Nathan Moore is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2003, including its predecessor entity, Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Moore serves as a board member for Ashland University’s College of Business and Economics and is president of the Greater Washington DC chapter of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors. He also volunteers as a tournament director for a local baseball event. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, institutions, and organizations. The firm’s approach includes matching clients to advisory program models and third-party managers, offering a range of investment solutions including mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Delia Arhiri is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience and holds the ChFC®, Series 63, and Series 65 designations. She previously worked at Navy Federal Financial Group and related entities for over a decade and is also the owner of Premier Life Design, LLC, a non-investment related business. 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, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

Brian Petersen is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Charles Schwab Bank since 2016. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Matthew Carmichael is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to understand their financial priorities and develop personalized strategies to pursue short-, mid-, and long-term goals. His approach integrates investment guidance, retirement planning, education funding, and wealth management, with access to Bank of America resources for banking, lending, and credit solutions. Matthew holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Virginia. He is involved with the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, reflecting his engagement in community activities. Outside of work, Matthew's interests include adventure sports, basketball, football, reading, and spending time with his family.

Douglas Lara Castro is a Series 66-registered financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Charles Schwab, Bank of America, Merrill, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. He also has involvement with several entrepreneurial ventures, including positions at Parking Management Co LLC and Andrew Chekene Enterprises Inc. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Sean Mcqueen is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Securian Capital of the Chesapeake and First Command Financial Services. Outside his advisory work, he is involved as a financial professional with Kinnect Advisors and acts as an insurance agent selling fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves 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 and multiple program structures.

Adam Paffenroth is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Stifel Independent Advisors, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, and Edward Jones Investments. He is based in Vienna, VA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a large network of independent advisors and a multi-manager platform with diverse investment options.

Caiden Gourley is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in McLean, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at ProPics, Poplar Grove Golf Club, Dicks Sporting Goods, RCM Capital Management, Liberty University, Flex Engineering Solutions, and Danville Community School. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service providing written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Zachary Intermill is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Fairfax, VA, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2018. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its approach and delivers recommendations through a centralized consulting team in partnership with financial advisors.

Mason Gumm is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, bringing one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked with MassMutual and Vineyard Vines. He has experience as an insurance broker of life and disability products. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management, offering a range of advisory strategies and affiliated financial products.

Aleksandr Roytman is a financial advisor at Osaic with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 12 years. Roytman also operates a sole proprietorship focused on providing clients with fixed annuities and term life insurance. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services and uses various asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to construct diversified portfolios for its clients.

Beverly Taylor is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. She currently works at Fidelity Investments and has previously held roles at Ameriprise Financial Services, Securian Financial Services, and Minnesota Life. She is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to build model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Mark Taylor is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2018 and 2020, respectively. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he had brief roles including two separate one-year positions at Roanoke College and a year at Frost Gear. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

William Howard is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 65 and Series 66 registrations and 17 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Ameriprise since 2007 in various capacities. Outside of advising, he is a co-owner of CFI Management Group, through which he manages his advisory practice. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement planning through written recommendations and ongoing advice, utilizing a range of proprietary research and third-party tools.

Paul Newman is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Wells Fargo since 2016, including time at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Scott Abell is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Vienna, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. He is a partner in RRPSLA LLC, a partnership focused on monitoring its investment. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored strategies, combining in-house and third-party management along with a range of portfolio and financial planning services.

Nathaniel Parks is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines in Fairfax, VA. His work history includes multiple roles at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. dating back to 2018, as well as prior experience at Commonwealth Financial Network. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm employs a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions across a broad range of portfolios and account types.

Owen Grady is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he collaborates with clients to develop custom financial plans tailored to their specific needs and priorities, aiming to provide a positive client experience. Prior to his current position, Owen served as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2025 and as a Financial Representative from 2023 to 2024. These roles have contributed to his understanding of client relationship management and financial services. Outside of his professional work, Owen has personal interests that include cooking and baking, golf, music, skiing, and traveling.

Stephanie Zebrowski is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Stephanie's expertise centers on helping clients navigate life transitions and achieve both short-term and long-term financial goals through a detailed, collaborative planning approach. She has assisted clients with planning for events such as marriage or divorce, funding children's education, employment changes, and retirement. Additionally, she has completed ongoing training through Merrill's Insurance Accreditation Program, enabling her to provide services involving Life Insurance, Annuities, and Long Term Care Insurance. She graduated from the University of Mary Washington and joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2000. Outside of work, Stephanie enjoys antiquing, gardening, scrapbooking, spending time with her family, and watching movies.

Sonja Faison is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Oakton, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.