Samara Lewinson is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at firms including Avantax Investment Services and LPL Financial. In addition to her advisory role, she provides legal and accounting services as a CPA/legal assistant at Hornstein Law Offices. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Eric Meyers is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 47 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Grove Point Advisors, Meyers Hurvitz Abrahams LLC, GEM Financial Services, and H. Beck, Inc. He is based in Rockville, MD. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

Gerard Ransing is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and was previously with MetLife Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, he operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed annuities. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools to provide written recommendations in collaborative, annual planning engagements.

Anthony Malone is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Beltsville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2000 and Primerica Financial Services since 1998. In addition to advisory work, he receives compensation for sales and referrals related to mortgage, home security, and home automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable accounts. The firm offers model-based investment strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and operates at scale with approximately 3,698 advisors and $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Louis Wilson is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He currently works at Morgan Stanley and has previously held roles at OSAIC, Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation, Equitable Advisors, AXA Advisors, LLC, and Falcon Square Capital. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Karl Campbell is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of advisory work, he is the owner of CampusNIL Corporation, a student savings platform that provides financial benefits and discounts to college students across the U.S. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning, including tax-aware withdrawal strategies and Social Security options, delivered through a collaborative, non-discretionary process.

Geoffrey Mcclenney is a Wealth Management Advisor with 12 years of experience, currently affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in delivering a comprehensive, client-centered approach to wealth management that focuses on understanding clients’ financial situations and personal priorities. Geoffrey helps develop customized strategies that are adaptable to changing client needs and market conditions, leveraging investment insights from Merrill and banking and lending solutions from Bank of America. His areas of expertise include services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, and retirement income planning. Geoffrey holds a Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree from the University of Baltimore. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He follows the Merrill tradition of community participation and spends time volunteering with local organizations. Outside of his professional activities, Geoffrey has interests in basketball, chess, and traveling.

Petya Balevska is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Washington, DC, bringing 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she owns inherited commercial real estate properties with active tenants in Varna, Bulgaria. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement, focusing on clients with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary, personalized retirement recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team.

Jean Adewale Tompihe is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Potomac, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has experience at several firms including Merrill and Sea Cap Inc., with a background that notably includes roles in health and wellness industries. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs supported by structured planning tools and broad retail and institutional offerings.

Ronald Rickert is a financial professional at Cetera with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Woodmac, Inc. and other firms. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an insurance agent involved in fixed insurance sales and service. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and planning services with a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers and a range of program structures.

James Adair III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Northwestern Mutual in various roles from 2002 to 2019 before joining LPL Financial in 2019. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management solutions, utilizing both model portfolios and customized strategies.

Shane Seaberry is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Babson College and The Maret School. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement, focusing on clients with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written, non-discretionary recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team.

Timothy Sprague II is a Series 65-licensed advisor at OSAIC with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC Wealth, he served in the United States Navy for 21 years. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform that offers brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, utilizing tools such as risk-tolerance questionnaires and efficient frontier analysis.

Naj Altaf is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has held roles at firms including Woodbury Financial Services, Capital One Investment Services, and Chevy Chase Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner at Capital Harvest Wealth Partners, an investment advisory LLC. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services. The firm uses a model-based investment process featuring asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and multiple managed account programs delivered through a broad affiliate network.

J. Evans Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and UBS Financial Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and proprietary modeling tools.

Kathryn Badger is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She began her career in financial services after graduating from Boston College, initially working at New England Securities in Boston before joining Merrill in Washington, D.C., in 1990. With over 30 years of experience, Kathryn serves a diverse client base including associations, corporations, business owners, athletes, and entertainers, focusing on designing customized strategies for wealth creation, management, and distribution, particularly retirement income planning. Kathryn holds multiple professional designations such as Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™ (SE-AWMA™), Certified 401(k) Professional (C(k)P®), Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA™), and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™). She emphasizes an educational approach to wealth management, tailoring strategies to individual client needs and leading a team committed to client care. In addition to her professional work, Kathryn is actively involved in community organizations including Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated, and The Cottagers, Inc. of Martha’s Vineyard. She enjoys spending time with her family, attending her children's sports events, cooking, playing tennis, and traveling.

Kevin Forkin is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Charles Schwab in Gaithersburg, MD. His work history includes positions at Charles Schwab Bank SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., as well as prior roles at Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., Bankers Life Securities, Inc., Bankers Life & Casualty, Inc., and a decade of service in the US Army. 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, using multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence from its Center for Financial Research.

Briana Tillman is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she focuses on retirement planning, legacy building, and financial strategies for women. She works with high-net-worth individuals, business owners, retirees, and young professionals to create clear, customized financial plans that address their unique goals and priorities. Briana aims to make financial planning clear and personal, helping clients feel confident in their decisions today and for the future. Her expertise includes retirement planning, family wealth management strategies, small business strategies, tax minimization, and individual and corporate investment strategy. Briana holds professional designations such as Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She completed an Accredited Certificate Program from the University of Arkansas System. Outside of her professional work, Briana enjoys spending time with her family and traveling. Her personal interests also include adventure sports, basketball, cooking, dancing, football, music, swimming, and tennis.

Passant Abbas is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2026. Prior to this role, Passant worked as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2025 to 2026. Before joining Fidelity, Passant served as an ADP Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated from 2023 to 2025, and was a Registration Candidate in the same role from 2022 to 2023. Passant focuses on partnering with clients to develop financial plans that align with their values, goals, and lifestyle. Their approach involves listening and understanding what matters most to clients, aiming to educate, support, and guide them in making confident financial decisions, whether they are working toward retirement, pursuing a legacy, or planning for the future. Outside of professional responsibilities, Passant enjoys family activities, traveling, and volunteering.

Diego Dominguez is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in the North Bethesda Financial Center in Maryland. He focuses on providing goal-based wealth management services to affluent families, accomplished professionals, and successful business owners. His work includes developing flexible, short- and long-term financial strategies that organize clients' personal and business finances. Diego specializes in a range of areas including investment management, defined contribution plans, commercial banking, private business sales, credit and lending, retirement planning, wealth transfer planning, and executive compensation plan management. He has expertise in Corporate Executive Services, Divorce Transition Planning, Employee Benefits Planning, Executive Compensation, Equity Compensation Services, Family Wealth Management Strategies, Institutional and Corporate Benefit Services, and Services for Defined Benefit Plans. Diego holds a High School Diploma from Reservoir High and a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Maryland Global Campus. His professional designations include CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of his professional role, Diego engages in biking, fishing, hiking, rock climbing, running, and scuba diving.