Christine Koy is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing seven years of industry experience. She has worked with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2018 and with World Financial Group, Inc. since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she is occasionally involved in managing rental property inquiries for a condo owned jointly with her husband. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Molalign Daniel is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Citi Group and Wells Fargo in various capacities. Outside of finance, he produces Ethiopian traditional music for YouTube through his entertainment company. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by AI-enhanced equity research and inter-affiliate resources.

Stephen Daly is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC. Prior to joining Beacon Pointe in 2025, he worked for The Family Firm from 2014 to 2025. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides investment advisory and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a rigorous manager due-diligence process and offers a range of services such as discretionary wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and outsourced CIO solutions.

Adam Sauri is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, CFA®, and Series 65 credentials. Prior to joining Cerity Partners in 2026, he worked at SOL Capital Management Company from 2012 to 2025. Cerity Partners provides customized wealth management and related services to a broad national client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, business entities, and institutional investors. The firm uses tailored asset allocation, manager selection, and periodic rebalancing with proprietary quantitative screens and third-party managers, and offers services such as portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to alternative and private-market investments.

Hassan Al Kadhimi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. He is also involved with NIHFCU Wealth Advisors, a related business entity. 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, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Andrew Brand is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2023 and was previously with Financial Advantage and Minnesota Life/Securian Financial Services from 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a real estate rental business. 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 and utilizes a multi-manager platform with various program and custodial options.

Patricia Kazumba is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2015. She also maintains an independent insurance agency under the name Legacy Financial. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals. The firm provides a range of portfolio management options, including proprietary and third-party strategies, tailored to client objectives across multiple custody platforms.

Patrick Lively is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and based in North Bethesda, MD. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2025 and has prior experience working with Big Fish Restaurant Group and educational institutions including Boston College and Gonzaga College High School. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts.

Lindsay Snyder is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Cambridge since 2014. Outside of advising, she also works as an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a variety of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.

Lisa Carpenter is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Rockville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2009. She serves on the Board of Directors and acts as Secretary for Shepherd's Care Children's Center, Inc., a nonprofit preschool affiliated with her church. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, tailoring investment strategies to clients’ risk profiles and utilizing a mix of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Gary Carson Jr. is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Chevy Chase, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and having eight years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2017 and previously worked at Capital One. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs providing portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, employing tailored strategies via a mix of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Brian Suto is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab based in Reston, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2010. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Germaine Motanga Nelson is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Merrill, based in Olney, MD, and has eight years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Eduardo Guzman Valiente is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2003 and has served in various capacities within the firm since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, Guzman Valiente is active as an attorney, owning and operating a law practice that provides legal and tax services related to retirement plans and trusts, as well as managing multiple business entities and estate responsibilities. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm provides non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through its affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Helen Mc Call is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Reston, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with three years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Fidelity Investments and Meriwether Godsey, as well as work in education and alumnae relations at Sweet Briar College. 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary portfolio management, combining strategic asset allocation with access to alternative investments and centralized operational support.

Jared Bjornberg is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2026. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, progressing through various positions including Investment Consultant, Planning Consultant, and Workplace Planning Consultant. Jared's professional experience encompasses financial consulting and planning, with a focus on helping clients build tailored financial strategies. Throughout his tenure at Fidelity Investments, Jared has worked closely with individuals to co-create financial roadmaps aligned with their unique lifestyles and goals. His approach centers on supporting clients through significant financial decisions to foster better financial futures. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Jared has interests in fitness, food, outdoor adventures, reading, and running.

Akeem Williams is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner and partner at Islanders Properties Managements LLC, a real estate business. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using quantitative asset-allocation modeling combined with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Connell Lee is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Ashburn, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2011, including its predecessor Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Lee teaches financial planning topics such as retirement and investing through adult education programs in Fairfax and Loudoun counties. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendations. The firm also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Julianne Okim is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Edward Jones and Montgomery County Public School, as well as founding Okim Wealth Management, LLC. She has also been involved in entrepreneurial ventures such as Game Day Glamerous. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Mara Da Silva is a CFP® and Series 66-designated financial advisor with 14 years of experience at RBC Capital Markets, where she has worked since 2012 in Rockville, MD. She is affiliated with RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, which serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and portfolio management services tailored to clients' risk profiles, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.