Laith Layous is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he focuses on building long-term relationships with clients and their families, developing personalized wealth management strategies tailored to their individual needs, goals, values, and aspirations. Laith works closely with clients to understand what matters most to them, determining their appropriate level of risk and positioning them to pursue their long-term financial objectives. Laith holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Miami and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He communicates fluently in English and Chinese, supporting a diverse client base. Committed to community involvement, Laith participates in volunteering activities aligned with Merrill's tradition of community service.

James Henson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Rockville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2024. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs. The firm offers tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Chris Wallace is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Wallace holds Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Liam Mulcahy is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at BNY Mellon and Cvent. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Tontine Financial LLC, supporting the company’s payroll and benefits operations. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports a broad advisor network with specialized municipal and retirement plan services.

Alistair Faghani is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Equinox, Spotluck, Capital Teas, and the University of Maryland, College Park. Outside of his advisory role, he instructs kendo, a martial art, to children and adults on a part-time basis. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides tailored recommendations and ongoing advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Luke Cullen is a Financial Consultant at the Fidelity Investor Center located in the Ashburn - One Loudoun office. In his role, he serves as a local dedicated advisor for clients seeking deeper financial planning and long-term partnerships to achieve their financial goals. His focus is on understanding clients' objectives and collaborating with them to develop plans that inspire confidence and comfort. Luke's professional experience includes his current position as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments since 2023. Prior to this, he was an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2023, and he worked as a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones Investments from 2019 to 2022.

Eiber Medina Gutierrez is a financial advisor with Merrill who holds a Series 66 designation and has six years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2018 and was previously employed by Capital One Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a remodeling and subcontracting business in Montgomery Village, Maryland. 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, and institutions, supported by internal and third-party managers.

Lanie Nikes is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Charles Schwab in Bethesda, MD. Her prior work includes roles at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. and McLaughlin Ryder Investments, Inc. She has previously operated her own advisory business, Nikes Advisory. Charles Schwab serves a large client base predominantly composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering wealth advisory services through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program. The firm combines non-discretionary advice with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and employs multi-asset model portfolios supported by its Center for Financial Research.

Jordan Kraus is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Rockville, MD. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2007 and previously held positions at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd and Uvest Financial Services Group, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Kraus is involved with MedicarePhD, an insurance agency. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning and investment management solutions, supported by extensive advisor tools and a broad platform that includes institutional and retirement-focused services.

Nathaniel Massey Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fairfax, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Massey serves on the Board of Directors for the Ingleside Foundation and several affiliated organizations. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, using a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored recommendations. The firm delivers these services through a centralized consulting team in partnership with its financial advisors and integrates algorithmic tools alongside human review.

Charles Lewandowski is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations, and has 46 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Grove Point Advisors, LLC, Grove Point Investments, LLC, and Principal Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is a business owner of Artisan Movers, 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 and model portfolio programs, utilizing various investment strategies and technology tools to support advisors.

Griffin Johnson is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at State Farm and service in the US Army. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary SMAs and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Diego Figueroa is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at MassMutual and spent three years at TopGolf. Outside of his advisory role, he operates an online store listing and selling trading cards. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and discretionary management.

Tyghe Carstens is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity, a role he has held since 2025. In this position, he works with individuals and families to help them navigate their financial lives in a holistic manner, assisting them in planning for futures that align with their goals. He utilizes interactive software and Fidelity's robust offerings to help clients clarify their priorities and act with confidence. Prior to joining Fidelity, Carstens gained experience as a Financial Advisor at CW Advisors from 2024 to 2025, a Financial Planning Specialist at Citibank from 2022 to 2024, and as a Private Client Advisor at BMO from 2019 to 2022. His professional experience includes working domestically and abroad, exposing him to a wide array of clients and financial strategies. Outside of his professional work, Carstens has interests in family activities, outdoor adventures, scuba diving, tennis, traveling, and writing.

Joyce Wallace is a financial advisor at Cetera with 40 years of industry experience. She holds the PFS™ designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. In addition to her advisory work, Joyce owns Wallace Tax and Accounting Services, a tax preparation business, and is involved with Praise Him, Inc., a nonprofit Christian organization and radio show. She is also an author self-publishing the spiritual journal of her late husband. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers, supported by a large network of over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

John Heckler Jr. is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated for 16 years before joining Wells Fargo in 2024. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Amanda Thome is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner in Elite Sports Athletic Association LLC, which organizes sports leagues and tournaments. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves 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 a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Patrick Lively is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1994 and has been affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. Merrill serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutional clients, offering managed account programs, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage services. The firm emphasizes manager selection and tax-efficient investment strategies, supported by its integration with Bank of America’s broader capital-markets platform.

Basil Herzstein is a CFP® with 34 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2005, following roles at AXA Advisors and Mony Securities Corporation. Outside of advisory work, he serves as president of Gallers Financial Group Inc., a tax preparation business. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs to individuals, institutional clients, and organizations. The firm’s approach involves assessing client risk tolerance and employing a range of advisory models, including third-party asset managers and discretionary portfolio management.

Gregory Pang is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc., and Capital One Investing and Capital One Advisors. Pang is also a managing partner at Capital Harvest Wealth Partners LLC and serves as a financial advisor at Pang Enterprises LLC. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through an extensive network of affiliated advisers and offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios across multiple asset classes.