Geoffrey Magee is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Gaithersburg, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1998. In addition to advisory work, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors, operating primarily on a tiered wrap-fee structure.

Alexander Freed is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he focuses on helping high-net-worth clients pursue their professional and personal wealth management goals. He joined Merrill in 2017 and serves clients in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area. His practice centers on developing in-depth relationships to understand clients' current situations and future aspirations, offering financial planning, tax minimization strategies, estate planning, customized lending solutions, and other services. Prior to joining Merrill, Freed earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of South Carolina's Darla Moore School of Business, studying Finance and Risk Management. He holds several professional certifications including Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC™), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His expertise encompasses areas such as college education planning, corporate benefits, executive compensation, family wealth management, retirement income, and more. A native of the Greater Washington Region, Freed understands the unique financial needs of his community. He is involved with organizations such as the Knights of Columbus and enjoys spending time with his family and engaging in activities like biking, bowling, fishing, football, golfing, hiking, and reading.

Davide Sarkodee is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Chevy Chase Trust and Corbett Road Wealth Management. 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 blend of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, supported by multi-asset model portfolios, alternative investment due diligence, and a centralized operational structure.

Nicholas Feracci is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Bethesda, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2016. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management, supported by proprietary research and institutional trading capabilities.

Matthew Smolsky Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for 19 years and The Barnes Group for 23 years. Outside of his advisory role, Smolsky serves as an Assistant Fire Chief with the Prince William County Department of Fire & Rescue, a position he has held since 1977. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives. The firm supports individual investors, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions with a range of financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms.

Edgar Marita is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Potomac, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2010 to 2024 before joining Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that include financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Eli Kreger is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2019, with brief periods spent outside the industry. His prior work history includes roles at Pulse House of Fitness and Sherwood Hill Liquor Store. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

Mary Bottella is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she manages a rental property in Naples, Florida. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, providing a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options along with integrated brokerage, custody, and financial planning services.

Joseph Whalen is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates and holds the Series 66 designation. He has 10 years of industry experience, all with Raymond James since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant rugby coach at Gonzaga High School, teaching sophomores how to play rugby. 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 and consulting with a range of portfolio management styles supported by extensive research and affiliate resources.

Roland Laryea is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he held various roles across several companies including Encora, Bytes, and Ocado. 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, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Aydin Tuncer is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director and member of the finance committee for iF, a Foundation for Radical Possibility, a nonprofit organization. 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 wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and consulting services with a diverse array of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Randen Brown is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Footlocker Inc., Burke and Herbert Bank, and BOSE. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Scott A. Spiers serves as the Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill. He has been in the financial services industry since January 2015 and is a fully licensed financial advisor. Scott's approach centers on building wealth management strategies tailored to individual client needs, focusing on tax-efficient portfolios and retirement planning. Before joining Merrill, Scott began his financial services career with a smaller firm, achieving the highest level of production distinction in his third year. Prior to his financial career, he served nearly 21 years as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Air Force, commanding three squadrons and deploying to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Qatar. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Science from the U.S. Air Force Academy, a Master of Science in Finance from the University of Texas at San Antonio, an MBA from the College of William & Mary, and a Master of Arts in Homeland Security from the Naval Postgraduate School. He holds professional designations including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Scott emphasizes that his work is about understanding clients' life priorities and creating personalized financial plans that align with their goals and aspirations. He is committed to community involvement, reflecting the Merrill tradition of service by volunteering with local organizations. His personal interests include a variety of sports and endurance activities such as baseball, basketball, biking, football, running, running marathons, soccer, and swimming.

Ryan Fischer is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Bethesda, MD, holding a Series 63 designation and four years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Red Ventures, as well as work with Body Armor Sports Drink. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold, using proprietary research and tools, with optional implementation through various brokerage and advisory programs.

Benjamin Mackie is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Xcal, IMC, Montgomery College, and Andrews International. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory services.

John Lasheski is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as an executor for an estate in Brookeville, Maryland. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide array of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and models.

Gordon Romans is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley since 2023. Prior to that, he was with Equitable Advisors from 2020 to 2022. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and market models as part of its process.

Brandon Mong is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 11 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with J.P. Morgan Securities in Bethesda, MD, where he has worked since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at United Brokerage Services, Inc. and United Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screens and qualitative research to build customized asset allocations, focusing on non-discretionary written advice and client decision-making.

David Giulieri is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bethesda, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, following a 15-year tenure at Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Lake Sunapee Partnership LLC, a real estate venture in Sunapee, NH. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools.

Timothy Calabrese is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2008 and concurrently at Bank of America, N.A. since 2013. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services primarily to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional investors.