Ryan Myers is a CFP® professional with 35 years of industry experience, currently serving at Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. He previously worked at Fortis Investors, Inc. for nearly three decades and has held roles at organizations including MissionSquare Retirement and Allstate Insurance. Myers is involved in nonprofit leadership as Chairperson of the Board of Directors for the Northern Virginia Urban League and serves as Treasurer for Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse clientele including retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting services through various program structures, primarily offering non-discretionary advice and operating both as a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer.

Chad Gerber is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience currently with Truist Advisory Services. He has worked at Truist Investment Services and its predecessor firms since 2000. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations, utilizing a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary manager relationships supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled equity research.

Elaine Shanley is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Private Advisor Group, LLC. She has worked with Young and Company and has been an independent insurance agent since 1996. Shanley is based in Towson, MD. Private Advisor Group, LLC manages over $41 billion across more than 135,000 client relationships, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm employs a range of investment strategies and supports held-away account management through technology partnerships.

Jazeb Qamar is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF, he worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank NA and Morgan Stanley in various roles. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans, often serving clients connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers model portfolio-based and customized portfolio management under a fiduciary standard and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Peter Gwynn Sackson is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Oppenheimer, he worked at Mighty Dog Roofing of Arlington and Compass Real Estate, and spent time at Boston Consulting Group earlier in his career. Oppenheimer serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides advisory and brokerage services such as investment management, consulting, retirement services, and financial planning, utilizing a range of asset allocation and investment strategies.

Aaron Lucash is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, Wells Fargo Bank, NA, and NYLIFE Securities LLC. His background also includes roles at several hospitality establishments. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering investment advisory programs as well as brokerage and insurance services. The firm operates both discretionary and non-discretionary platforms and is wholly owned by Citizens Bank, N.A.

Jeffrey Conn is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Goldman Sachs in 2021, he spent 11 years at The McLean Group and Mclean Securities, LLC. He serves as a board member at Avantalytics Corporation, a software and consultancy firm based in Arlington, VA. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services offers financial planning, investment management, and advisory support to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth households, corporate participants, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes centralized investment resources and model portfolios, delivering tailored services through integrated teams and affiliated entities.

Dexter Walker is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY llc since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a 40% owner of Washington DC Inferno, LLC, a professional women's squash franchise. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process includes structured discovery and firm-approved tools but does not provide individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.

Terry Reinhart is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 29 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Grove Point Investments, H. Beck, Inc., Calhoun & Ward, LLC, and ownership of Reinhart & Associates, PC, a tax preparation and accounting firm he has operated since 1971. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and various technology-driven strategies.

Brian Henry is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with individuals and families to develop financial plans aimed at achieving their financial goals. He joined Fidelity Investments in 2022 and has held several roles within the company, including Financial Representative and Relationship Manager, before assuming his current position in 2024. His experience spans various aspects of financial planning and client relationship management.

Annmarie Bilger is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009, including her current role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2017. She serves as a board member of the Howard County Chamber of Commerce. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm provides advisory programs to individuals and institutions with a financial planning process that utilizes firm-approved tools and modeling techniques to tailor plans for clients.

Matthew Steward is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, he worked at UBS Financial and Morgan Stanley. His earlier background includes roles at the University of Maryland and ChristianaCare Union Hospital. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations and offers non-discretionary services with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Suzanne Spano is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a trustee for an investment-related trust in Vienna, Virginia. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a variety of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques to support its services.

Kevin Smole is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2008. He has been with Fidelity since 2001, progressing through roles including Financial Planning Consultant, Investor Center Investments Representative, and Service Trader II. With 25 years of experience, Kevin helps clients recognize their financial goals and offers strategies to align with their plans. He draws upon the resources available at Fidelity to support his clients' financial planning needs. Outside of his professional role, Kevin's personal interests include boating, family activities, fitness, hiking, skiing, and traveling.

Brian Waak is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 19 years of industry experience, including 18 years at Cuso Financial Services and ongoing service at NASA Federal Credit Union. Waak also offers investment products and services through NASA Federal Investment Services, a trade name used in connection with his LPL business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services with access to model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced technologies.

Michael Phillips is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at UBS since 2008. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to client goals.

Mark Mc Mullen is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2017 and at Bank of America, N.A. since 2024. He also has prior experience with Nationwide Insurance and Salisbury University. 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. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, combining internal Chief Investment Office models and third-party managers.

Deborah Harris is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, holding a Series 63 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. 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. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Bryan Condra is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley and E*TRADE, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an officer for BDC Capital, where he assists with real estate investment research and property operations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process utilizes structured discovery and firm-approved tools, with an emphasis on advisory services rather than specific security recommendations.

James Johnston is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Washington, DC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at University at Boulder, Space4Good, and Eldora Ski & Ride School. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.