Sunil Dharamsi is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Gainesville, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of financial product offerings that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Blair Ege is a CFP® professional with 38 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Clearing. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Commonwealth Investment Advisors LLC, UBS Private Wealth Management, and Bank of America. 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 approach is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Ken Desmond is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Reston, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President and a member of the Board of Directors for Sterling Park Golf Club. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Marcel Santos is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2019 and previously at Foresters Advisory Services and Foresters Financial Services from 2016 to 2019. He maintains a business website, Marcelsantoswealth.com, related to his Cetera practice. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, with access to affiliated and third-party managers and a range of program options.

Proepilin Destefano is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in McLean, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Destefano worked at UBS for nine years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools and investment committee analyses.

Simeon Whittle is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets in Vienna, VA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been in the industry since 2022. Prior to joining RBC Capital Markets in 2025, he worked at Heritage Wealth Management Group, Ltd. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients' risk profiles.

James Hegel is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, The O.N. Equity Sales Company, Ohio National Financial Services, and Mass Mutual Investors Services. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is typically model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and offers services such as financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs.

Naila Ibrahim is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing based in Fairfax, VA. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and Citizens Bank, as well as experience at Nizami Feeds (Pvt.) Limited. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a range of brokerage and advisory solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and supports more than 14,000 financial advisors.

Grisell Caberopalsson is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in McLean, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. She previously worked with MML Investors Services, Inc. and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company for 23 years. Outside of her work at Cambridge, she operates an independent insurance agency specializing in disability and long-term care insurance as well as annuities. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a wide range of clients including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing proprietary and third-party investment strategies across various platforms and custody arrangements.

Carrie Hughes is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has worked with Avantax Investment Services and Englert Financial prior to joining LPL. Hughes also serves as a notary in Springfield, VA. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Charles Nardiello is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with the firm and its predecessors since 2012. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm combines committee-driven proprietary modeling with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified portfolios and a long-term investment approach across multiple account types.

John Gurley is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fairfax, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His background includes multiple roles with the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts and the University of Virginia. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with advisory and brokerage solutions through affiliated companies.

Reynold Roy Jr. is a CFP® professional with 39 years of industry experience, currently with Edelman Financial Engines in Fairfax, VA. His career includes over 20 years at Edelman Financial Services LLC and prior roles within affiliated firms of Edelman Financial Engines. 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 modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, managing diversified portfolios with a long-term focus and operating as a fiduciary under ERISA and DOL guidance.

Patrick Kamfolt is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and Secular Return Estimates in its financial planning process.

Johnny Yun is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. His prior experience includes roles at UBS Financial Services and City National Bank. Yun serves on the boards of several nonprofit organizations, including the Central Union Mission, Bridges Global Mission, and Trinity Christian School. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, provides advisory and wealth management services to a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored investment strategies through various advisory programs, integrating both in-house and third-party managers along with tax management and responsible investing options.

Patrick Robertson is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Falls Church, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2012 and previously worked with AXA Advisors. Outside of advising, he is involved in presenting retirement planning seminars and provides group benefits through general agency appointments. Equitable Advisors serves individuals across various wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm employs a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and utilizes both firm-offered and third-party advisory models to tailor investment solutions to client needs.

Lipika Swarup is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Edelman Financial Engines in 2025, she worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. and EF Legacy Securities, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a cake decorating business called My Cake Pals. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm combines committee-driven modeling with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified portfolio management and retirement income services across a broad client base.

Steven Singer is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 37 years before joining OSAIC in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an insurance agent offering dental, disability, long-term care, annuities, and life insurance products. OSAIC serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party managers to construct portfolios across various investment types.

Edward Peabody is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he held various positions including educational roles at The Potomac School and McLean High School, as well as involvement with youth soccer organizations. 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 and discretionary investment management using multi-asset model portfolios and provides centralized custody, brokerage, and advisory services at scale.

Dywane Hall is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Springfield, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 41 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 1985. Hall volunteers as a financial literacy presenter for the Society for Financial Development, focusing on programs for college students at historically Black universities. 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 a combination of proprietary research, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.