Sam Ramadan is a financial advisor with Merrill holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has been with Merrill since 2026 and has prior experience in various roles including positions in legal offices, restaurants, and consulting. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal teams and third-party managers.

Peter Ambrose is a financial advisor with Merrill in Vienna, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 securities licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a FINRA arbitrator, dedicating time monthly to industry dispute resolution. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Connell Lee is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Ashburn, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2011, including its predecessor Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Lee teaches financial planning topics such as retirement and investing through adult education programs in Fairfax and Loudoun counties. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendations. The firm also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Julianne Okim is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Edward Jones and Montgomery County Public School, as well as founding Okim Wealth Management, LLC. She has also been involved in entrepreneurial ventures such as Game Day Glamerous. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Nathaniel Milhous serves as Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he assists clients in developing customized, holistic financial plans aimed at achieving their financial goals and objectives. His approach is grounded in building trust and providing dedicated service to his clientele. With over 19 years of experience in finance and economics, Nathaniel has held multiple positions within Fidelity Investments, progressing from Financial Representative to his current leadership role since 2026. Prior to his tenure at Fidelity, he was a Financial Service Representative at SunTrust Bank from 2006 to 2008. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Nathaniel is engaged in activities including board games, family activities, golf, parenthood, traveling, and volunteering.

Daria Farkondepay is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in McLean, VA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018, following prior roles at Capital Integration Systems LLC and CAIS Capital LLC. 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 supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Jonathan Metcalfe is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he primarily focuses on implementing and directing investment strategies for Greene, Metcalfe, Cole, and Associates. He joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 1996 and has experience in portfolio strategy, working closely with Merrill's senior investment research team. Jonathan applies his background in mathematics and quantitative analysis to adapt wealth management strategies to changing market conditions. Jonathan holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University in 1987. His client focus areas include family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. Jonathan's personal interests include adventure sports, boating, cooking, football, horseback riding, ice hockey, reading, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Jorge Valdes is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities, Merrill, Bank of America, and Chemonics International Inc. 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 combines proprietary research with third-party analytics to support its investment strategies.

James Fitz Gerald is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with five years of industry experience. He is currently with Merrill and has prior experience at Bank of America and Equitable Advisors. 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 various institutional investors.

Sunil Dharamsi is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Gainesville, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of financial product offerings that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Blair Ege is a CFP® professional with 38 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Clearing. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Commonwealth Investment Advisors LLC, UBS Private Wealth Management, and Bank of America. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Ken Desmond is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Reston, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President and a member of the Board of Directors for Sterling Park Golf Club. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching 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.

Marcel Santos is a financial advisor at Cetera with 11 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Cetera since 2019 and previously worked at Foresters Advisory Services and Foresters Financial Services from 2016 to 2019. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Santos maintains a website for his Cetera business, marcel­santoswealth.com. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving 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, utilizing a multi-manager platform with diverse program options and over $256 billion in assets under management.

Proepilin Destefano is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in McLean, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Destefano worked at UBS for nine years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools and investment committee analyses.

Duncan Mcclure is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Laura S. Jenkins, P.C., D'AMURA and ZAIDMAN, and Chaplin and Associates. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages model portfolios spanning mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and serves in advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies.

James Hegel is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, The O.N. Equity Sales Company, Ohio National Financial Services, and Mass Mutual Investors Services. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is typically model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and offers services such as financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs.

Naila Ibrahim is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing based in Fairfax, VA. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and Citizens Bank, as well as experience at Nizami Feeds (Pvt.) Limited. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a range of brokerage and advisory solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and supports more than 14,000 financial advisors.

Michael Lewis is a financial advisor based in Leesburg, VA, affiliated with Edward Jones. He holds a Series 66 designation and has seven years of industry experience, including roles at New York Life Insurance Co. and NYLIFE Securities LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he periodically accepts mobile DJ gigs through his business, Soulsimplesounds Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies alongside affiliated mutual funds and other services.

Carrie Hughes is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has worked with Avantax Investment Services and Englert Financial prior to joining LPL. Hughes also serves as a notary in Springfield, VA. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Charles Nardiello is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with the firm and its predecessors since 2012. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm combines committee-driven proprietary modeling with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified portfolios and a long-term investment approach across multiple account types.