Edlin Figueroa is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill for four years and spent six years at Marstudio, Inc. before joining Morgan Stanley. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize structured discovery processes and modeling tools to assist clients in planning.

Mary Lynes is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., as well as the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation. She also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Mary graduated from Georgetown University with a bachelor's degree and earned her master's degree at George Washington University, majoring in finance. She began her career in investments and financial markets in 1982. Her areas of focus include education planning, LGBT wealth planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and values-based investing, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. At Merrill Lynch, Mary and her team work with families and small business owners to assist in every aspect of their financial lives. They build structured plans based on clients' priorities to help achieve their financial goals. Outside of work, Mary enjoys cooking, dancing, fishing, gardening, hiking, music, spending time with her family, traveling, and yoga.

Katherine Kohler is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, where she has worked since 2006. She has 19 years of experience in the industry. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Maryland Baltimore County, teaching an undergraduate course on Intercultural Communication. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on comprehensive, goal-based financial analyses and planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm integrates planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called WealthPlan while maintaining distinct services.

Lisa Dewing is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. She is currently with Osaic and has previously worked at Fsc Agency and FSC Securities Corporation. Outside of financial advising, Dewing owns a sign language interpreting sole proprietorship and serves as a board member for a condominium homeowners association. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs a variety of asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Annalise Haywood is a financial advisor at LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation. She has been with LPL Financial since 2025 and has prior experience at Mission Group and Cardinal Group Companies. Haywood studied at the University of Maryland from 2021 to 2025. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Robert Lembo is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Rockville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 39 years of industry experience. His career includes longstanding roles at Guardian Life Insurance Co. of America, National Life, MetLife Securities, and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. He also works as an independent insurance agent specializing in dental and group disability income, fixed annuities, long-term care, life, accident, and health insurance. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning using firm-approved analytical tools and offers asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Nicholas Garcia is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2018, following five years at Scottrade, Inc. He also spent a year at the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland. Charles Schwab serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering a combination of advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. Schwab’s model includes both non-discretionary advice and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Michael Williams is a financial advisor with Merrill in North Bethesda, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he holds power of attorney for an entity based in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ross Charkatz is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Citigroup Global Markets since 2009 and 2002, respectively. He serves as a board member for University of Maryland Hillel. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Colleen Campbell is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

John Robertson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked with Grove Point Investments and Securities Service Network, LLC, and has been involved with Safe Money Concepts LLC since 2011. He is also connected with Medallion Financial Strategies, a business entity focused on tax and investment. 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 provides a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios, research, and various investment strategies.

Frank Alexander is a Financial Advisor and Senior Portfolio Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides comprehensive financial planning services, focusing on coordinating clients' entire financial picture, including investment management, tax minimization, estate planning services, and banking. Frank works with clients through difficult financial transitions and decisions, helping them maintain their goals and adjust their investment approach as life and market conditions change. He begins his process by understanding clients' families, financial situations, risk tolerance, time horizons, liquidity needs, goals, and priorities to design customized investment strategies. His areas of client focus include executive compensation, equity compensation services, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and tax minimization. Frank holds a Bachelor's Degree from The Catholic University of America, an Associate's Degree from Dutchess Community College, and a High School Diploma from John Jay Senior High School. He has earned professional designations including Accredited Portfolio Management Advisor (APMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). When not working with clients, Frank enjoys spending time with his family, playing with his dog Nala, and attending Washington DC sporting events such as baseball, golfing, and ice hockey.

Erin Mcmillian is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Andrew Hall is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Bank of America, Nestle Nespresso USA, and Starbucks, Inc. 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.

William Price is a CFP® professional with 36 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2019. Prior to this, he spent a decade at Spire Investment Partners and has operated his own CPA and CFP practice since 1981, providing tax preparation, tax planning, estate planning, and related services. Outside of his advisory work, he has a woodworking business selling wooden products and serves as treasurer and volunteer for Friends of Great Falls Tavern. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and investment management services delivered through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies, platform arrangements, and access to both proprietary and third-party investment models.

Aroson Randle is a Benefits & Planning Consultant in Executive Services at Fidelity Investments, where he has been employed since 2021. In this role, he utilizes Fidelity's planning tools and services to assist executives in maximizing the benefits provided by their workplace plans. He focuses on delivering customer service and partnering with clients to support their short and long-term financial goals. Prior to joining Fidelity, Aroson worked as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Bank of America from 2019 to 2021, and before that, he served as a Financial Advisor at Securian Financial Advisor of the Great Lakes from 2017 to 2019. His professional experience spans various aspects of financial advising and planning. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Aroson has personal interests in fitness, football, movies, and traveling.

Joe Altschuler is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2024. He assists individuals and families in creating financial plans that focus on their priorities, helping them make decisions to protect, grow, and manage their wealth while working toward their financial goals. Joe has experience in various roles within the financial industry. Prior to his current position, he served as a Relationship Manager at E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley in 2023, and as a Financial Consultant at E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley from 2021 to 2023. He also worked as a Financial Consultant at T. Rowe Price between 2019 and 2021, and as an Investment Consultant at Merrill Lynch from 2018 to 2019. Outside of his professional work, Joe enjoys attending concerts, participating in family activities, and engaging in sports such as football and golf. He also spends time on outdoor adventures and traveling.

Megan Kessler is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services and in medical and veterinary clinics. She is involved with the DC Alumni Chapter for Fairfield University, participating in event planning for local alumni. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations by offering a range of wrap fee advisory programs. The firm provides customized portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Trevor Ikwild is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with experience in the financial services industry since 2011. He has focused on developing wealth management strategies for high-net-worth individuals, their families, and businesses to help pursue both short- and long-term financial goals. Trevor specializes in areas including college education planning, corporate executive services, executive and equity compensation, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, sports and entertainment, tax minimization, and retirement income. Trevor holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and Commerce from Hampden-Sydney College. Beyond his professional work, Trevor is involved in his community as a member of the Rotary Club of Purcellville and participates with Loudoun Fair and Associates. He resides in Purcellville, Virginia, with his wife and three children. In his personal time, he enjoys football, golfing, running, and spending time with his family.

Eric Ashmont is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in North Bethesda, MD, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2018, with prior experience at Lowes Home Improvement and in broadcasting with KFMA-FM / Arizona Lotus Broadcasting. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm reported approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and operates a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.