Ben Beriss is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Alexandria, VA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise since 2019, with a brief interval working at Starbucks and prior experience in education. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Patrizia Adriazola is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She previously worked at PSC Investments LLC and has a background that includes multiple roles in counseling and education. Outside of financial advising, she is the managing member of PFA Property Group LLC, a residential property management business. Merrill, together 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 institutions.

Alex Li is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding the Series 66 designation and beginning his industry experience in 2025. Prior to joining Schwab, his background includes roles outside the financial sector such as working at Big Blue Swim School and the Fund For The Public Interest. 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 models with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory services.

Jennifer James is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Ashburn, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at REI Systems Inc, Dogtopia, and Shift 7 Digital. Outside of financial advising, she owns several Dogtopia dog daycare locations and is involved in business planning and oversight for these ventures. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with various advisory programs, investment strategies, and affiliated financial services. The firm is notable for its extensive retail advisor and branch network and its range of affiliated capabilities beyond advisory services.

Jordan Bonanno is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab who holds a Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services and Fidelity Investments. His background also includes experience in the hospitality industry and periods of full-time education. 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 affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and employs a multi-asset investment approach supported by centralized operational infrastructure.

Jessica Robles is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 1 year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Scott Wilson is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 22 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2016 and previously worked at TD Ameritrade, Inc. from 2022 to 2024. 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 affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, offering multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options.

Michael Zisko is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Ashburn, VA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, he worked at Wells Fargo Bank for 17 years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a sole proprietorship that conducts home occupancy inspections. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning that covers a wide range of topics and can be combined with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option.

Joshua Wolinski is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Hamdan Resources and Arcfiled, as well as academic positions at George Washington University, Roanoke College, and Randolph College. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Angela Antonelli is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James since 2020 and serves as an adjunct assistant professor of finance at Northern Virginia Community College. Additionally, she works as an election officer in her local community. 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, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting supported by analytical tools and sponsors wrap-fee advisory programs, with a notable affiliation to a municipal advisor for public-finance work.

Brandon Poteet is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2013. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party teams.

Emaida Avenilla is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Germantown, MD, holding the CFP® and Series 63 designations with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, she worked at EMA Insight LLC and Kaiser Permanente. She has also engaged in audit testing and potential tax preparation through Integrity Audit & Tax, LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a large network of financial advisors and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Amanda Brooks is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2026. She has progressed through various roles within Fidelity, including Benefits & Planning Consultant and multiple levels of Workplace Planning Consultant since 2022, demonstrating her commitment to the firm and growth in financial planning expertise. Prior to joining Fidelity, Amanda worked as a Client Relationship Specialist at Charles Schwab from 2020 to 2021. Amanda focuses on helping clients build their financial future by understanding their unique stories, goals, and concerns. She collaborates with families to create and monitor financial plans that reflect their priorities and navigate the everyday challenges of life. Outside of her professional work, Amanda enjoys spending time at the beach, cooking and baking, attending social events with friends, playing instruments, parenting, and caring for pets.

Tucker Speak is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he has held various roles in education and retail sectors, including positions at Mary Baldwin University and Lowe's. 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 using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through unique affiliations.

Kristine Chaze is a financial advisor with Edelman Financial Engines in Fairfax, VA. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 32 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Edelman Financial Services LLC and EF Legacy Securities, LLC. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm combines proprietary modeling with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary management and non-discretionary advice, with a focus on diversified portfolios, periodic rebalancing, and long-term investment strategies.

Ryan Unthank is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Fairfax, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Robert W. Baird since 2007 and was previously with Ferris, Baker Watts, LLC from 2005 to 2007. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both manager-traded and model-traded strategies alongside tax-management and direct-indexing capabilities.

Joseph Goldberg is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Fairfax, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services Inc and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2010. Goldberg also works as a life and health insurance agent in Olney, MD. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, offering strategies and collaborative planning without direct investment discretion.

Daniel Koester is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held multiple roles at James Madison University and Kestra Financial. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also serves as an advisor to registered investment companies and delivers model portfolios using systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Jeffrey Perry is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 16 years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Covenant Capital, Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC, and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Treasurer at Trinity Church of Loudoun, where he collaborates on the church’s financial matters. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Anthony Marx is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Sterling, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor entity since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of Unity Squared, a pass-through entity associated with a team practice structure. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendations on income, Social Security, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and automated tools with advisor input to deliver these plans and also provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.