Richard Pollick is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab holding a Series 66 credential and approximately one year of experience in the industry. His prior experience includes roles at New York Life Insurance Company, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and Oppenheimer and Co Inc., as well as several periods dedicated to full-time education. 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, combining non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and a formal alternative-investment offering process.

Bruce Pearlman is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the PFS™ designation and Series 66 license, and has 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Avantax Insurance Agency and Avantax Advisory Services for over two decades. He is an emeritus member of the National Capital Chapter board of the MS Society. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individual clients, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts through a large network of independent advisors, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple investment strategies and third-party managers.

Rajat Rajan is a CFP® professional with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving at LPL Financial since 2020. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, accumulating ten years of experience at those firms. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through a national network of advisers. The firm offers various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services while providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Eduardo Correa is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and having nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, Bank of America, Merrill, and Morgan Stanley over the course of his career. He is based in Gaithersburg, MD. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs over 14,000 financial advisors, offering a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Sarah White is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and has 34 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with MML Investors Services, Inc. and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 1991. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in sales of life, health, group life, and group health insurance. 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 offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, goal-based planning and various specialized programs such as divorce and estate-settlement planning.

Michael Stone is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Charles Schwab in 2025, he worked at Bankers Life and Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., and has experience in the insurance and financial services sectors. 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 discretionary separately managed accounts, offering clients multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Brenda Yombo is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including Intuit, Jones and Company Professional Corporation, and Rose Financial Solutions. Brenda is also the CEO and managing member of Infinity Gray Consulting LLC, providing consulting and tax preparation services. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm employs model-delivery strategies developed by unaffiliated asset managers and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment options supported by custodians such as BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Jonathan Greaney is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. His background includes positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, T. Rowe Price, and local government roles in Winchester and Gaithersburg, Maryland. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services both directly and under Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Jennifer Collins is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Robert W. Baird & Co. and CitiGroup. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in property management as a sole proprietor. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process.

Tahsin Faruki is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo, MassMutual, and MetLife. He is also involved with PenFed Credit Union as part of his current engagements. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technological tools such as machine learning.

Franklin Hart III is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His work history includes roles at City National Bank since 2018 and RBC Capital Markets since 2012. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients' risk profiles through a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Blair Fetzer is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Rockville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 11 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance, Pruco Securities LLC, and New York Life. He also serves as an insurance broker for Erie Insurance Co. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, annual planning engagements that utilize firm-approved analysis tools.

Brian Borish is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Potomac, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having two years of experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2018 and previously spent sixteen years at CitiGroup Global Markets and twenty years with The Gap, Inc. Outside of his financial advisory role, he is employed at The Gap, Inc. in customer service. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured planning tools and a discovery process and offers a broad range of investment and financial planning strategies.

Ashwin Rajan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Gaithersburg, MD. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with LPL Financial since 2025. Prior to joining the firm, he was involved with Outspoke.io and studied at the University of Maryland - College Park. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing various model portfolios, research, and technology-driven approaches.

Mark Powell is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Powell is also involved in book publishing as an author and speaker through his business, Clutch. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Bradley Dean is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds professional designations including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Bethany College and completed his high school education at Yorktown High School. Bradley also attended the University of Virginia without obtaining a degree.

Danny Embrey is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, he worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Suntrust Advisory Services. Embrey serves as a board member of the Poolesville Athletic Association, a community organization in Poolesville, Maryland. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and emphasizes a structured financial planning process utilizing firm-approved tools and modeling.

Vera Shaker is a financial advisor with Merrill in Ashburn, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2009, serving in advisory roles throughout this period. Outside of her advisory work, she is a co-trustee of a revocable living trust. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Samara Lewinson is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at firms including Avantax Investment Services and LPL Financial. In addition to her advisory role, she provides legal and accounting services as a CPA/legal assistant at Hornstein Law Offices. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. 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.

Eric Meyers is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 47 years of industry experience. His career includes long tenures at H. Beck, Inc. and concurrent roles at Meyers Hurvitz Abrahams LLC and GEM Financial Services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management, utilizing proprietary and third-party research and model portfolios.