Alexander Freed is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he focuses on helping high-net-worth clients pursue their professional and personal wealth management goals. He joined Merrill in 2017 and serves clients in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area. His practice centers on developing in-depth relationships to understand clients' current situations and future aspirations, offering financial planning, tax minimization strategies, estate planning, customized lending solutions, and other services. Prior to joining Merrill, Freed earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of South Carolina's Darla Moore School of Business, studying Finance and Risk Management. He holds several professional certifications including Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC™), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His expertise encompasses areas such as college education planning, corporate benefits, executive compensation, family wealth management, retirement income, and more. A native of the Greater Washington Region, Freed understands the unique financial needs of his community. He is involved with organizations such as the Knights of Columbus and enjoys spending time with his family and engaging in activities like biking, bowling, fishing, football, golfing, hiking, and reading.

Edgar Marita is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Potomac, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2010 to 2024 before joining Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that include financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Eli Kreger is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2019, with brief periods spent outside the industry. His prior work history includes roles at Pulse House of Fitness and Sherwood Hill Liquor Store. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

Mary Bottella is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she manages a rental property in Naples, Florida. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, providing a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options along with integrated brokerage, custody, and financial planning services.

John Lasheski is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as an executor for an estate in Brookeville, Maryland. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide array of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and models.

Vicki Studt is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Frederick, MD, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. Her work history includes positions at Primerica Financial Services, D4C Dental Brands, and Amedisys. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in selling loan products, home security, automation, and other home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors is a large-scale asset management firm serving primarily individual, corporate, and charitable clients through a wrap-fee program that utilizes model-driven investment strategies managed by third parties, with support from BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Timothy Calabrese is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2008 and concurrently at Bank of America, N.A. since 2013. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services primarily to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional investors.

Mark Searles is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Grove Point Advisors, Grove Point Investments, SSN Advisory, and Medallion Financial Group. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with Safe Money Concepts, a non-variable insurance business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of advisers. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Lyssa Tavel is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016 and also operates Lyssa Tavel Interior Design LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Thomas Searles is a CFP® professional with 42 years of experience in the financial industry, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2025. His prior roles include positions at Grove Point Advisors, LLC, H. Beck, Inc., and SSN Advisory, Inc., among others. Outside of his advisory work, he is an author and musician, with involvement in several creative projects such as "Was Once a Hero / The Marshal" and "Bill Tilghman and the Outlaws." LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and services, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management that utilizes model portfolios and research from various sources.

Kristin Kornemann is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. She has held roles at several firms, including Financial Advantage Associates and Minnesota Life, and has been involved in fixed insurance sales with Erie Insurance and Financial Advantage Associates. She is also active in her community as a homeowners association president. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Robert Toczylowski is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. and Capital One Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner at Symmetry Financial Partners, focusing on insurance and financial planning. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs. The firm employs a variety of portfolio construction tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Wesley Stansel is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Rockville, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. He previously worked at First Command Insurance Services, Inc. and related entities from 2018 to 2019. Outside of finance, he was involved with Pazzo Pomodoro for nine years and employment at George Mason University for five years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and incorporates structured planning tools and modeling in its advisory services.

Kevin Davidson is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Gaithersburg, MD. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 15 years of industry experience, including 17 years with Allstate Insurance Co. He is also involved as an agent with Tomasetti Wealth, operating under Montgomery Financial Partners. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing various portfolio management and model-based solutions tailored to client objectives.

Jared Violante is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Rockville, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and having 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2016 and is also involved with Capital Wealth Management Group in a non-client-facing capacity. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and nonprofit organizations. The firm offers non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals and supports a range of advisory programs, incorporating technology and advanced analytical tools in its offerings.

Karen Holmes is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously held roles at 1st Global Insurance Services, Inc. and 1st Global Advisors, Inc. Holmes is also the owner of Holmes and Associates Accounting Services, providing tax preparation and bookkeeping services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

David Frank is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Frederick, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with OSAIC since 2023 and previously worked at Kramer Financial Insurance Agency and Fsc Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Head Coach for the United States of America Deaf Track and Field national team and is a member of the Deaf American Distance Running Hall of Fame Advisory Committee. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutions through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm utilizes a range of tools and platforms to deliver integrated brokerage and advisory services, offering customized portfolios and access to multiple third-party money managers and investment solutions.

Nicholas Serenyi is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and market outlook models.

Jacob Scarbath is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Equitable Advisors and involvement with the Howard County Arts Council. LPL Enterprise, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm provides financial planning, access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products via an integrated platform.

Keyan Abrishamkar is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and Capital One Advisors. He is also the owner of Keynow LLC, a non-investment related business entity. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, leveraging both proprietary and third-party research and technology.