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.

Matthew Peterman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tysons Corner, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2010. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting services through Towers Crescent Tax & Consulting. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, and utilizes model portfolios and research from various sources.

James Fitz Gerald is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he works as part of the Greene, Metcalfe, Cole, and Associates team. In his role, James focuses on providing comprehensive wealth management planning, customized asset management, and superior service to clients. His responsibilities include client acquisition, financial guidance, and portfolio development, aiming to help clients meet their financial goals and objectives. With experience as a Financial Advisor at Equitable Advisors prior to joining Merrill in 2021, James specializes in financial planning and relationship building for clients and their families. His areas of expertise include education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. James holds a bachelor's degree in Finance from Salisbury University and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is a member of professional organizations such as Beta Gamma Sigma and Sigma Tau Gamma. His community involvement includes supporting Children's Hospital and Special Olympics Maryland. Outside of work, James enjoys spending time with his family and friends and following DC sports teams.

Ximena Brito is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Truist/SunTrust Advisory Services, Inc. from 2016 to 2024. In addition to her advisory role, she is an associate at Pinnacle Asset Management, where she supports clients with banking and investment needs. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance activities through a municipal advisor affiliation.

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.

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.

Simeon Whittle is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets in Vienna, VA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been in the industry since 2022. Prior to joining RBC Capital Markets in 2025, he worked at Heritage Wealth Management Group, Ltd. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients' risk profiles.

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 at LPL Enterprise with 25 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, THE O.N. Equity Sales Company, and Ohio National Financial Services. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and a broad range of brokerage and insurance products.

Stefan Jakubowski is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2019, he worked at SmithBucklin for seven years and was briefly involved with Raising the Floor-International. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Grisell Caberopalsson is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in McLean, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. She previously worked with MML Investors Services, Inc. and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company for 23 years. Outside of her work at Cambridge, she operates an independent insurance agency specializing in disability and long-term care insurance as well as annuities. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a wide range of clients including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing proprietary and third-party investment strategies across various platforms and custody arrangements.

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.

Kenneth Liu is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked previously at Avantax Investment Services and 1st Global Advisors, among other firms. Liu is also a CPA and owns a tax and accounting services business, and serves as treasurer for the Ashburn Crossroads Condominium Unit Owner Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Michael Imoh is a CFP® professional affiliated with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2013, totaling 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 license and is based in Ashburn, VA. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in real estate ventures including ownership and partnership in several property-related businesses. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment strategies. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Patrick Kamfolt is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and Secular Return Estimates in its financial planning process.

Johnny Yun is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. His prior experience includes roles at UBS Financial Services and City National Bank. Yun serves on the boards of several nonprofit organizations, including the Central Union Mission, Bridges Global Mission, and Trinity Christian School. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, provides advisory and wealth management services to a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored investment strategies through various advisory programs, integrating both in-house and third-party managers along with tax management and responsible investing options.

Edward Peabody is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he held various positions including educational roles at The Potomac School and McLean High School, as well as involvement with youth soccer organizations. 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management using multi-asset model portfolios and provides centralized custody, brokerage, and advisory services at scale.

Mark Gillen is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he pursues oil painting and sells his artwork. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, relying on proprietary research, model-based asset allocations, and a broad platform of capital markets functions.