Madison Murray is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill and Global Atlantic Financial Group. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including advisory work for registered investment companies and model portfolio delivery. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative and algorithmic methods to construct portfolios and serves as a registered commodity pool operator and advisor to multiple funds.

James Pender is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and over 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at CUSO Financial Services, SunTrust Investment Services, LPL Financial, Access National Bank, and Investment Professionals, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Vice President of the DC Society Sons of the American Revolution, a nonprofit organization. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting using detailed analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance advisory work through a unique affiliation.

Douglas Haller is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, he held positions at Blue Collar Scholars, Damascus Enterprise, and in government, as well as roles in education and the private sector. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

John Seitz III is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he leads The Seitz | Bosley Group, focusing on providing financial guidance that aligns with clients' specific goals. He emphasizes clear communication and client service within his team while maintaining a commitment to ongoing professional education. John's professional background includes managing personalized investment strategies that may incorporate individual stocks, bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He was recognized as one of Forbes/SHOOK's "Best-In-State Wealth Advisors" for six consecutive years through 2023. He holds a bachelor's degree in economics from St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York, and a master's degree from Loyola College in Baltimore. John resides in Glenwood, Maryland, with his family. His personal interests include golfing, spending time with family, and traveling.

Matthew Koppelman is a CFP® licensed financial advisor with five years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Enterprise and has prior experience at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, and Windsor Communities. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Precision Wealth Planners, a business related to his LPL activities. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm uses model-driven investment approaches with access to third-party asset managers and offers financial planning, insurance products, and affiliated trust and lending services.

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.