Tanmika Hysmith is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 15 years of experience, currently practicing at Merrill in Washington, DC. She has worked at both Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2011. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutions.

Clara Ranzetta is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 66 designated financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2017 and previously spent two years at Ernst & Young. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including various household types, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a broad range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Themba Magagula is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. He has worked at several firms including Capital One Advisors, Merrill, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a repair business. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Logan Parker is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has previously worked with Insight Global and Jen and Greg Money Matters. Outside of finance, he serves as a varsity baseball assistant coach at West Springfield High School and coaches at the Metropolitan Baseball Academy. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm offers tailored financial planning using structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools, supporting clients in implementing and updating their plans.

Susika Dimiyawa is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. She previously held roles at Equity Residential, Astrolytes Cyber Security, and an educational funding company. She holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and combines broad retail and institutional services with specialized investment activities.

Emily Huffman is a CFP® professional with 11 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2011 and currently serves at City National Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the Board of Directors for Girls on the Run of Montgomery County and is a general member of the Finance and Audit Committee at the Sulgrave Club Inc. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored investment advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and custody services, utilizing both in-house and third-party resources to implement client strategies.

Olivia Lundstrom is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2025 and previously held roles at M&T Bank and M&T Securities. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, participant-level retirement advice, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and advanced operational tools.

Elizabeth Cunneen is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at various businesses such as Open Road Restaurant and Hudson and Ash Boutique. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery across a broad investable universe.

Keenan Shepard is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he works with clients to align financial resources with their life goals, focusing on providing access to suitable products and a stable team approach without selling stock-picking advice. Keenan emphasizes understanding client interests and collaborating closely with families to support their financial planning needs. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Richmond and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Keenan is proficient in English, Spanish, and French, which supports his ability to communicate with a diverse clientele. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Keenan's personal interests include billiards, boxing, chess, golfing, hiking, photography, pickleball, tennis, and watching movies. His philosophy centers on carrying the burden of financial stress for clients so they can focus on their passions without worrying about markets and money.

Eric Lantz is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005, currently serving as a financial advisor at the firm’s Alexandria, VA office. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a family limited partnership, Lantz Family LLC, which is used for investment purposes. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that offers retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm provides a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, utilizing a centralized retirement-income consulting team and algorithmic tools to develop tailored, tax-efficient income strategies.

Roderick Von Lipsey is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Washington, DC, and has 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for The Aspen Institute and is the Board Chairman for The CNA Corporation, a nonprofit FFRDC. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Adam Clark is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2014. He began his career at Fidelity Investments in 2008, progressing through roles including Financial Representative, Private Client Specialist, and Investments Consultant. His approach centers on understanding clients deeply to empower them as investors and help them achieve their financial goals efficiently. Clark's professional experience spans over a decade within Fidelity Investments, providing him with extensive knowledge in financial consulting and client management. His commitment to client-focused service underpins his work and guides his interactions with investors. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Clark has interests in fishing, golf, kayaking, movies, and music.

James Purce Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Washington, DC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 42 years of industry experience. His prior work includes eight years at Prudential Equity Group, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs over 14,000 financial advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Gary Thompson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, as well as Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. He is based in Washington, DC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Carlos Carrillo is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Arlington, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has a longer tenure with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., dating back to 2011. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets across a large network of advisors and uses research-driven approaches informed by modern portfolio theory and diversification principles.

Kiera Murphy is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, she worked at Capgemini Government Solutions and held various roles during her time at the University of Virginia. Her outside experience includes co-owning Shoes Cup & Cork LLC from 2020 to 2022. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager selection, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence.

Jason Borras is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2018, following roles at MC Financial and Wells Fargo. Based in Washington, DC, his background includes experience across several prominent financial institutions. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michelle Rosenberg is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2014. Rosenberg is co-owner and Chief Financial Officer of Sunderland Partners L.L.C., an entity established to manage succession planning and operational costs for her practice. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, offering written Recommendation Reports that include income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to support clients, with a focus on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Paul Abbou is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. He currently works at Cetera and has held previous roles at Avantax Investment Services, HeimLantz Professional Corporation, and 1st Global Capital Corp. In addition to his advisory work, Abbou manages HeimLantz CPAs and Advisors, LLC, where he provides tax return review and tax planning advisory services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide multi-manager platform serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts with a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of program options and custodial relationships, supported by over 10,000 advisors and approximately $256 billion in assets under management.

William Kast is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on developing personalized financial strategies to help clients pursue their long-term goals. Bill brings over 25 years of experience working with a diverse client base that includes business owners, real estate developers, lobbyists, consultants, and endowments. His background as a former business owner and his interest in business mechanics and economics inform his approach to providing thoughtful financial guidance. He holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Delaware and several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA).