Brandon Poteet is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2013. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services 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 and third-party teams.

Randall Greene is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at FSC Securities Corporation since 1997 before joining OSAIC in 2023. In addition to his advisory role, Greene operates a sole proprietorship as an insurance agent, providing life insurance quotes and managing fixed annuities and long-term care policy renewals. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm combines brokerage and advisory services with financial planning and access to multiple third-party money managers, utilizing advanced asset-allocation tools and automated portfolio management.

Christine Pisano is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at CEP Consulting LLC and The Carlyle Group. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various wrap fee advisory programs that provide discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients' risk profiles.

Gregory Marcus is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of The Marcus Group, LLC and has trustee responsibilities for a family account. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, including portfolio management, financial planning, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client solutions.

Emaida Avenilla is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Germantown, MD, holding the CFP® and Series 63 designations with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, she worked at EMA Insight LLC and Kaiser Permanente. She has also engaged in audit testing and potential tax preparation through Integrity Audit & Tax, LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a large network of financial advisors and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Amanda Brooks is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2026. She has progressed through various roles within Fidelity, including Benefits & Planning Consultant and multiple levels of Workplace Planning Consultant since 2022, demonstrating her commitment to the firm and growth in financial planning expertise. Prior to joining Fidelity, Amanda worked as a Client Relationship Specialist at Charles Schwab from 2020 to 2021. Amanda focuses on helping clients build their financial future by understanding their unique stories, goals, and concerns. She collaborates with families to create and monitor financial plans that reflect their priorities and navigate the everyday challenges of life. Outside of her professional work, Amanda enjoys spending time at the beach, cooking and baking, attending social events with friends, playing instruments, parenting, and caring for pets.

Tucker Speak is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked in various roles including positions at Mary Baldwin University and Lowe's. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses advanced analytical tools to support client goals, while maintaining specialized services such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting programs.

Richard Horn is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 38 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley in various capacities from 2009 to 2026 before joining UBS in 2026. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary capital market research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, including futures commission merchant activities and principal trading.

Christine Jaeger is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Rockville, MD. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 1997. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of wrap fee advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ Advisory Risk Profiles.

Mark Corbett is a CFA® charterholder with the Series 66 designation and has 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones in Gaithersburg, MD since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Stephen Lowman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2009 and 2015, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools.

Alexander Groff is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. Prior to this role, he served as a Financial Consultant from 2019 to 2022 and as an Investment Consultant from 2018 to 2019, all within Fidelity Investments. In his role, Alexander works closely with clients to develop customized financial plans tailored to their unique family needs. He emphasizes forming strong client relationships and aims to be a primary trusted advisor by maintaining trust, reliability, and competency. Further information about his education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement was not provided.

Kevin Gallagher is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He worked at Lincoln Investment Planning Inc. for 18 years before joining LPL Financial in 2025. Gallagher is also an author of investment-related content. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

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.

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.