Eric Rommell is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in McLean, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Securian Financial Services, Inc. from 2004 to 2005. Rommell is involved with the Girl Scouts Council of the Nations Capital, assisting with troop budget management and related financial tasks. 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 across a broad range of financial products.

Zaina Bankwalla is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with MML Investors Services and MassMutual since 2016. In addition to her advisory role, she is the owner and CEO of Virid Financial LLC, a financial planning and wealth management firm. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars with a focus on collaborative, goal-based planning and offers specialized event-driven services such as divorce and estate-settlement planning.

Cory Cha is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Charles Schwab in Tysons Corner, VA. His work history includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab & Co., TD Ameritrade, and FIDELITY Brokerage Services LLC. Cory holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations in addition to his CFP® designation. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, mainly 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 combines non-discretionary advice with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and delivers investment guidance through multi-asset model portfolios supported by research and due diligence on alternative investments.

Nathan Moore is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2003, including its predecessor entity, Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Moore serves as a board member for Ashland University’s College of Business and Economics and is president of the Greater Washington DC chapter of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors. He also volunteers as a tournament director for a local baseball event. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, institutions, and organizations. The firm’s approach includes matching clients to advisory program models and third-party managers, offering a range of investment solutions including mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Delia Arhiri is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience and holds the ChFC®, Series 63, and Series 65 designations. She previously worked at Navy Federal Financial Group and related entities for over a decade and is also the owner of Premier Life Design, LLC, a non-investment related business. 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, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

Brian Petersen is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has been with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Charles Schwab Bank since 2016. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance using multi-asset model portfolios and maintains an integrated structure that supports a high client coverage per advisor.

Matthew Carmichael is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to understand their financial priorities and develop personalized strategies to pursue short-, mid-, and long-term goals. His approach integrates investment guidance, retirement planning, education funding, and wealth management, with access to Bank of America resources for banking, lending, and credit solutions. Matthew holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Virginia. He is involved with the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, reflecting his engagement in community activities. Outside of work, Matthew's interests include adventure sports, basketball, football, reading, and spending time with his family.

Douglas Lara Castro is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 license and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab, Bank of America, Merrill, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Outside of finance, his work history includes involvement with several businesses such as Parking Management Co LLC and Andrew Chekene Enterprises Inc. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates centralized due diligence with quantitative and qualitative research, incorporating ESG eligibility frameworks and broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Sean Mcqueen is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Securian Capital of the Chesapeake and First Command Financial Services. Outside his advisory work, he is involved as a financial professional with Kinnect Advisors and acts as an insurance agent selling fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and multiple program structures.

Caiden Gourley is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in McLean, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at ProPics, Poplar Grove Golf Club, Dicks Sporting Goods, RCM Capital Management, Liberty University, Flex Engineering Solutions, and Danville Community School. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service providing written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Zachary Intermill is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Fairfax, VA, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2018. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its approach and delivers recommendations through a centralized consulting team in partnership with financial advisors.

Mason Gumm is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, bringing one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked with MassMutual and Vineyard Vines. He has experience as an insurance broker of life and disability products. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management, offering a range of advisory strategies and affiliated financial products.

Aleksandr Roytman is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Vienna, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 15 years of industry experience. His prior work includes 12 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation and one year at Merrill. He also operates a consulting business providing fixed annuities and term life insurance products. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is model-based with an emphasis on asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and the use of discretionary or advisor-managed strategies supported by various tools and third-party managers.

Beverly Taylor is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. She currently works at Fidelity Investments and has previously held roles at Ameriprise Financial Services, Securian Financial Services, and Minnesota Life. She is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to build model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Mark Taylor is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2018 and 2020, respectively. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he had brief roles including two separate one-year positions at Roanoke College and a year at Frost Gear. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

William Howard is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise in various capacities since 2007. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in managing his own advisory business through CFI Management Group LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service. The firm provides written recommendation reports and annual retirement advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies, utilizing proprietary research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools.

Paul Newman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing based in McLean, VA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 33 years of experience in the industry. His prior work includes roles at UBS Financial Services, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Scott Abell is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Vienna, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. He is a partner in RRPSLA LLC, a partnership focused on monitoring its investment. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored strategies, combining in-house and third-party management along with a range of portfolio and financial planning services.

Nathaniel Parks is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines in Fairfax, VA. His work history includes multiple roles at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. dating back to 2018, as well as prior experience at Commonwealth Financial Network. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm employs a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions across a broad range of portfolios and account types.

Owen Grady is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he collaborates with clients to develop custom financial plans tailored to their specific needs and priorities, aiming to provide a positive client experience. Prior to his current position, Owen served as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2025 and as a Financial Representative from 2023 to 2024. These roles have contributed to his understanding of client relationship management and financial services. Outside of his professional work, Owen has personal interests that include cooking and baking, golf, music, skiing, and traveling.