Bhupesh Hukmani is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2022, following four years at T. Rowe Price. Prior to entering the financial sector, he spent eight years at CarMax. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Rashmi Dhankhar is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at various Wells Fargo entities since 2013. 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 combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to evaluate investment options using diversification principles and modern portfolio theory.

Thomas Clark is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 45 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Wells Fargo since 2016, including a prior role at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, operating with over 14,000 advisors and approximately $671 billion in assets under management.

Mariama Bah is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she collaborates with Financial Consultants to develop tailored financial plans aligned with clients' unique goals and priorities. She focuses on delivering a high-quality, client-centric planning experience that emphasizes collaboration, trust, and understanding clients' values and long-term objectives. She has professional experience as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch Bank of America from 2020 to 2021, and as a Relationship Banker at Capital One Financial Corporation from 2014 to 2020. Her background spans client relationship management and financial solutions, supporting her expertise in financial planning. Outside of her professional role, Mariama has interests in art, biking, music, tennis, traveling, and volunteering.

Eric Perschke is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005 and holds the Series 66 designation. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Michael Girard is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of experience at the firm. His prior roles include positions at Key Wealth Managers and Towson University. 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 employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, utilizing both advisory and brokerage channels to deliver tailored client solutions.

John Haigler is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns an event planning business, The Vinoy Group, with his spouse. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Adam Hewat is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors, AIG, and VALIC Financial Advisors. Outside of advising, he is also licensed as an insurance agent, selling and servicing various insurance products including accident and health insurance, disability insurance, and annuities. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to multiple advisory platforms. The firm uses firm-provided tools and third-party solutions to construct and manage diversified portfolios across various asset classes.

Juliette Smith is a financial advisor with Merrill in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 1999. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm is integrated into Bank of America’s platform, providing access to a wide set of products and services beyond investment management.

Laith Layous is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he focuses on building long-term relationships with clients and their families, developing personalized wealth management strategies tailored to their individual needs, goals, values, and aspirations. Laith works closely with clients to understand what matters most to them, determining their appropriate level of risk and positioning them to pursue their long-term financial objectives. Laith holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Miami and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He communicates fluently in English and Chinese, supporting a diverse client base. Committed to community involvement, Laith participates in volunteering activities aligned with Merrill's tradition of community service.

Alistair Faghani is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Equinox, Spotluck, Capital Teas, and the University of Maryland, College Park. Outside of his advisory role, he instructs kendo, a martial art, to children and adults on a part-time basis. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides tailored recommendations and ongoing advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Lanie Nikes is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Charles Schwab in Bethesda, MD. Her prior work includes roles at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. and McLaughlin Ryder Investments, Inc. She has previously operated her own advisory business, Nikes Advisory. Charles Schwab serves a large client base predominantly composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering wealth advisory services through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program. The firm combines non-discretionary advice with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and employs multi-asset model portfolios supported by its Center for Financial Research.

Jonathan Aguilar Bernstein is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2025 and has prior experience at Wells Fargo Bank, Rocket Mortgage, and several other organizations. 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 process is IPS-driven and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Daniel Kim is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 66 and Series 65 designations and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2021 and previously held roles at HSBC Bank USA, N.A. and HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. between 2015 and 2021. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs over 14,000 financial advisors.

Jordan Kraus is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rockville, MD, holding the CFP® designation and Securities Series 63 and 66 licenses. He has 26 years of industry experience, including five years at Stratos Wealth Partners and 19 years with LPL Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from in-house and third-party sources.

Nathaniel Massey Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fairfax, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Massey serves on the Board of Directors for the Ingleside Foundation and several affiliated organizations. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, using a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored recommendations. The firm delivers these services through a centralized consulting team in partnership with its financial advisors and integrates algorithmic tools alongside human review.

Lissa Collins is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Columbia, MD. She has 9 years of industry experience and has been with Merrill since 2013. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm integrates with Bank of America’s corporate platform, providing access to a wide range of investment products and services.

Tyghe Carstens is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity, a role he has held since 2025. In this position, he works with individuals and families to help them navigate their financial lives in a holistic manner, assisting them in planning for futures that align with their goals. He utilizes interactive software and Fidelity's robust offerings to help clients clarify their priorities and act with confidence. Prior to joining Fidelity, Carstens gained experience as a Financial Advisor at CW Advisors from 2024 to 2025, a Financial Planning Specialist at Citibank from 2022 to 2024, and as a Private Client Advisor at BMO from 2019 to 2022. His professional experience includes working domestically and abroad, exposing him to a wide array of clients and financial strategies. Outside of his professional work, Carstens has interests in family activities, outdoor adventures, scuba diving, tennis, traveling, and writing.

Joyce Wallace is a financial advisor at Cetera with 40 years of industry experience. She holds the PFS™ designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. In addition to her advisory work, Joyce owns Wallace Tax and Accounting Services, a tax preparation business, and is involved with Praise Him, Inc., a nonprofit Christian organization and radio show. She is also an author self-publishing the spiritual journal of her late husband. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers, supported by a large network of over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

John Heckler Jr. is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated for 16 years before joining Wells Fargo in 2024. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.