David Butler is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated. He serves as co-trustee of a family trust. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process includes investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Katherine Gallo is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing eight years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2017, following her time at Gettysburg College. 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 supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Sean Dorsey is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Before joining Wells Fargo in 2021, he worked at HSBC Bank and also has experience in the restaurant industry. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a broad range of investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Elizabeth Nolan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 37 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, also working at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and the Global Investment Committee’s Secular Return Estimates in its financial planning process.

Brandon Myers is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo and Merrill Lynch. Outside of finance, his background includes work in the hospitality and restaurant industries. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm uses a quantitative asset-allocation process combined with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Guillermo Garcia is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2021, following a 13-year tenure at UBS Financial Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide array of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and emphasizes a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Daniel Reid is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2003, also serving at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 1999. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Desmond Morrison is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2022. He serves as a resource for high net worth households, curating pathways towards their financial goals and providing support during periods of financial turbulence. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, he is committed to putting clients' interests first throughout the planning process. Prior to his current role, Desmond held positions including Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2022, and various roles at Vanguard from 2018 to 2021, such as Sales Consultant, Senior High Net Worth Client Consultant, and High Net Worth Client Solutions Specialist. He holds an Arkansas Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Desmond's personal interests include board games, cars, concerts, social events with friends, music, and writing.

Lauren Holmes is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In her role as a Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor, she works closely with clients to understand their financial priorities and develop strategies aimed at achieving their short-, mid-, and long-term goals. She provides guidance on various financial matters including investing, retirement planning, and saving for unforeseen expenses, and can connect clients with Bank of America specialists for additional services such as banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Lauren's expertise centers on helping clients manage competing financial priorities such as home purchases, education funding, elder care, and healthcare planning. She collaborates one-on-one with clients to define their goals and select portfolio strategies designed to meet those objectives, offering ongoing advice and adapting plans as clients' situations evolve. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from James Madison University and has earned professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA).

Vishal Patel is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He collaborates with professionals, executives, business owners, and families to navigate important financial decisions with clarity and confidence. Vishal works closely with the Evolve Wealth Management Group in Washington, DC, providing personalized wealth management strategies that align with clients' life priorities and goals. His expertise includes divorce transition planning, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, international wealth management, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. Vishal emphasizes understanding the full financial picture and addressing both obvious and less apparent financial risks through thoughtful questions and strategic planning. Vishal holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Central Florida and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is fluent in English and Gujarati. Outside of his professional role, he participates in community volunteering through Merrill's tradition of service. His personal interests include basketball, cooking, football, golfing, music, photography, reading, spending time with his family, traveling, and watching movies.

Gregory Porter is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers proprietary research and capital markets services.

Daniel Kim is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 2002 and joined LPL Enterprise in 2024. Kim is also involved in non-variable health insurance and property and casualty insurance activities. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products, supported by an integrated platform combining advisor programs with active product sales.

Barbara Zelensky is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and has recently started her career in the industry. She has previous experience at the University of Maryland and Brave Generation Academy. 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.

Zachary Garlitos is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America and Think Food Group. He has also been affiliated with George Washington University. 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Debra Harrell is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of the Harrell Group based in the Annapolis office. She joined Merrill Lynch in 1997 and serves as a Portfolio Manager, managing personalized and defined investment strategies on a discretionary basis. Debra’s work focuses on helping affluent and high-net-worth clients as well as small businesses and non-profit organizations by developing customized wealth management plans that address personal retirement planning, college education planning, family wealth strategies, retirement income, tax minimization, and portfolio management services. Debra holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. She earned an associate’s degree from Anne Arundel Community College. The Harrell Group takes a holistic approach to wealth management, utilizing resources from Merrill and Bank of America to provide services that include retirement and wealth transfer planning, home financing, business lending, education planning, insurance, and banking. Debra and her team emphasize building strong client relationships through careful information gathering and disciplined implementation of financial strategies. Outside of her professional role, Debra is active in her church as a youth group mentor. She lives in Pasadena, Maryland with her husband, Randy, and enjoys playing pickleball and tennis as well as spending time with her family.

William Flanigan III is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Flanigan operates under the DBA Flanigan Wealth Management Group within his LPL practice. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by both discretionary and non-discretionary management and access to model portfolios and research.

Ally Harrison is the Vice President and Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2018. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2012, progressing through various positions including Financial Representative, Premium Services Associate, Investment Solutions Representative, Investment Consultant, and Financial Consultant. Her experience spans multiple facets of wealth planning, allowing her to work with clients and families in diverse financial situations to co-create personalized financial plans. Ally's approach is informed by her extensive tenure at Fidelity and her focus on understanding each client's unique circumstances. Outside of her professional role, Ally enjoys activities such as spending time at the beach, cooking and baking, football, golf, and traveling.

Jonathan Swerdloff is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Davidsonville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His career includes over 30 years at Avantax Investment Services, Inc., and he operates a tax preparation and accounting business as a CPA. He has been managing his own practice, Jonathan D. Swerdloff, PA, since 1996. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and corporations. The firm offers various advisory programs and financial planning services supported by both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches, as well as research and model portfolios from multiple sources.

Adam Geffner is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with 16 years of industry experience. He currently works at Morgan Stanley, where he has been since 2022. His prior roles include positions at Geffner Capital Management, The MacArthur Company, and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients through a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by comprehensive tools and resources, offering both retail and institutional investment solutions.

Ryan Maki is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Morgan Stanley, where he has worked since 2015 across various roles, including Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory responsibilities, he is involved as a sole proprietor in a rental property business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.