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 with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation for 16 years before joining LPL Financial in 2024. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Harry Slade III is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. for 27 years before joining Ameriprise in 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in independent insurance brokering and manages a farm in Woodbine, Maryland. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

William Gardner is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bethesda, MD. He began his career at Morgan Stanley in 2026 and has prior experience at Glenmede Trust Company and FINRA. Outside of finance, he is involved with BabyCat Brewery. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through Financial Advisors and specialized planning groups.

Brandon Phillip Cheeks is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill, Bank of America, and T. Rowe Price. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm delivers services on a non-discretionary basis through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Kameliya Nikolova is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Bank of America and various positions in hospitality, production, and education sectors. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Dove is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and previously owned Love Dove Farms LLC from 2010 to 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

James Pender is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and over 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at CUSO Financial Services, SunTrust Investment Services, LPL Financial, Access National Bank, and Investment Professionals, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Vice President of the DC Society Sons of the American Revolution, a nonprofit organization. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting using detailed analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance advisory work through a unique affiliation.

Todd Cole is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Kensington, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Cole serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Oakland Terrace PTA. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that offers retirement-income planning services designed for individuals with significant investable assets. Its approach combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Douglas Haller is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, he held positions at Blue Collar Scholars, Damascus Enterprise, and in government, as well as roles in education and the private sector. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Christopher Biddison is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and over 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2005 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of Lee Creek Farm, a property in Maryland that he plans to rent through short-term rental platforms. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model and offers both advisory and brokerage/insurance services tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Cody Monarch is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to his current role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, he worked at Insight Enterprises and Marriott International. He also has experience in the hospitality sector, having worked at Mussel Bar and Grille. 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, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Princess Taylor is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 65 and Series 63 designations. She has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Navy Federal Credit Union and several other organizations. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, managing approximately $671 billion in assets across more than 14,000 financial advisors. The firm utilizes research and analytics to evaluate investment options and offers a range of financial products through its bank and insurance affiliates.

John Seitz is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he leads The Seitz | Bosley Group. He began his career in the financial services industry in 1985 and has developed extensive experience navigating various market cycles. John focuses on helping clients understand how their investment and wealth management strategies align with their specific goals, emphasizing clear communication, team-wide client service, and ongoing professional education. John holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC™) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He is a qualified Portfolio Manager, capable of building and managing personalized investment strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies, with the option to manage these strategies on a discretionary basis through the firm’s Investment Advisory Program. John earned his bachelor's degree in economics from St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York, and his master's degree from Loyola College in Baltimore. He resides in Glenwood, Maryland, with his family.

Matthew Koppelman is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Enterprise, with five years of industry experience. He has held previous roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Precision Wealth Planners, a business entity related to his work with LPL. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through both advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products within an integrated platform.

Joel Greenberg is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in non-variable insurance activities through Prudential. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers both advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party asset managers, and an integrated platform that includes financial planning and insurance products.

David Baker is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2009 and previously worked at AXA Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an administrator or executor of estates and trusts for family and non-family members. Equitable Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, utilizing a delivery model that emphasizes LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed third-party manager platforms.

Franklin Rinko is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and Bank of America, N.A. Outside of his financial advisory role, he is an independent contractor with Vector Marketing, where he places orders for Cutco kitchen knives on a limited, infrequent basis. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

David Hurwitz is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Bethesda, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President on the Board of Directors at Imagination Stage, a community arts organization. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, written recommendation reports, supported by a centralized retirement-income consulting team.

Michael Branthover is a CFP® certificant with 10 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. He has been with LPL Financial since 2016 and was previously with Hergenroeder Financial Advisors, Inc. He is also a Notary Public. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and proprietary research.