Kevin Gallagher is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and having 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he spent 18 years at Lincoln Investment Planning Inc. He is also the author of the publication *IS YOUR FINANCIAL ADVISOR FAILING YOU?* LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by research and technology tools.

Daniel Koester is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held multiple roles at James Madison University and Kestra Financial. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also serves as an advisor to registered investment companies and delivers model portfolios using systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

George Murdoch is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, he held roles within Scouting America for eight years across various regional councils. 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 using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal teams and third-party managers.

Timothy Heidenberg is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he has worked as a team attendant and ballboy for the Washington Wizards and Washington Mystics. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, providing written recommendation reports focused on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and automation to deliver tailored retirement income advice.

Laurette Dearden is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Cetera. She has held roles at several firms, including Avantax and The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. In addition to her advisory work, she owns a CPA practice specializing in tax preparation and accounting. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm operates a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers, serving over 800,000 clients and managing assets exceeding $256 billion.

Alejandra Dominguez Jimenez is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She has held roles at Bank of America, Navy Federal Credit Union, Lowes Home Improvement, PNC Bank, and Capital One Bank. Additionally, she managed her own business, Jireh Printing & Graphics, LLC, for ten years. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nicholas Day is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC for eight years prior to joining Wells Fargo. 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 a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Jeffrey Perry is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 16 years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Covenant Capital, Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC, and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Treasurer at Trinity Church of Loudoun, where he collaborates on the church’s financial matters. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Horace Daniel Sr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. based in Kensington, MD. He holds the Series 66 designation and has 14 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at LPL Financial and CUNA Mutual Group. Outside of financial advising, he has extensive experience as a real estate broker, owning Urban Homes Realty since 1997. 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 offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and employs analytical tools to model potential outcomes, supporting clients through various advisory programs and institutional consulting services.

Jonathan Stroebel is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in assisting successful business owners and their employees in achieving a worry-free retirement by providing customized investment and planning processes. Drawing on the resources of a top-ranked global institutional research firm and an experienced advisory team, Jonathan aims to help clients navigate market volatility, inflation, taxes, and other financial challenges that can impact long-term savings. Jonathan holds a Bachelor's Degree from Washington and Lee University and maintains several professional designations, including Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified 401(k) Professional (CKP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He is a member of professional organizations such as the CFA Society Washington, DC, Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, and Society of Financial Service Professionals. Beyond his professional commitments, Jonathan is involved in his community through All Saints Church in Chevy Chase, MD, coaching youth soccer with MSI Soccer, and supporting the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. His personal interests include boating, golfing, music, soccer, spending time with family, and tennis.

Jason Goldstein is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of TGGTB LLC, a business based in Bethesda, MD. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutional and pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Grace Wang is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Rockville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, she worked at Citibank and Aeon Life Insurance Company Ltd. Outside of her advisory role, she is employed in an adult care service assisting senior individuals with physical and mental well-being. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence with an ESG eligibility framework.

Anthony Marx is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Sterling, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor entity since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of Unity Squared, a pass-through entity associated with a team practice structure. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendations on income, Social Security, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and automated tools with advisor input to deliver these plans and also provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Tolulope Adeyemi is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2018. Prior to that, he was with PNC Investments and PNC Bank from 2016 to 2018. Outside of his advisory work, he is a co-founder of Haulers LLC, a hauling and moving business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analyses. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through various channels including its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Timothy Tillman is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at MassMutual Life Insurance Co, Ascension Financial Capital, and US Bank. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm employs firm-approved software tools to analyze client goals and provides collaborative, ongoing financial planning engagements.

Matthew Ondeck is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Merrill, Edelman Financial Services, and EF Legacy Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he coaches little league soccer and softball in Loudoun County. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. It operates a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, with over $256 billion in assets under management and more than 10,000 advisors nationwide.

Mark Zabst is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services since 2007 and was involved with the Georgetown Business Networking Group from 2013 to 2018. Zabst also holds a role as Vice President at Financial 360, LLC, where he dedicates significant time supporting clients outside of his advisory duties. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm uses analytical tools and risk profiling to offer tailored, non-discretionary advice and maintains capabilities in municipal and public finance advisory services.

Macaughlan Byrne Houser is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, Houser held roles at several companies, including Stonemor Inc, USP of Pittsburgh LLC, and Byrne-Houser L.L.C. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm primarily uses model-driven investment implementation and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in the Model Wealth Portfolios wrap program.

Brian Neeley is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he is a passive owner of Bethesda Blues & Jazz, LLC, a music venue and restaurant in Bethesda, MD. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Jason Turnbull is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at several firms, including Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Richmond Financial Group, and Cetera. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and uses proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations.