Douglas Bayer is a financial advisor at Stifel with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Stifel since 2015. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and state and municipal entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide investment analysis and asset allocation.

Grace Borger is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Wells Fargo Bank, and Baen Publishing Enterprises. She has also held positions in retail and publishing sectors, as well as experience in academia. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ari Ville Uusimaki is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked with Avantax Advisory Services and currently assists businesses and individuals with insurance plan selection and implementation. Uusimaki also serves as a board member of a homeowners association, where he reviews financial statements and community matters. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individuals, employer-sponsored plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform featuring both affiliated and unaffiliated investment options, serving over 10,000 advisors and managing more than $256 billion in assets.

Benjamin Echeverri is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Virtue Feed & Grain and the Naval Sea Systems Command within the Department of Defense. He has also worked in academic settings at Universidad de Salamanca and James Madison University. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that integrates fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios comprised of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Armand Minasian is a CFP® professional with 42 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at LPL Financial since 2009. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Mutual Service Corporation for seven years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by advanced operational tools and a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

John Randall is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation. He began his career in the financial services industry in 2025 and has experience in various non-financial roles, including positions at Valet Living, Bowa Construction, and entrepreneurial ventures such as Party Bounce House Rentals of Knoxville and Inferno Pizzeria. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Silvia Henric is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2023. In her role, she focuses on delivering an outstanding experience for clients by assisting them in making well-informed financial decisions. She utilizes the resources and technology provided by Fidelity to support her clients' financial planning needs. Outside of her professional work, Silvia has personal interests that include soccer, swimming, and traveling.

Ellie Yazdeli is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Arlington, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, she held roles at Santander Securities and Santander Bank, as well as several positions at The Home Depot. 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 supported by research and analytics.

Joseph Miro is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 27 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Wells Fargo since 2016 and previously worked at Citigroup Global Markets from 2002 to 2005. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and is based in Washington, DC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as co-trustee of his brother-in-law’s trust. 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 employs a research-based investment approach and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions across a large platform of financial advisors.

Patrick Boehk is a Series 66 credentialed advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Washington, DC. He has been with J.P. Morgan and its affiliated entities since 2025, with prior experience at HBGT LLC and HBLH LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Adam Brinkley is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 12 years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as power of attorney for his mother through a family trust arrangement. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients. The firm employs structured planning tools and investment models to assist clients and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Anthony Perrino is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2019. Prior to his advisory role, he was employed at Georgetown University for four years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and broad investment resources.

Marilyn Mc Kinnon is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Citigroup Global Markets and City National Securities before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2025. Mc Kinnon holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process.

Christie Tran is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, she worked at the Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security and was involved with University of Maryland Athletics and the university itself for three years. 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jasmine Isreal is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for eight years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2024. Based in Washington, DC, she currently serves clients through Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and investment models to support its advisory services.

Lara Kien is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, with prior experience at Wachovia Bank, N.A. beginning in 2005. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm provides a broad range of services such as investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing research and analytics to support diversified investment strategies.

Jimmy Lourenco is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He is dedicated to providing clients with an exceptional experience and assisting them in making confident financial decisions by leveraging the insight, resources, and technology offered by Fidelity. Jimmy's professional experience includes roles such as Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2024, Managing Director at BlueRook from 2022 to 2023, Wealth Management Advisor at MassMutual from 2022 to 2023, Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley from 2018 to 2021, and Vice President Financial Advisor at Capital One Investing from 2014 to 2018. Outside of his professional career, Jimmy enjoys beach activities, family time, sailing, soccer, surfing, and traveling.

Eric Rosner is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation with 22 years of industry experience. He worked at Kaplan Financial Group from 2004 to 2017 before joining UBS in 2017. UBS Financial Services offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, combining institutional trading capabilities with personalized wealth management solutions. The firm provides a range of services including fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to proprietary research and capital markets products.

Jeffrey Sheats is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. He has been with Fidelity since 2013, previously serving as a Financial Consultant. His career in financial advising spans over three decades, beginning in 1985 at Merrill Lynch. He has held various roles including Financial Advisor positions at First Montauk Securities, H&R Block Financial, Lincoln Financial, and UVest, as well as Branch Manager at H&R Block Financial from 1997 to 2008. Throughout his career, Jeffrey has developed extensive experience in financial planning and consulting. He applies his long-term industry knowledge to assist clients with important financial decisions and help them execute their financial visions.

Edward Mandel is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including Harbert Pioneer Fund and William Blair & Company. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, providing financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.