Mark Mueller is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and its affiliated investment management firm since 2009. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers goal-based, holistic planning that covers retirement, tax, estate, business continuation, divorce, and special needs topics, with clients able to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option.

Moni Engineer is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Engineer worked at Bank of America and Capital One Bank, accumulating a total of 20 years in the banking sector. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Howard Lynes is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 50 years of industry experience. He has worked with Merrill Lynch since 2001 and Bank of America since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing an aircraft leasing business and operates a guest house rental in Leesburg, Virginia. 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.

Kristin Rodriguez is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Cambridge since 2012. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a volunteer speaker for the National Endowment for Financial Education. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing multiple custody platforms and both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies tailored to client objectives.

Winslow Hayward is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc., CUNA Mutual Group, and Axa Advisors, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside research-supported model portfolios.

Paul Tronilo is a Financial Advisor and Senior Portfolio Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings a focused approach to supporting clients in achieving their financial goals by providing personalized, goals-based advice tailored to individual needs. His areas of expertise include legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. A native of New York, Paul holds a Bachelor's Degree from Queens College and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He communicates fluently in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse client base effectively. His professional experience is informed by his own family's financial challenges, motivating him to establish a caring and dedicated team to assist clients and their families. Outside of his professional work, Paul is involved in community organizations such as Handcrafting Justice Inc. and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. He enjoys a variety of personal interests including basketball, biking, billiards, cooking, football, music, spending time with his family, table tennis, traveling, and watching movies.

Anthony Wykes is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2017, following prior roles at SunTrust Advisory Services and related entities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial and estate planning services, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning approach involves structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, with clients responsible for plan implementation and updates.

Jeffrey Adams is a financial advisor at Merrill with 35 years of industry experience, including 32 years with Merrill since 1994. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Outside of his advisory role, Adams is a co-owner of Adams Audiology, a medical audiology practice he operates with his wife. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Suparna Agarwal is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Bank and HSBC Bank USA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm‑approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct financial planning and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Scott Mergner is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole proprietor of Merryland Investments LLC, a real estate property management business based in Potomac, Maryland. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and structured discovery conversations. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Andrew Mainz is a Series 66 registered financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Enterprise, having joined in 2024, and previously worked at Pruco Securities, LLC for six years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with leasing office concierge services in Cockeysville, MD. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, advisory, and brokerage services through integrated platforms that combine model portfolios, third-party asset management, and insurance products.

Matthew Bosley is a Wealth Management Advisor with a career in financial services that began in 2006 at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he focuses on helping clients simplify complex financial challenges and optimize their assets. Matthew takes a proactive approach by engaging closely with clients and coordinating retirement and wealth management strategies alongside their other trusted advisors when requested. Matthew’s areas of expertise include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, as well as women and wealth. He has earned multiple professional designations such as CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Certified 401(k) Professional (CKP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist™ (CRPS), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland. Matthew lives in Howard County, Maryland, with his wife Megan, their three daughters Blake, Taylor, and Morgan, and their dog Cooper. His personal interests include cooking, football, golfing, and spending time with family. He has been recognized by Forbes, having been named to the 2025 "Best-In-State Wealth Advisors" and "Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams" lists.

Bo Zhang is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities. Merrill serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients by offering managed account programs, third-party manager selection, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage services. The firm emphasizes manager selection and tax-efficient strategies, supported by integration with Bank of America affiliates and a broad capital-markets platform.

Ching Kai Fei is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2024. He has held roles at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Woodbury Financial Services, and Charles Schwab, among others. Outside of his advisory work, he is a financial planner at Planwell Financial Planning and a partner at Actaeon Wealth Management. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients, providing integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, retirement plan consulting, and access to various managed account solutions through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple platforms.

Ann Williams is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Ashburn, VA, holding a Series 66 credential with one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Centrifuge LLC, STEELE Strategies, Strategy and Management Services, Inc., and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Outside of her advisory work, she owns a commercial real estate business and operates a freelance photography service. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Sooyoung Cho is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Gaithersburg, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, Cho worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2013 to 2021. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Stephen Gray is a Wealth Management Advisor based in Leesburg, Virginia, affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2009 and focuses on retirement planning, wealth strategies, tax minimization, and small business retirement plans. His approach involves a disciplined process to deliver a consistent yet customized wealth management experience, taking the time to understand each client’s individual and professional priorities to establish objectives and develop appropriate strategies. Stephen’s expertise includes education planning, managing new wealth, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. He conducts regular reviews with clients to monitor progress toward their goals and to adjust strategies as needed to reflect changes in their lives or businesses. Stephen holds multiple professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Stephen earned a Bachelor's Degree from George Mason University. He grew up in Fauquier County, Virginia, and is a skilled horseman and animal lover. He has volunteered with Habitat for Humanity and the Humane Foundation. His personal interests include fishing, horseback riding, running, scuba diving, skiing, spending time with family, and traveling.

Natasha Mc Donald is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She brings over 13 years of experience in the banking and finance industry, focusing on creating personalized wealth management strategies for her clients. Natasha's approach centers on understanding the unique financial goals and priorities of each individual and family she works with, aiming to simplify the complexities of investing and financial planning. Her expertise encompasses a wide range of client focus areas including corporate benefits, divorce transition planning, education planning, institutional investment consulting, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, sports and entertainment, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Natasha holds a Bachelor's Degree from Northern Caribbean University and a Master's Degree from Lincoln University. She is also a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). In her personal life, Natasha is a mother and wife who enjoys cooking, dancing, hiking, interior decorating, knitting and crocheting, music, reading, traveling, and watching movies. Her professional philosophy is centered on helping clients uncover what matters most to them and their families to develop effective financial strategies.

Matthew Owens is a CFP® professional with seven years of experience in financial advising, currently with Edward Jones since 2019. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he spent nine years at PGC Landscape. He serves as a board member at the Delaplaine Arts Center in Frederick, MD, where he supports the organization’s community engagement efforts. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated investment products. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and is notable for its extensive retail advisor network and affiliated capabilities beyond advisory services.

David Plasse is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, M&T Securities, and SunTrust Advisory Services. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved with Lafayette Credit Union as a Bank Associate. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and analytical tools, and supports municipal and public finance work through its affiliation with a municipal advisor.