Kirk Brooks Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Rockville, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and having 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Suntrust Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as an associate at two non-investment support companies, Lee, Sipe and Associates, and Serving Those Who Serve. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary advisory services using risk profiling and analytical modeling and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

David Mount is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Robert W. Baird for 15 years before joining Raymond James in 2022. 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 diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services through a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Cynthia Mcgee is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo in various capacities from 2012 to 2022 before joining Merrill in 2022. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a board treasurer for the Philippine Humanitarian Coalition and is a board director for AREAA – DC Metro, a trade organization for real estate professionals. 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Sean Hudson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation. He began his advisory career in 2024 and has previous experience working in education and small business roles. Outside finance, he has been involved with JusCollege and Kammler Painting. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning and advisory programs supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides a range of investment and planning services.

Michael Magruder is a CFP® with over 32 years of experience in financial advisory and tax preparation. He has served in various roles at Avantax and Cetera since 2002 and currently operates his own tax preparation and accounting business. He is affiliated with Cetera Investment Advisers LLC, a large SEC-registered advisory firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services.

Morgan Romero is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2025. Prior to this role, Morgan has worked in various capacities within Fidelity Investments, including as a Planning Consultant from 2023 to 2025, a Relationship Manager from 2021 to 2023, and a Financial Representative from 2020 to 2021. Morgan focuses on collaborative financial planning and education to help clients work toward their financial goals. Emphasizing building trust and ensuring that every client feels heard and supported throughout their financial journey, Morgan applies experience gained through progressive roles within the company.

Matias Rodlauer is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Baird and Harbour Capital Advisors before joining Raymond James. 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 diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

George Feys is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial since 2008 and was previously affiliated with Seneca Wealth Strategies, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a sustainable family farm in Beallsville, MD. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports institutional consulting across a large advisor network, with unique capabilities including municipal advisory services and a SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting program.

Thomas Rowan is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, and involvement with University of South Carolina Athletics. Outside of finance, he has been affiliated with Columbia Country Club and the Sutherland Christmas Tree Market. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Sin Kwoun is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Equity Group, LLC from 1999 to 2003 before joining Wells Fargo in 2016. Outside of advising, Kwoun has ownership interests in several family-owned real estate trusts and investment-related entities. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics, managing assets totaling approximately $671 billion through a network of more than 14,000 advisors.

Joseph Purvis is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Rockville, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Turner and Addie, LLC, a soap business based in North Potomac, MD. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured financial planning tools without providing individual security recommendations in its standalone planning offerings.

Michael Rozofsky is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bethesda, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2009, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs with an emphasis on structured financial planning supported by proprietary tools and research from its Global Investment Committee.

Joan Giacomini is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at SmartBrief Inc. for 14 years. 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 using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Jordan Gault is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where they collaborate with clients to develop personalized financial plans aligned with their unique goals. Drawing on Fidelity's extensive resources, Jordan works closely with clients to support their financial aspirations. Jordan's experience at Fidelity includes roles as a Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative, all contributing to a comprehensive understanding of financial services and client needs. This progression reflects a commitment to client partnership and financial planning. Outside of their professional role, Jordan has interests in art, music, parenthood, photography, soccer, and yoga.

Waheed Siddiqui is a financial advisor at Cetera with 22 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, he worked at CITIGROUP for 10 years. He is also a co-owner of Prestige Global Private Wealth, a financial services firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, overseeing over $256 billion in assets through a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Stephen Lo is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2008. Prior to that, he was with Ameriprise from 2004 to 2008 and MSI Financial Services from 2002 to 2004. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance using multi-asset model portfolios and maintains an integrated structure with centralized custody and supervisory arrangements.

Riley Ellis is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, he worked at The Maryland Club and the University of Maryland, and has experience with Norbeck Country Club. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies, using a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also manages fund advisory services and model portfolios delivered to intermediary platforms.

Matthew Wright is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Bank of America and Merrill Lynch since 2011. Wright is involved in the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce for business networking within the community. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

John Barriga is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at ProFunds Distributors, Inc. and TD Ameritrade. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering wealth advisory wrap fee programs and managed account services. The firm provides both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, combining strategic asset allocation with due diligence on alternative investments.

Daniel Chun is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bethesda, MD, holding a Series 66 license and having 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2014 and affiliated with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured discovery processes and quantitative tools to develop financial plans and provides a range of advisory programs alongside broad retail and institutional services.