Bradford Jeter is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked in various roles at Morgan Stanley entities since 2000. Jeter is also a partner in Blue Chip Associates Investment Club. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a range of advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Shawn Barnes is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 63 license, with 27 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Edward Jones since 2002. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Carole Maloney is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2010. Maloney serves on the board of directors for Conversations at Oatlands, a nonprofit organization based in Leesburg, VA. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Derek Sorensen is a ChFC®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Herndon, VA, and has 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is a 25% owner of the Bentley Beach Hotel in Miami, FL, which is managed by Hilton Hotel Management. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Rebecca Hall is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Falls Church, VA, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1995. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-owner of MHA Financial LLC, a business unrelated to investments. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm offers a combination of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, delivering retirement income recommendations through a centralized consulting team that uses research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis.

Nathan Hellman is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2018 and was previously employed at TD Ameritrade and Scottrade. He holds a Series 66 designation. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, combining centralized custody and order-routing with multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment programs.

Miye Wire is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 36 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2024, she has operated Miyewire, LLC since 1990, serving as president and managing partner. Outside of advisory work, she also sells life, long-term care, and disability insurance and serves as a notary. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, employing various asset-allocation tools and access to third-party managers to construct diversified portfolios.

Jason Richards is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Mutual Service Corporation, FSC Securities Corporation, and Capitol Wealth Management, Inc. He holds the CFP® designation and securities licenses Series 63 and Series 66. Outside of his advisory work, Richards is involved in insurance brokerage activities focusing on term and fixed life insurance. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with a range of strategic, tactical, and alternative investment strategies.

Ernest Massenberg III is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at OSAIC since 2024. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services Inc. for four years and Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for eleven years. Outside of his advisory work, he is a keyboardist in the Deja Gruv band. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of clients, including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and nonprofits, through a large network of financial advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm employs firm-provided asset-allocation tools and offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, unified managed accounts, and access to third-party money managers.

Jaclyn Hackett is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2016, following earlier roles at Ameriprise and Avantax Advisory Services. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Robert Feisee is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has been with the Cambridge group since 2017. Prior to this, he spent eight years at National Planning Corporation and practices law through Insight Law, PLLC. He is also involved in a marketing business, L35, LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals using a range of portfolio management strategies and platform options.

Erin Smith is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience, currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. She previously worked at Accordant Advisory Group, Inc. and has been with Raymond James since 2000. Beyond her advisory role, she serves as Treasurer on the executive board of the nonprofit Middleburg Hunt and is president of Goose Creek Strategies, LLC. 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 clients. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical and risk-profiling tools to support client goals.

Richard Morrison is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving affluent clients through personalized and responsive wealth planning. As a Senior Vice President and CFP®, he specializes in designing, implementing, and managing equity and debt portfolios tailored to individual financial goals. His expertise includes college education planning, corporate benefits, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, and retirement income planning. With many years of experience advising corporate executives and decision-makers, Richard provides comprehensive recommendations on securities selection, succession planning for private and public companies, and working capital management. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Old Dominion University and a High School Diploma from Groveton. Richard maintains professional designations as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® and Personal Investment Advisor. Committed to community involvement, Richard volunteers with organizations such as First Tee - NoVA, Kent's Foundation for Child Life, and Reston Little League, also participating in coaching activities. His personal interests include adventure sports, baseball, billiards, boating, cooking, fishing, golfing, scuba diving, spending time with family, and watching movies.

Serena Dupuy serves as a Senior Resident Director at Merrill, where she leads a nine-person team focused on delivering tailored financial solutions to clients with complex financial lives. In her role, she advises clients on asset and liability management as well as trust and estate planning strategies. Additionally, Serena manages an office of ten advisors who provide comprehensive advisory services to their clients. With extensive experience working closely with ultra-high net worth individuals, families, and business owners across the United States, Serena concentrates on areas including corporate executive services, executive compensation, family wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, and tax minimization. Her approach embraces a broad range of strategies such as investment and risk management, concentrated stock strategies, credit and lending services, insurance, family office access, private banking, and alternative investments. She collaborates with attorneys, CPAs, valuation experts, and real estate specialists to create integrated and customized plans addressing the complexities of wealth management. Serena holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Western New Mexico University, a certificate from New York University’s Accredited Certificate Program, and an MBA from the University of Chicago. She holds professional designations including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Beyond her professional responsibilities, Serena lives in Scottsdale, Arizona with her wife and three daughters and is actively involved in community organizations such as the City of Scottsdale Planning Commission, Scottsdale ARTS AG2 (Young Professionals), Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, and Scottsdale Prevention Institute. Her personal interests include boating, cooking, horseback riding, reading, spending time with family, traveling, and practicing yoga.

Terence Gross is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. Prior to this role, he worked as a Wealth Planning Associate at RBC Wealth Management from 2020 to 2023 and participated in the Advisor Development Program as a banker at JPMorgan Chase from 2019 to 2020. Before entering the financial services industry, Terence spent 10 years serving in the U.S. Coast Guard. He collaborates closely with clients to develop comprehensive financial plans and customized investment strategies aimed at growing and protecting their wealth. His process involves exploring clients' present and future financial goals through a disciplined and collaborative approach. Terence's personal interests include cars, fitness, golf, military service, parenthood, and soccer.

Patrick Bischoff is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill in 2002 after beginning his career on the annuity desk at Manulife in Stamford, CT. Patrick and his team assist individuals and families in developing strategies to preserve, grow, and transition their wealth, utilizing a goals-based planning approach to structure customized asset allocation strategies aligned with clients' unique financial objectives. They leverage resources from Merrill and Bank of America and collaborate with local partners such as Walker & Associates to provide comprehensive financial guidance. Patrick holds a B.S. in Finance from George Mason University and an M.S. in Finance from Colorado State University – Global. He has earned several professional designations, including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Retirement Management Advisor (RMA), and Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP). His expertise encompasses college education planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Residing in Leesburg, VA with his wife Sarah, their three sons, and a golden doodle, Patrick stays active in the community through youth athletic coaching and participation in initiatives such as Keep Loudoun Beautiful. Outside of work, he enjoys golfing, ice hockey, running, skiing, and spending time with his family.

Joseph Bridge is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., and Scottrade. 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 offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, using multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Gary Frey is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 36 years of experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors since 2010 and previously worked at The Kavits/Frey Group, LLC. He is also the owner of The Frey Group, LLC, a support company based in Reston, VA. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools to support client decision-making and maintains unique capabilities in municipal and public finance advising.

Stephen Tucker is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera since 2023. He previously worked at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC for nine years and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for twelve years. Tucker is also the owner of Potomac Asset Strategies, a financial services DBA, and holds a role as an insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm supporting over 10,000 advisors and approximately 800,000 clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with access to discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and a range of program structures tailored to individual, corporate, institutional, and charitable clients.

Meredith Hazen is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2014. Hazen is also active as an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving 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 professionals, utilizing multiple custody platforms and both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.