Deepa Massand is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2004 and is currently associated with Bank of America, N.A. Prior to her current role, she worked at Merrill for over two decades. Outside of her advisory duties, she is a member of two LLCs unrelated to investment management. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Sam Kast is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His background includes a variety of roles outside finance, including positions related to Clemson University and work in the food service industry. Merrill, along 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Horrigan is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Northwestern Mutual Investment Management. Outside of his advisory work, he maintains an insurance agency under Wynn Point Financial. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

David Pollack is Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He has been with Fidelity since 2017, progressing through roles including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, Financial Representative, High Net Worth Associate, and Customer Service Associate. In his current role, David focuses on building strong and lasting relationships with clients to understand their unique family needs and personal goals. He collaborates with clients and Fidelity's resources to develop financial plans that align with their objectives and provide peace of mind for their financial futures. Outside of work, David enjoys activities such as fishing, football, hiking, outdoor adventures, snowboarding, and traveling.

Marie Meuschke is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has been serving clients since 2014. Holding the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations, she provides comprehensive financial advice focused on personal retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, retirement income, and addressing the financial needs of women and wealth. Marie advises families and individuals in the DMV area and beyond, applying a client-centered approach that prioritizes their interests and goals. She builds personalized financial strategies to help clients navigate changing market conditions and achieve their objectives. Originally from New York, Marie earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Economics from Loyola University of Maryland. Beyond her professional work, Marie participates in community volunteering in line with the Merrill tradition. She lives in Baltimore with her fiancé and their dog, and her personal interests include cooking, football, golfing, knitting, crocheting, reading, and spending time with her family.

Ethel Treister is a financial advisor at Cetera with 25 years of experience. She holds the PFS™ and Series 66 designations and has also worked as a CPA since 1992 and as a flight instructor from 1997 to 2018. In addition to her advisory role, she provides tax planning and preparation through her CPA practice. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC‑registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, with access to multiple program platforms and third‑party managers.

George Balboa Jr. is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and leads the financial services for the Balboa & Blevins Group. He has more than 34 years of experience providing financial and wealth management guidance and services. He focuses on wealth management and strategic planning services, including asset allocation, retirement, estate, and succession planning. George holds multiple professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He graduated from Boston College with a Bachelor's degree and earned his high school diploma from Bullis School. George is proficient in both English and Spanish. He has been recognized on the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list for seven consecutive years from 2019 through 2025. His client focus areas encompass college education planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income.

Latrina Green is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, with 22 years of industry experience. She has worked with various Morgan Stanley entities since 2005, including Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques to support its financial planning process.

Michael Berens is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Washington, DC. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 37 years of industry experience, including 18 years with RBC Capital Markets Corporation. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutions and offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services. The firm utilizes tailored investment strategies supported by both in-house and third-party managers and integrates capital-markets capabilities and alternative investment options into its offerings.

Stephanie Latta is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. She has 26 years of industry experience, including prior work at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. RBC Wealth Management serves a wide range of clients, including individual investors and institutions, offering advisory and brokerage services with customizable portfolio management and financial planning solutions.

Garrett Foran is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has previously worked at Edward Jones and Osaic Wealth Inc., and has held positions outside finance including roles at Mosquito Hunters and Virginia Tech. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, providing financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

John Rutherford is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Wells Fargo Bank, NA since 2015. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics based on diversification principles and modern portfolio theory.

Paula Heichel is a CFP® with 44 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she has sole ownership of a rental property business in Washington, DC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader set of financial products than typical large institutional advisers.

Talya Bock is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in providing personalized financial strategies that align with clients' values and personal priorities, focusing on areas such as family wealth management, socially responsible investing, philanthropic planning, legacy planning, and special needs planning. Talya's approach involves ongoing consultations to help clients pursue their long-term financial goals. With more than a decade of experience in financial services, Talya holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Chartered Special Needs Consultant® (ChSNC), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), and Sports & Entertainment (SE). She holds bachelor's degrees in Economic History and Talmud from Barnard College and The Jewish Theological Seminary of America, graduating Magna Cum Laude, as well as a Master's degree in education from The Jewish Theological Seminary. Talya is multilingual, speaking Hebrew, French, and English. Outside of her professional work, Talya is actively involved in community service, serving on the boards of non-profit organizations such as Mechon Hadar and the Tikkun Olam Women's Foundation. She enjoys activities including camping, cooking, hiking, running, running marathons, scuba diving, spending time with her family, and practicing yoga.

Joseph Davis Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 54 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has previously worked at Ic Advisory Services Inc, The Investment Center Inc, H. Beck, Inc., and his own firm, Davis Advisory Services, Inc. He is involved with The Living Capital Group and serves in a fiduciary capacity for The Michael E. Purcell Family Trust. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. Its offerings include financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Bertrand Ong is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Ashburn, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Jacob Wood is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Washington, DC, where he has worked since 2021. He has four years of industry experience, including prior roles at Splashtacular LLC and Water Technology Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Erin Turner is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation with 17 years of industry experience. She worked at Goldman, Sachs & Co. for 10 years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its advisory process.

Olufunke Oyesola is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, and Wells Fargo Bank, NA. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Seena Ghavami is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on developing personalized financial strategies tailored to each client's unique goals, risk tolerance, time horizon, and liquidity needs. Seena employs a goals-based wealth management process aimed at fostering collaborative client relationships characterized by transparency and purpose. With expertise in utilizing global resources and innovative web technology, Seena helps families pursue financial lifestyles that align with their long-term objectives. He provides personalized advice and access to specialized investment services, ensuring clients receive service designed to meet their specific needs. Seena holds a Bachelor's Degree from George Mason University and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is fluent in English and Persian.