Laura Torres is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved part-time with BroCo Vending Ltd, a corporation that sells concert merchandise. 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. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

John Pellegrini is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 2007. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Kamuzu Ngwazi Saunders is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at various J.P. Morgan entities since 2004 and currently serves as a board member and treasurer for Rocketship Public Charter Schools, where he has been nominated to become the next board chairman. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with multiple market-facing registrations and delivers services on a non-discretionary basis.

Brian Cruz is a financial advisor with Merrill in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2022, he worked in academic roles at George Mason University and Northern Virginia Community College. Outside of finance, he has been employed as a waiter at Chuy's Restaurants for over seven years. 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 diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Stephen Brady is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 47 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. 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 operates on a large scale with over 14,000 financial advisors and $671 billion in assets under management, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Andrew Paulson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, Paulson serves on the Board of Directors for Capitol Hill Little League. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing planning advice focused on retirement income, tax-aware withdrawal strategies, and Social Security claiming options.

Keith Bouchard is a financial advisor with Merrill in Annapolis, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he occasionally assists with a family-owned small business, Annapolis Market House. Merrill, in conjunction with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Justin Dean is a CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2006. He has 19 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in financial education for federal employees through the National Institute of Transition Planning and participates in his church’s parish choir and investment committee. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment strategies and affiliated financial services, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 advisors.

James Molloy IV is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at R&R Mechanical Inc. and multiple positions related to education and sports camps. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Susan Dove is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience with KS Admissions Strategies LLC and the University of Virginia School of Law. She also served with the Combined Cathedral Crews Rowing Club in 2024. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Lance Slaughter is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 42 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the finance and investment committees at Hood College, where he reviews financial data and investment consultant reports. 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 incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Morris Clarke is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at JPMorgan Chase and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. for 10 years before joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2019. Clarke is an owner of Atwell Clarke Collective LLC, a company holding a piece of art, and serves on the advisory board for Howard University School of Business. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Michael Calandruccio is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Suitland, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 26 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at CUNA Mutual Group and CUNA Brokerage Services since 2017 and a prior role at Kestra Financial Services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and technology solutions.

Prem Bajaj is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Prem completed an Accredited Certificate Program from the University of Pennsylvania.

Randall Brown is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2018 and previously was employed at Urbanland Company and Bluwater Services. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and maintains a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Joanne Ferland is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at DG Wealth Partners and Goldman Sachs. She is a passive partner in Sky One Aviation, a company that provides air charter services and manages aviation assets. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management to tailor investment plans based on proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Debra Chandler is a financial advisor with OSAIC who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 31 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Signator Investors, H.D. Banker & Company, and ongoing affiliations with Time Insurance, Lincoln Benefit Life, the Republican National Committee, and American Medical Securities United Ws. She is the founder of K F Enterprises, a social media network representation business. OSAIC serves a diverse client base that includes retail and institutional investors such as high-net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory platforms and asset-allocation tools to manage portfolios with multiple investment types, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Rebecca Staed is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation with 12 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2013. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing clients access to a broad range of financial products and research.

John Jilek is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2000. He conducts retirement training classes for government employees as a contract trainer with the National Institute of Transition Planning. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

David Powell is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 25 years of experience in financial services. He specializes in assisting individuals, families, business owners, and corporate clients with personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and socially responsible investment strategies, including ESG investing. David also supports corporations, non-profits, endowments, and associations in managing retirement plans and business financial needs. David holds multiple professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). His education includes a high school diploma from St Josephs High School and attendance at the University of California Davis. In addition to his professional work, David enjoys adventure sports, antiquing, golfing, and music. He is also a collector and restorer of classic cars, a hobby that informs his patient and detail-oriented approach to wealth management. David works closely with clients and their trusted advisors to deliver customized financial strategies aimed at meeting their long-term goals.