Timothy Mathews Jr. is a Series 66 credentialed advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Andersen Tax, Stanley Black and Decker, and Jet Services. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies and its advisory roles with multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Ethan Cross is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Rockville, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, he worked in various roles including grounds crew at a Maryland golf course and positions at Comcast and Empire Parking Solutions. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize firm-approved tools and methodologies to support client goals.

Brandon Hall is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including NYLIFE Securities LLC and Strategic Financial Associates, LLC prior to joining RBC in 2022. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base, offering a variety of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through both in-house and third-party managers. The firm provides comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services to individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations.

Samantha Kaindi is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, T. Rowe Price, and TD Ameritrade. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner involved in office administration for a livery transportation business in Maryland. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a systematic investment process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also serves multiple registered investment companies and constructs model portfolios for Fidelity Institutional Wealth Adviser.

Troy Fox is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Rockville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2009 and at City National Bank since 2017. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to each client’s risk profile.

James Deligianis is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Grove Point Investments, LLC, Grove Point Advisors, LLC, and H. Beck, Inc. Deligianis is also an agent for Midland National, engaging in non-variable insurance activities. 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 brokerage services supported by diverse model portfolios and research.

William Kim is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at firms including Valic Financial Advisors, Truist Investment Services, T. Rowe Price Investment Services, and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he is appointed as an agent to sell non-securities insurance products for AGIA. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner guidance and online tools, emphasizing diversified, long-term investment strategies and manages approximately $326 billion for roughly 477,000 clients.

Muhammad Khan is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at HSBC Bank USA, N.A. In addition to his advisory role, he owns Elijah Pret LLC, an online business selling commodity and household products. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Justin Martin is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2026. He has a background in financial advisory services, with prior experience at Robert W Baird from 2020 to 2026 and Merrill Lynch from 2017 to 2020. His professional focus is on helping clients achieve financial clarity and security, addressing the human aspects of financial planning beyond just numerical considerations. Justin works with individuals navigating career changes, preparing for retirement, or managing care for aging loved ones, aiming to co-create financial plans tailored to clients' goals. His approach emphasizes understanding the purpose behind clients' financial efforts. Outside of his professional work, Justin engages in activities such as camping, fitness, kayaking, outdoor adventures, snowboarding, and traveling.

Brandon Westerfield is a CFP® and ChFC® affiliated with Charles Schwab, with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, he worked at Fidelity Investments and held roles at WL Holdings, Instacart, and Grubhub. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory services supported by a multi-asset model portfolio approach and centralized operational infrastructure.

Shaviaea Williams is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at T. Rowe Price, ODU Security, TowneBank, and Norfolk State University. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, 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, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies along with various model portfolios and research resources.

Niki Wheeles is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bethesda, MD, holding a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2022, she worked at Edelman Financial Engines and MidAtlantic IRA, LLC. She serves as a part-time assistant volleyball coach with the Metro Volleyball Club of D.C. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including financial planning and retirement plan consulting, supported by both discretionary and non-discretionary management and a variety of model portfolios and research resources.

Ugwumsinachi Ihearahu is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Gaithersburg, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Charles Schwab, Ihearahu worked at T. Rowe Price and TD Ameritrade. 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts using multi-asset model portfolios and an established alternative-investment platform.

Robyn Lazaro is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Cetera Investment Advisers LLC, Cetera Advisers LLC, Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Merrill Lynch Inc. Outside of finance, she is a partial owner of LaZaro Jewelry Inc., a retail jewelry business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard with a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

John Austin is a financial advisor at Cetera with 48 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Cetera and affiliated firms since 2013. He also serves as a parish council member at St. Louis Catholic Church in Clarksville, MD. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing multiple program structures and both affiliated and third-party money managers.

Gregory Stuart is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Morgan Stanley since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning and a broad range of advisory programs supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

David Heinemann is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently advising at Edelman Financial Engines. His career includes roles at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., EF Legacy Securities, LLC, and Edelman Financial Services LLC. Heinemann serves on the Board of Directors for the Lutheran Church of St. Andrew in Silver Spring, MD. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven, proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified portfolios and long-term oriented investment management.

Elizabeth Cruz is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Service, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2013, initially at Ameriprise Financial Service, Inc., before continuing at the current entity since 2020. Outside of her advisory role, she has involvement in real estate ownership. Ameriprise serves individuals approaching or in retirement, offering a retirement-income planning service that provides detailed Recommendation Reports addressing income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary advice, primarily for clients with significant investable assets managed within Ameriprise.

Timothy Stocker is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2009 and City National Bank since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an officer and volunteer for the Knights of Columbus, assisting with facility operations and fundraising initiatives. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations with personalized advisory programs that include discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services. The firm utilizes a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers and offers various options for portfolio customization and tax management.

Edlin Figueroa is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill for four years and spent six years at Marstudio, Inc. before joining Morgan Stanley. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize structured discovery processes and modeling tools to assist clients in planning.