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.

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.

Timothy Veith is a Senior Financial Advisor with the VBC Group, affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with ultra-high-net-worth clients to develop customized financial strategies and long-term initiatives aimed at growing and preserving their wealth. Timothy focuses on understanding clients' goals, concerns, and aspirations to create personalized wealth strategies that address the distinctive needs of multiple generations. He also contributes to portfolio management within the VBC Group by conducting research and implementing trading. Timothy began his financial services career in 2006 as a Registered Client Associate with Smith Barney and joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2008. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from James Madison University and has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He specializes in areas such as corporate executive services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, portfolio management services, and individual and corporate investment strategy. Timothy resides in Rockville, Maryland, with his wife and their three children.

Edward Hayes is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2018 and previously worked at Spouting Rock Capital Advisors LLC. Hayes serves as a board member for the Society of Presidential Descendants, a nonprofit organization based in Atlanta, Georgia. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and analysis methods. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides a range of investment and planning services.

Francis Donnelly is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with two years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Alexandria, VA. His prior experience includes roles at M&T Bank, Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, Truist Financial Corp, US Bank, and TIAA Bank. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced technologies.

Shaun Fulton is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2017, and previously at Bank of America and Merrill from 2011 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and investment models as part of its financial planning process.

Jennifer Mc Guire is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at UBS and roles in education at American University, Northwestern University, San Juan Hills High School, and Ladera Ranch Middle School. 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, and institutional investors.

James Cusick is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. He is based in Washington, DC. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Sarah Simon is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2011. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and delivers advisory work using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Grant Thompson is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines in Alexandria, VA, with two years of industry experience. His work history includes prior roles at Pure Performance and Financial Engines Advisors, L.L.C., as well as non-financial positions at Legum & Norman Realty Inc, Shenandoah University, and Brightview Landscapes. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of solutions including workplace retirement plans, planner-led wealth management, and online advice, combining proprietary modeling with planner oversight and emphasizing diversified portfolios and long-term investment strategies.

John Limroth is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, Wilbanks Smith and Thomas Asset Management, and BB&T Scott and String. Outside of finance, he is the captain and owner of King Tide Charters, a fishing charter and aquatic services business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct client relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Patrick Adams is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2004. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

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.

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.

Richard Harrison is a Financial Consultant currently working with Fidelity Investments. In his role, he collaborates with clients to develop personalized financial strategies that align with their individual goals and priorities. He emphasizes building relationships based on trust and transparency to support clients in making informed financial decisions. Prior to his current position, Richard served as a Regional Director at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2023, and before that, he worked as a Regional Investment Consultant at the same firm from 2009 to 2021. His experience spans over a decade in various capacities within Fidelity Investments, focusing on investment consultation and regional leadership.

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.

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.