Mary Elizabeth Galvan is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Purcellville, VA, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years at the firm and one year of industry experience overall. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2019, she worked at George Mason Mortgage from 2014 to 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including wrap fee strategies and separately managed accounts, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Justin Lee is a CFP® professional affiliated with Charles Schwab, with four years of industry experience. He has held roles at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2023, and prior to that worked at McAdam LLC. Outside of finance, he has experience in the restaurant industry and academic settings. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of 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 mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Mee Teng Tan is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2026, Tan worked at Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing from 2022 to 2026. Outside of financial advising, Tan co-owns a rental property in Singapore with a spouse. 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 serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Charles Maloney III is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Leesburg, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, Maloney serves as chairman of the board for Conversations at Oatlands and is involved in his family-owned business, ROYCO, Inc., which operates non-residential properties. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Malcolm Jews is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with four years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and M&T Bank. Prior to these roles, he worked at United Brokerage Services, Truist Investment Services, Wells Fargo, and Morgan Stanley. Malcolm serves as Treasurer and a board member of The Smart Cookie Foundation, which provides scholarships and grants for higher education. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Jennifer Damme is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2021 and previously held roles at Bankers Life Securities Inc and Bankers Life and Casualty. Jennifer also operated her own business, Jenn Damme Strategist, from 2014 to 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs with both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Muhammad Khan is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at HSBC Bank USA, N.A. In addition to his advisory role, he owns Elijah Pret LLC, an online business selling commodity and household products. Merrill, along 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.

Eric Cherkauskas is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, and he serves as a board member of the National Guard Association of the United States, representing Area II Army interests. In addition to his advisory work, he is a Captain and Battery Commander in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides investment and planning strategies without delivering individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.

Mounir Benbatoul is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Nathan Mc Laughlin is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branches.

Heather Bull is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Winchester, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Joseph Anderson, Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company, Northwestern Mutual Investment Management, and Mark Fine. Outside of her advisory work, she has been involved with SF Janitorial since 2007. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendation reports, with a focus on assets held in Ameriprise managed accounts and the use of algorithmic tools to generate planning advice.

Christopher Richardson is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Leesburg, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research Inc. since 2012 and has been associated with HMS Financial Services Inc. since 1998. In addition to his advisory roles, he serves as Director of Business Development for Aurora Healthcare Resources Inc. and owns RRG Inc., where he provides financial and insurance services. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through independent Financial Professionals and employs a range of investment strategies and platform arrangements tailored to client objectives.

Mary Davis is a CFP® with 41 years of industry experience and is currently an advisor at Edelman Financial Engines in Fairfax, VA. She has worked with affiliated firms since 1994, including Edelman Financial Services LLC and Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. Davis serves as a board member of the McLean Project for the Arts, a nonprofit supporting contemporary artists. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm employs a committee-driven, proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

Douglas Keegan is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Edelman Financial Engines and its predecessor entities since 2010, including roles at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. Prior to his advisory work, he launched and manages Firebird Rising LLC, an entertainment business. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm combines proprietary modeling with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment options focused on diversified portfolios and long-term strategies.

Joseph Buchy is a Wealth Management Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with individuals, families, and business owners to provide customized comprehensive wealth management solutions. His role involves helping clients articulate, plan, and achieve their unique financial goals by leveraging the investment resources of Merrill and banking services of Bank of America. Mr. Buchy has been in the financial services industry since 2015 and joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2018. His areas of expertise include college education planning, services for endowments, foundations and non-profits, LGBT wealth planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, sports and entertainment, tax minimization, and retirement income strategies. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a Bachelor's degree in Integrated Science and Technology from James Madison University in 2004 and a Master's in Business Administration from George Mason University in 2014. Mr. Buchy is involved in community activities, including volunteering with the organization Love.Futbol. His personal interests include cooking, golfing, music, soccer, and spending time with his family.

Arthur Chase is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Chantilly, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS and its predecessor Painewebber Incorporated since 1994. He also serves on the board of directors for the Marian Woods Home Owners Association. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers proprietary research and a range of capital markets services.

Azan Piperno is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2017 and held prior roles at McAdam LLC and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments in 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he is a tennis instructor. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured, tool-based planning process.

Natalia Tafaro is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Reston, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 9 years of industry experience. She has worked with Fidelity Brokerage Services since 2017 and joined Fidelity Investments in 2025. Her prior experience includes two years at PNC Financial Services. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies and AI in portfolio management, as well as its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies.

Jason Smoot is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2023. He has held positions as Vice President - Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab & Company from 2021 to 2023, Senior Financial Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2018 to 2021, and Licensed Financial Consultant at T Rowe Price from 2016 to 2018. Jason employs a disciplined approach to wealth management, assisting clients in defining their financial goals and developing plans to work toward their desired financial destinations. He lives in Ashburn with his wife and three children.

Mary Lynes is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., as well as the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation. She also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Mary graduated from Georgetown University with a bachelor's degree and earned her master's degree at George Washington University, majoring in finance. She began her career in investments and financial markets in 1982. Her areas of focus include education planning, LGBT wealth planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and values-based investing, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. At Merrill Lynch, Mary and her team work with families and small business owners to assist in every aspect of their financial lives. They build structured plans based on clients' priorities to help achieve their financial goals. Outside of work, Mary enjoys cooking, dancing, fishing, gardening, hiking, music, spending time with her family, traveling, and yoga.