Armand Minasian is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Alexandria, VA, and has 42 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including retirement plan consulting and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by research and model portfolios.

Ellie Yazdeli is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has recently transitioned into the financial industry, previously working at Santander Bank and Santander Securities, as well as several years at The Home Depot and Farhangian University. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Michelle Kim is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with the Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes three years at Cornerstone Insurance Group. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements supported by firm-approved software and also provides specialized services such as divorce planning and employer-sponsored planning programs.

Mahmoud Harb is a Financial Solutions Advisor (FSA) at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on understanding clients' priorities to help develop strategies aimed at pursuing their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. He serves as a resource for a range of financial needs, including investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected expenses. Mahmoud also facilitates access to Bank of America specialists for services such as banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Mahmoud holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a High School Diploma from Atlantic City High School. He emphasizes a client-centered approach, aiming to assist clients in uncovering what matters most to them and their families to create tailored financial strategies.

Jeffrey Sheats is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. He has been with Fidelity since 2013, previously serving as a Financial Consultant. His career in financial advising spans over three decades, beginning in 1985 at Merrill Lynch. He has held various roles including Financial Advisor positions at First Montauk Securities, H&R Block Financial, Lincoln Financial, and UVest, as well as Branch Manager at H&R Block Financial from 1997 to 2008. Throughout his career, Jeffrey has developed extensive experience in financial planning and consulting. He applies his long-term industry knowledge to assist clients with important financial decisions and help them execute their financial visions.

Matthew Poliner is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Vienna, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at Venable LLP. He serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Vienna Grove HOA. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise also delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Mark Applegate is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Arlington, VA. He has three years of prior experience at CAPTRUST/Campbell Wealth Management and one year at Northwestern Mutual. Before entering the financial industry, he spent four years at Virginia Tech and three years at Westwood Country Club. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Matt Ellis is the Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He has held various roles within the company since 2011, including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, Investment Consultant, and Financial Consultant. In his current role, Matt works closely with his clients and their families to develop financial plans using Fidelity's tools and resources, aiming to help them grow and protect their wealth as well as simplify their financial lives. Matt's expertise includes investment decision-making and financial planning. His career at Fidelity Investments spans over a decade, demonstrating his commitment to client service and financial consulting. Outside of his professional work, Matt has interests in cars, football, hiking, outdoor adventures, and traveling.

Jeffrey McMahon is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Alexandria, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial and Bbtis since 2012. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, supported by model portfolios and research from various sources.

Fatima Shahid is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at the Royal Bank of Canada and Fidelity Investments. She works at Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction in its investment process.

Terry Jones is a financial advisor at Cetera with 24 years of industry experience and holds the PFS™ designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has a background that includes roles at Avantax and extensive experience in accounting and tax preparation through his CPA practice. Jones also serves on the board of the Northern Virginia Bridge Association, a nonprofit focused on bridge games and education. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisor serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, featuring both discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Tatiana Sendetskaya is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2021, following eight years at Wells Fargo Bank, NA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable breadth of financial product offerings that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Janet Howard is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms including Cassaday and Company, The Burney Company, EF Legacy Securities, LLC, and Blisk Financial Group. Outside of her advisory role, she is a consultant for Rodan and Fields, focusing on skin care sales. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers a range of consulting and portfolio services tailored to client goals and risk tolerances, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers across various investment strategies.

Constance Gibson is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2025. In this capacity, she works closely with clients to understand their goals and priorities, collaborating with them to develop tailored financial plans. Prior to her current position, Ms. Gibson served as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2025 and as a Financial Representative from 2022 to 2024. Before joining Fidelity, she worked as a Senior Branch Banker at PNC Bank from 2019 to 2022.

Marco Fattorini is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Oak Hill, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he manages his Ameriprise practice through FPP LLC. Ameriprise serves clients, primarily individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, offering a retirement-income planning service that combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendation reports. The firm delivers these services through a centralized consulting team and integrates algorithmic tools alongside tailored advice.

Takhmina Touraeva is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Alexandria, VA, with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services, Bank of America, and Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Lifestyles. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, 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 offers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Roxana Rodriguez is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for eleven years before joining her current firm in 2025. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that provides a range of investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers specialized planning services and integrates advisory solutions with other financial products and referral channels.

Eugene Oneill is a financial advisor at Cetera with 27 years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, he spent 26 years with Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services. He has also operated as a CPA since 1982 and serves as a board member and treasurer of 230 Garth Road Owners Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals across wealth levels, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. It offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers, overseeing over $256 billion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Anthony Tenorio is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Fairfax, VA. He has 22 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as trustee of a family living trust. 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 and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Mary Martin Falanga is a financial advisor with Edelman Financial Engines, holding a Series 66 credential and over 21 years of industry experience. She has been with the firm and its predecessors since 2009, including Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2018. She serves as a board member for the Northern Virginia Therapeutic Riding Program, a nonprofit providing equine-assisted activities for people with disabilities and other at-risk groups. Edelman Financial Engines offers technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm combines proprietary modeling with planner delivery and online tools, managing diversified portfolios with a long-term focus and serving approximately 477,000 clients.