Raul Jimenez Ramirez is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His career includes multiple roles at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2015, as well as brief positions at Lyft and Uber in 2017. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

George Hunter III is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding CFP® and Series 66 designations and possessing 22 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC and Resonant Financial Management. Outside of advising, he is an author and speaker on topics related to his book published in 2023. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and operates a multi-manager platform featuring both affiliated and third-party investment options.

Chester Wortham is the Vice President Private Wealth Management Advisor at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2021. He collaborates closely with clients to develop comprehensive wealth plans, leveraging over 25 years of experience working with high net worth individuals and their families. His career includes various roles within Fidelity Investments, such as Wealth Management Advisor since 2021, Financial Consultant from 2013 to 2021, and Investment Consultant in 2013. Prior to Fidelity, Chester held positions at several financial services firms, including MetLife, Liberty Mutual, AXA Advisors, Waddell & Reed, and T. Rowe Price, gaining extensive experience in financial consulting and advisory services. Outside of his professional work, Chester enjoys baseball, family activities, fitness, football, running, and table tennis.

Ian Hamsher is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at INTL FCStone, Textron Aviation, and The Pennsylvania State University. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and consulting services through various advisory programs and institutional solutions.

Howard Kleinman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He previously worked at MetLife Securities Inc. and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company for 28 years, followed by roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. Kleinman is also involved in non-variable insurance sales as a sole proprietor. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of investment and financial planning solutions through a large network of advisors, supported by proprietary research and technology tools.

Kojo Gyabaah is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in Kensington, MD, and has 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Kojo serves as secretary on the board of directors for Decatur Building Condominium Inc. and is involved with St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in College Park, addressing parish budget matters. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its Premier Retirement Income service that offers tailored retirement planning and income strategies supported by proprietary research and third-party data.

Matthew Day is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Belman Klein Insurance, providing life, health, disability, long-term care, and fixed annuities insurance products. 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 access, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered through a broad network of investment adviser representatives.

John Talbott is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of finance, Talbott owns and operates Jay Talbott Photography, specializing in wedding photography. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Pratik Shrestha is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, Primerica Financial Services, and Transworld Business Advisors. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a broad range of investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Kristen Benner is a financial advisor with Merrill in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2009 and has worked at Bank of America N.A. since 2002. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Evelyn Velasco is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2025. She works closely with clients and their families to develop tailored financial plans that address both short- and long-term goals. Her professional experience includes several positions at Fidelity Investments, where she served as Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative between 2022 and 2025. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked at Deloitte as a Tax Consultant II and Tax Intern, as well as a Tax Intern at BDO. Evelyn holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys golf and running.

Craig Dell is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in financial services in banking in 1996 and joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2009. Craig employs a consultative, goals-based approach to wealth management, focusing on aligning investment and wealth management strategies with each client's unique short- and long-term objectives. Craig's areas of expertise include education planning, executive and equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Craig earned a bachelor's degree from Shepherd University. He lives in Frederick, Maryland, and has one son. His personal interests include basketball, golfing, music, spending time with his family, and traveling.

James LoBocchiaro is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in providing personalized financial advice and strategies to help clients pursue their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. His client focus includes areas such as divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, and retirement income. Before entering financial services, James worked as a real estate broker in the DMV area, guiding institutional investors and local families through property transactions. He is a Navy Veteran and a graduate of the University of Maryland. James holds professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He works closely with clients to define goals and develop portfolio strategies aligned with their financial objectives, providing ongoing advice and adapting portfolios as clients' needs change. Outside of his professional responsibilities, James enjoys personal interests such as cooking, dancing, golfing, hiking, and playing tennis. He is involved in the community through his participation with Hero Academy.

Alex Digirolamo is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with a Series 65 credential and seven years of industry experience. He has held roles at Primerica Advisors since 2018 and is currently associated with DiGi Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in non-investment related referrals for home security and automation products and holds a partnership in Next Gen Ventures LLC. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm uses a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Bridget Catterton is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked within various Wells Fargo entities since 2010. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Michael Levitsky is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2016. Outside of his advisory work, Levitsky is involved in several investment-related business ventures. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning solutions that include cash-flow, retirement, education, and niche services tailored for specific client needs.

Christine Austin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Bethesda, MD, with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at E*TRADE Securities and Charles Schwab. Her career includes a personal sabbatical and time as a full-time student at Mesa Community College. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs for individuals and institutions, providing tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques to support clients, with a broad platform that includes retail and institutional offerings.

William Mcnulty is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bethesda, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and affiliated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Mcnulty serves as a board member for the Radford University Foundation, a charitable organization based in Radford, VA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Nia Jordan is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Bethesda, MD, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, she worked at Georgetown University and has performance experience as a member of the Washington Commanders Drumline. She also coaches indoor percussion for Arlington Public Schools. Charles Schwab 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, combining non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts.

Michael Mooney is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation, Osaic FS, Inc., and Equitable Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with Family First Life Capital in non-variable insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker‑dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by various operational and research tools.