Nicole Jackson is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Her work history includes positions at Bank of America, SunTrust Bank, and Windsor Fashions. 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 institutional investors.

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.

Marika Husovsky is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Alexandria, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

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.

Sallie Thompson is a CFP® and PFS™ with 29 years of industry experience. She is currently an advisor at Cetera and previously worked for Avantax Advisory Services and related entities for 13 years. In addition to her advisory role, she owns and operates an accounting and tax services firm, where she provides tax preparation, planning, and business consulting. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual clients, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services, supported by a large nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

William Mason is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA since 2022, with prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and Pruco Securities LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary framework.

Charles Markson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors based in Alexandria, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 41 years of industry experience. His career includes 11 years at Raymond James & Associates and nine years at Wells Fargo Clearing before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2025. He is also the owner of CBM Holdings, LLC, where he dedicates significant time. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and sports & entertainment planning, using Wells Fargo’s research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Joshua Johnson Journet is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he provides financial guidance and support to clients, focusing on wealth management strategies. He holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), reflecting his expertise in investment advisory services.

Leland Penno is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated Private Bank since 2009 and 2016, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning conducted through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and market outcome modeling.

Jordan Lewis is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Goldman Sachs and Bloomberg before joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2025. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Daniel Shannahan is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America. He is based in Washington, DC. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers proprietary research and a range of capital markets services.

Ryan Stuart is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Prior to that, he was with Citigroup Global Markets from 2005 to 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs that include tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides planning services that do not include individual security recommendations as part of standalone programs.

Rachel Marker is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 12 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2015 and holds a Series 66 designation. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary capital market research with model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm also provides institutional trading capabilities alongside wealth management services.

Hizikiel Holloman is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, Holloman held various roles including positions at Starcenter Multisport and LISC. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified portfolios including mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Mary Fife is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 32 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. She previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network for 21 years and has been involved with Steve Harvey LLC since 2005. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, supporting over 22,900 advisors and managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Dileep Nair is an International Wealth Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in serving the planning and investment implementation needs of both international and U.S. wealth management clients. With over 20 years of experience, he provides personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients' long-term financial goals. Dileep leverages the investment insights of Merrill and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America to develop flexible strategies responsive to changing market conditions. He holds a Master's degree from the University of Maryland, a Bachelor's degree from Concordia University, and completed his secondary education at Selwyn House School. Dileep’s professional designations include CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is fluent in both French and English. In addition to his advisory role, Dileep is engaged in community service, volunteering with local organizations in line with Merrill’s tradition of community participation. His personal philosophy emphasizes working one-on-one with clients to develop individualized financial strategies.

Jeremiah Fitzgibbons is a CFP® and ChFC® with 34 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Raymond James & Associates, where he has worked since 2025. Prior to this, he spent eight years at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and eleven years at its affiliated entities. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that manages approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services through a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Nathalie Leclef is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Goldman Sachs. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-owner of DN Hospitality LLC, an LLC formed to invest in commercial real estate. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screens and qualitative research, incorporating ESG criteria and supported by affiliates for implementation and portfolio services.

John Hanley is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the CFA® designation and Series 66 license. Prior to joining UBS in 2020, he worked at Goldman, Sachs & Co. for 14 years and Morgan Stanley from 2001 to 2004. He serves on the Finance Committee and is Treasurer and Chair of the Investment Committee for the American Kidney Fund, a nonprofit organization. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management. The firm offers customized financial planning and portfolio management supported by proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.