Lindsay Owens is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan entities since 2011, including JPMorgan Chase Bank NA and JPMorgan Securities LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations through a non-discretionary program supported by an in-house manager solutions team.

Soo Jeong Heo is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Barings and Stride Inc, as well as entrepreneurial experience running Doma Korean Kitchen. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Greg Roemer is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent and its affiliated entities since 2002. Outside of his advisory work, Roemer serves on the Advancement Advisory Committee for Rockbridge Academy, a private K-12 religious school. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, delivering holistic, goal-based financial analyses and planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm’s approach separates planning from managed-account services and does not include institutional portfolio management.

George Galster is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for Communities United Against Hate, a nonprofit organization. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services tailored for individuals approaching or in retirement, focusing on tax-smart withdrawal strategies and Social Security options. The firm combines research and modeling with advisory services and provides a range of brokerage and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Evan Carter is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. He has been with Fidelity since 2022, initially serving as a Relationship Manager before transitioning to his current position. Prior to joining Fidelity, Evan worked in various financial roles, including Mortgage Consultant at Newrez from 2021 to 2022, Premier Banker at Wells Fargo from 2017 to 2021, and Personal Banker at Wells Fargo from 2012 to 2017. Evan's approach to financial planning emphasizes understanding the client's priorities to build personalized plans that address lifetime and legacy goals. He supports clients in navigating their financial journeys with clarity and confidence. Outside of his professional work, Evan's personal interests include family activities, gardening, golf, and parenthood.

Jack Fechter is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Morgan Stanley since 2022 and prior positions at Hampden-Sydney College, Durham University, Trustar Bank, and Bullis School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory and financial planning programs supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services ranging from tailored financial plans to broader investment and trading activities.

Matthew Slook is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he helps clients plan for their financial goals and ensures their investment strategies align with their objectives and risk preferences. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2020, progressing through roles including Customer Relationship Advocate, High Net Worth Associate, Managed Account Support Specialist, and Investment Consultant before becoming a Financial Consultant in 2023. Throughout his tenure at Fidelity Investments, Matthew has gained experience working with a variety of client needs and investment strategies, focusing on providing dedicated advisory support. His career path reflects a commitment to understanding client relationships and investment management within the firm.

Franklin Rinko is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and Bank of America, N.A. Outside of his financial advisory role, he is an independent contractor with Vector Marketing, where he places orders for Cutco kitchen knives on a limited, infrequent basis. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jarrett Brant is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2026, he worked at Wells Fargo for four years and served seven years in the United States Marine Corps. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory services, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research to tailor investment strategies to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Daniel Straub is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining the firm in 2017, he has worked alongside his mother, Elizabeth Shepard, to serve multiple generations of families, accomplished entrepreneurs, and professionals. Daniel's advisory approach focuses on addressing the complex financial issues faced by the career-building generation, emphasizing risk management, diversification, and personalized investment strategies. Daniel's expertise includes education planning, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, and socially responsible investing. He employs a systematic investment process that prioritizes quality investments and long-term planning. His commitment to outstanding client service is reflected in his goal to be the primary point of contact for all clients' wealth management needs. He earned dual bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Politics from Brandeis University. Outside of his professional work, Daniel is involved with Fizz Apparel. His personal interests include cooking, gardening, golfing, hiking, knitting and crocheting, music, singing, skydiving, traveling, and woodworking.

Kristen Largay is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Before joining Merrill in 2022, she held roles at Ernst & Young and in athletics at American University. Outside of finance, she works part-time at Jaco Juice and Taco Bar in Washington, DC, where she prepares juices and smoothies. Merrill, along 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Paul Mcgeary is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Permanent Endowment Finance Committee of Mt. Tamalpais United Methodist Church in Mill Valley, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and market simulations.

Brenden Price is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Janus Management Holdings Corp. and Janus Henderson Distributors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages trillions in client assets and offers services ranging from financial planning to investment products and institutional solutions.

Paul Capodanno is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, with 27 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, American General Life Insurance, AIG Capital Services, and Ohio National Equities. Capodanno serves on the board of the Soccer Association of Columbia and is an advisory board member for the nonprofit Casey Cares. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques, offering services primarily in an advisory capacity.

Robert Moreland is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is a passive owner of Indiantown Farm Inc., involved in farming activities in Chaptico, MD. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s services include investment policy statement preparation, investment selection, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Julia Myers is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, with 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and analytical models.

Hanah Rumpler is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, she worked in education and currently assists with bookkeeping for Food Directions, a food policy consulting company. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions grounded in modern portfolio theory.

Angela Beckham is a CFP® and CFA® with 15 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera in Washington, DC. She has held roles at Cetera and Jacqueline Griffin E.A., and also serves as a financial professional at National Capital Bank of Washington. Outside of her advisory work, she owns a tax preparation business and sits on the boards of two local nonprofit organizations, Capitol Hill Village and the Washington School for Girls. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Timothy Keffer is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial, based in Annapolis, MD, with 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2026, he worked at Raymond James & Associates for 12 years. He is the owner of Harpoon Investments, LLC, where he handles general accounting duties. 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 advisory programs, financial planning services, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from various sources.

Homer Garrison III is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at Merrill and has a background that includes roles outside the financial sector. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and consulting services with a variety of portfolio management styles and is notable for its municipal advisory services and extensive affiliate network.