Matthew Wright is a financial advisor with Merrill in Leesburg, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch since 2011. Wright is involved with the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce, where he participates in business networking activities. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Kaitlyn Powell is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Baird in 2024, she worked for Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. from 2020 to 2024 and Wegmans Food Markets from 2015 to 2020. She is part of The DDK Group, a team within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department that serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and advisory strategies supported by internal research and tools, managing approximately $394 billion in regulatory assets as of December 2025.

Timothy Ashley is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Microsoft Corporation, 6A Management Corp., and Global Integration Partners. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a Principal Program Manager at Microsoft Corporation. LPL Financial serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations, offering a range of financial planning and advisory programs supported by model portfolios, research, and technology-driven solutions.

Natalie Berry is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fairfax, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise since 2019 and has prior experience with Practice Promotions and Virginia Commonwealth University. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns YGB Operations LLC, a business unrelated to investment activities. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s retirement income service incorporates proprietary research and third-party data within a structured investment framework influenced by its affiliated product ecosystem.

Anthony Acampora is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Altaira Wealth Management and Straci Pizza, as well as having experience in the beverage industry. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Chad Williams is a CFP® and ChFC® with 12 years of experience in financial advising. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2013, with a brief tenure at Raymond James Financial Services in 2020. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in freelance photography, specializing in headshots for financial advisors, and participates as an alumni committee member at the College for Financial Planning, assisting with diversity scholarship candidate interviews. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a large network of advisors and branch offices, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Pamela Sams is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has worked with firms including Securities America Advisors and Voya Financial Advisors and has owned Jackson Sams Financial Services since 2012. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in community activities such as substitute teaching in Loudoun County Public Schools, volunteering to provide financial consultations for women in transition, contributing articles on retirement planning, and serving as an AARP Community Ambassador. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm integrates brokerage and advisory services with a variety of investment tools and third-party solutions to construct and manage tailored portfolios.

Joely Mauck is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at LPL Financial since 2009. She has also been affiliated with American United Life since 2002. Mauck holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and dedicates a small portion of her time to non-variable insurance sales with various carriers. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of advisers. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and planning services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and technologies including machine learning.

Margarita Reyes is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Vienna, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, State Farm Bank, and Erik Slaughter State Farm Insurance. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written Recommendation Reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Matthew Smolsky Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 34 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for 19 years and The Barnes Group for 23 years. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as Assistant Fire Chief with the Prince William County Department of Fire & Rescue. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by internal and third-party research.

Gunnar Laasanen is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His prior experience includes roles at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and several other financial firms. He serves on the board of Hope For Grieving Families, a charity supporting local families coping with loss. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individuals, employer-sponsored plans, and institutional clients. The firm supports a range of investment strategies with over 10,000 advisors and approximately $256 billion in assets under management.

Hayley Eames is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Reston, VA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked in various roles including at Orthodontics by Crutchfield and the Virginia Spine Institute. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Christopher Gabrys is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Winchester, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cuso Financial Services, LP for 12 years and has been associated with Apple Federal Credit Union since 2010. 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 financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with a range of model portfolios and research support.

Randen Brown is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Footlocker Inc., Burke and Herbert Bank, and BOSE. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm is integrated into Bank of America’s broader platform, which includes a variety of trading, lending, and custody services.

Scott A. Spiers serves as the Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill. He has been in the financial services industry since January 2015 and is a fully licensed financial advisor. Scott's approach centers on building wealth management strategies tailored to individual client needs, focusing on tax-efficient portfolios and retirement planning. Before joining Merrill, Scott began his financial services career with a smaller firm, achieving the highest level of production distinction in his third year. Prior to his financial career, he served nearly 21 years as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Air Force, commanding three squadrons and deploying to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Qatar. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Science from the U.S. Air Force Academy, a Master of Science in Finance from the University of Texas at San Antonio, an MBA from the College of William & Mary, and a Master of Arts in Homeland Security from the Naval Postgraduate School. He holds professional designations including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Scott emphasizes that his work is about understanding clients' life priorities and creating personalized financial plans that align with their goals and aspirations. He is committed to community involvement, reflecting the Merrill tradition of service by volunteering with local organizations. His personal interests include a variety of sports and endurance activities such as baseball, basketball, biking, football, running, running marathons, soccer, and swimming.

Benjamin Mackie is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Xcal, IMC, Montgomery College, and Andrews International. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory services.

Austin Longacre V is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials. He began his career at Edward Jones in 2025 and previously worked at DARPA, the Air Force, Axiologic Solutions, and the NSA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, as well as affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Bryan Holoman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Herndon, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2012. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in tax preparation for individuals and operates a ride-sharing business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from various sources along with technology-driven strategies.

Joseph Myer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Ashburn, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Courser Capital Management, LLC, a business related to his LPL activities. 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 provides a broad range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and model portfolios from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Timothy Neary is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in developing personalized wealth management strategies that align with his clients' priorities and adapt to changing market conditions. Timothy helps clients pursue goals related to college education planning, family wealth management, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. Timothy holds a Bachelor's Degree from Marymount University and has earned professional designations including Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He follows the Merrill tradition of community involvement and spends time volunteering with local organizations. Outside of work, Timothy enjoys golfing, playing pickleball, and spending time with his family.