served as an Investment Advisor for the Yale Advisory Committee on Investor Responsibility between 2018 and 2020. Outside of his professional work, Brian engages in activities such as cars, family activities, outdoor adventures, pets, traveling, and volunteering.

Adam Entin is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2021 and has been with Wells Fargo Bank, NA since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Timothy Vessell is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2009. His prior roles include positions at Mutual Service Corporation, FSC Securities Corporation, and Capitol Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in insurance brokerage sales, including term life, universal life, long-term care, disability insurance, and fixed annuities. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational tools and a broad network of more than 22,800 advisors.

Kaitlyn Powell is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Baird in 2024, she worked for Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. and Wegmans Food Markets. The DDK Group, part of Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals—including high net worth clients—as well as corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, and custody services, utilizing a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies supported by internal research and advanced tools.

Mitchell Hailey is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 47 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Prior to that, he was with Citigroup Global Markets for 16 years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates various analytical tools and investment committee insights.

Carlos Velasco II is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Capital One Bank, SunTrust Bank, and Dulles Drywall Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is a general partner and managing member of Brasileirei, a limited liability company in Woodbridge, Virginia, where he assists with inventory, business management, and finance. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional accounts.

Justin Gaudet is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2019 and previously held roles at AXA Advisors and New Canaan Group. His other business activities include operating BL Financial Group as a DBA. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a range of asset-management programs, often utilizing third-party asset managers and advisory programs.

Luther Ensminger Jr. is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Falls Church, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and totaling 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor AXA Advisors since 1999. Ensminger serves on the board and investment committee of PST Advisors, LLC, an Equitable-approved RIA. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models, often implemented through third-party programs and sponsors, and offers services including ERISA fiduciary support for qualified plans.

Yufang Juan is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2004, including its predecessor Axa Advisors. Her outside business activities include operating an insurance brokerage. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of investment adviser representatives and third-party asset managers.

Aeda Chung is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2020, with prior experience at Wells Fargo Advisors and UBS Financial Services. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.