Jake Sodeman is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2012. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a broad range of capital markets and research resources.

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.

Adam Bellacicco is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2019 and previously held positions at Cordoba Corporation, Gap Inc., and Calypso Technology. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of a beach house rental property managed through a third party. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Rick Starr is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank since 2023, following six years at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, Starr serves as a board member at George Mason University, contributing approximately five hours weekly. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision authority.

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.

Steven Pilkerton is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Charles Schwab in Washington, DC. His prior experience includes a 12-year tenure at TD Ameritrade and roles within Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. He is also an owner of a residential condo in Alexandria, Virginia. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset investment approach supported by centralized supervision and alternative investment due diligence.

Ronald Everett is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Washington, D.C. He specializes in advising corporate retirement plans, professional firms, closely held corporations, and business owners, focusing on structuring and managing plans that maximize tax benefits for owners while enhancing employee benefits. Ron’s expertise includes implementing and optimizing tax-advantaged retirement plans such as 401(k), profit-sharing, and pension plans. He also advises on existing plans to identify opportunities for improved tax benefits and contribution strategies, develops tax-sheltering strategies for wealth accumulation, and coordinates plan administration to ensure compliance with ERISA and DOL regulations. Ron joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2018 and holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor. He has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of work, Ron enjoys hiking, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Maximilian Gleason is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2024 and has prior experience at Rohr's and several roles connected to the University of Notre Dame. Outside of finance, he has been involved with youth camps and sports programs, including The Heights School’s summer camps and soccer camp. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and corporate financial planning services.

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.

John Cruikshank is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is a passive investor in Takoda Navy Yard, a bar and restaurant concept in Washington, DC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Droozong Hon is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets, utilizing structured planning tools and quantitative models to support its advisory services.

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 at LPL Financial with 14 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2016, with prior roles at Williams Estate & Financial Group, Inc. and Arbor Insurance Brokerage Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by in-house and third-party research.

Abigail Meighan is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she was involved with Meighan Wealth Management and worked at Philly Pretzel Factory. Outside of finance, she has been associated with The Pennsylvania State University for four years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

John Krimigis is a financial advisor at Stifel with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Stifel since 2015. Based in Washington, DC, his career includes over a decade at the firm. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and planning analyses.

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.

Jennifer Landgraff is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley, PNC Bank, and Caliber Home Loans. Outside of her advisory work, she manages rental properties in Washington, DC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that incorporates firm‑approved tools and modeling techniques to support client decision-making.

Trissa Monaghan is a financial advisor at Stifel with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Morgan Stanley before joining Stifel in 2019. Outside of her advisory role, Monaghan is a database specialist for technology solutions providers AMS.NET and MGT, where she transcribes data for record keeping. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services such as fee-based financial planning and recommendations of third-party advisers. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which uses forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to inform asset allocation and financial planning analyses.