Lavonne Patterson is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley. Patterson’s career also includes six years at Comcast. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages both model-based and customized portfolios, offers sub-advisory services, and supports a large client base through advisor-led and online platforms.

Josue Marciano is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and Capital One Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Marciano Wealth Management LLC, a business related to 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 institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and retirement advice, supported by advanced research and operational tools.

Yomaris Pichardo Gonzalez is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. She has worked within Bank of America and Merrill since 2018 and has held roles at the University of Maryland and Montgomery College. 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.

Krystyna King is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 33 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Ameriprise since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an Operations Manager for CFI Management Group LLC, supporting Ameriprise advisory practices. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendation reports. The firm delivers a wide range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities typical of a large institutional firm.

Sean Lydon is a financial advisor at Cetera with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ and Series 66 credentials. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, he worked at Avantax Investment Services and 1ST Global Advisors, and he is a partner at the CPA firm Lydon Fetterolf Corydon, where he has provided accounting and tax services since 2001. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management strategies and program options, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and over $256 billion in assets under management.

John Miller is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2014 and previously was with VOYA Financial Advisors and UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he manages beehives at a farm in Germantown, MD. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension funds, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management through multiple platforms and proprietary model strategies.

Charles Burguieres is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked with Prudential Insurance Company of America since 2019 and has experience in the hospitality sector with PM Group Hospitality. Burguieres also has entrepreneurial involvement related to Platinum Point Financial, offering financial planning and property and casualty services. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm uses model-driven investment implementation and offers services such as financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs, with notable involvement in non-securities products and affiliated insurance services.

William Koren Jr. is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 22 years of industry experience. He holds his Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2011. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, providing portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services.

Stanley Chronowski Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at M&T Securities for 15 years, Citicorp Investment Services for one year, and Truist Investment Services, Inc. for three years. He is based in Damascus, MD. 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 and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Christopher Thompson is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He has been with the company since 1997 and currently holds a leadership role where he works closely with clients to address their financial concerns and help them understand their options. Over his more than 25 years at Fidelity Investments, Christopher has gained extensive experience in financial markets and client relationship management. His career progression at Fidelity includes roles as Financial Representative from 1997 to 2004, Financial Planning Consultant from 2004 to 2010, and Vice President Financial Consultant from 2010 to the present. Christopher emphasizes listening and careful planning in his approach to financial consulting. No additional information on education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement has been provided.

Brandon Price is a Financial Consultant who works with families and individuals to help them pursue their financial goals. He focuses on understanding clients' unique financial aspirations and collaborates with them to develop tailored investment plans that align with their specific goals and risk tolerance. His approach aims to assist clients in navigating the complexities of the financial industry. Brandon has held multiple roles at Fidelity Investments, including Financial Representative in 2022, Planning Consultant in 2023, and Relationship Manager in 2023. These positions have contributed to his experience in financial planning, investment strategies, and client relationship management. Outside of his professional work, Brandon engages in family activities, fitness, football, social events with friends, parenthood, and softball.

Mark Kramer is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients, including executives, business owners, and families, to provide personalized financial advice and guidance tailored to their unique needs and goals. His approach emphasizes forming meaningful relationships that extend beyond investment transactions and supporting clients through various personal and financial milestones. Mark holds professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned his bachelor's degree from Yeshiva University. Mark values understanding clients as both individuals and investors to develop financial strategies that align with their long-term objectives. In addition to his advisory role, Mark engages with the community by volunteering with local organizations, continuing the Merrill tradition of community participation.

Nicolas Ulvert is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Potomac, MD, where he has worked since 2015. He has 15 years of experience in the financial industry. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved with DC Brau Brewing and provided local task outsourcing services through TaskRabbit. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment models.

Eric Ahn is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2023 and was previously employed at T. Rowe Price from 2013 to 2019. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and serves as an adviser to multiple registered investment companies.

Nicolas Thornton is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and six years of industry experience. His background includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC, as well as service in the United States Coast Guard. Outside of his advisory work, he is associated with Maine Couch Guy. LPL Enterprise serves a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, and access to third-party asset managers through model-driven investment implementation and participates in various insurance and trust services.

Lionel Ives is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 30 years of experience in advising individual investors. He focuses on a value approach to investment management to help clients meet their personal financial goals through personalized wealth management strategies. Lionel holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Maryland and maintains professional designations as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He emphasizes collaboration with clients to develop tailored financial strategies aligned with their long-term objectives. In addition to his professional work, Lionel participates in community activities and volunteers with local organizations. Outside of his advisory role, he enjoys cooking, golfing, and spending time with his family.

Stephen Jallah is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise LLC based in North Bethesda, MD. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at First Command Brokerage Services, Northwestern Mutual, and Family First Life. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm primarily uses model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Tigh Eisenberg Rayburn is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Rockville, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he was self-employed for four years. Outside of finance, he has experience working at the United States Taekwondo Center. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Tony Nerantzis is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 39 years of industry experience. Tony operates his own businesses, including Tony Nerantzis & Associates and Nerantzis Investment Advisory Group, both structured as S-corporations. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and modeling tools while supporting a wide network of advisors and affiliated firms.

Karen Corey is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Gaithersburg, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on nomination committees for the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and the Association for Corporate Growth, and is a member of the Junior Achievement of Greater Washington Associate Leadership Council. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and proprietary research to tailor investment strategies to client goals.