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.

Patrick Morton is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked in managerial support roles outside the financial industry, including positions at George Mason University Recreation and Enterprise Rent a Car. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement planning, including written recommendation reports and ongoing advice that emphasize dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jennifer Damme is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Ashburn, VA, holding the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations. She has nine years of industry experience, including prior roles at Bankers Life Securities Inc and Bankers Life and Casualty. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Eric Cherkauskas is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank. He serves as a board member of the National Guard Association of the United States, representing Area II Army and contributing his financial expertise to the organization's Finance Committee. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

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.

Ryan Banner is a financial advisor at Cetera with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Equitable Advisors and Axa Advisors. Banner also operates Banner Wanders LLC and is licensed as an insurance agent selling fixed insurance products. Cetera is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Christopher Peden is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2019 and previously held roles at Primerica and Verizon. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates Peden Accounting Services LLC, providing tax preparation and accounting advice. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that delivers comprehensive retirement planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Susan Brown is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Cetera and its related entities since 2016 and owns an insurance sales business under Washington Equity, LLC. Brown is also licensed as an insurance agent, selling life, disability, annuities, and long-term care products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and access to third-party managers, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account structures.

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.

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 registrations and 44 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS and its predecessor Painewebber Incorporated since 1994. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of directors for the Marian Woods Home Owners Association. UBS Financial Services provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering fee-based financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services through a network of financial advisors, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Andrew White is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Reston, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Atlantic Union Bank Wealth Management, Citigroup, First Citizens Investor Services, and VALIC Financial Advisors. Outside of advising, he is involved in managing rental real estate properties. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to align investment strategies with client goals and supports a broad advisor network with specialized programs in municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA consulting.

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.

Marco Jauregui Flores is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Manassas, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Upskill Training Partners LLC and held positions with American Airlines in Peru and Bolivia. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors and 15,000 branch offices. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

David Mead is a Wealth Management Advisor and managing team partner of Mead & Associates at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over 30 years of experience in the financial industry, beginning his career in 1988 as a Financial Consultant for PaineWebber, Incorporated. In 1996, he joined Merrill, where he has developed a planning-based wealth management team that provides customized advice and guidance to individuals, families, and foundations. Mead & Associates, headquartered in Reston Town Center, Virginia, collaborates with clients on various aspects of their financial lives, including asset management, cash management, liability management, education planning, retirement planning, and insurance planning. David has also contributed to the training of Merrill financial advisors through the National Faculty Program and the Advisor Growth Network. David graduated from The Catholic University of America with a bachelor's degree in finance in 1985 and earned a master's degree in financial management from the same institution in 1987. He holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) designation. David resides in Vienna, Virginia, with his wife Sheila and their three children.

John May is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 47 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2025, he worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp for 23 years and VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. for two years. He teaches Social Security and IRA planning classes at his church several times per year. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm utilizes a model-based investment process with portfolio optimization tools and provides access to discretionary strategies, third-party managers, and alternative investments.