James Bennett is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Advisors, Anchor Financial Group, OneAmerica Securities, and Ryan Bennett LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals and institutional clients such as pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs across multiple platforms.

Kleo Curry is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Morgan Stanley in McLean, VA. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2023, Curry worked at UBS Financial Services for eight years. Outside of the financial industry, Curry serves on the Investment Committee of the Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools alongside broad retail and institutional offerings.

Young Jung is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Fairfax, VA, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, he worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney from 2017 to 2024, as well as Penn Mutual Life Insurance and Hornor Townsend & Kent. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a youth soccer referee for the US Soccer Association. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individuals and institutions. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, affiliated mutual funds, and tax-efficient services, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Henry Mosher is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked in educational roles at Michigan State University, Washtenaw Community College, and Community High School. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and integrates research and analytics into its investment approach.

Matthew Edgar is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2009. He is based in Fairfax, VA. Outside of his advisory work, he is a guitarist in a local band that performs regularly at venues and private events. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a network of more than 23,000 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Pearl Maalouf is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019. Prior to that, she held positions at Sagesse High School and Le Gym. 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.

Sean Beznicki is a CFA charterholder with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and serves as Director of Investments at VLP Financial Advisors, where he leads the investment research team and manages portfolio software across the firm. His prior roles include positions at Glassman Wealth Services and Andersen Tax. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Kevin Matthews is a financial advisor at Cetera with over two years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Cetera, he was affiliated with Avantax Advisory Services and operates Stoic Investments, LLC, his own advisory business. Matthews is also the managing member of Beta Solutions CPA LLC, a CPA firm providing tax preparation and financial consulting services, and serves as treasurer and secretary for a local homeowners association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual and institutional clients nationwide through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, using a multi-manager platform that includes both affiliated and third-party strategies.

Courtney Caldwell is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 33 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 27 years. Caldwell holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is also involved with Heritage Financial Consultants, LLC, where she provides insurance and financial planning services. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization tools across multiple affiliated entities.

David Ciccone is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 10 years before joining Wells Fargo in 2020. 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 from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Tejinder Kaur is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has been with Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2011. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets through more than 14,000 advisors and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Michael Baker is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in McLean, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, with a focus on tailored financial planning and diversified investment solutions.

Cotter Smart is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His career includes roles at RBC Wealth Management, City National Bank, and Vulcan Value Partners. Outside of finance, he co-developed an AI project during school that was recognized for its potential commercial value. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored investment programs and integrates proprietary and third-party managers to implement customized portfolio strategies.

Abdulrahaman Mohammed is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mutual of America, USI Insurance Services, and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. Outside of finance, he has worked with companies such as Instacart and Doordash. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Matt Solomon is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2015, following a brief tenure at Valic Financial Advisors. 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, and institutional accounts.

Austin Fernandez is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles outside of financial services, such as positions at Middleburg Tennis Club and various educational institutions. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs, utilizing a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers to deliver tailored investment solutions.

Alexander Skolnitsky is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Springfield, VA, where he has worked since 2014. He has 11 years of industry experience. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Aya Funahashi is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, she worked for LastPass c/o GoTo, Inc. for 11 years. She also serves as a financial advisor at McNellis & Asato, Ltd. in a non-owner capacity. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes tailored planning and analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized services such as municipal and public-finance advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Jeff Leclair is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in McLean, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as power of attorney for his father. 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.

Hay Wong is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Falls Church, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously worked with AXA Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes a mix of proprietary and third-party advisory models and offers ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.