Michael Rodriguez is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with a Series 65 designation and experience at multiple firms since 2018. His prior roles include positions at Fiduciary Decisions and Facet Wealth, as well as work at First United Land Transfer and Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages model-based and customized portfolios, offers sub‑advisory services to other financial institutions, and supports a large participant base through both advisor-led and online offerings.

Mitchell Disler is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Fidelity Investments, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and Edward Jones prior to joining Cetera. Disler also serves as a Wealth Management Associate with Lydon Financial Advisors LLC, assisting in financial planning and investment strategies for individual clients. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that operates a large nationwide network of independent advisors, serving a broad client base from individuals to institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Thomas Lydon III is a financial advisor with Cetera and holds the Series 66 designation. He has 19 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Avantax and 1st Global Advisors. In addition to his advisory work, he is a practicing attorney and has been self-employed in legal services since 2005. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutions. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, supporting discretionary and non-discretionary strategies with extensive resources and affiliations.

Dmitrii Portyko is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of experience at the firm. He has prior work experience at Bank of America, N.A., and a 13-year tenure at Teploenergoservis. 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 investors.

Tyler Gillies is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Securian Financial Services, Financial Advantage Associates, and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. Gillies has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2023. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that combines affiliated model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies.

Jennifer Calara is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has seven years of industry experience, including prior roles at Farmers Financial Solutions and Allstate Insurance. Outside of her advisory work, she owns and operates The Calara Agency, which provides property and casualty insurance as well as Medicare insurance services. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative client relationships and goal-based recommendations.

Jeffrey Byrnes is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a co-founder of The Byrnes, Hollander Group, a boutique-style multi-generational wealth management team. He specializes in helping clients navigate complex financial decisions with clarity and confidence, focusing on wealth accumulation, preservation, and legacy planning for future generations. His team's services encompass a range of areas including wealth planning, investment management, income and liquidity management, credit and lending, estate planning, social security maximization, wealth transfer, and philanthropy. Jeffrey holds a Bachelor's degree from Salisbury University, where he studied Finance and Information Systems and participated as a student-athlete on the men's soccer team. He carries professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Over his career, he has been recognized on Forbes' Best-in-State Wealth Advisors and Best-in-State Next Generation Wealth Advisors lists for multiple consecutive years, as well as on the Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams list as a member of The Byrnes, Hollander Group. In addition to his professional work, Jeffrey is involved in community service, including support for a dog shelter. He speaks both English and Spanish and is engaged in several professional organizations such as the Bloomberg Essentials Training Program, Financial Management Association, National Society of Leadership & Success, Salisbury University Men's Soccer Alumni, and the Student-Athlete Mentorship Program. He resides in Bethesda, MD, with his family and enjoys activities including traveling, golf, and supporting local sports teams.

Nathaniel George is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he manages rental properties in Virginia. 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 solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Richard Rowan is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Rockville, MD, bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2013. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services supported by a nationwide adviser network.

Syed Rumin is a Financial Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With over 20 years of experience, he specializes in assisting executives, professionals, and business owners with coordinated financial decision-making. He focuses on areas such as equity compensation, retirement planning, tax considerations, estate planning, and major life or business transitions. Syed collaborates closely with clients' CPAs, attorneys, and other trusted advisors to ensure cohesive financial planning. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and has completed an Accredited Certificate Program from St Philomena's High School. Syed is multilingual, fluent in English, Hindi, Kannada, Urdu, Tamil, Telugu, and Punjabi. Outside his professional role, he participates in community organizations including the Beltway Cricket Club and Parkside Condominiums in Bethesda. Personal interests include billiards, boating, bowling, fishing, hunting, music, spending time with family, traveling, and watching movies.

Chamila Gunawardane is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2018, following eight years at Protege Partners, LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured discovery conversations and advanced modeling tools.

Marlena Lameo is a Financial Advisor and Senior Portfolio Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works with individuals, families, and business owners to provide personalized wealth management strategies. Marlena focuses on connecting all aspects of clients' financial lives to help prioritize and pursue their most important goals. Her areas of expertise include college education planning, divorce transition planning, employee benefits planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, women and wealth, and tax minimization. Marlena maintains a personalized planning approach to help clients understand their full financial picture and make informed decisions. Marlena holds a Bachelor's Degree from Auburn University and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She is a member of the Pi Beta Phi professional organization and actively involved with the Boys & Girls Club. Outside of work, she enjoys basketball, boating, cooking, football, pickleball, reading, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Malcolm Mc Coy is a financial professional with one year of industry experience, currently with Charles Schwab. He holds a Series 66 credential and has prior experience with firms including Cetera Investment Advisers LLC and Kinnect Advisors. Outside of advisory work, he is also involved in fixed insurance sales as an insurance agent. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering a range of advisory, brokerage, custody, and financial planning services through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account options. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by centralized operations and alternative investment options.

Paul Li is a CFA charterholder with eight years of experience at FHL Investment Management Company, LLC and twelve years at Brown Advisory. He serves as portfolio manager of the FHL Healthcare Fund, LP, a private placement fund focused on publicly traded equities. FHL Investment Management Company, LLC advises a small number of discretionary individual accounts and manages the FHL Healthcare Fund, LP, employing a long-only, bottom-up fundamental research approach. The firm offers both a diversified separately managed strategy for individuals and a healthcare-specialty strategy through the Fund.

Jean Yves Van Halle is a financial advisor at Financial Positioning System, Inc with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has operated his independent advisory firm since 2013. He also maintains a separate business under the name Gryphen Financial Services. Financial Positioning System, Inc provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual clients, focusing on portfolio management and ongoing reviews. The firm offers both asset-based and subscription-fee arrangements and publishes newsletters for its clients.

Katarzyna Kusmierz is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience at Millennium Financial Services LLP in Rockville, MD, where she has worked since 1997. She also serves as the financial director of US Pharmacia International Inc., an export business, where she oversees business planning. Millennium Financial Services LLP is a small supported firm with two advisors.

William Lascelle is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience, working at Millennium Financial Services LLP since 1997. He is based in Rockville, MD. Millennium Financial Services LLP is a supported firm with two advisors.