Dennis White is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, progressing through roles including Investment Consultant, Planning Consultant, and Investment Solutions Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, Dennis worked at AXA Advisors as a Financial Consultant from 2018 to 2019. In his role, Dennis focuses on partnering with clients to co-create financial plans, aiming to develop strategies that instill confidence and provide peace of mind. He strives to ensure clients feel heard and understood throughout the financial planning process. Outside of his professional life, Dennis enjoys activities such as camping, skiing, traveling, exploring food, listening to music, and engaging in parenthood.

Benjamin Garland is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. Before joining Wells Fargo, he worked at Jackson House Restaurant and held positions at the University of Delaware and Appoquinimink School District. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, serving plan sponsors with tailored investment solutions and fiduciary oversight.

Olabisi Akinrimisi is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2005 and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. 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.

Carl Walker Jr. is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and several real estate and benefits firms. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and integrates research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases in its investment approach.

Carlos Fonseca Rodriguez is a financial advisor with Merrill holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A., as well as several other companies including Cava and BurgerFi. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Andriel Matthews is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Ellicott City, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. Matthews has been with Primerica Advisors since 1997 and has additional experience with Primerica Financial Services dating back to 1995. Outside of advising, Matthews is involved with Matthews Monarchies & Associates, Inc., an investment-related business formed for Primerica business purposes. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm utilizes model-delivery strategies created by unaffiliated asset managers and operates at significant scale with nearly 4,000 advisors and approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Stefen Blount is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing and has held prior roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Facet Wealth. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary advisory options. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a broad investment menu that includes insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options.

Sean Rippen is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, a role he has held since joining the firm in 2006. He is a qualified Portfolio Manager who provides clients with tailored wealth management plans designed to achieve their long-term financial objectives. Sean builds and manages personalized or defined strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. Through Merrill's Investment Advisory Program, he manages client strategies on a discretionary basis. Sean holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., as well as the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation from the Investments & Wealth Institute™. He also holds FINRA Series 7, 66, and 31 securities registrations and a State of Maryland insurance license. Sean earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Maryland's Scholars Program in College Park. His client focus areas include college education planning, executive compensation, LGBT wealth planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Outside of his professional pursuits, Sean enjoys playing piano and guitar, physical fitness, golf, woodworking, and spending time with his family. He resides in Brookeville, Maryland, with his wife Christine and their two sons, Beau and Austin.

Joan White Mccain is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 39 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2008, previously serving at Osaic FS, Inc. and Equitable Advisors. Mccain is also engaged in insurance sales, including life, health, disability, and long-term care insurance. 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 other institutions. The firm supports a broad range of investment strategies and integrates technology tools to assist advisors, managing over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Natalia Cuellar is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2022, also working at Wells Fargo Bank since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a delivery driver for DoorDash on a part-time basis. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of financial product offerings including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Willie Tate is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in serving millionaires and high net worth families, focusing on key aspects of financial life including retirement planning, estate planning strategies, legacy planning, and tax efficiency. He provides tailored advice across various client needs such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, executive compensation, family wealth management, philanthropic planning, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. Additionally, Willie brings expertise in serving clients within sports and entertainment sectors, as well as in LGBT wealth planning and women's wealth. Willie holds a Bachelor's Degree from Georgetown University and an MBA from the University System of Maryland. He has earned several professional designations, including Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He is multilingual, speaking both English and French, and is active in a variety of professional and community organizations such as Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., the Georgetown University Alumni Association Black Alumni Council, Good Shepherd Housing and Family Services Inc., Leveling the Playing Field, The Joyce-Gillespie-Harrington Educational and Charitable Foundation, and the Urban Financial Services Coalition. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Willie engages in personal interests including basketball, chess, football, golfing, singing, spending time with his family, and watching movies.

Behzad Baharloo is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Merrill, Regions Bank, Cetera, and Caci, as well as managing a family business, Orelity Family Fund, for nine years. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions across a broad range of financial products.

Bill Polizos is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at PNC Investments LLC, Capital One Advisors, LLC, Capital One Investing, LLC, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory role, he maintains involvement with Marniso Wealth Advisors Inc., a business entity used 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 other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Kyle Murphy is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 11 years of industry experience, including roles at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2017 and Midland National Life since 2010. Murphy also works as an independent insurance agent for various companies through Murphy Financial Group. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through multiple platforms and custodians.

Marco Rosas Ruiz is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Bank, NA since 2016 and is also involved in managing Timbuktu Restaurant as a cashier. 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 employs a large team of advisors and utilizes research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute along with third-party data to support diversified investment strategies.

Stephanie Livingston Alper is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She worked at INVEST Financial Corp. from 2015 to 2018 before joining LPL Financial, where she has been since 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner and president of Livingston Tax Solutions and a managing partner of EliteProcure, LLC, an equipment supplier for contractors. 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 advisory services including financial planning and model portfolio programs, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Kenneth Graves is a financial professional at Cetera with over 32 years of industry experience. He has held roles at multiple firms, including Avantax and 1ST Global Advisors, and currently operates Paved Wealth Partners, LLC. Graves is also affiliated with NL Healthcare Advisory Accounting & Tax LLC, a CPA firm serving as the sponsor for the Avantax relationship. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that supports a large network of independent advisors, providing services to individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with extensive program options and over $256 billion in assets under management.

Christopher Brazfield is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2012 and also has ongoing experience with the Department of Defense since 2011. Outside his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of loan products and referrals for home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors serves primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers a wrap-fee asset management program that utilizes model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supported by custodial services from Pershing.

Aaron Troup is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in Arnold, MD, and has 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services and EZ Federal Benefits Education. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals near or in retirement with significant investable assets, offering detailed written Recommendation Reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis with algorithmic tools to support its advisory process.

Shamli Mamgain is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Columbia, MD, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, nA and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2022, and has also been involved with the University of Baltimore since 2020. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.