Matthew Butler is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Fidelity Investments, T. Rowe Price, and Morgan Stanley. Prior to his advisory career, he was employed at Food Lion, Manpower, and the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. 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 multi-asset model portfolios supported by its comprehensive research capabilities.

Paula Scali is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, she provides financial, investment, and trusts and estates advice to individuals and their companies. Paula focuses on developing personalized wealth management strategies that aim to help clients meet their long-term objectives with careful attention to risk management. With over thirty-five years of experience in the financial services industry, Paula has held management positions in corporate and multinational banking, capital markets, and private banking and investments at several major New York money-center banks including Chemical Bank, Irving Trust/The Bank of New York, and Chase Manhattan Bank. From 1990 to 1997, she directed a high net worth group in Private Banking at Chase, specializing in credit and lending products as well as traditional and alternative investment strategies for individuals, businesses, and not-for-profit companies. Since returning to her hometown of Washington, DC in 1997 to join Merrill Lynch, she has maintained long-term relationships with many clients, some spanning over twenty-five years. Paula holds a Master’s Degree (MBA) from Simmons College and a Bachelor’s Degree from Wells College. She has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Beyond her professional responsibilities, Paula participates in community volunteering in alignment with the Merrill tradition of serving local communities.

Priscilla Woo is a Series 66-licensed advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. She has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2024. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm's advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research supported by a centralized manager solutions team.

Peter Kenny is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he assists individuals, families, and organizations in identifying their financial priorities and setting strategies to address them, managing investment capital to help attain their goals. His client focus areas include corporate executive services, services for endowments, foundations and non-profits, services for defined benefit plans, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and values-based investing, women and wealth, and retirement income. Peter has over 20 years of experience standing alongside clients to navigate the financial world and address concerns that are important to them. He has received recognition as a Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisor" from 2018 to 2026 and has been named to Barron's Top 250 Private Wealth Management Teams for 2024 through 2026, as well as Forbes Americas Top 100 Wealth Management Teams - High Net Worth from 2022 through 2025. He holds professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Peter earned a Bachelor's Degree from Lehigh University in 1995. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys football, golfing, and spending time with his family.

Raul Jimenez Ramirez is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His career includes multiple roles at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2015, as well as brief positions at Lyft and Uber in 2017. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jennifer Fitzpatrick is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney throughout her career since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and scenario modeling to support its financial planning process.

Lance Cox is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Edgewater, MD, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with Edward Jones since 2025 and has prior experience with Planet Depos and the Baltimore Orioles. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of investment advisory programs and affiliated financial products through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Brian Mcnew is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a variety of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm offers tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets, using structured planning tools and models developed by its Global Investment Committee.

Sean Stone is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Washington, DC, holding Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 licenses with 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Silicon Valley Bank, First Citizens Bancshares, Inc., and Capital Advisors Group, Inc. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2026. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research with a forward-looking approach to capital markets and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Jacob Telleria is a CFP® designated financial advisor with ten years of industry experience, currently associated with Cetera since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at firms such as LPL Financial, Merrill, and Bank of America. He is also involved as a financial professional with IDB Global Federal Credit Union and operates Telleria Financial Services as a DBA focused on financial services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that combines affiliated and third-party investment solutions.

Sydney Johnson is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Johnson held roles in information technology and other sectors including Washington Gas and the University of Maryland. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Victor Maldonado is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bowie, MD, holding the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 credentials and having 19 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Widmann Financial Services, Raymond James Financial Services, and Morgan Stanley. He is also engaged in fixed insurance sales as a secondary business activity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a broad range of advisory and brokerage services.

Matthew Day is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Belman Klein Insurance, providing life, health, disability, long-term care, and fixed annuities insurance products. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered through a broad network of investment adviser representatives.

Song Yi is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 39 years of industry experience. Yi has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2012 and also works with City National Bank. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies delivered through both in-house and third-party managers, supported by extensive capital-markets capabilities.

Thomas Johnson is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2015. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management. The firm offers fee-based financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and leverages research from its Chief Investment Office and UBS Global Research to tailor client strategies.

Joseph Kelly is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Oracle, Symbiont Group, and the United States Congress House of Representatives. His background also includes three years at the University of Dallas. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and combines broad retail and institutional services with specialized investment and planning capabilities.

Charles Kunda is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutions with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and institutional research to support its advisory process.

David Gough is a CFP® professional with 43 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2011, following roles at Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, and Legg Mason Wood Walker. He operates a business under the name Compass Wealth Strategies, 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Sheila Cheek is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including a broad range of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets, offering various advisory strategies and affiliated investment products through a large nationwide network of financial advisors.

Jose Rodriguez is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in helping professionals, business owners, executives, and families navigate the complexities of wealth management by integrating investment management, retirement planning, wealth transfer, and banking and lending strategies into coordinated financial plans. Fluent in English and Spanish, Jose takes a comprehensive approach to understand clients' goals, values, and long-term priorities. He holds professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Jose earned his bachelor's degree from American University and completed his high school education at Carol Morgan School. He is a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. Raised in the Dominican Republic by parents with careers in banking, Jose developed an appreciation for guiding clients beyond transactions toward meaningful financial goals. He currently resides in Washington, DC, with his Standard Schnauzer, Mangu. Outside of work, he enjoys fishing, horseback riding, skiing, spending time with his family, and traveling.