Kieran Watson is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. He is currently with Morgan Stanley, where he has worked since 2022, following previous roles at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Carl Trevisan is a CFP® professional with 44 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to this, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for one year. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of financial product offerings including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Amante Decastro is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Woodbridge, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform.

John Faith Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial who holds the Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and has 28 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Atlantic Union Bank, Union Bank & Trust, and Union Investment Services. He also serves as a trustee for the Faith Family Trust. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm employs non-discretionary planning and consulting tailored to client goals and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Nicole Kaplan is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Fairfax, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2017, she worked at Merrifield Garden Center and was involved with the Potomac Environmental Research and Education Center as well as the Prince William County School Board. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets, offering advisory programs that include discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Ben Smith Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Falls Church, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he volunteers as a financial educator for the Medical Society of Virginia through virtual presentations. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary, algorithm-assisted recommendations, primarily for clients holding assets in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Stefan Maric is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he provides guidance on investment strategies, retirement planning, and wealth planning. He works closely with clients to support them in making informed financial decisions aligned with their unique goals. Stefan has held various roles at Fidelity Investments, progressing from Financial Representative in 2024 to Relationship Manager in 2025, before becoming a Planning Consultant in 2026. This experience has given him insight into different facets of financial advising and client relationship management. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Stefan has interests that include cars, football, social events, golf, movies, and traveling.

Tristan Caudron is a CFP® professional at Wells Fargo Advisors with 30 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Advisors and its affiliates since 2009. Caudron holds ownership interests in Riverfront Wealth TC LLC and Riverfront Wealth Advisors LLC, both investment-related businesses based in Virginia. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services, leveraging Wells Fargo research and planning tools to provide tailored recommendations.

Ryan Oh is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America and ESLI Inc. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Bennett Whitlock III is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise Financial Service, LLC since 1993 and worked with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. Outside of advising, Whitlock holds ownership interests in a co-working space and a commercial real estate partnership, and serves on the boards of the Manassas Ballet Theatre and the Prince William County Chamber of Commerce. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to create tailored income strategies. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform.

Daniel Maner is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at EF Legacy Securities, LLC and Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. no notable outside activities are reported. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm employs a committee-driven proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary management solutions.

Rodney Willyerd is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages both model-based and customized portfolios and supports a large client base through advisor-led and online platforms.

Abhijit Basu is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Woodbridge, VA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. He is also the founder and president of Basu Strategies, Inc., a consulting business advising companies on public policy issues. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Ashley Dunnington is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America Merrill Lynch and the Securities and Exchange Commission. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery, with notable involvement in regulated commodity pool operations and advisory roles for multiple registered investment companies.

Richard Hamilton is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 45 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a beach condominium rental property. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and corporations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting supported by research, model portfolios, and various investment strategies.

Jeffery Adair is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Manassas, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in independent insurance brokering and serves as president of OPM, Inc., a company providing office support services to financial advisors. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to provide non-discretionary recommendations, emphasizing managed accounts and incorporating algorithmic automation overseen by a retirement income committee.

Charles Sisson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Burke, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a power of attorney for his parents. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes insurance-related investment options alongside traditional products.

Mariah Dehaven is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. She previously worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. for seven years, as well as at Edelman Financial Services, LLC and EF Legacy Securities, LLC. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals including high net worth clients, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of financial planning, portfolio management, and custody services, utilizing a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies, as well as internal research tools including artificial intelligence.

Andres Vitalis is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Alexandria, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TD Ameritrade, AMA LLC, and Wells Fargo in various capacities. Outside of advising, he is involved with Vitalis Ventures LLC, managing a non-investment real estate rental property through an LLC. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering a combination of brokerage, advisory, custody, and financial planning services. The firm’s approach integrates non-discretionary advice with access to discretionary managed accounts and alternative investments through centralized operational and supervisory structures.

Debra Chandler is a financial advisor with OSAIC who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 31 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Signator Investors, H.D. Banker & Company, and ongoing affiliations with Time Insurance, Lincoln Benefit Life, the Republican National Committee, and American Medical Securities United Ws. She is the founder of K F Enterprises, a social media network representation business. OSAIC serves a diverse client base that includes retail and institutional investors such as high-net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory platforms and asset-allocation tools to manage portfolios with multiple investment types, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary management.