Cotter Smart is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His career includes roles at RBC Wealth Management, City National Bank, and Vulcan Value Partners. Outside of finance, he co-developed an AI project during school that was recognized for its potential commercial value. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored investment programs and integrates proprietary and third-party managers to implement customized portfolio strategies.

Abdulrahaman Mohammed is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mutual of America, USI Insurance Services, and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. Outside of finance, he has worked with companies such as Instacart and Doordash. 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 research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Matt Solomon is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2015, following a brief tenure at Valic Financial 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 institutional accounts.

Austin Fernandez is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles outside of financial services, such as positions at Middleburg Tennis Club and various educational institutions. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs, utilizing a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers to deliver tailored investment solutions.

Alexander Skolnitsky is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Springfield, VA, where he has worked since 2014. He has 11 years of industry experience. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Aya Funahashi is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, she worked for LastPass c/o GoTo, Inc. for 11 years. She also serves as a financial advisor at McNellis & Asato, Ltd. in a non-owner capacity. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes tailored planning and analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized services such as municipal and public-finance advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Jeff Leclair is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in McLean, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as power of attorney for his father. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Hay Wong is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Falls Church, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously worked with AXA Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes a mix of proprietary and third-party advisory models and offers ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.

Thomas Harsanyi is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in McLean, VA, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc for 10 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2020. 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 notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Richard Rios is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fredericksburg, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones and SunTrust Bank. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team in partnership with the client’s advisor.

Myles Stokes Suggs is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Navy Federal Credit Union. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole proprietor of Vector Skyline, LLC, an AI digital content creation business. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diverse portfolios and advisory mandates.

Michael Moore is a financial advisor with Merrill in Vienna, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Merrill since 2000, with additional experience at Quick & Reilly, Inc. and Banc Of America Investment Services, Inc. He has been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill, along 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 offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Christie Nix is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, currently advising at Ameriprise in Fairfax, VA with 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2006. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored, algorithm-assisted retirement income recommendations.

Spencer Herzog is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at George Mason University, Lion Street Financial, and Income & Estate Planning Partners. Outside of finance, he has worked in the restaurant industry, including at Chuys Tex Mex Restaurant and O'Neill's Irish Pub. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach, offering financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and a wrap program, while also providing affiliated trust custody, insurance services, and collateralized lending.

Sima Zahid is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Chantilly, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2019 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Outside of advising, she serves as an anchor woman for Arian Afghanistan TV, is treasurer of her local homeowners association, and leads the cultural committee of the nonprofit Afghan Academy. Primerica Advisors is a firm serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients through a wrap-fee asset management program that utilizes model-based investment strategies and discretionary management. The firm operates at scale with approximately 3,700 advisors and $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Adam Entin is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2021 and has been with Wells Fargo Bank, NA since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. 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 sources.

Timothy Vessell is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2009. His prior roles include positions at Mutual Service Corporation, FSC Securities Corporation, and Capitol Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in insurance brokerage sales, including term life, universal life, long-term care, disability insurance, and fixed annuities. 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, supported by extensive operational tools and a broad network of more than 22,800 advisors.

Erkan Hajric is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill in 2020 after accumulating 11 years of experience in the financial services industry. Erkan focuses on developing tailored strategies to assist a select group of high-net-worth individuals, their families, and businesses in pursuing both short- and long-term financial goals. His approach involves leveraging Merrill's investment insights and the banking services of Bank of America, collaborating closely with clients' other trusted advisors. Erkan's expertise spans corporate executive services, divorce transition planning, legacy planning, managing new wealth, and personal retirement planning. He emphasizes a consultative and collaborative method, prioritizing understanding each client's financial situation, preferences, and objectives to design strategies aimed at income and growth. He holds a Bachelor's degree from George Mason University, where he majored in Integrative Studies, and maintains several professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Born and raised in the Northern Virginia Metro Area, Erkan enjoys spending time with family and participating in various sports such as basketball, soccer, football, golfing, kickball, and dodgeball through adult leagues in Northern Virginia and the District of Columbia. He is married and has two pets.

Stephen Stewart is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 credential and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for 25 years and Sagemark Consulting for 26 years before joining OSAIC in 2025. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services through a multi-advisor platform, emphasizing model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by advanced analytical tools.

Samantha Millick is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera and affiliated firms since 2023 and previously held roles at The Vanguard Group and Amazon. Millick also serves as a Client Service Associate with Egan, Berger and Weiner LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, including both discretionary and non-discretionary services.