Connell Lee is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Ashburn, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2011, including its predecessor Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Lee teaches financial planning topics such as retirement and investing through adult education programs in Fairfax and Loudoun counties. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendations. The firm also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Courtney Hyatte is a financial advisor with Merrill in Columbia, MD, holding the Series 66 designation and beginning their career in 2025. Prior to joining Merrill, Hyatte spent 27 years at Bank of America and also worked at Certainty Home Lending. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Mara Da Silva is a CFP® and Series 66-designated financial advisor with 14 years of experience at RBC Capital Markets, where she has worked since 2012 in Rockville, MD. She is affiliated with RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, which serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and portfolio management services tailored to clients' risk profiles, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Alexandra Julia Nemeroff is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at Franklin Templeton Distributors, Inc., Equinox, and Trunk Club. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a broad range of capital markets and custody solutions.

Erica Nolan is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 19 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. She previously worked at Securities America Advisors and Securities America Inc for nine years before joining OSAIC. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizes asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms, and manages portfolios across various investment types on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Timothy Ernst is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Silver Spring, MD. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience, including 25 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he coaches soccer to middle school students in an after-school program. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base that includes individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and third-party platforms to manage portfolios on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Jonathan Metcalfe is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he primarily focuses on implementing and directing investment strategies for Greene, Metcalfe, Cole, and Associates. He joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 1996 and has experience in portfolio strategy, working closely with Merrill's senior investment research team. Jonathan applies his background in mathematics and quantitative analysis to adapt wealth management strategies to changing market conditions. Jonathan holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University in 1987. His client focus areas include family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. Jonathan's personal interests include adventure sports, boating, cooking, football, horseback riding, ice hockey, reading, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Heath Chavis is a CFP® with 13 years of experience in financial advisory roles, currently with Cetera. His prior experience includes positions at Avantax Advisory Services, Triad Advisors, and H.D.Vest Advisory Services. In addition to his advisory work, he owns The IBC Group, a full-service tax and accounting firm providing services to small businesses and individuals. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party investment managers and manages over $256 billion in assets.

Andrew Villafranca is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior experience includes roles at XML Securities, LLC, XML Financial Group, Wells Fargo Advisors, and Morgan Stanley. He is also licensed to sell various types of life insurance. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Wei Luo is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Woodbury Financial Services and H. Beck, Inc. He is also the owner of Wayland Financial Group LLC, a marketing DBA through which he has provided financial and insurance products. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to multiple investment platforms and third-party money managers.

Jacob Miller is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving clients since 2021. Prior to this role, he was an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2019 to 2021, and before that, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Northwestern Mutual from 2017 to 2019. Throughout his career, Jacob has focused on helping clients develop personalized financial plans by understanding their goals and values, analyzing their current financial situations, and identifying opportunities to create customized roadmaps. In his role, Jacob collaborates closely with clients to implement and adjust financial plans as their circumstances evolve, ensuring ongoing alignment with their objectives. His professional experience reflects a commitment to providing tailored financial consulting services. No additional information about his education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement has been provided.

James Fitz Gerald is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with five years of industry experience. He is currently with Merrill and has prior experience at Bank of America and Equitable Advisors. 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 various institutional investors.

Alexis Martinez is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 63 and 66 licenses and has been with Edward Jones since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, Martinez leads seminars for federal employees using NITP materials in Rockville, MD. 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, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Alvin Hailstorks is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently advising at LPL Financial since 2018. He previously worked with 1 St Global Advisors, Inc. and 1 St Global Capital Corp for nine years and has operated Holmes And Associates Accounting Services, a tax preparation and accounting firm, for 17 years. 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 and access to various portfolio management strategies, supported by extensive technology and a network of over 22,800 advisors.

Charles Leapley is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at FSC Securities Corporation for 12 years. Outside of his advisory role, he operates as an independent licensed insurance agent and owns a commercial real estate investment in Washington, DC. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services with a multi-platform approach that includes financial planning, managed portfolios, and access to third-party money managers.

Matthew Grace is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 18 years of industry experience, including previous roles at Primerica Advisors, Guardian Life Insurance Co, and First Financial Group. Grace also serves as Treasurer for the IFAPAC DC Chapter, where he reports on political issues related to the industry. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, goal-based planning using firm-approved analytical tools and offers a range of investment and planning services including recently introduced event-driven programs.

Christopher Andrews is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. from 2009 to 2023. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with investment and financial planning services, offering a broad array of planning options including cash-flow, retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning. Advisors use Wells Fargo research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations delivered through meetings and written summaries, with clients choosing the extent of implementation.

Stephen Taft is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 35 years of experience in financial planning and portfolio management. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) certification and the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation. Stephen focuses on helping clients simplify and organize their financial lives through a personalized approach that begins with a comprehensive Wealth Management Analysis. His expertise covers areas including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, and portfolio management services. Stephen works closely with clients to identify and prioritize their goals, taking into account risk tolerance, time horizon, and liquidity needs to develop tailored financial strategies. Stephen holds a Bachelor's Degree from Dartmouth College and is fluent in English and Portuguese. Outside of his professional work, his personal interests include cooking, football, golfing, music, skiing, soccer, tennis, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Benjamin Jolly is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 20 years of experience in private wealth management. Since beginning his career in financial services in 2002 after earning a bachelor's degree in Economics from Washington and Lee University, he has focused on assisting individuals and private businesses in achieving their financial goals. His client base primarily includes attorneys at global law firms and their families, helping them navigate personal wealth management planning such as retirement preparation, college education funding, and survivor needs. He also supports clients through significant career transitions, including partnership status within law firms and moves to in-house or government roles. In addition to his work with individual clients, Benjamin has extensive experience advising privately held real estate businesses on managing and coordinating corporate retirement plans. He collaborates closely with corporate finance and human resources teams, as well as employees, to support plan utilization aligned with their financial objectives. His expertise encompasses college education planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and serving clients in sports and entertainment. Benjamin holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®), Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He speaks English and Spanish. Outside of work, he enjoys golfing, skiing, surfing, and tennis.

David Bubb is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2016. 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 combines a non-discretionary client relationship model with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by research and alternative investment due diligence.