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.

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.

Alan Golden is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Rockville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and having 37 years of industry experience. He previously worked at FSC Securities Corporation and PRUCO Securities, LLC. Outside of advisory services, he owns an insurance marketing and sales business and oversees payroll and tax preparation for his sole proprietorship, The Pensure Group. OSAIC serves a diverse client base that includes individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform with a focus on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a variety of investment programs supported by affiliated broker-dealer and RIA relationships.

Kelli Waclawski is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 10 years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Her prior roles include positions at BancWest Investment Services, Bank of the West, and TD Ameritrade. 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 advisory services and access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Charles Olson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Potomac, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2013 and 2015, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services that include broad retail and institutional offerings as well as relationships with investment companies and private funds.

David Clark is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC and XML Securities, LLC. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

Stephanie Yoingco is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rockville, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, she worked at firms including MML Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance, Waterford Wealth Management, and PNC Wealth Management. Outside of her advisory role, she is employed as a server in the hospitality industry. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services with access to model portfolios, third-party asset managers, and institutional platforms.

Randall Greene is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at FSC Securities Corporation for 26 years. He also maintains a sole proprietorship providing life insurance and long-term care policy services. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting various investment strategies and third-party manager programs.

Emaida Avenilla is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Germantown, MD, holding the CFP® and Series 63 designations with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, she worked at EMA Insight LLC and Kaiser Permanente. She has also engaged in audit testing and potential tax preparation through Integrity Audit & Tax, LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a large network of financial advisors and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Amanda Brooks is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2026. She has progressed through various roles within Fidelity, including Benefits & Planning Consultant and multiple levels of Workplace Planning Consultant since 2022, demonstrating her commitment to the firm and growth in financial planning expertise. Prior to joining Fidelity, Amanda worked as a Client Relationship Specialist at Charles Schwab from 2020 to 2021. Amanda focuses on helping clients build their financial future by understanding their unique stories, goals, and concerns. She collaborates with families to create and monitor financial plans that reflect their priorities and navigate the everyday challenges of life. Outside of her professional work, Amanda enjoys spending time at the beach, cooking and baking, attending social events with friends, playing instruments, parenting, and caring for pets.

Namita Kathuria is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of finance, she has been involved with Krav Maga Maryland and Peacock SkinCare. 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 portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive technology and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Christine Jaeger is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Rockville, MD. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 1997. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of wrap fee advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ Advisory Risk Profiles.

Mark Corbett is a CFA® charterholder with the Series 66 designation and has 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones in Gaithersburg, MD since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Alexander Groff is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. Prior to this role, he served as a Financial Consultant from 2019 to 2022 and as an Investment Consultant from 2018 to 2019, all within Fidelity Investments. In his role, Alexander works closely with clients to develop customized financial plans tailored to their unique family needs. He emphasizes forming strong client relationships and aims to be a primary trusted advisor by maintaining trust, reliability, and competency. Further information about his education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement was not provided.

Kevin Gallagher is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and having 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he spent 18 years at Lincoln Investment Planning Inc. He is also the author of the publication *IS YOUR FINANCIAL ADVISOR FAILING YOU?* LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by research and technology tools.

Jeffrey Perry is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 16 years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Covenant Capital, Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC, and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Treasurer at Trinity Church of Loudoun, where he collaborates on the church’s financial matters. 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, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Horace Daniel Sr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. based in Kensington, MD. He holds the Series 66 designation and has 14 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at LPL Financial and CUNA Mutual Group. Outside of financial advising, he has extensive experience as a real estate broker, owning Urban Homes Realty since 1997. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and employs analytical tools to model potential outcomes, supporting clients through various advisory programs and institutional consulting services.

Grace Wang is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in an adult care service business assisting seniors with physical and mental wellness. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research in its advisory process and offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities through its regulatory registrations.