Michelle Owens is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Rockville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, Owens serves on the Board of Directors for a nonprofit community development corporation in Washington, DC, and is Treasurer for Utility Advisory, Inc. She also oversees the investment advisor and portfolio for the United Religions Initiative. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, delivering tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team. The firm combines research-driven modeling and tax-efficiency analysis to support client income strategies, while emphasizing the use of Ameriprise-managed accounts and affiliated investment products.

Alvin Costa is a financial advisor with Merrill in Germantown, MD, holding a Series 66 license and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Wells Fargo Bank, and PNC Bank, as well as teaching at the University of Maryland-College Park and Montgomery College. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal teams and third-party managers.

Mauricio Maldonado is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, NA. Maldonado holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Brian Sharp is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been building his career since 2008. He and his team provide wealth management services that integrate various aspects of clients' finances, including retirement, education, travel funding, gifting, and legacy planning, to help clients focus on their priorities. He has expertise in investment management, including alternative investments such as private equity and private credit, which have been employed to assist clients in navigating different market conditions. Brian earned a bachelor's degree in finance and marketing from Villanova University and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He has been recognized multiple times by Forbes, including listings on the "America's Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors" and "Best-In-State Wealth Advisors" lists. Brian has advanced through several roles at Merrill Lynch, attaining titles including Managing Director and Senior Vice President. He lives in Potomac, Maryland, with his wife and three children. Brian is active in his community, involved with Catholic Charities and Our Lady of Mercy, and participates in youth sports, coaching his children's teams. Outside of his professional and community commitments, he enjoys playing golf.

Isabel Cooper is a financial advisor with Edelman Financial Engines, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has worked at several firms within the Edelman Financial Engines organization since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a director for Cross Rivers Ministries, a nonprofit focused on life coaching, and is the founder of Coops Hoops and Foods, a podcast covering basketball and culinary topics. 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 modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary management and non-discretionary advice across various account types.

Eli Pridonoff is a Financial Advisor and Senior Portfolio Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with families, executives, and professionals to help them navigate financial complexity and make decisions grounded in clarity, discipline, and personal values. His practice focuses on wealth management strategies such as education planning, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, and tax minimization. Eli collaborates closely with clients’ CPAs and estate attorneys to ensure a cohesive approach to managing their financial lives. Eli holds a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from Miami University and an MBA from The George Washington University School of Business. He has pursued additional studies at Harvard University, Georgetown University, and the University of Cincinnati. His professional credentials include the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Originally from Cincinnati, Eli now lives in Silver Spring, Maryland, with his wife and three children. Outside of his professional role, he enjoys staying active through swimming and biking, having completed a half-Ironman triathlon. He also has an interest in baseball, music, reading, traveling, and is involved with Little League International.

Lawrence Raigrodski is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles at Avantax, spanning from 1999 to 2025, before joining Cetera in 2025. He is also a CPA and operates a tax preparation and accounting business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management options, financial planning services, and access to third-party managers.

Irene Tata is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Rockville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an agent named in health care directives and as a standby trustee and executor. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform.

John Oettinger is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rockville, MD, holding CFP® certification and securities licenses Series 63 and 65. He has 27 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Stratos Wealth Partners, Uvest Financial Services Group, and Merrill. Outside of advisory work, he is a 34% owner of Vintage Insurance Partners, an insurance agency. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies alongside non-advisory financial offerings and operational support tools.

Herbert Ortega is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research. The firm offers services both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements with employers, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Patrick Haney is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 32 years of industry experience and has previously worked at MML Investors Services, Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, Kestra Investment Services, Osaic FA, Inc., and The Advisors Group, Inc. Haney also operates The Haney Company, an insurance agency. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, participant-level retirement advice, and institutional platforms, supporting a large network of advisors with both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Michael Moriarty is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Fidelity since 2021, previously working at Ameriprise and Bronfman E.L. Rothschild. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios including mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Peter Chipouras is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Leesburg, VA, holding CFP®, Series 63, and Series 65 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with OSAIC since 1996 and The Washington Insurance Group since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he also provides life and disability insurance services for existing policies. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable organizations through a wide network of advisers and multiple platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party managers to construct diversified portfolios tailored to client preferences.

Jonathan Abbett is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 38 years of industry experience and has held leadership roles at multiple firms including Financial Advantage Associates Inc., where he is president and CEO. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in a tax accounting firm and involved in fixed insurance sales. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers, supporting various discretionary and non-discretionary program structures.

Evan Wilson is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Rockville, MD, where he has worked since 2016. He has 10 years of industry experience and is also involved in volunteer coaching with the First Tee of Greater DC, a charity focused on golf. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing tailored financial planning and advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through a structured planning process and diverse investment offerings.

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.

Anna Behnam is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Bethesda, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the board of Dast2Dast, Inc., participates in charitable events with organizations such as Feed the Homeless and Yellow Boomerang, and is a board member of the Pike District Partnership. She also pursues photography work for a local church. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with at least $1 million in investable assets, delivering non-discretionary, research-based recommendations focused on income, Social Security, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines algorithmic analysis with advisor partnership and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

William Beasley is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TD Ameritrade Investment Management, LLC, Td Ameritrade, Inc., Scottrade, and ViBe, LLC. Outside of the financial industry, he works as a sales associate at Lowe's Home Improvement. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by comprehensive research and due diligence.

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.