Isaac Samson is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA).

Michael Skeeter is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2022, previously serving as a Financial Consultant from 2023 to 2025 and as an Investment Consultant from 2022 to 2023. Prior to joining Fidelity, Michael worked as an Investment Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2018 to 2022. Throughout his career, Michael has focused on partnering with clients to understand their goals and priorities. He takes a tailored approach to designing and executing financial plans that meet clients' unique needs. Building strong relationships based on competency, reliability, and trust is central to his professional practice.

Austin Longacre V is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior work experience includes positions at DARPA, the Air Force, Axiologic Solutions, and the NSA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Monisha Tripathy is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2022 and previously spent seven years at Truist Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap‑fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third‑party data.

Sarah Orlando is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in McLean, VA. She has eight years of industry experience, including one year at Adam’s Inn prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2016. 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 across more than 14,000 advisors and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Andrew Rodney is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in McLean, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2011 and joined Wells Fargo Clearing in 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for the Rolling Ridge PTA, managing school event budgets. 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 proprietary research and analytics.

Kevin Oconnor is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, combining in-house research with third-party analytics to support its diverse client base.

James Palmer Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses, and has 26 years of industry experience. He worked at Prudential Equity Group from 2000 to 2003 before joining Wells Fargo in 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in general management for J Reilly Associates, a supply business based in Springfield, VA. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing research and analytics to guide investment decisions within a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Parker Willis is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients and their families to develop and implement comprehensive financial plans tailored to their individual needs. He focuses on simplifying investing to ensure clients are comfortable with their financial strategies. Willis has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, progressing through roles including Financial Services Representative, Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, and Investments Consultant before becoming a Financial Consultant in 2022. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Mortgage Loan Officer at EverBank from 2013 to 2014.

Vanessa Amaral Velasco is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Merrill with six years of experience in the industry. She has held roles at Merrill and Bank of America and has been involved in education, including positions at Strayer University and Northern Virginia Community College. Outside of her advisory work, she operates Brasileirei LLC, a Brazilian beachwear ecommerce business. 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 investors.

Adam Sahak is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in McLean, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with three years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2023 and previously held positions at PNC Bank, Domino’s, SunTrust Bank, and BB&T Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to guide its investment approach.

Alexander Jordan is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes six years at Allstate Insurance Company and a brief employment at George Mason University. 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 both discretionary and non-discretionary investment options with a focus on diversified portfolios and long-term strategies.

Houry Kachadorian is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She began her financial services career in 2008 and focuses on providing a comprehensive approach to managing wealth that starts with understanding each client's individual needs and goals. Houry assists clients in managing family wealth, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, socially responsible investing, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income strategies. Before joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, Houry served clients at Bank of America for over ten years. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from Ramapo College of New Jersey and has earned professional designations including Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Houry is fluent in English and Armenian. Her personal interests include interior decorating, music, reading, running, and spending time with family. She resides in Gainesville, Virginia with her husband and children. Houry emphasizes adapting investment strategies to reflect changes in clients' lives and aims to provide thoughtful guidance that meets their evolving financial goals.

Casey Muhtadi is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Truist Investment Services and Wells Fargo Bank NA. 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 provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

David Sheehan is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving at Edelman Financial Engines. He has worked with the firm and its predecessors since 2009, including Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. and EF Legacy Securities, LLC. 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 proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified model portfolios with a long-term orientation.

Kevin Buckley is a CFP® professional affiliated with Morgan Stanley in McLean, VA, with five years of industry experience. His prior work includes five years at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and 14 years at Georgetown Preparatory School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and scenarios to support client financial goals.

Michael Gainor is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms including Bank of America, Merrill, Charles Schwab, and T. Rowe Price. 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, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Justin Willis is a CFP® professional with 11 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and Pinnacle Financial Partners, where he manages client portfolios and develops new business. Prior to this, he worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank and Bank of America Private Wealth Management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and utilizes analytical tools to support client goals, along with specialized services in municipal finance and SIMPLE IRA employer advisory programs.

Omar Amjad is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has been in the financial industry since 2026 and has prior experience at KeyBank and Key Investment Services LLC. Outside of his advising role, he is affiliated with George Mason University’s Costello College of Business and has a history of involvement with multiple educational institutions. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to a broad client base, including individuals, corporations, and institutions. The firm utilizes research and analytics to guide investment decisions and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by a large network of financial professionals.

Michael Zoskey is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in McLean, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cambridge Associates for three years before joining Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division, where he has been since 2018 and 2019, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and models, though clients are responsible for plan implementation and updates.