Robert Digsby is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Odenton, MD, where he has worked for 13 years. He has 12 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he owns one rental property. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with over 23,700 financial advisors nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Steven Heger is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rockville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Global Retirement Partners, LLC, where he continues to provide investment advisory services. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with A Pineapple Life, a business entity maintained for tax and investment purposes unrelated to his financial advisory duties. LPL Financial is a nationwide broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions through a large network of advisors, utilizing various investment strategies and operational technologies.

Justin Kuczynski is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Columbia, MD, having 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Kuczynski serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for Housing Our Homeless Vets. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized retirement income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing tax-aware planning for clients approaching or in retirement.

Andrew Guarente is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Rockville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. from 2013 to 2020. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing roughly $501 billion in assets and serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides non-discretionary financial planning and consulting services, drawing on a wide range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Jamie Waldren is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and operated JN Private Wealth Management, where he authored the book *Exit on Your Own Terms*. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and nonprofit clients, offering tailored, non-discretionary advice supported by advanced analytical tools. The firm also supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation and offers specialized advisory programs such as SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Kathleen Kennedy is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rockville, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Grove Point Advisors, LLC, AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, Inc., and Discover Financial Services. Kennedy is also involved with Corporate Benefit Services, Inc. outside of her primary advisory role. 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.

Bruce Pearlman is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the PFS™ designation and Series 66 license, and has 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Avantax Insurance Agency and Avantax Advisory Services for over two decades. He is an emeritus member of the National Capital Chapter board of the MS Society. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individual clients, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts through a large network of independent advisors, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple investment strategies and third-party managers.

Rajat Rajan is a CFP® professional with 38 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with LPL Financial and has held previous roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, PNC Wealth Management, Banc of America Investment Services, Quick & Reilly, and UBS Financial Services. 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 and access to third-party asset management, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Sarah White is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and has 34 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with MML Investors Services, Inc. and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 1991. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in sales of life, health, group life, and group health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC 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, emphasizing collaborative, goal-based planning and various specialized programs such as divorce and estate-settlement planning.

Steven Goldberg is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors, SunTrust Advisory Services, and Truist Investment Services. Outside of his advisory role, Goldberg serves as a notary public. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services with a focus on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a variety of managed account solutions delivered through a multi-advisor platform.

Daniel Eastep is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving individuals and families since 2004. He specializes in providing personalized retirement planning and investment management services for corporate executives, affluent individuals, families, and business owners. His approach emphasizes long-term strategies, personal attention, and consistent client experience, focusing on managing risk and creating opportunities through structured investment programs. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, Daniel spent seven years as an accountant and auditor. He is an Army veteran and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting from Radford University. Daniel is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certificant through the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., and has completed Georgetown University's Executive Certificate in Financial Planning program. His professional designations also include Accredited Domestic Partnership Advisor (ADPA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Daniel resides in Dunn Loring, Virginia, with his wife Heather and their two children. Outside of his professional role, he enjoys basketball, biking, camping, golfing, music, reading, spending time with family, tennis, traveling, and watching movies.

Roberta King is currently serving as Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2020. She is focused on hiring, training, and developing a team of financial professionals committed to a purpose of helping people. Roberta's career at Fidelity Investments spans nearly two decades, beginning as a Full Trader in 2005. She progressed through roles including Private Client Specialist, Branch Service Manager, and Assistant Branch Manager before assuming her current leadership role. Her extensive experience within the company encompasses various facets of financial services and branch management. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Roberta enjoys a range of personal interests such as board games, hiking, painting, tennis, traveling, and yoga.

Michael Stone is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Charles Schwab in 2025, he worked at Bankers Life and Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., and has experience in the insurance and financial services sectors. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, offering clients multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Brenda Yombo is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including Intuit, Jones and Company Professional Corporation, and Rose Financial Solutions. Brenda is also the CEO and managing member of Infinity Gray Consulting LLC, providing consulting and tax preparation services. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm employs model-delivery strategies developed by unaffiliated asset managers and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment options supported by custodians such as BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Carson Henry is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 credential and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, his background includes roles in technology at Varonis and work in public service with the House of Representatives. He also has experience in small business operations outside of finance. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to a wide range of clients including individuals, corporations, and nonprofit organizations. The firm utilizes various advisory models and third-party asset managers to deliver tailored investment solutions and ERISA fiduciary services.

Jonathan Greaney is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2019, including his current role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he was employed at T. Rowe Price and held positions with the cities of Winchester and Gaithersburg. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a broad range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and market outlook models.

Deeybid Juarez Campos is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has been with Wells Fargo since 2023 and has prior experience working at Sweetgreen, Inc. from 2015 to 2024. 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.

Thomas Marney Jr. is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Columbia, MD, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. He has 46 years of industry experience, including 27 years at Metlife Securities Inc. and over a decade with MassMutual entities. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an insurance broker through his own business. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC 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, with a structured, collaborative approach that emphasizes investment categories and strategies rather than specific product selections.

Tahsin Faruki is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, MassMutual, and PenFed Credit Union. He is also involved with PenFed Wealth Management, supporting LPL’s business operations. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered primarily by investment adviser representatives utilizing a range of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Olujimi Ijandipe is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 credentials. His prior work includes roles at Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank and Merrill. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes a mix of proprietary and third-party investment solutions and offers ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.