Ben Smith Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Falls Church, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he volunteers as a financial educator for the Medical Society of Virginia through virtual presentations. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary, algorithm-assisted recommendations, primarily for clients holding assets in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Jessica Collazo is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley, Raymond James Financial Services, Sullivan & Associates, and T. Rowe Price. She is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios, including multi-manager and fund-of-funds structures.

Stefan Maric is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he provides guidance on investment strategies, retirement planning, and wealth planning. He works closely with clients to support them in making informed financial decisions aligned with their unique goals. Stefan has held various roles at Fidelity Investments, progressing from Financial Representative in 2024 to Relationship Manager in 2025, before becoming a Planning Consultant in 2026. This experience has given him insight into different facets of financial advising and client relationship management. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Stefan has interests that include cars, football, social events, golf, movies, and traveling.

Erik Steudle is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Alexandria, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services, Merrill, Truist Investment Services, and Wells Fargo Clearing. He is also engaged as an investment adviser representative through Good Life Advisors, LLC, an independent registered investment advisory firm. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Tristan Caudron is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with over 31 years of industry experience. He currently works at Wells Fargo Advisors and has previously been with Wells Fargo Clearing. Caudron is also the owner of Riverfront Wealth TC LLC and holds a majority stake in Riverfront Wealth Advisors LLC, both financial practices based in Virginia. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services tailored to clients who meet a net-worth threshold, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools to develop personalized recommendations.

Mila Lynne Floro is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2014. In addition to her role at Edward Jones, she has been involved with MaestraA2Z Consultants since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Peter Muckerman is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of a rental real estate property. 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, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm delivers non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Bennett Whitlock III is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise Financial Service, LLC since 1993 and worked with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. Outside of advising, Whitlock holds ownership interests in a co-working space and a commercial real estate partnership, and serves on the boards of the Manassas Ballet Theatre and the Prince William County Chamber of Commerce. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to create tailored income strategies. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform.

Jordan Frazier is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors holding a Series 66 designation and has been with the firm since 2026. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he held various roles including positions at Wetility, Microsoft, and Georgetown University. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved with Boqueria for the past two years. Equitable Advisors serves a broad range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning and retirement consulting along with asset-management programs implemented through both proprietary and third-party solutions.

Daniel Maner is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at EF Legacy Securities, LLC and Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. no notable outside activities are reported. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm employs a committee-driven proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary management solutions.

Abhijit Basu is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Woodbridge, VA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. He is also the founder and president of Basu Strategies, Inc., a consulting business advising companies on public policy issues. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Tiffany Kim is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fairfax, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she spent nine years at Karlsruhe Music University and has been involved in teaching violin and performing at events such as weddings and concerts. She also teaches music lessons to children. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement planning through written recommendations and ongoing advice based on proprietary research and third-party analysis.

Ashley Dunnington is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America Merrill Lynch and the Securities and Exchange Commission. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery, with notable involvement in regulated commodity pool operations and advisory roles for multiple registered investment companies.

Richard Hamilton is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 45 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2009, following eight years at Valic Financial Advisors. 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 financial planning and investment management services, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Jeffery Adair is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Manassas, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in independent insurance brokering and serves as president of OPM, Inc., a company providing office support services to financial advisors. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to provide non-discretionary recommendations, emphasizing managed accounts and incorporating algorithmic automation overseen by a retirement income committee.

Charles Sisson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Woodbridge, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as power of attorney for both of his parents. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute with diversification principles and modern portfolio theory in its investment approach.

Shaun Halberda is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and over 15 years of experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual, Morgan Stanley, Merrill, and as a self-employed advisor. He is based in Arlington, VA. 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 fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios, and it serves a distinctive advisory role through formal oversight and the use of AI-driven methodologies.

Michael Calandruccio is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Suitland, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at firms such as CUNA Mutual Group, Kestra Financial Services, and Securities America Advisors. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, combining advanced technology tools with a broad platform of advisory and non-advisory financial products.

Mariah Dehaven is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. She previously worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. for seven years, as well as at Edelman Financial Services, LLC and EF Legacy Securities, LLC. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals including high net worth clients, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of financial planning, portfolio management, and custody services, utilizing a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies, as well as internal research tools including artificial intelligence.

Andres Vitalis is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Alexandria, VA, holding a Series 66 license and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TD Ameritrade, Wells Fargo, and PNC Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Vitalis Ventures LLC, which manages real estate holdings through an LLC structure. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combined brokerage, advisory, and custody platform with both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options featuring multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment access.