Laura Stohlman is a CFP® professional with 42 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. Her prior experience includes roles at Grove Point Investments, H. Beck, Federal Navigators, and SSN Advisory among others. She is also an author and volunteers with the National & MD State Society Daughters of the American Revolution. 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 portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party strategies.

Andrew Leimenstoll is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and previously worked at Eaton Vance Management and Eaton Vance Distributors, Inc. for ten years. He serves on the board and investment committee of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Maryland. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and various advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Noreen Miyake Char is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 65 credential and 20 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Maryland Financial Group, Inc. and American Asset Management Group, Inc. She is based in Rockville, MD. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing technology tools to support advisors while maintaining a broad scope of non-advisory financial services.

James Seminara is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Rockville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at METLIFE Securities Inc and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. He is also licensed as an insurance agent focusing on life, health, and long-term care insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser subsidiary of MassMutual, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm uses firm-approved software and structured planning processes to deliver written financial recommendations as part of ongoing client relationships.

Nancy Gallagher is a financial professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with firms including OneAmerica Securities, MassMutual, and Springhouse Financial, LLC. Outside of advisory roles, she serves as secretary and treasurer for a nonprofit organization and is a board member of an educational institution. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management options and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Madison Pond is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Ashburn, VA, holding a Series 66 designation. Madison has two years of experience at Edward Jones, with previous roles at Centrifuge LLC and Pernix Consulting LLC. Outside of finance, Madison has worked with WeSellEvents and was involved with Celebrate Fairfax, Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, tax-efficient services, and affiliated investment products through a nationwide network of advisors and branches.

Gregory Underhill is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2018 and previously spent three years at H. Beck, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. 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, including tailored financial planning supported by proprietary tools and models, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Scott Leishear is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2011 and previously spent four years at Edward Jones. Outside of advising, he serves as an adjunct finance instructor at both the University of Phoenix and Johns Hopkins University, and he is also involved as a Little League umpire in Vienna, Virginia. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research tools and large-scale operational capabilities.

Jordan Ibrahimi is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Riptydz and Gentlemen Jim's Restaurant and attended Coastal Carolina University. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery using a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Jennifer Smith is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial. Her prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services and Convergent Wealth Advisors. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, and institutional clients through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of solutions, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

William Frogale is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2015. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2013, initially serving as an Investments Representative before his current role. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Planner at PRUCO Securities, LLC from 2010 to 2013, a Financial Advisor at VALIC Financial Advisors, Inc from 2006 to 2009, and as a Registered Marketing Associate at Citigroup Global Markets Inc from 2005 to 2006. With over 20 years of experience in financial services, William has worked with a diverse range of investors and client families. He focuses on wealth planning and helping clients work toward their financial goals. He holds a California Insurance License.

Paul Arbo is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Great Falls, VA, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. He has 45 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Four Points Capital Partners LLC, MHA Financial Corp., and Financial Brokerage Services, Inc., where he serves as president and independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through independent Financial Professionals using a range of portfolio management and model-based solutions.

Gordon Stier is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Stier serves as Vice President of the University of Bridgeport Alumni Association board. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in a wrap program.

Kate Okusa is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at FSC Securities Corp for seven years before joining Osaic in 2023. In addition to her advisory role, she is a licensed life insurance broker who provides life insurance solutions to clients as part of comprehensive financial planning. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, pension, and institutional investors through a large network of advisors. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and automated portfolio rebalancing across various investment types, supported by multiple third-party platforms and complex corporate structures.

Conor Fitzpatrick is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He spent 11 years at Wells Fargo Advisors before joining LPL Financial in 2024. Fitzpatrick is also associated with CMF Advisors, Inc., a business entity for tax and investment purposes. 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 financial planning and investment services, including access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Alexander Neishell is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Herc Rentals and Temp Power Generator Rental. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, 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, managing portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs using systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Bratati Mukherjee is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Maryland Financial Group, PNC Investments, M&T Securities, Banc of America Investment Services, and 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, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Samuel Winkler is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, he served in the United States Army for 24 years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a business that produces custom patriotic apparel for military organizations and occasionally works as a food delivery driver. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary portfolio management. The firm offers planning on a range of topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed accounts under a consolidated billing option while keeping the services separate.

Diana Leon is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 16 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. and Capital One Advisors, LLC. Outside of advising, she is the owner of Santa Fe Financial Services LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on diversified portfolios utilizing asset-allocation tools, efficient-frontier analysis, and access to third-party managers.

Eugene Grenham is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at McAllister & Quinn and Highlander Financial Group. Outside of his advisory work, he operates an eBay store called "davidbooksnthings," aimed at teaching children about business and commerce. 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 through a large network of advisors, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies.