Kevin Underwood is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2025 and has prior experience at Avantax Advisory Services, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp, and Badger Sumrall & Co, CPAs, where he currently provides tax preparation and planning services. Outside of advisory work, he owns and operates a CPA firm focused on tax preparation and accounting. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, supporting over 10,000 advisors and managing more than $256 billion in assets.

Gabriel Short is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Merrell and Virginia Tech, among others. Outside of his financial advisory role, he works as an independent food courier for Uber Eats. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutions, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates primarily through LPL-sponsored programs and utilizes a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary asset management strategies.

William Wallace is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Ashburn, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 33 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 1992. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of home security and automation products, as well as loan product referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm employs model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

John Noble is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at TIAA-CREF and Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. There are no additional notable outside activities reported. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages both model-based and customized portfolios and supports a large client base through advisor-led and online platforms.

James Wehr is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 45 years of industry experience. He has worked with MassMutual Life Insurance Company and Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2001. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements and various investment programs tailored to client goals.

Thomas Stichter is a Financial Consultant currently employed with Fidelity Investments. He has been serving in this role since 2025, following a position as an Investment Consultant at the same firm from 2024 to 2025. Prior to joining Fidelity, Thomas accumulated experience as an Investment Associate at Halite Partner in 2018 and as an Investment Analyst at Cambridge Associates from 2014 to 2018. In his professional capacity, Thomas focuses on building strong, long-term relationships with clients by understanding their priorities and helping them make confident financial decisions. His background includes various roles concentrating on investment analysis and consulting, contributing to his expertise in the financial services sector. Outside of his professional activities, Thomas enjoys engaging in golf, hiking, reading, skiing, and surfing.

Ryan Shane is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he collaborates closely with clients to develop financial plans that align with their individual priorities, values, and long-term objectives. Ryan employs a team-based approach to provide comprehensive guidance and customized strategies. Prior to his current role, Ryan served as a Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments in 2024 and worked as a Junior Financial Consultant at Tristate Financial Advisors in 2023. These experiences have contributed to his expertise in financial planning and client advisory services. Outside of his professional work, Ryan has personal interests in cars, golf, outdoor adventures, snowboarding, tennis, and traveling.

Scott Mann is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL in 2025, he worked at Raymond James & Associates, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Advisors. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, supported by research and technology solutions.

Deborah Okim is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2023, she spent 19 years at Edward Jones. She serves as a trustee for a 401(k) plan affiliated with her firm and is an officer and vice president of Okim Wealth Management LLC, which provides financial planning and client wealth management services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes non-discretionary planning and analytical tools tailored to client goals and maintains specialized services such as municipal advisory support and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Michael Glozer is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Fisher Investments, he worked at Churchill Management Group for 18 years and Focus Partners Wealth, LLC for one year. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, providing discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm employs a centralized investment process utilizing quantitative and qualitative research, and offers tax-aware strategies and risk management techniques.

Susan Estes is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Fairfax, VA, having 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2001 and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. since 2014. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in marketing, communications, and business strategy for Estes Wealth Strategies. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and modeling tools and supports municipal and public-finance advisory services along with specialized employer advisory programs.

Bradford Jeter is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2014 and 2015, respectively. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in the Blue Chip Associates Investment Club. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Mary Stralka is a CFP® and PFS™-designated financial advisor with 29 years of industry experience. She is currently with Cetera and has held prior roles at Avantax Investment Services, Inc., 1st Global Advisors, Inc., and operates a sole proprietorship under her name. She also serves as administrator for her deceased sister’s estate, a role involving annual filings with Fairfax County Probate Court. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diversified portfolio management and financial planning through a multi-manager platform with access to third-party managers and a variety of program structures.

Carole Maloney is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2010. Maloney serves on the board of directors for Conversations at Oatlands, a nonprofit organization based in Leesburg, VA. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Derek Sorensen is a ChFC®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Herndon, VA, and has 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is a 25% owner of the Bentley Beach Hotel in Miami, FL, which is managed by Hilton Hotel Management. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Rebecca Hall is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Falls Church, VA, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1995. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-owner of MHA Financial LLC, a business unrelated to investments. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm offers a combination of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, delivering retirement income recommendations through a centralized consulting team that uses research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis.

Nathan Hellman is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2018 and was previously employed at TD Ameritrade and Scottrade. He holds a Series 66 designation. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, combining centralized custody and order-routing with multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment programs.

Miye Wire is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 36 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2024, she has operated Miyewire, LLC since 1990, serving as president and managing partner. Outside of advisory work, she also sells life, long-term care, and disability insurance and serves as a notary. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, employing various asset-allocation tools and access to third-party managers to construct diversified portfolios.

Jason Richards is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Ashburn, VA, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. He has 28 years of industry experience and has been with LPL Financial since 2009. Richards also engages in insurance brokerage activities involving term and fixed life insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Jordan Johnson is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines based in Fairfax, VA, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab & Co., TIAA-CREF, Fisher Investments, and several other firms. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary management and non-discretionary online advice, with a focus on diversified model portfolios and long-term investment orientation.