Joel Greenberg is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience, currently working at LPL Enterprise since 2024. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, Eagle Strategies (NY Life), and Securian Financial Services, Inc. He also engages in Prudential-sponsored non-variable insurance activities. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs, while also facilitating insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Franklin Rinko is a financial advisor at Merrill in Bethesda, MD, holding a Series 66 credential with four years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and Bank of America, N.A. Outside of advising, he has served as an independent contractor with Vector Marketing, focusing on sales of Cutco kitchen knives. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Gabriel Plazola Martinez is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He is currently with Raymond James Financial, where he has worked since 2023, and he also serves as Chief Operating Officer at Financial 360, LLC, a support company based in Rockville, MD. Martinez has held roles at both firms since 2016. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and investment consulting using analytical tools to project potential outcomes and supports both wrap-fee advisory programs and institutional consulting.

Thad Bisselle is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Chalice Capital Partners, Chalice Wealth Advisors, and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services focused on individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to develop written recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Mei Mei Chow is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2020 and was previously with Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2020. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, supported by RBC’s extensive capital markets and affiliated asset management capabilities.

James Battle IV is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently advising at Cetera in Rockville, MD. His prior roles include financial planning and consulting with several organizations focused on federal employee benefits. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in educational consulting and provides general education on federal benefits through multiple independent contracting roles. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Roni Murshed is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory role, he owns AML Capital Advisors, LLC, a separate investment-related business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions, offering a broad array of planning options including retirement, education, and specialized services such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning. The firm combines advisory services with various financial product offerings and referral channels.

David Greene is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2024, he worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Capital One advisors, and M&T Securities. Greene also serves as an industry arbitrator for FINRA dispute resolution panels and places fixed annuity business with Aspida Life Insurance. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services along with comprehensive financial planning and various managed portfolio programs. The firm focuses on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and provides access to multiple custodial and third-party investment platforms.

Aruzhan Ablyazova is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 credentials and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, she held positions at Bank of America, Citibank, and Uniqlo. Outside of finance, she is involved with Beauty by Aidana / MKP. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations.

Kristopher Cotton is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2024. He has held financial advisory roles since 2016, including positions as Partner and Financial Advisor at Clarity Wealth Plan (2022-2024) and Financial Advisor at North Florida Wealth Advisors (2016-2022). Cotton focuses on understanding his clients' priorities and assisting them in developing tailored financial plans. Outside of his professional work, he has interests in food, football, hiking, motorcycles, outdoor adventures, and traveling.

Ken Furuya is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding the ChFC® and Series 66 designations and has 22 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Enterprise since 2024 and previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. He is also involved in a Prudential-sponsored non-variable insurance business. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Analili Kilroy is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Raymond James affiliates since 2020 and prior positions in the hospitality sector at The Ritz Carlton Hotel, Mandarin Oriental DC, and Marriott International. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities. The firm uses comprehensive risk profiling and modeling tools to tailor non-discretionary planning and encourages implementation through various advisory programs, supporting a wide network of advisors and specialized services such as municipal advising and SIMPLE IRA consulting.

Danni Shen is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, Shen worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, BOC International (China) Co., Ltd., and Bank of China. Shen serves as treasurer and board member of the Tsinghua Alumni Association in Greater Washington DC and Hua Sports, both nonprofit organizations. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach with access to third-party asset managers and offers a range of financial planning and consulting services.

Gregory Hills is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Treasurer and Director on the Board of The Milligan-Hills Farm Company in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and annual retirement income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Andre Mcdonald is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Urbana, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2009, following roles at Citigroup Global Markets and Legg Mason Wood Walker, Incorporated. LPL Financial is a national broker‑dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with tools such as machine learning for operational and research assistance.

Garrett Frye is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Potomac, MD, bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2023. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services both directly and through corporate agreements.

Michael Zisko is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Ashburn, VA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, he worked at Wells Fargo Bank for 17 years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a sole proprietorship that conducts home occupancy inspections. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning that covers a wide range of topics and can be combined with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option.

John Gracyalny is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 35 years of industry experience. His prior roles include long-term positions at Financial Advantage Associates, Inc., and Securian Financial Services. He is also a partner at Financial Advantage Tax LLC, an accounting firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a national SEC-registered adviser that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform featuring affiliated and third-party managers.

Brian Thoms is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he owns BWT Operations LLC, a business entity that employs staff supporting his practice. Ameriprise is an institutional firm serving clients primarily through its retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary, tailored recommendations and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Timothy Bishoff Jr. is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2008 and has also worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2023. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.