Bruce Tanous is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities, J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., and J.P. Morgan Trust Company since 2006. Tanous holds Series 65 and Series 66 designations. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm applies an ESG eligibility framework and offers a range of approved funds and strategies through its Institutional Consulting Services program.

Matthew Carroccio is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2016. Outside of his advisory work, Carroccio serves as a finance committee member for both the Washington Jesuit Academy and the Safe Shores DC Advocacy Center. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

William Stewart is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Janney Montgomery Scott for 13 years before joining Raymond James in 2022. Stewart is involved with the ESF Dream Camp Foundation in Bryn Manor, PA. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, and municipal entities with a range of advisory services, including financial planning and institutional consulting, supported by extensive research and various portfolio management options.

Zyon Jenkins is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Foreside Fund Services, Harborside Sales Group, Kestra Advisory, and Kestra Investment Services. His background also includes roles outside the financial sector, such as positions at Chewy, First National Bank, Dickinson College, Starbucks, and St. Paul’s School for Boys. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory services and financial planning to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm utilizes structured planning tools and research from its Global Investment Committee, offering a range of advisory programs without providing specific security recommendations within standalone planning services.

Kevin Ramos is a financial advisor at Merrill with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and has worked previously at Raymond James & Associates and Morgan Stanley. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kevin Gallagher is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He worked at Lincoln Investment Planning Inc. for 18 years before joining LPL Financial in 2025. Gallagher is also an author of investment-related content. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Stefan Shrivastava is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities who holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank NA since 2017 and previously spent two years at Yale University. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Richard Cox Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Farmers Financial Solutions for 12 years and has been with Raymond James entities since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Sentinels Financial Group LLC, which provides support and insurance services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by analytical tools and serves a large network of advisors, with specialized municipal advisory capabilities and targeted consulting programs.

Andrew Nurmi is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he collaborates with clients to develop foundational financial strategies tailored to their goals and unique needs throughout their lives. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2022, holding various positions including Investment Consultant, Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Prior to his career in financial services, Andrew worked as an Independent Insurance Investigator, Appraiser, and Adjuster at Johns Eastern Company from 2012 to 2021. His experience spans financial consulting and insurance investigation, providing a broad perspective on client needs and risk management. Outside of his professional work, Andrew enjoys baseball, golf, spending time with family, and caring for pets.

Lee Bollhorst is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Severna Park, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he occasionally plays in a band on weekends. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Laurette Dearden is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Cetera. She has held roles at several firms, including Avantax and The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. In addition to her advisory work, she owns a CPA practice specializing in tax preparation and accounting. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm operates a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers, serving over 800,000 clients and managing assets exceeding $256 billion.

Alejandra Dominguez Jimenez is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She has held roles at Bank of America, Navy Federal Credit Union, Lowes Home Improvement, PNC Bank, and Capital One Bank. Additionally, she managed her own business, Jireh Printing & Graphics, LLC, for ten years. Merrill 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Keith Apton is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Washington, DC, where he has worked since 2009. He has 24 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, Apton serves on the boards of several organizations, including a pharmaceutical distribution company and a farming nonprofit, and is involved in employee ownership education through The ESOP Association and the National Center for Employee Ownership. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and capital market assumptions to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services through a broad platform of investment, custody, and capital markets solutions.

Atleena Jino is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2023. Prior to her current roles, she was associated with Aces In Motion and the University of Florida. 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 an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

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.

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.