Natnael Bekele is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he serves as a Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor. In this role, he works one-on-one with clients to define their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies aimed at helping them achieve those objectives. Bekele provides ongoing advice and adjusts portfolio strategies as clients' situations evolve. His expertise includes assisting clients with managing various financial priorities, such as retirement planning, funding education, caring for elderly parents, and preparing for healthcare needs. Bekele holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from The Catholic University of America.

Cole Draper is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Rockville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Co. of America, PRUCO Securities, LLC, and McAdam LLC. Outside of advising, he serves as a cofounder and Chief Operating Officer of Velocity Capital Consulting and works as a public notary. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm provides financial planning, consulting, and access to model portfolios, combining adviser programs with active sales of financial products and affiliated insurance services.

Grant Furnary is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, operating out of the North Bethesda, MD office. He works with high net worth individuals and businesses to navigate wealth planning and investment management, focusing on multigenerational strategies built on strong relationships and trust. Grant and his team utilize insights from Merrill and Bank of America banking services to create personalized plans that support clients' desired lifestyles across present and future generations. Grant holds a Bachelor's Degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He specializes in areas including executive compensation, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, and retirement income planning. His approach emphasizes connecting all aspects of a client's financial life to prioritize and pursue meaningful goals. Outside of his professional role, Grant serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors for the DC Catholic Farming Network, a nonprofit organization serving the Washington DC area. He lives in Washington DC with his wife, their two daughters, and their Golden Retriever. Grant enjoys hiking, biking, traveling, cooking, and spending time with his family.

Brian Terlinsky is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase Bank NA since 2014 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Gregory Underhill is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2018 and previously spent three years at H. Beck, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by proprietary tools and models, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Scott Leishear is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2011. In addition to his advisory work, he teaches finance courses as an adjunct instructor at the University of Phoenix and Johns Hopkins University and serves as a Little League umpire. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Tommie Roberson III is a financial advisor with Merrill in Silver Spring, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2016 and previously at National Agents Alliance. Outside of finance, he manages staff at Bobby McKeys Dueling Piano Bar, a role he has held since 2012. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering both model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jordan Ibrahimi is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Riptydz and Gentlemen Jim's Restaurant and attended Coastal Carolina University. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery using a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Vanessa Echeverria is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Enterprise. Her prior experience includes roles at Ameriprise Financial LLC and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through both advisory and brokerage channels. The firm provides financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management arrangements, and access to various brokerage and insurance products.

Jennifer Smith is a CFP® professional with nine years of experience in the financial services industry. She has worked at UBS Financial Services, Inc. for five years before joining LPL Financial LLC, where she has been an advisor for one year. Jennifer is based in Rockville, MD. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Kyle Murphy is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 10 years of industry experience and has worked with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2017. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent affiliated with Midland National Life and operates Murphy Financial Group in Sykesville, MD. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent financial professionals.

Gordon Stier is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. He serves as Vice President of the University of Bridgeport Alumni Association board of directors. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers financial planning, access to model portfolios, third-party asset management programs, and a range of brokerage and insurance products on an integrated platform.

Bratati Mukherjee is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, she worked at Maryland Financial Group, Inc. dba Prosperity Advisors and PNC Investments. Mukherjee is also involved with Prosperity Advisors, a non-variable insurance business, and manages a family investment trust. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to research and model portfolios.

Samuel Winkler is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to his advisory role, he served 24 years in the United States Army. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a business selling patriotic apparel for military organizations and occasionally works as a food delivery driver. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, providing goal-based financial analyses and written recommendations on various planning topics without portfolio management or discretionary trading authority.

Christopher Brazfield is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2012 and also has concurrent experience with the Department of Defense since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Brazfield has involvement in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated Primerica companies. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, operating at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and $15.5 billion in assets under management. The firm’s program emphasizes model-based investment strategies overseen by third-party managers and focuses on individual investors rather than institutional clients.

Camden Butler is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through both advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products via its integrated platform.

Diana Leon is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 16 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. and Capital One Advisors, LLC. Outside of advising, she is the owner of Santa Fe Financial Services LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on diversified portfolios utilizing asset-allocation tools, efficient-frontier analysis, and access to third-party managers.

Eugene Grenham is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Highlander Financial Group and McAllister & Quinn. Outside of his advisory work, he operates an eBay store called "davidbooksnthings," which is primarily set up to teach children about business and commerce. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, with access to model portfolios and research from internal and third-party sources.

David Vogelsang is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Starry Associates, PFS Investments Inc., and Primerica Financial Services. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management via 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 for its services.

Mark Sheinkopf is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has a long tenure with Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC, spanning over five decades. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services supported by research, model portfolios, and third-party asset management programs.