Jake Sodeman is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2012. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a broad range of capital markets and research resources.

Adam Bellacicco is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2019 and previously held positions at Cordoba Corporation, Gap Inc., and Calypso Technology. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of a beach house rental property managed through a third party. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Rick Starr is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank since 2023, following six years at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, Starr serves as a board member at George Mason University, contributing approximately five hours weekly. 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 select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision authority.

Steven Pilkerton is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Charles Schwab in Washington, DC. His prior experience includes a 12-year tenure at TD Ameritrade and roles within Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. He is also an owner of a residential condo in Alexandria, Virginia. 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 discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset investment approach supported by centralized supervision and alternative investment due diligence.

Casey Thrush is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Annapolis. He works with both families and individuals to help them reach their financial goals through a disciplined long-term approach to wealth creation. Casey and his team focus on various client areas including family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and sports and entertainment. Casey holds a bachelor's degree in finance from the University of New Hampshire, where he also played four years on the Men's Division I Ice Hockey team. Prior to college, he attended DeMatha Catholic High School in Hyattsville, Maryland. After playing professional ice hockey for two years, he transitioned to financial advising and holds 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). In his role, Casey aims to help clients pursue their financial goals related to retirement, education, legacy, and healthcare planning. He and his team follow the Merrill tradition of community involvement, volunteering with organizations they serve. Outside of work, Casey enjoys football, golfing, ice hockey, fishing, snowboarding, and spending time with his family on the Eastern Shore where he grew up.

Ronald Everett is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Washington, D.C. He specializes in advising corporate retirement plans, professional firms, closely held corporations, and business owners, focusing on structuring and managing plans that maximize tax benefits for owners while enhancing employee benefits. Ron’s expertise includes implementing and optimizing tax-advantaged retirement plans such as 401(k), profit-sharing, and pension plans. He also advises on existing plans to identify opportunities for improved tax benefits and contribution strategies, develops tax-sheltering strategies for wealth accumulation, and coordinates plan administration to ensure compliance with ERISA and DOL regulations. Ron joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2018 and holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor. He has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of work, Ron enjoys hiking, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Maximilian Gleason is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2024 and has prior experience at Rohr's and several roles connected to the University of Notre Dame. Outside of finance, he has been involved with youth camps and sports programs, including The Heights School’s summer camps and soccer camp. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and corporate financial planning services.

John Cruikshank is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is a passive investor in Takoda Navy Yard, a bar and restaurant concept in Washington, DC. 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 select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Droozong Hon is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets, utilizing structured planning tools and quantitative models to support its advisory services.

Cole Allsopp is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill in 2015 and draws on his personal and professional experience owning and running a small business to guide clients through financial transitions, including moving from peak earnings to achieving financial well-being and independence. Cole’s areas of expertise include liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, socially responsible and ESG investing, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income planning. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the College of Charleston and has earned professional designations including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Residing in Annapolis with his wife Liz and their daughter Vivien, Cole volunteers for local maritime organizations and spends his free time on the Chesapeake Bay with family and friends.

John Krimigis is a financial advisor at Stifel with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Stifel since 2015. Based in Washington, DC, his career includes over a decade at the firm. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and planning analyses.

Jennifer Landgraff is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley, PNC Bank, and Caliber Home Loans. Outside of her advisory work, she manages rental properties in Washington, DC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that incorporates firm‑approved tools and modeling techniques to support client decision-making.

Trissa Monaghan is a financial advisor at Stifel with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Morgan Stanley before joining Stifel in 2019. Outside of her advisory role, Monaghan is a database specialist for technology solutions providers AMS.NET and MGT, where she transcribes data for record keeping. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services such as fee-based financial planning and recommendations of third-party advisers. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which uses forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to inform asset allocation and financial planning analyses.

Matthew Carney is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional who focuses on a planning-first approach to personalized wealth management, advising clients in areas including executive and equity compensation, family wealth management, retirement planning, socially responsible investing, and trust and estate planning services. Matthew works closely with his clients to help them understand their current financial positions and to plan effectively for their long-term goals. Since joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2017, Matthew has developed expertise in a broad range of financial services such as investment management, banking and cash management, insurance services, long-term care planning, and customized lending through Bank of America, N.A. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics and American Public Policy from St. Mary's College of Maryland, where he graduated magna cum laude. During college, he was a member of the men's varsity lacrosse team. Matthew maintains active involvement with several professional and alumni organizations including the College for Financial Planning, St. Mary's College of Maryland Alumni Association, and The Potomac School Alumni Association. He has participated in community events such as the St. Mary's College of Maryland men's lacrosse fundraising game for The Wounded Warrior Project. Outside of his professional life, Matthew enjoys basketball, golfing, music, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Colleen Shemer is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2022. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, 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 structured planning tools and models to support financial planning services.

Christopher Swatta is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 13 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 credential. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2012 and also works with City National Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is an active partner in an investment farm operation in Annapolis, Maryland. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm provides customized portfolio management and financial planning services through a variety of advisory programs that utilize both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Sallie Thompson is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed financial advisor with 28 years of industry experience. She is currently with Cetera and has prior experience with Avantax Advisory Services and operated her own accounting and business consulting firm, Sallie Mullins Thompson, CPA PLLC, from 2006 to 2021. In addition to her advisory work, she provides tax preparation, planning, and business consulting through her accounting practice. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management options and serves over 800,000 clients through more than 10,000 advisors.

William Mason is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and Pruco Securities LLC. He also previously worked at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank NA and JPMorgan Securities LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, focusing on asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Michael Byrne is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney from 2009 to 2019. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering a variety of fee-based advisory programs with tailored portfolio management strategies implemented through both in-house and third-party managers.

David Johnson is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Deutsche Bank and Allegro Securities, and he has operated as a self-employed advisor. Outside of finance, he is a general contractor and owner of a construction business, GR Nelson, where he is involved part-time. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm’s approach includes an ESG eligibility framework and access to a broad range of investment products through its affiliations within the J.P. Morgan organization.