Elena Lazo Perez is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with a Series 65 designation and four years of industry experience. She previously worked at Citibank and Truist, among other firms. Edelman Financial Engines offers technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a committee-driven proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management with a focus on diversified portfolios and long-term orientation.

William Magrath is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Reston, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes financial management with the Department of the Navy and delivery work with DoorDash. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management as well as fund advisory. The firm employs a systematic investment process combining fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Victoria Neeley is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Fairfax, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Her prior work includes a five-year role with Virginia Cooperative Extension and consulting in 2020. She has been with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2020. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, providing written recommendations on a wide range of financial planning topics. The firm delivers holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to integrate planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option, while maintaining separate services.

Khalil Andraos is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, a role he has held since 2006. He focuses on assisting a select group of individuals and institutions in developing disciplined approaches to comprehensive wealth planning, investment management, and corporate benefit plan management. His work emphasizes understanding clients' values, goals, and concerns to develop customized strategies. Khalil is also a Senior Retirement Benefits Consultant, representing retirement programs for companies nationwide. He holds a B.S. in commerce with a concentration in finance and accounting from the University of Virginia's McIntire School of Commerce and an M.B.A. from the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University. He has earned several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®), and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA). Khalil's expertise encompasses corporate benefits, executive services, equity compensation, institutional consulting, and services for defined benefit and contribution plans. Khalil's personal interests include baseball, basketball, biking, camping, chess, football, golfing, hiking, skiing, and spending time with his family. He enjoys pairing unique wines with food, collecting global coins and currency, learning history, and traveling with his family.

David Hurst is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Reston, VA, holding Series 63 and 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at TD Ameritrade and Charles Schwab Bank SSB prior to his current roles. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management with multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options.

Eric Macdonnell is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works one-on-one with clients to develop personalized financial strategies that align with their long-term goals. His approach focuses on creating flexible wealth management solutions tailored to clients' individual financial situations and objectives. Eric holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a bachelor's degree from George Mason University. He is committed to the Merrill tradition of community involvement and spends time volunteering with local organizations. His practice integrates investment insights from Merrill and banking and lending solutions from Bank of America to support clients comprehensively.

English Koontz is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2022 and previously held roles at FNB Bank and BB&T. Koontz is based in Reston, VA. 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 supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Eduardo Alzona is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2018 and has past experience with firms including Aviso Wealth Management, First Allied Securities, and JHS Capital Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole owner of Alzona and Associates LLC and also manages a real estate business focused on acquiring and renovating properties. 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.

John Kidwell is a financial professional with Cetera and holds a Series 66 designation. He has nine years of industry experience and also maintains ownership of a law firm, John Kent Kidwell PC, where he practices as an attorney. In addition, he is an author of self-published books and owns a title services business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC provides financial advisory services through a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

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.

Gregory Eftink is a financial advisor with Merrill in Reston, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2018 and was previously with Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2018. Outside of finance, he holds a Virginia massage therapy license and serves on the Budget and Finance Committee for The Enclave Condominium. 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Mary O’Reilly is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Reston, VA, where she has worked since 1994, accumulating 29 years of industry experience. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Brian Shanley is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Centreville, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked extensively in the music industry as a professional musician and operated his own music education business for over 16 years. Outside of advising, he continues to engage in music-related activities as a sole proprietor. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies to support client financial goals. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Erich Hoffman is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines in Fairfax, VA. He has been with the firm since 2005, including prior roles at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. and EF Legacy Securities, LLC. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm combines a committee-driven proprietary modeling process with planner delivery and online tools, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary management options with an emphasis on diversified model portfolios and long-term investment orientation.

Kenneth Murray III is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Fairfax, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., EF Legacy Securities LLC, and Edelman Financial Services LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is a musician who plays guitar in a musical group. He is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services, utilizing both manager-traded and model-traded strategies, with ongoing research and monitoring by home-office professionals.

Kevin Haddon is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James Financial. His prior experience includes seven years at Robert W. Baird & Co. before joining Raymond James and its affiliates, where he has worked since 2022. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Torry Dell is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has previously worked at Bogart Wealth, Voya Financial, Willis Towers Watson, and Principal Financial Services. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, emphasizing diversified portfolios, periodic rebalancing, and long-term investment orientation.

Aaron Kirkland is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at TD Ameritrade and Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. Edelman Financial Engines provides 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 both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

Bronson Farr is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wegmans Food Markets for six years. Farr is based in Centreville, VA. 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 and offers a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Evelyn Scott is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning her advisory career in 2026. Her prior experience includes roles at Exchange Roots and academic affiliations with the Robert H. Smith School of Business and the University of Maryland. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm focuses on goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority and offers integrated planning and managed-account services via its “WealthPlan” consolidated billing option.