Mary Sterbutzel is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Citigroup Global Markets. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, incorporating a broad range of financial product offerings including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Parker Rist is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Medallion Financial Group. His background also includes roles associated with the University of Maryland. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that use structured discovery and modeling tools, supporting clients in tailored financial planning and asset management.

James Flannery is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been working as a Financial Advisor since 1993, primarily serving clients in Northern Virginia. Over his more than 25-year career, he has developed a full-service advisory practice assisting individual clients and institutions in designing financial strategies to meet their short-term and long-term objectives. In addition to his client-focused work, James has held leadership roles including Producing Sales Manager for the Northern Virginia Complex and managed the training and development program for new Financial Advisors in the area. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania and has earned multiple professional designations, including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). James is involved in community activities such as serving on the Investment Committee for Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Washington and coordinating youth sports and church programs. He resides in Maryland with his wife, Kathy, and their four children.

Samir Abhyankar is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets and holds a Series 66 designation. He has two years of industry experience and previously worked at PNC Bank and Capital Bank NA. He is based in Vienna, VA. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and tailors investment strategies using in-house and third-party managers, with integrated capital-markets capabilities and alternative investment options.

Vidhi Sharma is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following four years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Nate Cambridge is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He works with clients to develop customized financial plans and investment strategies tailored to individual financial priorities. Nate has held several roles at Fidelity Investments since 2022, including Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Teller at Tower Federal Credit Union from 2021 to 2022.

Michael Ballard is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Cresset Asset Management, LLC and Wells Fargo Private Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he maintains a CPA license and has a minority ownership interest in a commercial real estate advisory business. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes unique investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Mahan Hosseini is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in the Tysons Corner, VA office. He has been working in the financial industry since 2001 and previously served as a head equity trader at Madison Trading LLC and Chimera Securities in New York. Leveraging his extensive experience and Merrill's resources, Mahan develops customized strategies and provides recommendations tailored to the unique financial needs of individuals and businesses. He assists clients in areas including wealth accumulation and preservation, retirement income growth and preservation, customized strategies, and asset allocation. His expertise also covers executive compensation, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and individual and corporate investment strategies. Mahan holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Information Systems and Marketing from George Washington University. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Mahan resides in Northern Virginia with his family. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys boating, football, skiing, tennis, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Thein Khin is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 1994. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing annual retirement income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Catherine Kalweit is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving at Edelman Financial Engines. She has previously worked within various Edelman-affiliated entities since 2007. Kalweit serves on the Board of Directors for the Center for Object Relations, a nonprofit focused on education and resources related to the theory of Object Relations. 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 modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

Kamal Malhis is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at CitiGroup, Oppenheimer, and Edward Jones. He is also the owner of KMW Solutions Group LLC, where he manages his advisory business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through a collaborative, non-discretionary approach that incorporates proprietary research and third-party data.

Kelly Cironi is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Tysons Corner, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2012. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and employs a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by centralized custody and order-routing systems.

Julia Tran is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with one year of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has prior work experience in both financial services and the food industry. Outside of finance, she owns Hoolia's Crochet, a small business creating handmade crochet products. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and limited discretionary separately managed accounts primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure for its services.

David Kelso is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Vienna, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2001. 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, institutional investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by research and a variety of portfolio management styles.

James Ibach is a CFP® and ChFC® with 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2017, following prior roles at NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Company, and Guardian Life. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes annual, collaborative planning relationships using firm-approved analytical tools and offers various event-driven planning programs.

Jae Young Lee is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He began his career in 2000 and has developed expertise in wealth management, portfolio management, and structuring financial products. His professional background includes roles as Managing Director at Bank of America Merrill and Nomura International. Jae Young specializes in family wealth management strategies, institutional consulting, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned his bachelor's degree from George Mason University. Fluent in Korean and English, he works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their long-term goals. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Jae Young enjoys golfing, tennis, and traveling. He emphasizes a one-on-one approach to helping clients make informed decisions and achieve their financial objectives.

Joshua Winston is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including MassMutual, MetLife Securities, Morgan Stanley, and Charles Schwab. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a teacher at Congregation Beth Emeth in Herndon, VA. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a variety of financial planning and asset management solutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Sarah Brasington is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2020. Previously, she has been involved with Herndon Youth Soccer and Trinity Presbyterian Church. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and market modeling techniques in its financial planning process.

Steven Kim is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America N.A., Merrill, NYLife Securities LLC, and New York Life Insurance Co. Outside of his advisory work, he is a general partner and managing member of SKRD LLC, an automotive parts sales and service business. Merrill serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients, offering managed account programs, third-party manager selection, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage execution and custody services. The firm integrates with Bank of America affiliates and emphasizes managed account and manager-selection capabilities supported by multiple program strategies and tax-efficient implementation tools.

James Bennett is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Cetera Advisors, OneAmerica Securities, and Anchor Financial Group. Outside of his advisory work, Bennett operates several independent business activities, including serving as an independent insurance agent and contracting through Madison Financial Strategies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing multiple custody platforms and a mix of proprietary and third-party strategies tailored to client objectives.