Michael Pasco is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Sterling, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include six years at M&T Securities and 13 years at Truist Investment Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by extensive advisor tools and a broad platform of non-advisory financial activities.

Mercy Wambari is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has prior experience at JPMorgan Chase Bank and Citibank N.A. Kenya. Outside of finance, she works as an independent personal trainer and nutrition coach. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through a structured discovery process and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides a broad range of advisory programs and investment services.

Kevin Espy is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments, Merrill, Bank of America, New York Life Insurance Co., and Axa Advisors. Before entering the financial sector, he was employed at educational institutions including the Solomon Schechter School of Westchester and The Ideal School of Manhattan. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors and offers a range of advisory programs with both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Jeffrey White is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Joseph Greenwald and Laake. 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 analyses across various planning topics, delivered as one-time or ongoing engagements, without discretionary trading authority or institutional portfolio management.

Sharon Chapman is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 1996 and has been involved with Capital Wealth Management Group LLC since 2011. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public-finance work through its affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Douglas Ulrich is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. He is based in Rockville, MD. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by offering a range of advisory programs, 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 modeling techniques within its advisory process.

Richard Vert Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Rockville, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and having 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Citigroup Global Markets and Legg Mason Wood Walker, Incorporated prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2009. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured processes and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

John Cockrell is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, Santander Securities, and Charles Schwab. Outside of advising, he is also licensed to sell fixed insurance products such as life insurance, annuities, and long-term care. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a large nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Jennifer Ford is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Ashburn, VA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Her prior career includes over two decades at the Department of Veterans Affairs and ongoing work at George Washington University since 2014. She is also the owner of Whole Health Coaching, LLC, a consulting and coaching business based in Arlington, VA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated services under a fiduciary standard, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Jacob Keller is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill Lynch after graduating cum laude from Penn State University's Smeal College of Business with a degree in Finance. He began his career with the firm as an intern and transitioned to a full-time advisory role following graduation, progressing through the advisor development program. Jacob holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA) designations, as well as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He focuses on providing thoughtful and personalized wealth management services, assisting individuals and families with complex financial decisions. His areas of expertise include education planning, executive and equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, retirement income, tax minimization, and portfolio management. Residing in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, DC, Jacob pursues various recreational interests including biking, swimming, running, hiking, and traveling to explore new countries and cultures.

Kelly Kreis is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Thrivent Financial and Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2013. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive, goal-based financial planning without managing discretionary portfolios for institutional clients.

Nicholas Mamakos is currently serving as a Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. In this role, he leads a team that prioritizes building relationships and assisting clients, reflecting his longstanding focus in the financial services industry. Prior to his current role, Nicholas was a Registered Team Manager at Merrill from 2018 to 2025. His career has been centered on fostering strong client relationships and supporting his team in delivering financial services aligned with these values.

Andrew Seested is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Truist Wealth, Wells Fargo Bank, BNY Mellon Wealth Management, PNC Wealth Management, UBS Financial Services, and Citigroup Global Markets. 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 provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Rebecca Blaschak is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. She previously worked at Buttonwood Financial Advisors, Inc. for five years and has experience in a small business setting with Sofi's Crepes. In addition to her advisory role, she holds relationship management positions at Lee, Sipe and Associates and Serving Those Who Serve. 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, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a tailored, non-discretionary approach supported by analytical tools and offers specialized programs such as municipal and public finance advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Andrea Franklin is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2017. Prior to that, she was with SunTrust Advisory Services and SunTrust Investment Services from 2008 to 2017. Outside of her advisory role, Franklin assists with her husband’s custom woodworking business by handling accounting, social media, and participation in craft shows, and she is also involved in direct sales of make-up and skincare products through SeneGence. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Cheng Zhao is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Alexandria, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2025, Zhao worked for Capital One N.A. for 16 years. Outside of his advisory role, he has involvement in real estate ownership. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Tamana Nawroozzada is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Bank of America, the University of Maryland Global Campus, Macy's, and Best Buy. 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 strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

John Ferguson is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 33 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Equitable Advisors, Private Wealth Advisers, LLC, and Mony Securities Corporation. Outside of advising, he serves as treasurer of GW Community School, a private high school, and participates on its scholarship foundation committee. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through multiple platforms and proprietary model strategies.

Sean Connolly is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines since 2026. Prior to this role, he worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. for seven years and has held positions at Raymond James Financial Services, TIAA, and several firms focused on federal employee benefits. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a committee-driven proprietary modeling process alongside planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified model portfolios and both discretionary and non-discretionary investment options.

Ye Zang is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, Ye was associated with Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services. She is also the owner and sole proprietor of Elizabeth Ye Zang, CPA, LLC, which provides tax preparation and accounting services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform that includes discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, managing over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.