Michael Conrad is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Citigroup since 2022, following nine years at Bank of America. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs alongside broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with both discretionary and non-discretionary programs and maintains unique institutional capabilities including in-house research, derivatives services, and bespoke discretionary solutions for large relationships.

Shady Jadali is a financial advisor with CIBC Private Wealth Advisors, Inc. in Washington, DC, holding a Series 65 credential and four years of industry experience. He has been with CIBC Private Wealth Management since 2013. CIBC Private Wealth Advisors offers investment and wealth advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, employee benefit plans, corporations, and investment companies. The firm employs a combination of internal investment teams, relationship managers, and governance committees to create customized portfolios using proprietary and external strategies, including options hedges and structured notes.

Kayla Gignac is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Truist Advisory Services, she held positions at Truist Investment Services and Truist Bank. Her earlier work experience includes roles in the hospitality industry. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program that leverages both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches, supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Ankit Choksi is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently with Citigroup Global Markets, where he has worked since 2022, following an eight-year tenure at Campion Asset Management, LLC. Choksi holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Washington, DC. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs alongside broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs and is notable for its large institutional scale and unique market roles.

Stephen Derrick is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Annapolis, MD, where he has worked since 1999. He has 38 years of industry experience, including a long tenure with Guardian Life Insurance Company beginning in 1992. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President/President Elect of the South County Rotary Club with plans to become President in 2025. Primerica Advisors operates under Park Avenue Securities LLC, serving a broad retail client base with both brokerage and advisory services. The firm offers various proprietary and third-party investment programs and integrates a range of financial planning and consulting solutions.

Gary Bieniasz Jr. is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His career includes over 20 years with BB&T Investment Services and its affiliated entities before joining Truist in 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he participates in competitive travel basketball leagues and assists with fundraising events such as camps and golf tournaments. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches, leveraging third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools to support manager selection and ongoing oversight.

Joseph De Acosta is a financial advisor at First Command Advisory Services with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining First Command, he served six years in the United States Navy. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a particular focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs managed by a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.

Robert Murphy is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 42 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Merrill, Morgan Stanley, RBC Capital Markets, and City National Bank before joining Oppenheimer in 2022. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Washington, DC. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension plans, charitable organizations, pooled investment vehicles, and IRAs. The firm offers a range of investment programs and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, strategic asset allocation, and retirement consulting.

Luke Keck is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC since 2018 and previously held roles at The Ayco Company, L.P./Mercer Allied and Summit Financial Resources. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individual investors, executives, plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm uses strategic allocation models and offers specialized programs such as Private Family Office services and Financial Wellness, leveraging resources across the broader Goldman Sachs organization.

Shikhar Jhalani is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Citi since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Fidelity Investments, and the University of Miami. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, providing investment advisory programs, execution, and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and operates with significant institutional scale, including in-house research and derivatives services.

Juliet Magee is a CFP® certificant with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. She previously held advisory roles at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc. and associated entities. Magee is also involved with Milestones Financial Services and acts as an independent insurance agent. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management through the CLASSIC Plus platform, retirement-plan consulting, and specialized advisory services, employing a mix of fundamental and technical investment analysis.

James Clark is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments since 2005. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through several model-based programs, including the Portfolio Solutions Strategist Digital Offering, an invitation-only online discretionary model account available to PNC Bank employees. The firm uses algorithmic questionnaires to guide investment risk bands and implements portfolios using approved strategies with mutual funds and ETFs.

Cynthia Kurz is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mariner with two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Aspire Planning Associates, NASA Federal Credit Union, and JSK Financial Services. Mariner serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth households, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, providing investment management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm combines customized discretionary portfolios with in-house research and third-party managers, and it offers integrated tax services and family office solutions alongside traditional portfolio management.

Oluseun Adeyemi is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Citigroup in 2021, he worked at Merrill from 2017 to 2021 and Relocation Insurance Group from 2015 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is the founder of Simply Feel Good LLC, a life coaching business focused on confidence and anxiety. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across multiple wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and broker‑dealer services. The firm employs multi‑asset, multi‑manager strategies with oversight committees and combines large institutional scale with unique market roles and commercial arrangements.

Jonathan Kuteyi is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Wells Fargo Clearing, T. Rowe Price, and New York Life. His background also includes roles outside finance at Securiguard Inc. and Inter-Con Security LLC. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a digital discretionary model account available by invitation to employees. The firm uses algorithmic risk assessments and delegates portfolio implementation to third parties, focusing on mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Tobin Mergenthaler is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Eagle Strategies since 2015 and has worked within related New York Life entities since 2007. Eagle Strategies serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple program types and emphasizes tailored recommendations across a diverse client base, including retirement investors and plan sponsors.

Michael De Spirito is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with TIAA and its related entities since 2001. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily for individuals connected to TIAA-administered retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm offers both one-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management, including customized portfolios managed under client-approved investment policies.

Samuel Solondz is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with the firm and its predecessor entities since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a managing member of SMS Development, a real estate development company focused on property renovation and management. 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 and uses AI-enabled research tools alongside traditional analysis to support its investment approach.

Justin Matarazzo is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Citigroup Global Markets since 2008, with a brief tenure at The Hershey Company and Milton Hershey School. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across a range of wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs. The firm combines large institutional scale with specialized market roles, providing comprehensive advisory, execution, and custody services.

Craig Dyson is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with firms including Scott & Stringfellow, BB&T Securities, SunTrust Bank, and SunTrust Investment Services. Dyson has been with Truist since 2019 through its predecessor entities. 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, integrating discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by inter-affiliate relationships and AI-enabled research tools.