Tahsin Faruki is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, MassMutual, and PenFed Credit Union. He is also involved with PenFed Wealth Management, supporting LPL’s business operations. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered primarily by investment adviser representatives utilizing a range of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Franklin Hart III is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His work history includes roles at City National Bank since 2018 and RBC Capital Markets since 2012. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients' risk profiles through a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Blair Fetzer is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Rockville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 11 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance, Pruco Securities LLC, and New York Life. He also serves as an insurance broker for Erie Insurance Co. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, annual planning engagements that utilize firm-approved analysis tools.

Brian Borish is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Potomac, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having two years of experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2018 and previously spent sixteen years at CitiGroup Global Markets and twenty years with The Gap, Inc. Outside of his financial advisory role, he is employed at The Gap, Inc. in customer service. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured planning tools and a discovery process and offers a broad range of investment and financial planning strategies.

Ashwin Rajan is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL, he was involved with Outspoke.io and attended the University of Maryland - College Park. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management.

Russell Brooking is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and McAdam LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he previously held roles in the hospitality industry and worked in education before entering finance. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Danny Embrey is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, he worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Suntrust Advisory Services. Embrey serves as a board member of the Poolesville Athletic Association, a community organization in Poolesville, Maryland. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and emphasizes a structured financial planning process utilizing firm-approved tools and modeling.

Vera Shaker is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Merrill in Ashburn, VA, with seven years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2019 and previously worked at Bank of America from 2009 to 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a co-trustee of a revocable living trust. 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 model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Samara Lewinson is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at firms including Avantax Investment Services and LPL Financial. In addition to her advisory role, she provides legal and accounting services as a CPA/legal assistant at Hornstein Law Offices. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Eric Meyers is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 47 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Grove Point Advisors, Meyers Hurvitz Abrahams LLC, GEM Financial Services, and H. Beck, Inc. He 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 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 advisors and advanced operational tools.

Gerard Ransing is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and was previously with MetLife Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, he operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed annuities. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools to provide written recommendations in collaborative, annual planning engagements.

Louis Wilson is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He currently works at Morgan Stanley and has previously held roles at OSAIC, Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation, Equitable Advisors, AXA Advisors, LLC, and Falcon Square Capital. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Lourdes Mc Michael is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation, with nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2018, following brief roles at Eagle Strategies, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and New York Life Insurance Co. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a wide range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Petya Balevska is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Washington, DC, bringing 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she owns inherited commercial real estate properties with active tenants in Varna, Bulgaria. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement, focusing on clients with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary, personalized retirement recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team.

Jean Adewale Tompihe is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Potomac, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has experience at several firms including Merrill and Sea Cap Inc., with a background that notably includes roles in health and wellness industries. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs supported by structured planning tools and broad retail and institutional offerings.

Ronald Rickert is a financial professional at Cetera with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Woodmac, Inc. and other firms. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an insurance agent involved in fixed insurance sales and service. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and planning services with a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers and a range of program structures.

Timothy Sprague II is a Series 65-licensed advisor at OSAIC with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC Wealth, he served in the United States Navy for 21 years. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform that offers brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, utilizing tools such as risk-tolerance questionnaires and efficient frontier analysis.

Naj Altaf is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has held roles at firms including Woodbury Financial Services, Capital One Investment Services, and Chevy Chase Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner at Capital Harvest Wealth Partners, an investment advisory LLC. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services. The firm uses a model-based investment process featuring asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and multiple managed account programs delivered through a broad affiliate network.

Kevin Forkin is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Charles Schwab in Gaithersburg, MD. His work history includes positions at Charles Schwab Bank SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., as well as prior roles at Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., Bankers Life Securities, Inc., Bankers Life & Casualty, Inc., and a decade of service in the US Army. 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. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, using multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence from its Center for Financial Research.

Briana Tillman is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she focuses on retirement planning, legacy building, and financial strategies for women. She works with high-net-worth individuals, business owners, retirees, and young professionals to create clear, customized financial plans that address their unique goals and priorities. Briana aims to make financial planning clear and personal, helping clients feel confident in their decisions today and for the future. Her expertise includes retirement planning, family wealth management strategies, small business strategies, tax minimization, and individual and corporate investment strategy. Briana holds professional designations such as Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She completed an Accredited Certificate Program from the University of Arkansas System. Outside of her professional work, Briana enjoys spending time with her family and traveling. Her personal interests also include adventure sports, basketball, cooking, dancing, football, music, swimming, and tennis.