Bezawit Dessyalew is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at HSBC Securities, Wells Fargo, Sun Trust Bank, and PNC Bank. Dessyalew is also involved with Justice Federal Credit Union. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Douglas Menorca is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at AXA Advisors and the U.S. House of Representatives. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the investment and finance committees of Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church and engages in voluntary political consulting. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs delivered through Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party solutions.

Nancy Stickel is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has prior experience with Wachovia Bank, N.A. since 2006. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a combination of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

David Basinger is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at VSR Financial Services, Wells Fargo Advisors, and UBS Financial Services. Outside of advisory work, he owns a business focused on selling blank journals and engages in small-scale marketing of creative works. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a retirement income planning service that provides written recommendations and annual advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm uses proprietary research and third-party data for its advisory process, with enrollment criteria requiring a minimum level of investable assets.

Robert Schneider is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Certainty of Uncertainty, LLC, an advisor-owned entity focused on managing his practice. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary, written recommendation reports, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic automation.

Jonathan Ustun is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he coaches basketball and soccer at Burgundy Farm Country Day School in Alexandria, VA. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services, using Wells Fargo research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations across a broad range of financial needs.

Muhammad Shaukat is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management who assists clients in making confident financial decisions through personalized advice and meaningful relationships. He focuses on understanding clients' goals, family, and values as the foundation for successful financial strategies. His expertise includes personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and individual and corporate investment strategy. Muhammad works one-on-one with clients to define their goals and design portfolio strategies aimed at achieving them. He provides ongoing advice and adjusts portfolios as clients' situations change. Muhammad holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned a High School Diploma from Mount Vernon High School, attended George Mason University without earning a degree, and obtained an Associate's Degree from Northern Virginia Community College. He speaks Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, and English. He has lived in Alexandria, Virginia, for 25 years and volunteers in the DMV area, especially in Alexandria. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, trying new cuisines with his wife and children, playing pickleball, and spending time with his daughter.

Cuaduana Terry is a financial advisor with Ameriprise who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, PNC Wealth Management, and Equitable Advisors. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides annual retirement planning with a focus on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s approach involves a centralized service team collaborating with advisors and utilizes proprietary research and third-party data to generate recommendations within a defined investment universe.

Jason Lesnik is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge since 2016 and also serves as president of Custos Financial Services, LLC. Lesnik is actively involved in his community as a member and president of the Manassas Volunteer Fire Company. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse group of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management through various platforms and provides access to third-party advisers and proprietary model strategies.

Joseph Mjelde is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Outside of advising, he serves as Chapter Vice President for the BNI Fairfax Business Connection, where he helps run meetings and maintain reports on attendance and referrals. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and investment strategies. The firm is notable for its extensive retail advisor network, affiliated mutual funds, and a trust company, managing over $1 trillion in assets.

Danny Riley is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Alexandria, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2019, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and has caddied independently at Burning Tree Golf Club. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, focusing on structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Anna Pavluk is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 9 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2016. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with Young Living, where she educates on the uses and benefits of essential oils. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and market simulations.

Jeremy Milo is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Fidelity Investments since 2020, prior experience at Bloomberg Industry Group, and running his own law office from 2011 to 2020. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios, including discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery.

Gerald Lyon is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Alexandria, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. for 14 years before joining Raymond James and Goetzman Nau Financial Partners, where he serves as a director of a support company. 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, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and analytical tools, and supports municipal and public-finance work through its municipal advisor affiliation.

Jessica Marxer is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Alexandria, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has worked within the Wells Fargo organization since 2016, including eight years at Wells Fargo Clearing prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services using proprietary research and tools, with tailored recommendations delivered through meetings and summary letters, and clients may implement these recommendations through various brokerage or advisory options.

Eman Mossadeghi is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in retirement strategies and portfolio management. Since joining the firm in 2013, he has developed expertise in areas including corporate executive services, executive compensation, divorce transition planning, legacy planning, tax minimization, and socially responsible investing. Eman is a member of the Evolve Wealth Management Group and has received recognition including inclusion on the 2022-2025 Forbes "America's Top Wealth Management Teams High Net Worth" list, the 2025 Forbes "Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams" list for the District of Columbia, and Barron's top 1,200 Financial Advisors from 2018 through 2024. Eman holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (Virginia Tech). His professional designations include Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is fluent in English and Spanish. Based in Alexandria, Virginia, Eman lives with his wife and two sons. He is an avid Washington D.C. sports fan and a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt. Outside of work, he volunteers with the Virginia Tech Alumni Association.

Barbara Oleary is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 32 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera since 2013 and previously spent 20 years at Dondero & Associates, Limited. Outside of advising, she is involved in will and trust planning through her firm Barbara J. O'Leary, LLC, where she serves as a Master Certified Estate Planner, and provides tax preparation services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad client base including individuals, 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, supporting various investment strategies and program structures with over 10,000 advisors and $256 billion in assets under management.

Alex Slone is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role held since 2023. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2018, serving in various capacities including Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, Investment Solutions Representative, Workplace Planning and Advice Associate, and Client Representative Advocate. Throughout his tenure at Fidelity Investments, Alex has developed expertise in client relationship management and investment consulting. He emphasizes understanding clients' individual circumstances through detailed discussions to create financial plans tailored to their unique needs. His approach aims to provide clients with peace of mind and confidence in their financial future. Outside of his professional role, Alex has personal interests in golf, music, running, snowboarding, and traveling.

Tareq Khattar is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors LLC, since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Khattar is involved in an insurance brokerage business through Ascend Planning & Consulting and holds sales associate positions with Dergalis Associates LLC and Realty Benefit Services. Equitable Advisors serves individuals across income levels, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and collaborates with third-party asset managers and LPL-sponsored advisory programs to tailor solutions for clients.

Brandt Zimmerman is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with former federal employees, nonprofit organizations, business owners, and families to navigate complex financial decisions. His expertise includes education planning, family wealth management strategies, institutional investment consulting, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. He assists nonprofit leadership with sustainable growth and financial stability planning, guides former federal employees through retirement and career transitions, and supports business owners during critical phases such as succession planning and liquidity events. Zimmerman holds a Bachelor's Degree from Clemson University and a Master's Degree from Northeastern University. He is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and is involved professionally with organizations such as the Arlington Chamber of Commerce and the Clemson Alumni Club of Washington DC. His approach emphasizes long-term relationships and ongoing planning, delivering clear and tailored guidance according to each client's goals and needs. Outside of his professional career, Zimmerman is active in community involvement, assisting with assisted living communities in Northern Virginia. He lives in Burke, VA, with his wife and two seven-year-old sons, Linden and Keller. His personal interests include baseball, camping, cooking, fishing, football, hiking, music, reading, running, and spending time with his family.