Sean Thompson is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Rockville, MD, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Investcorp Retirement Specialists and SagePoint Financial, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is listed as Assistant Vice President of InvestOne Wealth Management Inc., a DBA entity. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting a range of investment programs and maintaining a complex network of affiliated broker-dealer, asset management, and other financial service entities.

Andrew Guarente is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Rockville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. from 2013 to 2020. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing roughly $501 billion in assets and serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides non-discretionary financial planning and consulting services, drawing on a wide range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

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.

Bruce Pearlman is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the PFS™ designation and Series 66 license, and has 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Avantax Insurance Agency and Avantax Advisory Services for over two decades. He is an emeritus member of the National Capital Chapter board of the MS Society. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individual clients, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts through a large network of independent advisors, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple investment strategies and third-party managers.

Rajat Rajan is a CFP® professional with 38 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with LPL Financial and has held previous roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, PNC Wealth Management, Banc of America Investment Services, Quick & Reilly, and UBS Financial Services. 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 and access to third-party asset management, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Eduardo Correa is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and having nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, Bank of America, Merrill, and Morgan Stanley over the course of his career. He is based in Gaithersburg, MD. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs over 14,000 financial advisors, offering a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Sarah White is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and has 34 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with MML Investors Services, Inc. and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 1991. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in sales of life, health, group life, and group health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, goal-based planning and various specialized programs such as divorce and estate-settlement planning.

Michael Stone is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Charles Schwab in 2025, he worked at Bankers Life and Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., and has experience in the insurance and financial services sectors. 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. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, offering clients multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Brenda Yombo is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including Intuit, Jones and Company Professional Corporation, and Rose Financial Solutions. Brenda is also the CEO and managing member of Infinity Gray Consulting LLC, providing consulting and tax preparation services. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm employs model-delivery strategies developed by unaffiliated asset managers and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment options supported by custodians such as BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Jonathan Greaney is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2019, including his current role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he was employed at T. Rowe Price and held positions with the cities of Winchester and Gaithersburg. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a broad range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and market outlook models.

Jennifer Collins is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Robert W. Baird & Co., CitiGroup, Wells Fargo Clearing, and PNC Wealth Management. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in property management as a sole proprietor. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and structured discovery processes.

Tahsin Faruki is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, MassMutual, and PenFed Credit Union. He is also involved with PenFed Wealth Management, supporting LPL’s business operations. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered primarily by investment adviser representatives utilizing a range of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Blair Fetzer is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Rockville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 11 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance, Pruco Securities LLC, and New York Life. He also serves as an insurance broker for Erie Insurance Co. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, annual planning engagements that utilize firm-approved analysis tools.

Brian Borish is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Potomac, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having two years of experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2018 and previously spent sixteen years at CitiGroup Global Markets and twenty years with The Gap, Inc. Outside of his financial advisory role, he is employed at The Gap, Inc. in customer service. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured planning tools and a discovery process and offers a broad range of investment and financial planning strategies.

Ashwin Rajan is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL, he was involved with Outspoke.io and attended the University of Maryland - College Park. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management.

Mark Powell is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2000, as well as at Citigroup Global Markets from 2004 to 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in book publishing as an author and speaker. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market outlook models.

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.

Danny Embrey is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, he worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Suntrust Advisory Services. Embrey serves as a board member of the Poolesville Athletic Association, a community organization in Poolesville, Maryland. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and emphasizes a structured financial planning process utilizing firm-approved tools and modeling.

Vera Shaker is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Merrill in Ashburn, VA, with seven years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2019 and previously worked at Bank of America from 2009 to 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a co-trustee of a revocable living trust. 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, and institutions.

Gerard Ransing is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and was previously with MetLife Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, he operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed annuities. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools to provide written recommendations in collaborative, annual planning engagements.