Tinotenda Nyawata is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments and NewWave Trading LLC. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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 access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and research-driven investment guidance.

Gerald Radican is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual and its affiliates since 1994. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an advisor involved with life settlements and viatical settlements through Veritas and is engaged in wealth consulting activities. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with planning engagements structured as annual, collaborative relationships utilizing firm-approved analytical tools.

Michael Oswald is a Series 66 licensed advisor at Charles Schwab with nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones, Pruco Securities LLC, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. He is currently based in Leesburg, VA. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 and discretionary investment guidance, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios, alternative investment due diligence, and integrated custody and brokerage services.

Esterlyn Fernandez is a Vice President and Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she partners with clients and their families to develop and maintain financial plans tailored to their unique financial goals, emphasizing a relationship built on trust. Esterlyn's experience spans several roles within Fidelity Investments, including Financial Consultant, Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Central Relationship Manager, dating back to 2016. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as a Universal Branch Associate at Capital One Bank from 2014 to 2016. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Esterlyn has interests in cooking and baking, family activities, gardening, parenthood, and softball.

Michael Bonnell is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Sagepoint Financial Advisors for 12 years. Bonnell is also President of InvestOne Wealth Management, Inc., a firm involved in sales and office management. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services using asset-allocation tools and offers access to third-party money managers and a variety of investment products.

Ellen Police is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her career includes positions at Wells Fargo Advisors, Wells Fargo Clearing, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, RBC Capital Markets, Moore Wealth, LLC, and Virtual Partners Group, Inc. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including cash-flow, retirement, education, risk and wealth-transfer planning, as well as specialized services such as business-owner transition planning and sports & entertainment planning.

Timothy Richardson is a CFA® charterholder affiliated with Cetera, based in Herndon, VA, with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with multiple firms, including Raymond James Financial Services and Avantax, and currently operates under his DBA, Greenspace Financial, where he provides investment, tax preparation, and insurance services. Outside of his advisory work, he has participated in community activities such as assisting with voter eligibility and transporting older adults to appointments. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, allowing advisors to implement both affiliated and third-party models and bespoke strategies.

Sandra Presgraves is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with 34 years of industry experience. She is currently associated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2023 and also works with LS Associates. Presgraves holds roles as a financial advisor and relationship manager at both organizations. She is involved with Serving Those Who Serve, a support company, where she serves as a financial advisor and relationship manager. 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, institutions, and nonprofit organizations. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using comprehensive analytical tools and supports institutional consulting and portfolio management through a large advisor network.

Trung Vu is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rockville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. He worked previously with American Express Financial Advisors and IDS Life Insurance Company for 19 years before joining LPL Financial in 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Vu is an author and involved with Vu Entertainment LLC, which produces television content. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Ronald Fuchsman is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Rockville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 27 years of industry experience. He worked previously at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing for a combined 17 years before joining Raymond James. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services with a range of portfolio management options and municipal advisory capabilities.

Matthew Poteete is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Herndon, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2021, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank NA from 2013 to 2021. He is also involved with Certainty of the Uncertainty, LLC, an advisor-owned entity established to manage his practice. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, offering written recommendation reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with a centralized consulting team to deliver non-discretionary, algorithm-assisted recommendations tailored to clients’ needs.

Christopher Smith is a Financial Consultant currently working with clients to develop, implement, and manage customized financial plans. He focuses on simplifying and personalizing the investing process to align investments with clients' future goals for themselves and their families. He has been a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments since 2022. Prior to this role, he served as Regional Vice President at ProFunds Distributors, Inc. from 2018 to 2022, Regional Sales Specialist at Pioneer Investment Management, Inc. from 2016 to 2018, and Registered Representative at Pruco Securities, LLC from 2015 to 2016. Outside of his professional work, Christopher enjoys playing golf.

Benjamin Maynard is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at JVJ Solutions and has an educational background including time at Boston College and Wilmington High School. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a variety of clients, including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction methods. The firm serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and employs formal governance and proxy-voting procedures.

Daniel Mc Geever is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Gaithersburg, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in owning and managing a commercial real estate LLC. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing comprehensive written recommendations that incorporate income sources, Social Security strategies, and tax-efficient withdrawals. The firm combines research, modeling, and algorithmic tools to deliver tailored, non-discretionary retirement advice, primarily focused on assets managed within Ameriprise.

Carlos Romero is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rockville, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at PNC Wealth Management, Uvest Financial Services Group, Truist Investment Services, and Equitable Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, Romero is involved in residential real estate services and tax preparation. 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 wide range of advisory and brokerage services through an extensive network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing various models and tools across discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Andrew Alvey is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in both financial services and other sectors, including automotive retail and healthcare. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies, incorporating both in-house and third-party managers to meet client-specific risk profiles.

Anita Acevedo is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Gaithersburg, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 2013 and has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 1998. Outside of advisory activities, she is involved in sales of home security and automation products as well as loan products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure for its services.

Micheal Lipshultz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm employs structured discovery conversations and proprietary planning tools to develop financial plans, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Elisa Mullisi is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 credential and no prior industry experience. Her work background includes roles at The Energy Authority, Cantor Fitzgerald, and the University of North Florida, among others. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment modeling.

Michelle Balfe is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Rockville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and with 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously at MetLife Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2017. Outside of her advisory role, Balfe serves as a board member of the Bowie, MD Green Team Executive Committee and is an independent insurance agent for group disability and group dental coverage. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, educational seminars, and specialized services such as divorce planning and estate-settlement programs.