Sooyoung Cho is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2021 before joining Edward Jones in 2021. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Stephen Gray is a Wealth Management Advisor based in Leesburg, Virginia, affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2009 and focuses on retirement planning, wealth strategies, tax minimization, and small business retirement plans. His approach involves a disciplined process to deliver a consistent yet customized wealth management experience, taking the time to understand each client’s individual and professional priorities to establish objectives and develop appropriate strategies. Stephen’s expertise includes education planning, managing new wealth, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. He conducts regular reviews with clients to monitor progress toward their goals and to adjust strategies as needed to reflect changes in their lives or businesses. Stephen holds multiple professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Stephen earned a Bachelor's Degree from George Mason University. He grew up in Fauquier County, Virginia, and is a skilled horseman and animal lover. He has volunteered with Habitat for Humanity and the Humane Foundation. His personal interests include fishing, horseback riding, running, scuba diving, skiing, spending time with family, and traveling.

Natasha Mc Donald is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With over 13 years of experience in the banking and finance industry, she focuses on helping clients develop and pursue their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. Natasha takes the time to understand what is important to each individual, serving as a resource for a range of financial matters including general investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected events. Her expertise includes corporate benefits, divorce transition planning, education planning, institutional investment consulting, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, sports and entertainment, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. She also provides access to Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions, offering ongoing advice as clients' needs evolve. Natasha holds a Masters of Business Administration from Lincoln University and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She maintains her NMLS ID 1415421. Outside of her professional work, Natasha enjoys cooking, dancing, hiking, interior decorating, knitting and crocheting, music, reading, traveling, and watching movies.

Matthew Owens is a CFP® professional with seven years of experience in financial advising, currently with Edward Jones since 2019. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he spent nine years at PGC Landscape. He serves as a board member at the Delaplaine Arts Center in Frederick, MD, where he supports the organization’s community engagement efforts. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated investment products. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and is notable for its extensive retail advisor network and affiliated capabilities beyond advisory services.

David Plasse is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at LPL Financial, M&T Securities, and Suntrust Advisory Services. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with Lafayette Credit Union in a financial institution capacity. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and advanced analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Finn Parkinson is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. Before joining LPL Enterprise in 2026, he has worked in education at various institutions including St. Mary's County Public Schools and St. Mary's College of Maryland. Outside of advisory work, he is involved with the Breton Bay Golf & Country Club. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors as well as institutional clients. The firm’s investment approach is largely model-driven, employing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, with additional services including financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Margaret Knight is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She focuses on wealth building, preservation, and succession planning to establish multi-generational financial stability. She works closely with clients to align their financial strategies with their long-term goals and priorities. Her client focus areas include education planning, executive compensation, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, and tax minimization. Margaret holds a bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business, as well as an associate's degree from Frederick Community College and a high school diploma from Linganore High School. She has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Accredited Portfolio Management Advisor (APMA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Outside of her professional pursuits, Margaret has a background in competitive Irish dancing, having competed at the world, national, and regional levels over 17 years. She resides in Arlington, VA, with her fiancé, Carson. Her personal interests include golfing, pickleball, and running.

Marshall Kayda is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America N.A. and TechTronic Industries. 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 various institutional investors.

Benjamin Devine is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Broadlands, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and over 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2006. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a business entity, JBRC Companies LLC, and participates in solar energy generation through a solar panel system that produces and sells Solar Renewable Energy Certificates (SRECs). Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service. This service provides written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients approaching or in retirement.

Brad Baker is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has worked since 2023 in various roles spanning from Financial Service Representative to his current position. He collaborates closely with clients to understand their financial goals and preferences, aiming to provide clear and purposeful financial planning. Throughout his tenure at Fidelity Investments, Brad has gained experience in financial consulting, planning, and client relationship management. His approach emphasizes simplicity and partnership in the financial planning process, working alongside clients to pursue their objectives. Outside of his professional role, Brad has interests in baseball, football, running, skiing, and traveling.

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.

Zach Plaster is a Financial Consultant with Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2025. Prior to this role, he held positions as a Planning Consultant and Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2025. He also worked as a Financial Consultant with Equitable Advisors in 2023. Zach helps local families and individuals create personalized financial plans centered on their unique objectives. He collaborates closely with clients to understand their goals and develop strategies aimed at achieving financial success. Having grown up and spent much of his professional life in Northern Virginia, Zach is committed to supporting his local community. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Zach enjoys bowling, attending social events with friends, playing musical instruments, reading, and playing tennis.

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.