Benjamin Napierala is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and has a Series 66 designation. Outside of his advisory role, he also delivers food through a local service. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing comprehensive financial planning and investment advisory services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm utilizes structured planning tools and models outcomes with research from its Global Investment Committee.

David Ziffer is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Scottrade, TD Ameritrade, and Charles Schwab in various roles since 1995. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a rental property in Sarasota, Florida. Charles Schwab 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a multi-asset model portfolio approach and centralized operational infrastructure.

Peyton Randolph is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he has worked in a variety of positions including at Virginia Tech Dining Services and as an advisor for Financial 360, LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public-finance work through specialized affiliations and advisory programs.

Jennifer Meyer is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience, currently with Raymond James Financial. She has worked at USAA Financial Advisors and supports business operations at Lee Sipe and Associates and Serving Those Who Serve. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients, using tailored, non-discretionary advisory services supported by analytical tools and risk profiling.

Timothy King is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rockville, MD, holding the Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2007. Additionally, he is a commissioned notary. 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 provides financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Sheldon Foreman is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with established professionals and their families to develop personalized wealth management strategies. His approach begins by identifying clients' financial goals and then building plans aligned with their priorities, addressing areas such as employee benefits planning, executive and equity compensation, family wealth management, legacy planning, and retirement income. Sheldon holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Swarthmore College. He has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Throughout his career, he has assisted clients in managing concentrated stock situations, formulating broad investment strategies, and planning across multiple generations. Originally from Austin, Texas, Sheldon currently resides just outside Washington D.C. His personal interests include basketball, cooking, reading, spending time with family, and traveling.

Scott Mcgraw is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in financial services at Merrill Lynch in 1993. Scott is committed to providing attentive and personalized service, developing strong relationships with clients through regular communications. His work focuses on helping clients pursue their long-term financial goals. Scott assists clients in funding their retirement, supporting their children's education, and facilitating the preservation and transfer of wealth. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Maryland and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certificant, a designation awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. Scott also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Scott and his wife, Jennifer, reside in Rockville, Maryland, where they raise their four children.

Pamela Graham is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2001. In addition to her advisory role, she serves on the board of LETIP of Howard County, a local professionals' networking group. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary management, supporting diverse investment strategies and technology integration.

Steven Vozenilek is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2011 to 2025. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Nicholas Bohn is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with the Estate of F P B, Jr. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Joshua Halpern is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2007. Halpern also serves as a FINRA arbitrator and works as a life, long-term care, and disability insurance agent. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and analytical modeling and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Frederick Thoms Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Grove Point Investments, Grove Point Advisors, and H. Beck, in addition to an earlier tenure at LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he operates a property and casualty agency. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, with discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Jacob Engel is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has a diverse work history, including roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Company, Crouse Ford, Evapco, Leidos Biomedical Research, and military service in the Marine Corps. Mass Mutual Investors Services, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual planning engagements supported by firm-approved analytical tools and educational seminars.

Tammy Pan is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2018, following prior roles at Suntrust Advisory Services, Suntrust Investment Services, and Panco Realty Company. 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 supported by internal teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Robert Ni is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He offers a comprehensive approach to wealth management, drawing on his background from a family of business owners to assist clients in managing both personal and business finances. Robert focuses on creating personalized wealth management strategies that align with clients' values and financial goals. He specializes in simplifying clients' financial lives by addressing questions related to retirement planning, investment strategies, asset preservation, business continuity, and wealth transfer. Robert utilizes a structured financial stress test process to help clients understand their financial situations and plan accordingly. Robert holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Pittsburgh and professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). In addition to his professional work, he participates in community volunteering and enjoys basketball, pickleball, and spending time with his family.

Shovgi Novruz is an Investment Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2026. Prior to this role, he served as a Planning Consultant at the same company from 2025 to 2026. Shovgi has also worked as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch between 2023 and 2025, and completed an Analyst Internship at Bank of America in 2021. In his role as an Investment Consultant, Shovgi focuses on understanding his clients' financial goals and collaborates with them to develop personalized financial plans. He works closely with clients to explore their options and provide guidance aligned with their objectives. Shovgi is committed to continuous learning, which supports his ability to offer market insights and build strong professional relationships.

Marci Vanderhoeven is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Potomac, MD, with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools.

Luis Alfonso is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Rockville, MD, holding a Series 66 license and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013, including 11 years at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides tailored financial plans directly to individuals and through corporate agreements.

Robert Virden Jr. is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and was previously with Metlife Securities from 2009 to 2017. He is also associated with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing firm-approved tools to provide goal-based recommendations without discretionary investment authority.

Tuong Ta is a CFP® professional with one year of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at Edward Jones and PNC Bank. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm uses fact-finding, risk profiling, and modeling tools to tailor non-discretionary planning and consulting to client goals, supporting implementation through advisory programs and other providers.