Timothy Richardson is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Cetera and has held roles at Greenspace Financial, Avantax, Raymond James, and other financial firms. Outside of advisory work, he provides tax preparation services through his own DBA, Greenspace Financial, and volunteers assisting older adults with transportation and civic voting activities in Fairfax County. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and access to third-party managers, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Ryan Oh is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Bank of America and ESLI Inc. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Matthew Poteete is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Herndon, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2021, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank NA from 2013 to 2021. He is also involved with Certainty of the Uncertainty, LLC, an advisor-owned entity established to manage his practice. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, offering written recommendation reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with a centralized consulting team to deliver non-discretionary, algorithm-assisted recommendations tailored to clients’ needs.

Alina Pinkard is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior roles include twelve years at Merrill and four years at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. before joining her current firm in 2026. 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 proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions with an emphasis on diversified portfolios, periodic rebalancing, and long-term strategy.

Cynthia Fermin is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing Services since 2018, following nine years at PNC Bank. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Bryan Hale is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Sterling, VA, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones and has additional background in real estate-related roles. Outside of advising, he manages several real estate investment and rental entities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by internal and third-party research.

Mariah Dehaven is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. She previously worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. for seven years, as well as at Edelman Financial Services, LLC and EF Legacy Securities, LLC. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals including high net worth clients, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of financial planning, portfolio management, and custody services, utilizing a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies, as well as internal research tools including artificial intelligence.

Samuel Kerr is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. Prior to this role, he worked as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2024 and as a Financial Representative from 2022 to 2023. His professional journey in financial planning is a second career, following his experience as an elementary and special education teacher. Samuel applies lessons learned from teaching—valuing relationships and simplifying complex concepts—to his work in financial planning. He focuses on understanding clients' goals and collaboratively developing plans to protect, manage, and grow their wealth.

Kevin Wamsley is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hamilton, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in mortgage and real estate services through his affiliations with Distinctive Referral LLC and Main Street Home Loans LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Ben Knighton is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2022. In his role, he focuses on understanding clients' individual circumstances and assisting them in creating financial plans aligned with their personal goals. Prior to his current position, Ben served as a Senior Registered Wealth Management Client Associate at Merrill Lynch from 2014 to 2022. Over his career, he has developed experience in wealth management and financial consulting. Ben's approach emphasizes meeting clients with care and thoughtfulness, aiming to support them effectively through their financial planning process.

David Straightiff is a CFP®-designated financial advisor at Edward Jones with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

M Kennedy Hughes is a financial advisor at Merrill with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1996 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, using both model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Richard Pollick is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab holding a Series 66 credential and approximately one year of experience in the industry. His prior experience includes roles at New York Life Insurance Company, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and Oppenheimer and Co Inc., as well as several periods dedicated to full-time education. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services, combining non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and a formal alternative-investment offering process.

Sarah Atkins is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2005. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and operates out of Marshall, VA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm with over 23,700 financial advisors, serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Christopher Rainer is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with LPL Financial since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with The Collective Offshore in a non-investment capacity. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, and incorporates research and model portfolios from various sources.

Jennifer Collins is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Robert W. Baird & Co. and CitiGroup. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in property management as a sole proprietor. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process.

Mark Powell is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Powell is also involved in book publishing as an author and speaker through his business, Clutch. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Stephen Mcfeely is a CFA® charterholder and Series 63 licensed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and Northeast Planning Associates, Inc., where he provides financial planning and consulting services. Prior to these roles, he worked at Cassaday and Company, Inc. for three years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, brokerage services, and access to diversified investment strategies supported by in-house and third-party research.

Bradley Dean is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds professional designations including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Bethany College and completed his high school education at Yorktown High School. Bradley also attended the University of Virginia without obtaining a degree.

Philip Cocce is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at firms including TIAA-CREF, HSBC Securities, and Prudential Insurance Company of America. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security claiming options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm utilizes a centralized consulting team and combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored retirement income recommendations.