Therese Anderson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2009 and has been associated with Global Retirement Partners, LLC since 2021. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, retirement advice, and institutional platforms, with advisory services provided by representatives who may use discretionary or non-discretionary strategies.

Michael Riley is a CFP®-designated financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ferris, Baker Watts, LLC for five years before joining RBC in 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and actively manages a business involved in horse breeding and showing. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a range of in-house and third-party managers.

Aashish Goel is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and previously worked at Citigroup Global Markets from 2000 to 2009. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering advisory programs to individuals and institutions, focusing on tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured planning tools and investment models but generally acts in an advisory capacity without providing individual security recommendations as part of its standalone planning services.

Jason Cohen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rockville, MD, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 26 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd and Uvest Financial Services Group, Inc. Cohen is also involved with Medicare Ph.D., an insurance agency. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and oversight of substantial discretionary assets.

Pamela Settlage is a CFP® professional with 38 years of industry experience. She is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Grove Point Investments, Grove Point Advisors, H. Beck, Inc., and has operated Settlage Associates since 1991. Pamela also provides tax preparation and accounting services through Settlage & Associates, Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides various investment solutions including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Sally Ann Pauw is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill in North Bethesda, MD, with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2021, she worked as an independent consultant and held a position with AKLDP - USAID. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Jeffrey Santos is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Merrill since 2011. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Citigroup Global Markets, and Convergent Wealth 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Steven Cavagnaro is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at M and T Securities, Truist Investment Services, Chevy Chase Financial Services, and Citicorp Investment Services. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

Brian Bailey is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Grove Point Investments, LLC, Grove Point Advisors, LLC, Maple Tree Financial, and H. Beck, Inc. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Yevgeny Popovich is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2009. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles through a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

Jordan Smith is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience. He currently works at LPL Financial and was previously with Edward Jones for six years. Outside of his advisory role, Smith is involved in a non-variable insurance activity in Maryland. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Yehudah Fein is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2022 and has prior experience with Contemporary Insurance Services, Inc. and various educational and community organizations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and extensive resources.

Lauren Birkins is currently serving as Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she leads a team of wealth planners focused on providing a client-centered financial planning experience tailored to individual goals. Lauren emphasizes partnerships, trust, and adherence to the company's Standards of Care to support clients and associates. Her tenure at Fidelity Investments spans over a decade, including roles as Assistant Branch Leader from 2018 to 2021, Financial Consultant from 2012 to 2018, Investment Consultant from 2011 to 2012, Relationship Manager from 2010 to 2011, and Financial Representative from 2007 to 2009. Throughout her career, she has gained extensive experience in wealth management and client relationship development.

Patrick Trainor is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to his current role, he worked at Citigroup Global Markets for one year. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

John Vert is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 4 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, he worked at The Vanguard Group for four years and has experience in several non-financial roles, including at Barrel and Stone Interiors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs. The firm emphasizes tailored financial planning supported by structured processes and firm-approved tools.

Surendra Dave is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving at Edelman Financial Engines since 2026. His prior roles include positions at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., EF Legacy Securities, Edelman Financial Services, and Fidelity. Edelman Financial Engines delivers technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified portfolios with disciplined rebalancing through both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services.

Joshua Brunner is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently associated with LPL Financial and has prior experience with several firms including Safe Money Concepts LLC and Grove Point Advisors, LLC. He is also involved in Safe Money Concepts LLC as an insurance-related business. 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 range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across a broad platform.

Alvand Fakhari is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with affluent families and business owners to help them achieve their financial goals by providing services such as wealth planning, investment management, retirement planning, tax-efficient strategies, estate and legacy planning, and customized lending and banking solutions through Bank of America. Utilizing Merrill's resources, he offers tailored financial solutions to his clients. With nearly five years of industry experience, Alvand specializes in serving small business owners, medical professionals, and high-net-worth families. He focuses on various client areas including International Wealth Management, Legacy Planning, Managing New Wealth, Personal Retirement Planning, Portfolio Management Services, and Women and Wealth. Alvand holds a Bachelor's Degree from Towson University and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is multilingual, speaking Farsi, Spanish, and English. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys boating, camping, cooking, hiking, ice hockey, photography, skiing, spending time with his family, tennis, and traveling.

Brian Ewers serves as a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in the financial services industry in 1998 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2008. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certificant and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), Brian specializes in goals-based wealth management and relationship management, focusing on areas such as liquidity management, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Brian holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Marketing from Frostburg State University. He is a Maryland native and lives in Rockville, MD with his wife Michelle and their three sons. Through his work with The EGE Group, Brian supports clients by simplifying financial decisions and tailoring strategies that align with their unique needs, leveraging extensive industry experience and access to Bank of America Global Resources.

Robyn Crossan is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Germantown, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Thrivent Financial and XML Financial Group. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, providing comprehensive written financial plans without implementation, and allowing clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated WealthPlan billing option.