Amber Rizer is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2015. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm’s integration with Bank of America allows access to an extensive suite of financial products and services beyond typical advisory offerings.

Darwin Alfaro is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been associated with Bank of America and Merrill since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Frenchman Creeks condo in New Carrollton, Maryland, a business activity he dedicates limited time to. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Wade Friedel is a financial advisor at Cetera with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Cetera and its affiliates since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Friedel is a partner in Gridiron Sports, a business involved in acquiring and selling collectibles such as sports cards and comics. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC provides services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options ranging from model portfolios to bespoke strategies.

Drew Woolery is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Bethesda, MD, holding the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and having 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and its related entities since 1999. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of 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 model portfolio approach supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Nicholas Carter is a financial advisor at Cetera with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC for nine years. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in officiating amateur and adult hockey through the Southeastern Hockey Officials Association and Hockey North America. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform that supports a range of investment strategies and program structures.

Melanie Simons is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Bethesda, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Chevy Chase Trust Company, Reframe Wealth, LLC, Extended Travel, and TIAA-CREF. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment services supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Michael Lyubinsky is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company, having previously worked for Northwestern Mutual in various roles from 2010 to 2024. In addition to his advisory work, he is licensed as an insurance broker, focusing on life, disability, and long-term care insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and offers a range of planning programs, including recent additions in divorce and estate-settlement planning.

Adam Band is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been in the financial services industry since 2008 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2010. Adam works with affluent families, accomplished professionals, and business owners to provide goals-based wealth management. He focuses on simplifying clients' financial lives by acting as a central point of contact and integrating various elements of their wealth management needs. Adam holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He earned a bachelor's degree in communication from the University of Arizona, where he is part of the alumni organization Capitol Cats. He is fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, and English. Outside of work, Adam enjoys coaching his two sons' sports teams, including baseball and swimming. He also volunteers locally at Children's National Medical Center in Washington, D.C. Adam and his wife Joanna live in Potomac, Maryland with their two sons.

Michael Towhidi is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Prudential from 2023 to 2025. Outside of his advisory role, Towhidi owns a fitness social media business where he creates fitness and lifestyle content, develops workout plans, and provides fitness consulting. Fidelity’s affiliate, Strategic Advisers LLC, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including model portfolio construction based on proprietary research and quantitative analysis.

Gabe Aronson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Prior to that, he held a position at Citigroup Global Markets starting in 2006. He holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs for individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that uses firm-approved tools and market modeling techniques.

Kil Chang is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2000, including a role at Charles Schwab Bank since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he served on the Kemptown Elementary School PTA from 2018 to 2020. 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 mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment due diligence, leveraging its large scale and integrated operational structure.

Cecily Curtis is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has worked at multiple Raymond James entities and Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC. Curtis is also associated with The Meakem Group, where she serves as a financial advisor. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and institutional entities. The firm provides financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, emphasizing tailored plans developed through detailed client risk profiling and supported by firm research and multiple implementation options.

Kenneth Hecht is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 30 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2022, following a nine-year tenure at UBS Financial Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs methodologies such as Monte Carlo simulations and Secular Return Estimates in its planning process.

Geoffrey Magee is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Gaithersburg, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1998. In addition to advisory work, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors, operating primarily on a tiered wrap-fee structure.

Alexander Freed is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he focuses on helping high-net-worth clients pursue their professional and personal wealth management goals. He joined Merrill in 2017 and serves clients in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area. His practice centers on developing in-depth relationships to understand clients' current situations and future aspirations, offering financial planning, tax minimization strategies, estate planning, customized lending solutions, and other services. Prior to joining Merrill, Freed earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of South Carolina's Darla Moore School of Business, studying Finance and Risk Management. He holds several professional certifications including Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC™), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His expertise encompasses areas such as college education planning, corporate benefits, executive compensation, family wealth management, retirement income, and more. A native of the Greater Washington Region, Freed understands the unique financial needs of his community. He is involved with organizations such as the Knights of Columbus and enjoys spending time with his family and engaging in activities like biking, bowling, fishing, football, golfing, hiking, and reading.

Davide Sarkodee is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Chevy Chase Trust and Corbett Road Wealth Management. 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 blend of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, supported by multi-asset model portfolios, alternative investment due diligence, and a centralized operational structure.

Schimri Yoyo is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2020. In this role, Schimri partners with clients to help them identify opportunities and progress toward their financial goals, focusing on simplifying investing through education and empowerment. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Schimri held positions as a Financial Planner at Bridgemark Wealth Management from 2019 to 2020, a Financial Advisor at Delaware Valley Advisors from 2018 to 2019, and a Registered Representative at Foresters Financial from 2016 to 2018. Schimri holds a California Insurance License. Outside of professional responsibilities, Schimri has interests in football, movies, music, reading, and writing.

Nicholas Feracci is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Bethesda, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2016. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management, supported by proprietary research and institutional trading capabilities.

Edgar Marita is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Potomac, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2010 to 2024 before joining Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that include financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Eli Kreger is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2019, with brief periods spent outside the industry. His prior work history includes roles at Pulse House of Fitness and Sherwood Hill Liquor Store. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers.