David Powell is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 25 years of experience in financial services. He specializes in assisting individuals, families, business owners, and corporate clients with personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and socially responsible investment strategies, including ESG investing. David also supports corporations, non-profits, endowments, and associations in managing retirement plans and business financial needs. David holds multiple professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). His education includes a high school diploma from St Josephs High School and attendance at the University of California Davis. In addition to his professional work, David enjoys adventure sports, antiquing, golfing, and music. He is also a collector and restorer of classic cars, a hobby that informs his patient and detail-oriented approach to wealth management. David works closely with clients and their trusted advisors to deliver customized financial strategies aimed at meeting their long-term goals.

David Butler is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated, and Merrill. He is also co-trustee of a family trust related to Gibson Island, Maryland. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases in its investment approach.

Katherine Gallo is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing eight years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2017, following her time at Gettysburg College. 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 structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Sean Dorsey is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Before joining Wells Fargo in 2021, he worked at HSBC Bank and also has experience in the restaurant industry. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a broad range of investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Elizabeth Nolan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 37 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, also working at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and the Global Investment Committee’s Secular Return Estimates in its financial planning process.

Brandon Myers is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo and Merrill Lynch. Outside of finance, his background includes work in the hospitality and restaurant industries. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm uses a quantitative asset-allocation process combined with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Jacquelyn Cortright is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 31 years of industry experience. She has worked at several firms, including LPL Financial, UBS Financial Services, Ameriprise, and has been with Equitable Advisors in two separate tenures since 2002. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

Guillermo Garcia is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2021, following a 13-year tenure at UBS Financial Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide array of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and emphasizes a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Daniel Reid is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2003, also serving at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 1999. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Desmond Morrison is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2022. He serves as a resource for high net worth households, curating pathways towards their financial goals and providing support during periods of financial turbulence. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, he is committed to putting clients' interests first throughout the planning process. Prior to his current role, Desmond held positions including Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2022, and various roles at Vanguard from 2018 to 2021, such as Sales Consultant, Senior High Net Worth Client Consultant, and High Net Worth Client Solutions Specialist. He holds an Arkansas Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Desmond's personal interests include board games, cars, concerts, social events with friends, music, and writing.

Joel Patierno is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Alexandria, VA, holding CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 credentials and having 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013 and previously worked at Merrill in 2012. In addition to his advisory role, Patierno is involved with Girasole LLC, a business he has been associated with since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including a wide range of household types and organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the country.

Lauren Holmes is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In her role as a Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor, she collaborates with clients to understand their financial priorities and develop strategies to pursue their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. She provides resources and guidance covering a broad range of financial topics including investing, retirement planning, and education planning. She also connects clients to Bank of America specialists for services such as banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Lauren's expertise spans areas such as college education planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, philanthropic planning, retirement income, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. She works closely with clients to define goals and create portfolio strategies designed to meet their needs, offering ongoing advice and adjustments as circumstances change. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from James Madison University and has earned professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of her professional work, Lauren enjoys activities such as boating, cooking, dancing, ice hockey, pickleball, skiing, watching movies, writing, and yoga.

Vishal Patel is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He collaborates with professionals, executives, business owners, and families to navigate important financial decisions with clarity and confidence. Vishal works closely with the Evolve Wealth Management Group in Washington, DC, providing personalized wealth management strategies that align with clients' life priorities and goals. His expertise includes divorce transition planning, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, international wealth management, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. Vishal emphasizes understanding the full financial picture and addressing both obvious and less apparent financial risks through thoughtful questions and strategic planning. Vishal holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Central Florida and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is fluent in English and Gujarati. Outside of his professional role, he participates in community volunteering through Merrill's tradition of service. His personal interests include basketball, cooking, football, golfing, music, photography, reading, spending time with his family, traveling, and watching movies.

Gregory Porter is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers proprietary research and capital markets services.

Daniel Kim is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 2002 and has been with LPL Enterprise since 2024. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in property and casualty insurance as well as health insurance activities related to Medicare. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by internal research and third-party strategists, and it offers a range of financial planning and consulting services along with access to third-party asset managers and insurance products.

Zachary Garlitos is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America and Think Food Group. He has also been affiliated with George Washington University. 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

William Flanigan III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and UBS Financial Services. 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 and access to model portfolios, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and various operational tools.

Amit Shashidharan is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner of a condominium association. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

Ally Harrison is the Vice President and Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2018. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2012, progressing through various positions including Financial Representative, Premium Services Associate, Investment Solutions Representative, Investment Consultant, and Financial Consultant. Her experience spans multiple facets of wealth planning, allowing her to work with clients and families in diverse financial situations to co-create personalized financial plans. Ally's approach is informed by her extensive tenure at Fidelity and her focus on understanding each client's unique circumstances. Outside of her professional role, Ally enjoys activities such as spending time at the beach, cooking and baking, football, golf, and traveling.

Greg Wells is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Washington, DC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at City National Bank, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with customizable portfolio management services and leverages both in-house and third-party investment managers to tailor strategies to each client’s risk profile.