Matthew Carney is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional who focuses on a planning-first approach to personalized wealth management, advising clients in areas including executive and equity compensation, family wealth management, retirement planning, socially responsible investing, and trust and estate planning services. Matthew works closely with his clients to help them understand their current financial positions and to plan effectively for their long-term goals. Since joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2017, Matthew has developed expertise in a broad range of financial services such as investment management, banking and cash management, insurance services, long-term care planning, and customized lending through Bank of America, N.A. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics and American Public Policy from St. Mary's College of Maryland, where he graduated magna cum laude. During college, he was a member of the men's varsity lacrosse team. Matthew maintains active involvement with several professional and alumni organizations including the College for Financial Planning, St. Mary's College of Maryland Alumni Association, and The Potomac School Alumni Association. He has participated in community events such as the St. Mary's College of Maryland men's lacrosse fundraising game for The Wounded Warrior Project. Outside of his professional life, Matthew enjoys basketball, golfing, music, spending time with his family, and traveling.

William Smith is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Wells Fargo Clearing and Oppenheimer Asset Management. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Anthony Spano is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with individuals and families to simplify complex financial decisions and develop clear, structured approaches to achieving their financial goals. Anthony focuses on understanding what matters most to each client and helps them stay organized and intentional as their needs evolve. Anthony joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management after graduating magna cum laude from the University of South Carolina with degrees in Finance and International Business. He has continued his professional development by earning the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designation and the Maryland Life and Health Insurance License. His expertise includes college education planning, family wealth management strategies, and retirement income. Outside of work, Anthony enjoys ice hockey, swimming, tennis, and traveling.

Colleen Shemer is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2022. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including 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 planning tools and models to support financial planning services.

Nancy Baker is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and with 39 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities 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 extensive research and analytics, managing approximately $671 billion in assets through more than 14,000 financial advisors.

Sallie Thompson is a CFP® and PFS™ with 29 years of industry experience. She is currently an advisor at Cetera and previously worked for Avantax Advisory Services and related entities for 13 years. In addition to her advisory role, she owns and operates an accounting and tax services firm, where she provides tax preparation, planning, and business consulting. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual clients, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services, supported by a large nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Robert Dunn Jr. is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1995 and with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional investors, offering managed account programs, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage services. The firm emphasizes manager selection and tax-efficient investment strategies, supported by its integration with Bank of America’s banking and capital markets platforms.

Ann Marie Mccormick is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Bethesda, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at UBS Financial Services during multiple periods since 1999. Mccormick serves on the board of directors for Cards for Hospitalized Kids, a nonprofit that encourages the creation and distribution of cards to children in hospitals. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, employing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm provides a broad range of capital markets services alongside wealth management.

William Mason is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA since 2022, with prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and Pruco Securities LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary framework.

Charles Markson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors based in Alexandria, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 41 years of industry experience. His career includes 11 years at Raymond James & Associates and nine years at Wells Fargo Clearing before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2025. He is also the owner of CBM Holdings, LLC, where he dedicates significant time. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and sports & entertainment planning, using Wells Fargo’s research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Joshua Johnson Journet is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he provides financial guidance and support to clients, focusing on wealth management strategies. He holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), reflecting his expertise in investment advisory services.

David Johnson is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Deutsche Bank and Allegro Securities, as well as self-employed financial work. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an owner and partner in a general contracting business. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services primarily to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s approach integrates quantitative and qualitative due diligence to develop model asset allocations and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities.

Leland Penno is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated Private Bank since 2009 and 2016, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning conducted through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and market outcome modeling.

Jordan Lewis is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Goldman Sachs and Bloomberg before joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2025. 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 program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Carson Knight is a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He serves the unique wealth management needs of executives, business owners, and entrepreneurs, focusing on helping clients navigate complex financial situations related to family wealth management, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, and tax minimization. Carson collaborates with attorneys, CPAs, and family stakeholders to develop and execute tailored strategies for clients experiencing significant liquidity events or transition planning. Carson began his advisory career at Morgan Stanley and has prior experience in investment banking. He graduated cum laude from the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business with a Bachelor of Science in Finance. He holds professional designations including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Carson is affiliated with professional organizations such as the Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors, Association for Corporate Growth, and the Exit Planning Institute. A Maryland native, Carson resides in Rockville with his wife, Maggie. He enjoys golfing, traveling, and spending time with family.

Daniel Shannahan is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America. He is based in Washington, DC. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers proprietary research and a range of capital markets services.

Mark Skibbie is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Grove Point Advisors, Grove Point Investments, Research Financial Strategies, Wells Fargo Advisors, Merrill, and CUSO Financial Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Ryan Stuart is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Prior to that, he was with Citigroup Global Markets from 2005 to 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs that include tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides planning services that do not include individual security recommendations as part of standalone programs.

Rachel Marker is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 12 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2015 and holds a Series 66 designation. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary capital market research with model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm also provides institutional trading capabilities alongside wealth management services.

Hizikiel Holloman is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, Holloman held various roles including positions at Starcenter Multisport and LISC. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified portfolios including mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.