Brian Eliff is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the firm and established the Ewers | Griggs | Eliff Group in 2015. Brian's primary role within the group involves identifying and establishing new client relationships that align with both client needs and Merrill Lynch's financial solutions. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certificant, having earned the certification in 2020. Brian focuses on a wealth management process that integrates financial planning, investment management, banking, lending, and estate planning, with an emphasis on prioritizing client goals and implementing tailored strategies. Brian holds a Bachelor's degree from Gettysburg College and is affiliated with the Gettysburg College Alumni and Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity. He is originally from Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, and currently resides in Kensington, Maryland, with his wife Reed and son Brooks.

Keith Unikel is the Senior Resident Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2009 and has been serving as Resident Director of the Bethesda office since 2016. With a career beginning in 2006 in the financial services industry, Keith focuses on addressing the wealth management and investment needs of individuals and families with a fiduciary standard of care. He works closely with clients to craft customized strategies that align with their goals. Keith takes the time to understand the true purpose of clients' wealth and develops tailored strategies to meet their complex financial and investment needs. His areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, tax minimization, and retirement income. He spends considerable time analyzing and evaluating the team’s wealth strategies to build customized investment portfolios. Keith earned a bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Maryland. He holds several professional designations including the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of work, Keith enjoys golfing, reading, and spending time with his family in Potomac, MD.

Steven Hersh is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Potomac, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor entity since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages a business entity related to his Ameriprise practice. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed, non-discretionary recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax efficiency analysis. The firm combines advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities and uses algorithmic tools alongside human oversight to generate tailored retirement income strategies.

Andrew Gibson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm also provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Samuel Kerr is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. Prior to this role, he worked as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2024 and as a Financial Representative from 2022 to 2023. His professional journey in financial planning is a second career, following his experience as an elementary and special education teacher. Samuel applies lessons learned from teaching—valuing relationships and simplifying complex concepts—to his work in financial planning. He focuses on understanding clients' goals and collaboratively developing plans to protect, manage, and grow their wealth.

Beau Hall is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Potomac, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes five years with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and Bank of America. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering advisory, brokerage, custody, and financial planning services through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and employs a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by due diligence from its research division.

Ali Mozaffar is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at several firms including United Brokerage Services, Capital One Advisors, Wells Fargo Clearing, HSBC Securities, and First Command Brokerage Services. He serves as a nonprofit board member in a role unrelated to investment activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, institutions, and retirement plan participants. The firm offers a range of investment solutions including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools for operational and research assistance.

Ronald Seegers is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Eagle Strategies and New York Life Investment Management. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio construction using proprietary research and quantitative analysis. The firm is registered with the CFTC as a commodity pool operator and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies.

Rolf Winch is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 40 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Grove Point Investments, Grove Point Advisors, The Compensation Design Companies, and H. Beck, Inc. Outside of his advisory duties, he has a longstanding involvement with Lifetime Financial Partners, engaged in related financial and insurance activities. 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, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies, supported by advanced research and operational tools.

Ben Knighton is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2022. In his role, he focuses on understanding clients' individual circumstances and assisting them in creating financial plans aligned with their personal goals. Prior to his current position, Ben served as a Senior Registered Wealth Management Client Associate at Merrill Lynch from 2014 to 2022. Over his career, he has developed experience in wealth management and financial consulting. Ben's approach emphasizes meeting clients with care and thoughtfulness, aiming to support them effectively through their financial planning process.

Michael Klitsch is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience, currently serving at Morgan Stanley in Rockville, MD. He has worked with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is the chairman of the National Capital Optimist Club and serves as a finance committee officer for Fourth Presbyterian Church in Bethesda, Maryland. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by proprietary tools and market simulations.

Tricia Tripp is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. She has worked with Raymond James since 1994 and previously operated her own firm, Tripp Financial Consultants, Inc. In addition to her advisory work, Ms. Tripp owns and manages Fox Hollow Farm LLC, where she employs staff to care for animals and 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by analytical tools and offers specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Consulting.

Seth Meyers is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 19 years of industry experience and a Series 66 credential. He has worked at multiple firms, including Grove Point Advisors and GEM Financial Services, and is also the owner of Tower Oaks Testing LLC. In addition to his advisory work, he is employed by United Airlines. 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, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Sean Thompson is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Rockville, MD, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Investcorp Retirement Specialists and SagePoint Financial, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is listed as Assistant Vice President of InvestOne Wealth Management Inc., a DBA entity. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting a range of investment programs and maintaining a complex network of affiliated broker-dealer, asset management, and other financial service entities.

Steven Heger is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rockville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Global Retirement Partners, LLC, where he continues to provide investment advisory services. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with A Pineapple Life, a business entity maintained for tax and investment purposes unrelated to his financial advisory duties. LPL Financial is a nationwide broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions through a large network of advisors, utilizing various investment strategies and operational technologies.

Andrew Guarente is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Rockville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. from 2013 to 2020. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing roughly $501 billion in assets and serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides non-discretionary financial planning and consulting services, drawing on a wide range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Kathleen Kennedy is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rockville, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Grove Point Advisors, LLC, AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, Inc., and Discover Financial Services. Kennedy is also involved with Corporate Benefit Services, Inc. outside of her primary advisory role. 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, and institutional platforms.

Richard Pollick is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab holding a Series 66 credential and approximately one year of experience in the industry. His prior experience includes roles at New York Life Insurance Company, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and Oppenheimer and Co Inc., as well as several periods dedicated to full-time education. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services, combining non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and a formal alternative-investment offering process.

Bruce Pearlman is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the PFS™ designation and Series 66 license, and has 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Avantax Insurance Agency and Avantax Advisory Services for over two decades. He is an emeritus member of the National Capital Chapter board of the MS Society. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individual clients, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts through a large network of independent advisors, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple investment strategies and third-party managers.

Rajat Rajan is a CFP® professional with 38 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with LPL Financial and has held previous roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, PNC Wealth Management, Banc of America Investment Services, Quick & Reilly, and UBS Financial Services. 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 and access to third-party asset management, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.