Natnael Bekele is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he serves as a Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor. In this role, he works one-on-one with clients to define their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies aimed at helping them achieve those objectives. Bekele provides ongoing advice and adjusts portfolio strategies as clients' situations evolve. His expertise includes assisting clients with managing various financial priorities, such as retirement planning, funding education, caring for elderly parents, and preparing for healthcare needs. Bekele holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from The Catholic University of America.

Cole Draper is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Rockville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Co. of America, PRUCO Securities, LLC, and McAdam LLC. Outside of advising, he serves as a cofounder and Chief Operating Officer of Velocity Capital Consulting and works as a public notary. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm provides financial planning, consulting, and access to model portfolios, combining adviser programs with active sales of financial products and affiliated insurance services.

Grant Furnary is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, operating out of the North Bethesda, MD office. He works with high net worth individuals and businesses to navigate wealth planning and investment management, focusing on multigenerational strategies built on strong relationships and trust. Grant and his team utilize insights from Merrill and Bank of America banking services to create personalized plans that support clients' desired lifestyles across present and future generations. Grant holds a Bachelor's Degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He specializes in areas including executive compensation, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, and retirement income planning. His approach emphasizes connecting all aspects of a client's financial life to prioritize and pursue meaningful goals. Outside of his professional role, Grant serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors for the DC Catholic Farming Network, a nonprofit organization serving the Washington DC area. He lives in Washington DC with his wife, their two daughters, and their Golden Retriever. Grant enjoys hiking, biking, traveling, cooking, and spending time with his family.

Michael Moylan is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license. He has one year of industry experience and is currently an advisor with Edward Jones. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at WMATA and spent over a decade at AFL-CIO Housing Investment Trust. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including a wide range of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a variety of advisory strategies, tax-efficient services, and affiliated investment products through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Gregory Underhill is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2018 and previously spent three years at H. Beck, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by proprietary tools and models, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Scott Leishear is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2011. In addition to his advisory work, he teaches finance courses as an adjunct instructor at the University of Phoenix and Johns Hopkins University and serves as a Little League umpire. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Tommie Roberson III is a financial advisor with Merrill in Silver Spring, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2016 and previously at National Agents Alliance. Outside of finance, he manages staff at Bobby McKeys Dueling Piano Bar, a role he has held since 2012. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering both model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jordan Ibrahimi is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Riptydz and Gentlemen Jim's Restaurant and attended Coastal Carolina University. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery using a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Vanessa Echeverria is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Enterprise. Her prior experience includes roles at Ameriprise Financial LLC and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through both advisory and brokerage channels. The firm provides financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management arrangements, and access to various brokerage and insurance products.

Jennifer Smith is a CFP® professional with nine years of experience in the financial services industry. She has worked at UBS Financial Services, Inc. for five years before joining LPL Financial LLC, where she has been an advisor for one year. Jennifer is based in Rockville, MD. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

William Frogale is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2015. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2013, initially serving as an Investments Representative before his current role. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Planner at PRUCO Securities, LLC from 2010 to 2013, a Financial Advisor at VALIC Financial Advisors, Inc from 2006 to 2009, and as a Registered Marketing Associate at Citigroup Global Markets Inc from 2005 to 2006. With over 20 years of experience in financial services, William has worked with a diverse range of investors and client families. He focuses on wealth planning and helping clients work toward their financial goals. He holds a California Insurance License.

Paul Arbo is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Great Falls, VA, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. He has 45 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Four Points Capital Partners LLC, MHA Financial Corp., and Financial Brokerage Services, Inc., where he serves as president and independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through independent Financial Professionals using a range of portfolio management and model-based solutions.

Gordon Stier is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. He serves as Vice President of the University of Bridgeport Alumni Association board of directors. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers financial planning, access to model portfolios, third-party asset management programs, and a range of brokerage and insurance products on an integrated platform.

Alexander Neishell is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Herc Rentals and Temp Power Generator Rental. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, managing portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs using systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Bratati Mukherjee is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, she worked at Maryland Financial Group, Inc. dba Prosperity Advisors and PNC Investments. Mukherjee is also involved with Prosperity Advisors, a non-variable insurance business, and manages a family investment trust. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to research and model portfolios.

Samuel Winkler is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to his advisory role, he served 24 years in the United States Army. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a business selling patriotic apparel for military organizations and occasionally works as a food delivery driver. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, providing goal-based financial analyses and written recommendations on various planning topics without portfolio management or discretionary trading authority.

Camden Butler is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through both advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products via its integrated platform.

Diana Leon is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 16 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. and Capital One Advisors, LLC. Outside of advising, she is the owner of Santa Fe Financial Services LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on diversified portfolios utilizing asset-allocation tools, efficient-frontier analysis, and access to third-party managers.

Eugene Grenham is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Highlander Financial Group and McAllister & Quinn. Outside of his advisory work, he operates an eBay store called "davidbooksnthings," which is primarily set up to teach children about business and commerce. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, with access to model portfolios and research from internal and third-party sources.

David Murray is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 26 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2011 and at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing multiple platform arrangements and a range of investment strategies.