Reynold Roy Jr. is a CFP® professional with 39 years of industry experience, currently with Edelman Financial Engines in Fairfax, VA. His career includes over 20 years at Edelman Financial Services LLC and prior roles within affiliated firms of Edelman Financial Engines. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, managing diversified portfolios with a long-term focus and operating as a fiduciary under ERISA and DOL guidance.

Patrick Kamfolt is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and Secular Return Estimates in its financial planning process.

Johnny Yun is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. His prior experience includes roles at UBS Financial Services and City National Bank. Yun serves on the boards of several nonprofit organizations, including the Central Union Mission, Bridges Global Mission, and Trinity Christian School. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, provides advisory and wealth management services to a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored investment strategies through various advisory programs, integrating both in-house and third-party managers along with tax management and responsible investing options.

Ann Taylor is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Gaithersburg, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. She serves as the treasurer for the local unit of United Methodist Women, a nonprofit volunteer position. Charles Schwab 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 combined advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep platform with both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management options.

Lipika Swarup is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Edelman Financial Engines in 2025, she worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. and EF Legacy Securities, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a cake decorating business called My Cake Pals. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm combines committee-driven modeling with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified portfolio management and retirement income services across a broad client base.

Edward Peabody is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he held various positions including educational roles at The Potomac School and McLean High School, as well as involvement with youth soccer organizations. 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 and discretionary investment management using multi-asset model portfolios and provides centralized custody, brokerage, and advisory services at scale.

Patrick Long is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with four years of industry experience. He holds the CFA® designation as well as Series 65 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Mass Mutual in 2026, he worked at Amazon for eleven years and at Emerson Investment Management LLC for five years. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC 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 offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements and various specialized planning programs.

Mark Gillen is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he pursues oil painting and sells his artwork. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, relying on proprietary research, model-based asset allocations, and a broad platform of capital markets functions.

Douglas Rabil is a CFP® professional with 42 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He currently works at Edelman Financial Engines and has been with affiliated firms since 1996, including Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. and EF Legacy Securities, LLC. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven, proprietary modeling process alongside planner delivery and online tools, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary management options with a focus on diversified, long-term portfolios.

Sharon Lafever is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in McLean, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 32 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley for eight years before joining UBS in 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in direct sales and business development for health and wellness products with Partner.Co, Inc. (formerly New Age Beverage) and DoTERRA. 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. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans for clients and offers integrated services including custody, underwriting, and securities-backed lending.

Thy Nguyen is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Nguyen held positions at Bank of America, Wonder Rates, and has a background that includes roles outside of finance such as internal medicine and automotive technology. Merrill, alongside its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers 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 with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Bernard Klein is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he currently assists clients in developing personalized financial plans to help them achieve their goals. He leverages Fidelity's resources and takes the time to understand each client's unique situation in order to provide tailored strategies and ongoing support. Bernard has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, initially working as an Investment Consultant before transitioning to his current role. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones from 2018 to 2020. He holds a California Insurance License.

John Swart is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to develop personalized financial plans tailored to their unique goals and priorities. His approach involves helping clients plan for key life milestones such as funding education, preparing for retirement, and managing long-term family objectives. John holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Georgia. His work emphasizes clear communication and simplifying the complexities involved in wealth management.

Shihi Chu is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in McLean, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2010. Chu also manages her practice operations through an external LLC where she serves as paraplanner. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning with a written Recommendation Report and ongoing annual advice.

Sarah Murphy is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2020. Her previous experience includes roles at Campion Asset Management and a position unrelated to finance at Carrabba's Italian Grill. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs with customizable portfolio management strategies that include both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Michael Robinson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in McLean, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its predecessor firms since 2007. Robinson serves on the Pamplin Finance Advisory Board at Virginia Tech, participating in mentoring and educational initiatives. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by its Global Investment Committee and a broad range of investment and financial services.

Robert Taylor Jr. is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2020. Prior to this, he spent a decade at UBS Financial Services Inc. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Gregory Frese is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with two years of industry experience. He holds the CFA® designation and Series 66 license. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2023, he worked at Capital One Financial for 20 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a manager of F&M Ventures, LLC, a real estate-related business. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals with substantial investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and advisory expertise to deliver tailored retirement income recommendations.

Chad Sigmon is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he has experience working with local government as a commissioner of revenue and has been involved in managing a private club. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Darschaun Snuffer is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2011, serving in various roles including Planning Consultant, Fixed Income Specialist, Trading Execution III, High Net Worth Services, and High Opportunity Services. With over 13 years of experience as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, Darschaun collaborates with clients to understand their unique financial goals and concerns. He develops financial plans designed to provide confidence and strategies to help clients work towards their objectives. He also focuses on educating clients to empower them in making informed financial decisions. Outside of his professional work, Darschaun's personal interests include spending time at the beach, cars, parenthood, tennis, and traveling.