Christopher Mellone is a CFP® and CFA® with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and has prior experience at VLP Financial Advisors, where he is also an owner and works as an associate para planner. Mellone serves as Director of PR for the Financial Planning Association, National Capital Area chapter, and is a board member of the Virginia Tech Financial Planning Advisory Board. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individual clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through multiple program structures and a multi-manager platform.

Jonathan Thomas is a CFP® certified financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He currently works at RBC Capital Markets and has prior experience with Truist Advisory Services and BB&T in various advisory and investment roles. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services through diverse wrap fee advisory programs tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

Hanane Lemlih is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment menu.

Mark Vago is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 27 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a power of attorney for his mother. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven investment approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products than typical institutional advisers.

David Litman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc for 13 years before joining Wells Fargo in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is a recipient of a bequest unrelated to investments. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a wide range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Syed Alam is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 8 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, LPL Financial, M&T Bank, Morgan Stanley, and the International Monetary Fund/UN. 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 roughly $671 billion in assets and offers a combination of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Maryury Burbano Montano is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in goals-based financial planning, seeking to align clients' financial lives with their personal values to optimize outcomes. Her approach involves creating personalized, dynamic financial plans that are continuously monitored and adjusted as clients' priorities evolve. Her areas of expertise include education planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. She utilizes comprehensive evaluation techniques across investment management, cash-flow management, debt management, risk management, estate planning, tax minimization strategies, and healthcare cost planning to support her clients' financial goals. Maryury holds a Bachelor's Degree from George Mason University and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designation. She is fluent in English and Spanish. Outside of her professional role, she enjoys dancing, music, spending time with her family, traveling, and watching movies.

Edward Dahl is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 14 years. Outside of his advisory role, Dahl is the sole proprietor of Ocean Block Properties, LLC, a real estate property management business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including personalized financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools such as Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations.

Carmen Wu is a financial advisor at Cetera with 36 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Voya Financial Advisors and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. Outside of advising, she is a past president of the Rotary Club of McLean. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services across various program structures and custodial relationships.

Ben Beriss is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Alexandria, VA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise since 2019, with a brief interval working at Starbucks and prior experience in education. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Alex Li is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding the Series 66 designation and beginning his industry experience in 2025. Prior to joining Schwab, his background includes roles outside the financial sector such as working at Big Blue Swim School and the Fund For The Public Interest. 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 models with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory services.

Sabrina Anderson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Herndon, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has prior experience with Wachovia Bank and Wells Fargo Advisors. Her spouse owns a separate business, ANDERSON GT, LLC, for which she serves as a check signer. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable breadth of investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Jennifer James is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Ashburn, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at REI Systems Inc, Dogtopia, and Shift 7 Digital. Outside of financial advising, she owns several Dogtopia dog daycare locations and is involved in business planning and oversight for these ventures. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with various advisory programs, investment strategies, and affiliated financial services. The firm is notable for its extensive retail advisor and branch network and its range of affiliated capabilities beyond advisory services.

Jordan Bonanno is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at Ameriprise Financial Services and Fidelity Investments. 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

David Nitta is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance, and Northwestern Mutual in various capacities related to wealth management and investment management. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an assistant football coach for Loudoun County Public Schools. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers diversified advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by research and a variety of portfolio management options.

Jessica Robles is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Herndon, VA, holding a Series 66 designation. She has been with Edward Jones since 2005, accumulating 21 years of industry experience. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Scott Wilson is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 22 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2016 and previously worked at TD Ameritrade, Inc. from 2022 to 2024. 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 affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, offering multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options.

Michael Zisko is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining Thrivent, he worked at Wells Fargo Bank for 17 years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns MZ Inspections, a sole proprietorship conducting home occupancy inspections. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on goal-based financial planning without discretionary portfolio management. The firm offers services through a large network of advisors and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option.

Nicholas Buck is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2021 and has been with Wells Fargo Bank, NA since 2017. Prior to his advisory roles, he spent time at George Mason University from 2015 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advice. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a range of investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Roger Diban Abou Jaoude is a financial advisor with Merrill and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 11 years of industry experience, including roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in managing several family-held businesses related to property ownership and development, including serving as a treasurer and general partner for various LLCs. 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. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional clients, integrating investment management with Bank of America’s broader financial platform.