Samuel Gottesman is a financial advisor at Merrill with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Merrill since 2014. Prior to that, he was affiliated with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. beginning in 2010. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Doreen Candeias is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Chevy Chase, MD, holding the Series 66 designation and having 14 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Williams Estate & Financial Group, Inc. She is also involved with Capital Financial Planners, a DBA for her LPL business. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools for operational and research assistance.

Richard Appling is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including JPMorgan Chase Bank and LPL Financial. Appling is also involved with Atlantic Union Financial Consultants, LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a broad client base, including individual and high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers non-discretionary planning and consulting tailored to client goals and supports municipal and public-finance work through an affiliated municipal advisor.

John Bocek is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing a data-driven and research-backed approach to wealth management. Since beginning his financial services career in 2008, John focuses on delivering tailored wealth strategies that address individual client needs, emphasizing precision and informed decision-making rather than generic diversification. He specializes in areas such as college education planning, executive and equity compensation, family wealth management, retirement planning, portfolio management, and tax minimization. John holds a Bachelor's Degree from the Virginia Military Institute and has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He incorporates both fundamental and technical analysis to position client portfolios to adapt to evolving market conditions, including shifts in economic trends, policy changes, and interest rate movements. Committed to community involvement, John participates in volunteer activities aligned with the Merrill tradition of service. Outside of his professional work, his personal interests include camping, hiking, rock climbing, running marathons, skiing, traveling, woodworking, and spending time with his family.

Nicholas Blue is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He is focused on co-creating and implementing personalized investment plans tailored to his clients' unique financial objectives. His professional experience at Fidelity Investments includes roles as Financial Consultant starting in 2024, Investment Consultant from 2023 to 2024, Investment Solutions Representative in 2023, and Customer Relationship Advocate from 2022 to 2023. Outside of his professional work, Nicholas has interests in comedy, fishing, golf, and spending time with his pets.

Brian Grimes is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2015. He is based in Rockville, MD, and also operates as an independent insurance agent through GuideMark Strategic Advisors. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services delivered through a network of independent financial professionals.

Mandeep Randhawa is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Annie Davis is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 13 years of industry experience. She has held roles at Merrill from 2002 to 2020 before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2020. Davis holds a Series 66 designation and is involved with Davis Wealth Management, LLC, where she has a 20% ownership interest and serves as co-trustee for the firm's 401(k) plan. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition planning and special-needs analysis, with tailored recommendations supported by Wells Fargo research and planning tools.

Supriyo Bose is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over 18 years of experience in the financial industry and is committed to his clients' financial well-being by developing plans and strategies tailored to their individual goals. His expertise includes financial and retirement planning, investment management, risk management, planning major purchases, managing debts, and education and college planning. Mr. Bose employs a disciplined approach to assess his clients' financial needs, set and prioritize goals, and deliver customized financial strategies and recommendations. He holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the University of Calcutta and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He currently resides in Germantown, Maryland, with his spouse, son, and golden Labrador named Milo. Outside of his professional work, he is a sports and music enthusiast who enjoys following English and European soccer and playing the chromatic harmonica during his leisure time.

Debra Russell is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 certifications. Outside of her financial career, she is an author of a young adult novel titled *The Eye of the Goddess*. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

William Smith is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bethesda, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 35 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Wells Fargo Advisors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm uses structured planning tools and proprietary market estimates to support clients, offering a range of investment and financial services.

Anthony Spano is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he provides financial advisory services to clients. Specific details about his experience, expertise areas, education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement were not provided.

Dennis Reisher is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved as a producer in the sale of long-term care insurance through LTCi Partners and Crump Life Insurance Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving 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, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Nancy Baker is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader set of financial product offerings, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Robert Dunn Jr. is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1995 and with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional investors, 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 banking and capital markets platforms.

Samuel De La Cruz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Gaithersburg, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Grove Point Advisors, LLC, H. Beck, Inc., and Medallion Financial Group. 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 financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party subadvisors across various strategies.

Ann Marie Mccormick is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Bethesda, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at UBS Financial Services during multiple periods since 1999. Mccormick serves on the board of directors for Cards for Hospitalized Kids, a nonprofit that encourages the creation and distribution of cards to children in hospitals. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, employing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm provides a broad range of capital markets services alongside wealth management.

Alexandra Nolan Jamros is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2019, previously working at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc from 2016 to 2019. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse clientele including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with customized portfolio management and financial planning services tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

Tara Bonilla is a financial advisor with Merrill in Reston, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2013. Merrill, along 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Thomas Dellinger is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 47 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at FSC Securities Corporation from 2016 to 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of The Okusa Dellinger Foundation, a private 501(c)(3) foundation, and is a board member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Northern Virginia Chapter and C You In: The Major Leagues, a charitable organization. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm integrates brokerage and investment advisory services with financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers, using asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios.