Molly Shaughnessy is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She partners with individuals, families, and businesses to help build, preserve, and manage wealth through personalized financial strategies. Her expertise includes investment planning, retirement solutions, and risk management, focusing on long-term client relationships based on trust and transparency. She leverages the global resources of Bank of America and Merrill to provide tailored financial guidance aligned with each client's goals and values. Molly holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. She earned her Bachelor's degree from Saint John's University and is a member of the St. John's University Alumni association. Her client focus areas include personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, and retirement income. Outside of her professional work, Molly enjoys golfing, painting, pickleball, and yoga.

Kwaku Dompere is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2016, with prior experience at SunTrust Bank. Dompere is currently based in Washington, DC. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is involved in managing fund-of-funds structures, delivering model portfolios to intermediary platforms, and has unique roles including registration as a commodity pool operator and advisory services to multiple registered investment companies.

Patricia Baum is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 40 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2008, also working with City National Bank since 2017. Baum serves on the Board of Directors for the Baltimore Community Foundation, where she chairs the investment committee, and is a board member of the Rosa Parks Museum. She is president of the Charles C. Baum Foundation, a family charitable organization focused on community grants. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored portfolio management and advisory services, combining in-house and third-party investment resources with options for tax management and responsible investing.

Brad Long is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial. He has worked at Raymond James since 2009 and has held various roles including independent insurance sales agent, tax preparer, and business consultant. Long is also the president of Long Financial Services, a support company for financial advisors. 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 institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and analytical tools, and supports municipal and public-finance work through its affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Kurt Schwartz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including his current role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Schwartz serves as an arbitrator for both the National Association of Securities Dealers and the National Futures Association and holds minority management roles in family investment entities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a wide range of advisory services to individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Fredric Walls II is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA since 2018, following a seven-year tenure at SunTrust Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of the Williams-Franklin Foundation, which provides scholarships, career counseling, and mentorship for HBCU students. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC offers institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, providing asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while maintaining a centralized due-diligence process.

Mark Murphy is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2009. He holds a 20% ownership interest in Private Wealth Partners, LLC, an investment-related business based in Annapolis, MD. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu covering various financial needs and integrates advisory services with other financial product offerings and referral channels.

George Bassett Jr. is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he assists individuals, families, business owners, and executives in navigating financial complexities. His approach focuses on creating comprehensive plans that align financial resources with clients' goals, values, and relationships. George coordinates with other professionals such as attorneys and accountants to ensure financial decisions are purposeful and well-aligned. George holds a bachelor's degree from Brown University and is certified as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). His expertise includes retirement and legacy planning, tax minimization, wealth transfer, and strategies for small businesses, foundations, and non-profits. Residing in Charleston, South Carolina with his wife Elizabeth and their three children, George enjoys golfing, fishing, hunting, skiing, and kiteboarding in his free time. He places high value on meaningful relationships and community involvement, reflecting his commitment to supporting clients' financial well-being and personal fulfillment.

Michael Brennan is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. He is currently with UBS Financial Services in Washington, DC, where he has worked since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill, spanning over a decade. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering services such as principal trading, market-making, and proprietary research to tailor client solutions.

Robert Johnson is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and CFA® designations and previously worked at Blackrock Investments, LLC for 12 years. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Treasurer for his homeowners association. 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. Schwab offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships alongside access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by an integrated operational structure and a broad range of investment and custody services.

Rohit Fonseca is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities based in Washington, DC. He holds a Series 66 designation and began his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining the financial industry, he worked in consulting roles at Deloitte Consulting and Booz Allen Hamilton. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Matthew Sobocinski is a CFP® professional at Wells Fargo Advisors with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network since 2009. In addition to his advisory role, Sobocinski is a 20% owner of Private Wealth Partners LLC, a financial practice based in Annapolis, MD, and serves as a co-trustee for a Finet 401(k) plan. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, providing investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services to clients meeting a net-worth threshold, utilizing Wells Fargo research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Ronnie Franks is a financial advisor at OSAIC with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. His prior work includes positions at Bailey Wealth Advisors and UpSlope Advisors, Inc. He serves as an advisory board member for the Greater Washington Community Foundation in Montgomery County. OSAIC serves a wide range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage diversified portfolios on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Julianna Lopes is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Crofton, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 2003 and has prior experience at Arbonne from 2016 to 2019. In addition to her advisory role, she is a self-employed instructor for pre-licensing classes for PFS agents and an author. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and utilizes a tiered wrap fee structure, focusing on personalized portfolio management rather than institutional pension or profit-sharing plans.

Mark Murphy is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Janney Montgomery Scott, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutional clients, and public entities, providing financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions through a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Terrell Matthews is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Calverton, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2012 and has been associated with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Matt-Hew Consulting LLC, where he serves as a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Colleen Shepard is a Wealth Management Advisor and founding partner of The Shepard Ellison Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has worked since 1990. She holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) certification as awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., along with the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. With over 30 years of experience, Colleen specializes in providing a holistic approach to wealth management, focusing on client relationship excellence and personalized service. Her practice serves entrepreneurs, business owners, women in leadership, senior executives, and multigenerational families, assisting with areas such as college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, and small business strategies. Colleen holds a Master's Degree from American University and a Bachelor's Degree from the State University of New York. She has served in advisory roles including membership on the Financial and Investment Committees for St. Andrews Episcopal School, the Financial Committee for Grace Episcopal Day School, and as a Vestry Member for All Saints Church in Chevy Chase. She is also a member of the Women's Golf Association at Bethesda Country Club and volunteers at All Saints Episcopal Church on various service projects.

John Snyder is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior work includes roles at SVB Wealth LLC, Brown Advisory, and Folger Nolan Fleming Douglas Incorporated. 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 an ESG eligibility framework in its approach.

David Kuzma is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge since 2015. Kuzma serves on the board of the Catholic Business Network of Montgomery County and the Maryland chapter of Exit Planning Exchange. He is also an author, educator, and podcast speaker, and owns Blue Chair Publishers, LLC, and Aquilo Accounting & Tax, LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through independent financial professionals using a variety of discretionary and non-discretionary investment platforms and proprietary and third-party strategies.

Katharine Leithead is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2009. She also has a long tenure with Bank of America, N.A. beginning in 2002. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.