Tamara Haskins is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Clarksburg, MD. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 23 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Mahoney Financial Organization, BluePoint Financial, and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of advisory work, she owns the Haskins and Haskins Group, LLC, which promotes her son Dwayne Haskins's football career, and serves as an officer of the Haskins Family Foundation, a nonprofit focused on community outreach and educational programming. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, defined contribution and defined benefit plans, and charitable and corporate clients. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services, emphasizing tailored solutions delivered through multiple program types and primarily managing assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Mary Szabat is a CFP® professional with one year of industry experience, currently advising at MAI Capital Management, LLC. She previously worked at Key Private Bank, Tompkins Financial Advisors, Canandaigua National Bank and Trust Company, and Bank of Charles Town. Outside of financial advising, she is a co-owner of Suddenly You..., a startup focused on developing educational materials related to life events, health, and happiness. MAI Capital Management, LLC provides investment management, wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of customizable strategies and also serves in product-sponsor roles, managing mutual funds and private investment vehicles.

Sai Ying Chu is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. She is currently with Lincoln Investment and has worked previously at Capital Analysts, Agia, and Valic Financial Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she works as an Instacart contractor to support her minor’s earnings. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is a large enterprise firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management services supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team and a network of third-party managers.

Matthew Main is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked across various Truist entities since 2015, including Truist Investment Services and SunTrust Advisory Services. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program, combining discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Lei Shi is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. Lei has been with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and is also involved with Financial Training Inc. and Insurance Marketing Center in roles outside of direct investment advisory. Lei previously worked with the Chinese Friendship Affairs Association, Inc. from 2018 to 2021. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, employer-sponsored plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm primarily employs model portfolios and third-party managers to implement its advisory services through multiple platforms such as Transamerica ONE and the TFA365 Advisory Program.

Garrett Scranton is a financial advisor at Wealthspire Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has previously worked at Sagevest Wealth Management, Olio Financial Planning, and served in educational roles including at Virginia Tech and in middle and high schools. Wealthspire Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and nonprofit organizations, providing wealth management, financial planning, and trustee services. The firm employs a relationship-driven, customized investment approach emphasizing diversified, institutional-style asset allocation and uses both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management strategies.

Moises Abascal Carrasco is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at SOL Capital Management Company and TD Bank. Cerity Partners provides customized wealth management and related services to individuals, families, trusts, business entities, charitable organizations, and institutional investors nationwide. The firm’s approach includes tailored asset allocation, manager selection, and periodic rebalancing, utilizing proprietary quantitative screens alongside third-party managers and individual securities.

Bart Lanman is a CFP® with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Wealthspire Advisors since 2017 and concurrently with Squire Lemkin & O'Brien since 2006. Prior to that, he worked at Tricapital Advisors Inc. from 2001 to 2017. Wealthspire Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, retirement plans, nonprofits, and trustees. The firm employs a relationship-driven, customized investment process with an emphasis on diversified, institutional-style asset allocation using a range of investment vehicles and ongoing due diligence.

Yeoshen Tsui is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Truist Advisory Services and its affiliated entities since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Tsui is involved as a co-owner of a water damage restoration business and participates in real estate activities primarily related to personal property with his spouse. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships with non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Stanley Epps is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Leesburg, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Centaurus Financial since 2006 and has been involved with Epps & Associates, Inc. since 2001. Outside of his advisory roles, he serves as president of Epps Financial Services, which provides life and health insurance products. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, businesses, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, with an investment approach that includes both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements and utilizes fundamental, technical, bottom-up, and top-down analysis.

Phuoc Dang is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameritas Advisory Services since 2021 and has longstanding roles with Acacia Financial Advisors LLC and Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as president of US-Asia Links, providing international business consulting on environmental and clean water initiatives, and is involved in community advisory activities related to the Asian Pacific American community. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm provides a variety of managed account programs, fee-based management of variable products, and supports portfolio construction and monitoring through internal and third-party resources.

Ruxian Gong is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Glass Jacobson Investment Advisors LLC, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Merrill, and Edward Jones. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as treasurer for a nonprofit Toastmasters club where she manages the club's finances. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios, with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Peter Chen is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF since 2016. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm provides both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management, acting as adviser to a donor-advised fund and operating within a vertically integrated structure that includes affiliated funds.

Christine Koy is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Rockville, MD, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and seven years of industry experience. She has been with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2018 and has additional experience with World Financial Group. Outside of advisory work, she occasionally helps manage inquiries related to a rental property owned jointly with her husband. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary models and third-party money managers.

Adam Sauri is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, CFA®, and Series 65 credentials. Prior to joining Cerity Partners in 2026, he worked at SOL Capital Management Company from 2012 to 2025. Cerity Partners provides customized wealth management and related services to a broad national client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, business entities, and institutional investors. The firm uses tailored asset allocation, manager selection, and periodic rebalancing with proprietary quantitative screens and third-party managers, and offers services such as portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to alternative and private-market investments.

Hassan Al Kadhimi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rockville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and TD Bank. He is also involved with NIHFCU Wealth Advisors as part of his work with LPL Financial. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions supported by research-driven model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology tools.

Helen De Bearn is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She focuses on delivering personalized financial advice and portfolio management services to her clients. Her professional expertise includes areas such as divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. Helen assists clients in building tailored wealth management approaches that align with their individual financial goals. Helen holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a High School Diploma/GED from George Washington High School. She is also involved in the community through participation in Women Giving Back. Outside of work, Helen's personal interests include cooking, dancing, gardening, horseback riding, and music.

Andrew Brand is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2023 and was previously with Financial Advantage and Minnesota Life/Securian Financial Services from 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a real estate rental business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes a multi-manager platform with various program and custodial options.

Michael Ament is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Mount Airy, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 17 years of industry experience. His prior work includes over a decade at H. Beck, Inc., followed by several roles within the Cambridge Investment Research network and Cetera-related firms. He is also employed by TAG Advisors in a trading capacity. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent financial professionals. The firm provides multiple portfolio management options, including proprietary and third-party strategies, with both discretionary and non-discretionary implementation tailored to client objectives.

Lisa Carpenter is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Rockville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2009. She serves on the Board of Directors and acts as Secretary for Shepherd's Care Children's Center, Inc., a nonprofit preschool affiliated with her church. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, tailoring investment strategies to clients’ risk profiles and utilizing a mix of in-house and third-party investment managers.