Patricia Penn is a CFP® with 32 years of experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Alexandria, VA. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Their planning process uses firm-approved tools and models but places implementation responsibility with clients, generally acting in an advisory capacity rather than as an ERISA fiduciary unless otherwise engaged.

Liam McCracken is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. He began his career at Fidelity as a Relationship Manager in 2023 before transitioning to an Investment Consultant position in 2024. In his current role, Liam partners with clients through the financial planning process to develop plans that are appropriate and understandable, focusing on goals such as retirement and other financial objectives. His approach emphasizes collaboration throughout each phase of the client's financial journey. Outside of his professional work, Liam has personal interests that include cars, cooking and baking, football, social events with friends, golf, and music.

Charmaine Cheng is a Client Experience Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, she works closely with clients to understand their current financial situations and introduces them to solutions available through Merrill and Bank of America. She focuses on empowering clients with knowledge and tools to help manage their financial lives effectively. Charmaine holds professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She earned her Bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin System and a Master's degree from George Mason University. Her professional philosophy centers on helping clients identify what matters most to them and their families to develop strategies that pursue their financial goals.

Vanessa Amaral Velasco is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Merrill with six years of experience in the industry. She has held roles at Merrill and Bank of America and has been involved in education, including positions at Strayer University and Northern Virginia Community College. Outside of her advisory work, she operates Brasileirei LLC, a Brazilian beachwear ecommerce business. 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 institutional investors.

Michael Macintyre is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and scenario modeling to support its financial planning process.

Damien Barros is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on building strong financial relationships by understanding what matters most to his clients and helping them turn their financial goals into clear, actionable strategies. He specializes in various areas including education planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, small business strategies, sports and entertainment, and tax minimization. Damien also collaborates with professionals such as CPAs and estate attorneys to address broader financial considerations that clients may encounter throughout different stages of their lives. Damien holds a Bachelor's Degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of work, he values family and maintains a balance between his career and personal life. He enjoys biking, hiking, going to the gym, playing tennis and basketball, and participates as a member of the NOVA Tennis League.

Stephen Bearce is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Alexandria, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at McLaughlin Ryder Advisory Services, Coburn & Meredith, Inc., and Citigroup Global Markets. He serves as a trustee for a non-family irrevocable life insurance trust. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides a combination of brokerage and advisory solutions, with a focus on research-driven portfolio construction and a range of financial products distributed through affiliated entities.

Evan Tanner is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America N.A., Merrill Lynch, and Pinebrook Capital. Prior to his advisory career, he was associated with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Tandem Sports and Entertainment. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Dharamhet Khangura is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank in 2021, he worked at KW Metro Center and several other firms in real estate and environmental services. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary advisory framework.

Joanne Claypoole is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Manassas, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2013. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services that include written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Raymond Hasser is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing more than 40 years of experience serving client families. Since beginning his wealth management career in 1982, he has worked closely with a diverse clientele, often across multiple generations. His background as a police officer and Military Police in the Army informs a disciplined and thoughtful approach to financial advising, emphasizing goals-based strategies tailored to clients' individual concerns and aspirations. Ray focuses on helping clients navigate areas such as college education planning, family wealth management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, special needs planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. He emphasizes a personalized, boutique-like experience by meeting clients in their homes and coordinating proactively with their CPAs and attorneys to align tax and estate planning strategies. His appreciation of behavioral finance shapes his customization of portfolios to align with clients’ comfort levels regarding risk. Ray holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned high school diplomas from Ohio University and Wright State University. Outside of his professional role, he enjoys biking, reading, traveling, woodworking, and yoga. He is proud of his family, including his wife Sue and their five grown children.

Tracy Hoben Shelkin is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 26 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. She is licensed with the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a representative payee for a family member. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu covering various financial aspects and integrates advisory services with other financial product sales and referral channels.

Gerald Grant III is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Falls Church, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2016, including its predecessor Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is an author and publisher of the book *The Power of Generational Wealth* and is involved in paid speaking engagements. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party program sponsors.

Nathan Moore is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2003, including its predecessor entity, Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Moore serves as a board member for Ashland University’s College of Business and Economics and is president of the Greater Washington DC chapter of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors. He also volunteers as a tournament director for a local baseball event. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, institutions, and organizations. The firm’s approach includes matching clients to advisory program models and third-party managers, offering a range of investment solutions including mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Zach Spradlin is Vice President and Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, where he has worked since 2010 in various roles. In his current position since 2022, he focuses on protecting clients' wealth by understanding their priorities and assisting in effective decision-making. Over his career, Zach has held several positions including Financial Consultant and Investment Consultant, gaining experience in wealth planning and financial consulting. His approach emphasizes listening to clients to simplify complex financial matters and prioritize their needs. Outside of work, Zach has interests in football, golf, and pets.

William Hall is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2008 and previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Legg Mason Wood Walker, Incorporated. He is also involved in a non-variable insurance business in Alexandria, VA. 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 other institutions. Its platform includes financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional programs, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Delia Arhiri is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience and holds the ChFC®, Series 63, and Series 65 designations. She previously worked at Navy Federal Financial Group and related entities for over a decade and is also the owner of Premier Life Design, LLC, a non-investment related business. 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, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

Doreen Trammell is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Alexandria, VA, where she has worked since 2023. She has three years of industry experience and previously held roles at Rowene Kroesen and Calvary Church of the Nazarene. Outside of finance, she is involved in wellness coaching through Youngevity and serves as co-president of the Hayfield Garden Club, a civic association focused on gardening and community activities. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, offering holistic, goal-based financial planning without portfolio management or discretionary trading authority. Their approach integrates planning with managed-account options under a consolidated billing service called WealthPlan.

Douglas Lara Castro is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 license and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab, Bank of America, Merrill, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Outside of finance, his work history includes involvement with several businesses such as Parking Management Co LLC and Andrew Chekene Enterprises Inc. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates centralized due diligence with quantitative and qualitative research, incorporating ESG eligibility frameworks and broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Sean Mcqueen is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Securian Capital of the Chesapeake and First Command Financial Services. Outside his advisory work, he is involved as a financial professional with Kinnect Advisors and acts as an insurance agent selling fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves 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 multiple program structures.