Jasmine Stone Lemus is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2014 and with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2022. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates on a large scale with over 14,000 financial advisors and approximately $671 billion in assets under management, providing both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Denny Aguilar is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Ellicott City, MD. He holds a Series 66 designation and has five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Bank of America and Citibank. Merrill 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 investors.

Keyan Abrishamkar is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rockville, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Woodbury Financial Services, Capital One Advisors, and Chevy Chase Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of a non-investment business entity, KeyNow LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Grant La Gasse is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services since 2023 and has been affiliated with Financial Advantage since 2018. Prior to his financial services career, he spent 13 years at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. In addition to his advisory work, La Gasse serves as an instructor on retirement planning at Montgomery College. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers across various program structures and custodial relationships.

Pamela Nehemia is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Marriotsville, MD, holding a Series 66 license and two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include work at the Stoler Early Learning Center and time spent as a homemaker and stay-at-home mom. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and sports & entertainment planning, with recommendations supported by Wells Fargo research and planning tools.

Ravindra Dixit is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Ellicott City, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in independent insurance brokering and owns a consulting business, Mana Consulting Inc. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering tailored recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies through a centralized consulting team.

Thomas Lee is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Raymond James Financial since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for EZ Federal Benefits and is a partner in GIVE LLC, a business where he has managerial and promotional responsibilities. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, pension plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and modeling tools, and it supports a large network of advisors and affiliated firms.

Parul Verma is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2019, having previously worked at Commerce Bank and Capital One Bank. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services primarily to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Kate Mbonu is currently an Investment Solutions Representative III at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2022. She partners with clients to understand their financial goals and helps build customized plans to meet their unique needs, emphasizing strong client relationships based on trust and reliability. Prior to this, she served as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2022 and was a Financial Advisor at Cetera Investment Services LLC from 2019 to 2021. From 1998 to 2016, she was Branch Manager at Chevy Chase Bank LLC. Kate holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys cooking and baking, family activities, fitness, social events with friends, music, and singing.

Ryan Troxell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rockville, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, T. Rowe Price, and Fidelity Investments. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Dae Shelle Dowdell is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2022, Dowdell worked at T. Rowe Price for two years and has a background in the foodservice industry. Outside of advising, Dowdell is involved with Brad Schwartz Wealth Management LLC in an investment-related capacity. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, delivering tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to support retirement strategies and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Stephen Hlibok is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since beginning his career in 1987, he has concentrated on developing wealth management strategies tailored to individual client needs. Stephen’s expertise encompasses services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, socially responsible and values-based investing, special needs planning strategies, and retirement income. A key focus of his practice is serving deaf investors, offering direct communication in American Sign Language without third-party interpretation to ensure clear understanding of opportunities, risk tolerance, and investment tax efficiency. Stephen holds a Master’s degree in Vocational Rehabilitation from New York University and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Gallaudet University. He has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and is affiliated with the National Association of the Deaf and the Gallaudet University Alumni Association. His work advancing financial services for the deaf community has received national media coverage. Outside of his professional role, Stephen is involved with the United States Deaf Ski and Snowboard Association and enjoys outdoor activities such as skiing, biking, hiking, boating, fishing, genealogy, and traveling.

Daniel Reilly is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 30 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2020, he spent 21 years at Thornburg Securities Corporation. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with a focus on providing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

David Brown Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has held various roles including consulting and education with Resilient Kids, where he assists in training new employees. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Deandre Cammarata serves as a Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch. Since joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2011 after earning his bachelor's degree from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, Deandre has focused on providing concierge-level wealth management services. He works closely with clients and their families, overseeing and coordinating financial affairs to simplify their financial lives while collaborating with a team of professionals on estate planning, banking, home financing, securities lending, and other financial matters. Deandre specializes in corporate executive services, executive and equity compensation, family wealth management, international wealth management, liquidity management, portfolio management, sports and entertainment, and tax minimization. His expertise has been recognized with inclusion on Forbes' "America's Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors Best-in-State" and "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" lists in 2025. He holds professional designations including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment (SE), and maintains an active role within the community through involvement with organizations such as Project C.U.R.E. and Ronan's Reel. Residing in Chicago's North Shore with his wife and son, Deandre enjoys playing tennis, traveling, and following soccer, specifically supporting Manchester United. He dedicates time outside of work as a board member of Ronan's Reel, an organization focused on addiction recovery. His commitment to delivering personalized, attentive service underpins his role at The Murphy Group, where he aims to provide the best value to his clients.

Alvin Costa is a financial advisor with Merrill in Germantown, MD, holding a Series 66 license and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Wells Fargo Bank, and PNC Bank, as well as teaching at the University of Maryland-College Park and Montgomery College. 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 using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal teams and third-party managers.

Mauricio Maldonado is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Rockville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, NA, spanning a combined 12 years before joining Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering comprehensive advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Eric Wells is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2023 and has concurrent experience with the federal government and T. Rowe Price dating back to 2010. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, employing a range of portfolio management strategies and proprietary models.

Meagan Sexton is a CFP® and ChFC® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked with The Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce and was involved with A & J Hospitality Corp / Eco Caters. Additionally, she has taught classes in Rockville, MD. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with a wide range of investment advisory programs and affiliated financial services, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 advisors.

Kevin Appler is a CFP® professional with 30 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at LPL Financial off and on since 2008 and also spent time at Kestra Financial Services and Tower Federal Credit Union. He operates Tower Wealth Management as a DBA for his LPL business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.