Joanne Claypoole is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 8 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has been with Ameriprise since 2013. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service for clients approaching or in retirement, providing written recommendation reports and ongoing annual retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Flor Wanda is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. for 12 years. 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.

Maryann Keith is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in McLean, VA, bringing 19 years of industry experience. She has been with MassMutual Financial Group and its affiliate MML Investors Services since 2007. Outside of her financial career, she has worked as a freelance flutist since 2004 and serves on the board of the Loudoun Symphony Association. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser subsidiary of MassMutual, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools, with optional implementation of recommendations through separate arrangements.

Michael Fowler is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. His prior work includes roles at Citigroup, Bank of America, Merrill, and Wells Fargo. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics to support investment decisions.

Yianni Skourtis is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he leads a team of financial professionals dedicated to collaborating with clients to develop plans aimed at achieving their financial goals. Yianni emphasizes the importance of partnering with clients to fully understand their needs and objectives as they work towards desired outcomes. Prior to his current role, Yianni held several positions at Fidelity Investments, including Head of Regional Center Boston from 2022 to 2024, Client Service Leader from 2021 to 2022, and Vice President of Workplace Investing Participant Services from 2018 to 2021. These roles have contributed to his experience in financial services and client relationship management.

James Palumbo is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has been with UBS since 2010, following a brief tenure at Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with the Virginia Defense Force and has experience managing commercial loan brokerage and residual collections from investment-related transactions. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research, model-based asset allocations, and institutional trading capabilities to deliver tailored financial planning and portfolio management services.

Steven Alvarez is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Truist Advisory Services, Truist Investment Services, BB&T Securities, BB&T Bank, and George Mason University. 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 financial planning and asset management services delivered through a large network of advisors and utilizes various investment platforms alongside machine-learning tools for operational support.

Jonathan Berry is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in McLean, VA, holding a Series 66 credential and nine years of industry experience. He has worked with various Wells Fargo entities since 2016. 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 employs over 14,000 financial advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Anne Albertine is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 30 years of experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at MML Investors Services, Inc. and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 1996. Albertine is also involved in providing life, health, and voluntary benefits. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring client engagements as annual collaborative relationships using firm-approved analytical tools.

William Bleau is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Tysons Corner, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Scottrade, Inc., TD Ameritrade Investment Management, LLC, and Charles Schwab Bank. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 and employs multi-asset model portfolios guided by research from its Center for Financial Research.

Patrick Jacobeen is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Catlett, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2016 and Primerica Financial Services since 2015. Outside of financial advising, he is involved as a religious musician and speaker and owns businesses including Jacobeen Group LLC and Slantball, LLC. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and limited separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities while employing a tiered wrap-fee structure.

Patricia Chapple is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has 26 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley and various Wells Fargo entities from 2009 to the present. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and sports & entertainment planning.

Jeffrey Hale is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in McLean, VA, with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2017. Prior to that, he spent 19 years at Merrill Lynch and 8 years at Bank of America. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Wyatt Hammond is a Financial Consultant I at Fidelity Investments based in Tysons Corner. He works alongside his clients to provide financial planning tailored to their individual needs, focusing on understanding what matters most to them and their families. His approach emphasizes direct communication and support in various financial situations, including wealth building, retirement preparation, and major financial decisions. Wyatt has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, accruing experience across multiple roles including Investment Solutions Representative I through III, High Net Worth Representative, and Customer Relationship Advocate. He holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. Outside of his professional work, Wyatt enjoys biking, concerts, hiking, outdoor adventures, swimming, and traveling.

Gerald Grant III is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Falls Church, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2016, including its predecessor Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is an author and publisher of the book *The Power of Generational Wealth* and is involved in paid speaking engagements. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party program sponsors.

Karnail Kooner is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc. and Voya Financial Partners, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a variety of investment advisory and brokerage services, including model portfolio programs and third-party asset management, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Laura Hannon is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Her prior work includes positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank NA, and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC before joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2017. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, utilizing internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers.

Eric Rommell is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Great Falls, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 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 assists the Girl Scouts Council of the Nations Capital by managing troop finances and budgeting. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options, tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Zaina Bankwalla is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with MML Investors Services and MassMutual since 2016. In addition to her advisory role, she is the owner and CEO of Virid Financial LLC, a financial planning and wealth management firm. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars with a focus on collaborative, goal-based planning and offers specialized event-driven services such as divorce and estate-settlement planning.

Cory Cha is a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Charles Schwab, where he has worked since 2018, including roles at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB. His prior experience includes positions at TD Ameritrade and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. 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 and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by research and due diligence on alternative investments.