Mariah Lightfoot is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Gaithersburg, MD, and has eight years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2019 and previously held roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Mass Mutual Life Insurance Co, MGM National Harbor, and Capella University. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions and supports its advisors with proprietary research, third-party strategies, and various operational tools.

Ndamzi Lumati is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC since 2018 and Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2014. Outside of finance, Lumati serves as an office administrator for a healthcare staffing company and has self-published books on personal empowerment. 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 based on investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Scott Kreger is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Rockville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2009 and previously spent eight years at City National Bank. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides tailored advisory programs combining in-house and third-party investment management with various portfolio management options.

Robert Pfeifer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 2005. 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, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Mark Kutz is a financial advisor at Cetera with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Cetera and its affiliates since 2016. He is also an agent for fixed insurance products, including life, health, annuities, and long-term care insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting discretionary and non-discretionary account structures.

Carmen Peluso is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Bethesda, MD. She has 13 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones for 14 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, while operating under a fiduciary standard.

Edward Gray III is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at T. Rowe Price Investment Services, TD Ameritrade Investment Management, TD Ameritrade, and Scottrade. He works with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a proprietary investment process combining fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and serves in advisory roles for various registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Simone Alston is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works with a team of experienced advisors to provide comprehensive financial strategies tailored to her clients' unique needs. Simone specializes in helping women, families, and high net worth millennials navigate the complexities of wealth building and management. Her expertise includes college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, retirement income, and tax minimization, among other areas. Simone uses a goal-based planning process to create personalized approaches that incorporate investment management, retirement planning, education funding, and long-term wealth accumulation. She places emphasis on clarity and emotional discipline, particularly as clients face evolving compensation, career, and family decisions. Simone holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University System of Maryland and has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She is involved with professional organizations such as Braven and the University of Maryland Alumni Association, and participates in community activities with Braven and Jersey Cares. Simone is fluent in English and Spanish.

Edward Tilghman is a CFP® professional at Ameriprise with 34 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

John Shifter is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill, Equitable Advisors, and has experience with business ventures including My Dry Master and Shift Motion Dance Education. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing advisory programs and tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Their financial planning process includes structured discovery and firm-approved tools, relying on modeling techniques such as Monte Carlo simulations without offering individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.

David Yarn is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2014. He is also the president of CF Services Group, Inc., where he is involved in insurance, benefits, and human resources. In addition, Yarn serves as a volunteer squadron commander for the Civil Air Patrol. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, pension, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm operates through a large network of financial professionals and manages a multi-billion dollar asset base while providing access to multiple platforms, third-party advisers, and proprietary model strategies.

Perry Lazerus is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Securian Financial Services, Minnesota Life, and Financial Advantage, where he has also been involved in fixed insurance sales. In addition to his advisory role, he teaches a retirement planning course at Montgomery College. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management services and operates a multi-manager platform with access to various program structures and third-party managers.

Jennifer Dammeyer is a Financial Consultant currently employed at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2023. Prior to this role, she served as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2023. Jennifer's career in the financial services industry spans over a decade, beginning with her role as a Portfolio Accountant at T. Rowe Price from 2006 to 2007. She progressed through various positions at T. Rowe Price, including Investment Specialist (2007-2010), Financial Consultant (2010-2018), and Financial Advisor (2018-2022). Throughout her career, Jennifer has focused on developing personalized financial plans tailored to individual client needs, emphasizing the importance of building strong client relationships. Her experience across multiple roles has provided her with a comprehensive understanding of investment strategies and financial consulting. No information regarding Jennifer's education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement has been provided.

Brady Bassford is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm uses a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Christin Shifflett is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has held previous roles at Lord Abbett Distribution and 24 Hour Fitness. Outside of her advisory practice, she owns and operates several children’s fitness centers in Maryland. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools for operational and research purposes.

Kevin Bradley is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the PFS™ designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, and has 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Avantax in various roles from 1998 to 2025. Outside of advising, he serves as treasurer and board member for the Rockville Parks and Recreation Foundation, a nonprofit funding recreational activities, and owns a full-service accounting and tax preparation practice. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, employer-sponsored, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients nationwide. 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 more than 10,000 advisors.

James Urich is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously held roles at BFJ Wealth Management, Avantax Advisory Services, and Avantax Investment Services. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting services through Bell, Frech & Jacobs, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Sarah Burton is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. She previously spent 12 years with Lincoln Financial Advisors before joining Osaic in 2025. Outside of her advisory role, she creates Disney-related content on YouTube and recently became eligible for monetization. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by various tools, and it is notable for its scale, complex affiliate network, and private-equity ownership.

Andrew Poulos is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2009 and City National Bank since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of directors for SUPER LEADERS, a nonprofit organization focused on mentoring at-risk high school students. 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 a range of advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and tailors investment strategies to client risk profiles using both in-house and third-party managers.

Ashlyn Hood is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked with Jemma Investment Advisors LLC and MS Howells & Co. Hood also owns rental property in Baltimore, MD. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.