Allison McCarty is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently advising at Cetera in Rockville, MD. Her prior roles include positions at Minnesota Life, Securian Financial Services, and Financial Advantage Associates. She also teaches a retirement planning class at Montgomery College’s Lifelong Learning Institute. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management options and oversees more than $256 billion in assets.

Leonard Lupica II is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Clarksburg, MD, and has 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor entity since 2005. Outside of advising, he owns a business managing his Ameriprise practice. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies to develop tailored written recommendations. The firm also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Arlisa Whitby is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors and Peloton. Outside of her advisory work, she operates an online shop called Brazen Creations by Arlisa on Etsy. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with additional brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Paul Hynes is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding CFP® and Series 63 designations and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent and a 50% partner in a real estate investment and development venture. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through independent Financial Professionals, utilizing multiple custody platforms and a mix of proprietary and third-party strategies.

Josue Marciano is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and Capital One Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Marciano Wealth Management LLC, a non-investment-related business. 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 a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and research.

Krystyna King is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 33 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Ameriprise since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an Operations Manager for CFI Management Group LLC, supporting Ameriprise advisory practices. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendation reports. The firm delivers a wide range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities typical of a large institutional firm.

Sean Lydon is a financial advisor at Cetera with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ and Series 66 credentials. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, he worked at Avantax Investment Services and 1ST Global Advisors, and he is a partner at the CPA firm Lydon Fetterolf Corydon, where he has provided accounting and tax services since 2001. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management strategies and program options, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and over $256 billion in assets under management.

John Miller is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2014. He is also a co-founder of Ascent Wealth Strategies Group, LLC, and manages beehives at Light of the Capital at Woodbyrne Farm in Germantown, MD. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent Financial Professionals utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.

William Koren Jr. is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 22 years of industry experience. He holds his Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2011. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, providing portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services.

Stanley Chronowski Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials, and has 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at M&T Securities for 15 years before joining LPL Financial in 2021. 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 a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by research and model portfolios.

Tina Buck is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Mt Airy, MD, and has two years of industry experience. She previously worked at Foundations Counseling as a therapist and has continued to maintain the counseling business to comply with regulatory requirements. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, offering a range of advisory programs, managed solutions, and affiliated investment products, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Christopher Thompson is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He has been with the company since 1997 and currently holds a leadership role where he works closely with clients to address their financial concerns and help them understand their options. Over his more than 25 years at Fidelity Investments, Christopher has gained extensive experience in financial markets and client relationship management. His career progression at Fidelity includes roles as Financial Representative from 1997 to 2004, Financial Planning Consultant from 2004 to 2010, and Vice President Financial Consultant from 2010 to the present. Christopher emphasizes listening and careful planning in his approach to financial consulting. No additional information on education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement has been provided.

Brandon Price is a Financial Consultant who works with families and individuals to help them pursue their financial goals. He focuses on understanding clients' unique financial aspirations and collaborates with them to develop tailored investment plans that align with their specific goals and risk tolerance. His approach aims to assist clients in navigating the complexities of the financial industry. Brandon has held multiple roles at Fidelity Investments, including Financial Representative in 2022, Planning Consultant in 2023, and Relationship Manager in 2023. These positions have contributed to his experience in financial planning, investment strategies, and client relationship management. Outside of his professional work, Brandon engages in family activities, fitness, football, social events with friends, parenthood, and softball.

Nicolas Ulvert is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Potomac, MD, where he has worked since 2015. He has 15 years of experience in the financial industry. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved with DC Brau Brewing and provided local task outsourcing services through TaskRabbit. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment models.

Tony Nerantzis is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 39 years of industry experience. Tony operates his own businesses, including Tony Nerantzis & Associates and Nerantzis Investment Advisory Group, both structured as S-corporations. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and modeling tools while supporting a wide network of advisors and affiliated firms.

Karen Corey is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Gaithersburg, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on nomination committees for the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and the Association for Corporate Growth, and is a member of the Junior Achievement of Greater Washington Associate Leadership Council. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and proprietary research to tailor investment strategies to client goals.

Joseph Griffin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Rockville, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and also worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, since 2015. Griffin has served as an adjunct professor at Catholic University Law School and is a co-author with Carolina Academic Press. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and models to assist clients in developing financial plans.

Stefan Lambert is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Leesburg, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 36 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Equitable Advisors, Lincoln Financial Advisors, Waddell & Reed, and UBS Financial Services. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm utilizes a variety of advisory models and third-party asset managers to deliver personalized investment solutions.

Jeffrey Eveland is a Wealth Management Advisor and Managing Director at Merrill, where he leads The Eveland Group, a wealth management team based in Loudoun County, Virginia. He has over two decades of experience advising affluent individuals, families, corporate executives, business owners, and professionals on comprehensive financial strategies. His practice is focused on client-centered service, helping clients navigate significant life events and financial decisions through personalized planning. Jeff earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of Virginia, where he studied Engineering and Economics. He holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He has been recognized nationally, including listings in Barron's "Top 1,500 Financial Advisors" and Forbes' "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors." Residing in Leesburg, Virginia with his wife, Alyssa, Jeffrey is active in the community, including involvement with the Loudoun County United Way. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling with his family, golfing, hiking, attending concerts, and sporting events.

Victoria Underhill is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2019. Prior to that, she was with Risk Management Group, LLC and H. Beck, Inc. Outside of her advisory work, she serves on the Finance Committee as a board member at Mary of Nazareth Catholic School in Darnestown, Maryland. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers comprehensive investment and estate planning services.