John Brodie is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill for ten years each before joining Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank in 2022. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily 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 provides a combination of non-discretionary advisory services and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Aruzhan Ablyazova is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 credentials and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, she held positions at Bank of America, Citibank, and Uniqlo. Outside of finance, she is involved with Beauty by Aidana / MKP. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations.

Dormina Nyondo is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, Dormina worked at M and T Bank and TD Bank. 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 advisory services that include investment policy statement preparation, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Kristopher Cotton is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2024. He has held financial advisory roles since 2016, including positions as Partner and Financial Advisor at Clarity Wealth Plan (2022-2024) and Financial Advisor at North Florida Wealth Advisors (2016-2022). Cotton focuses on understanding his clients' priorities and assisting them in developing tailored financial plans. Outside of his professional work, he has interests in food, football, hiking, motorcycles, outdoor adventures, and traveling.

Ken Furuya is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding the ChFC® and Series 66 designations and has 22 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Enterprise since 2024 and previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. He is also involved in a Prudential-sponsored non-variable insurance business. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Casey Domanski is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with two years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, Casey worked in various roles including at PF Changs and Mount St. Mary's University. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients across the wealth spectrum, as well as pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

Analili Kilroy is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Raymond James affiliates since 2020 and prior positions in the hospitality sector at The Ritz Carlton Hotel, Mandarin Oriental DC, and Marriott International. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities. The firm uses comprehensive risk profiling and modeling tools to tailor non-discretionary planning and encourages implementation through various advisory programs, supporting a wide network of advisors and specialized services such as municipal advising and SIMPLE IRA consulting.

Danni Shen is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, Shen worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, BOC International (China) Co., Ltd., and Bank of China. Shen serves as treasurer and board member of the Tsinghua Alumni Association in Greater Washington DC and Hua Sports, both nonprofit organizations. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach with access to third-party asset managers and offers a range of financial planning and consulting services.

Gregory Hills is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Treasurer and Director on the Board of The Milligan-Hills Farm Company in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and annual retirement income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Louis Glantz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. His prior work includes a 15-year tenure with Commonwealth Financial Network before joining LPL Financial. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Andre Mcdonald is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Urbana, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2009, following roles at Citigroup Global Markets and Legg Mason Wood Walker, Incorporated. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with tools such as machine learning for operational and research assistance.

Garrett Frye is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Potomac, MD, bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2023. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services both directly and through corporate agreements.

Zachary Payton is a CFP® professional with 12 years of experience, currently serving at Raymond James Financial in Columbia, MD. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Uber. He is also involved as an associate and employee of Merriweather Money Management, where he provides financial advisory services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary consulting using analytical tools and supports a broad network of advisors with specialized municipal and public-finance services.

Andrew Sipala is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018 and previously at Edward Jones. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, managing approximately $671 billion in assets with over 14,000 financial advisors. The firm combines in-house research and third-party analytics to evaluate investment options while offering brokerage and advisory solutions across a broad client base.

John Gracyalny is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 35 years of industry experience. His prior roles include long-term positions at Financial Advantage Associates, Inc., and Securian Financial Services. He is also a partner at Financial Advantage Tax LLC, an accounting firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a national SEC-registered adviser that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform featuring affiliated and third-party managers.

Andrew Lenich is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Bethesda, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge since 2011 and previously held positions with Prostatis Financial Advisors Group, Asset & Financial Planning, Ltd, TD Ameritrade, and Ameriprise. Outside of his advisory role, Lenich owns AHL Tax and Financial Advisors, where he provides tax preparation services. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse clientele, including individual, pension, and charitable organization clients, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through thousands of Financial Professionals. The firm supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management and provides access to third-party advisers and proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Robert Goldbeck Jr. is a financial professional with four years of industry experience, currently associated with Cetera. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at various firms including Portfolio Advisory Associates and First Allied Securities. His background includes roles outside finance at GEA Mechanical Equipment US, Inc., GEA Process Engineering US, Inc., and Rohde & Schwarz. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and unaffiliated money managers and varied account structures.

Brian Thoms is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he owns BWT Operations LLC, a business entity that employs staff supporting his practice. Ameriprise is an institutional firm serving clients primarily through its retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary, tailored recommendations and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Jonathan Moore is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services since 2017 and has held roles at Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2001. 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 products including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

James Mellendick is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and over 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a consultant for Coleman Research. 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 institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing a wide network of advisers and advanced operational tools.