Thomas Lee is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Raymond James Financial since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for EZ Federal Benefits and is a partner in GIVE LLC, a business where he has managerial and promotional responsibilities. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, pension plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and modeling tools, and it supports a large network of advisors and affiliated firms.

Trent Smith is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments' Reston, Virginia Investor Center. In this role, he leads a team of Financial Consultants focused on delivering client-centric experiences through holistic planning and guidance. He aims to foster an empowering and motivating environment to support associates in achieving their long-term personal and professional objectives. Smith has held various positions at Fidelity Investments since 2013, including Assistant Branch Leader, Workplace Guidance Manager, Guidance Support Specialist, Retirement Solutions Representative, Investment Solutions Representative, and Financial Representative. This progression reflects his experience across multiple facets of financial services and leadership within the organization.

Edward Railey is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for nine years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2023. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, serving as an ERISA fiduciary and offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management options.

Parul Verma is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2019, having previously worked at Commerce Bank and Capital One Bank. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Jahaad Martin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at JP Morgan Securities, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a rental property in Houston, Texas. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning and a broad array of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and the expertise of its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Ryan Troxell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds the Series 66 designation and has five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, T Rowe Price, and Fidelity Investments. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by internal and third-party research.

Barry Shapiro is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He co-founded the Sorkin Shapiro Unikel Group, overseeing a team of six professionals dedicated to serving the diverse financial goals of their clients. Barry began his career in financial services in 1996 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2008. He works primarily with corporate retirement plans and high-net-worth families to enhance their financial well-being. Barry specializes in a range of services including retirement income planning strategies, wealth transfer, insurance services, and philanthropic strategies. As a Retirement Benefits Consultant, he is part of an elite group of advisors qualified to address complex retirement investing challenges, assisting corporations with retirement plan enhancement, needs assessments, investment analysis, menu selection, and employee education. He holds a bachelor's degree in business from the University of Maryland College Park and holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC), and Sports & Entertainment (SE) designations. Barry emphasizes personal service and objective advice, aiming to build enduring relationships with clients through disciplined investment management and comprehensive financial guidance.

Donald Glab is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 12 years before joining Wells Fargo in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Evergreen Christian School in Leesburg, VA, serving on its finance committee. 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 process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Jason Martin is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bethesda, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Martin volunteers with the CFA Institute, reviewing examination content and assisting with standards and grading. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a variety of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and market simulations.

Young Kim is a financial advisor at OSAIC with a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2025, Kim worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for seven years and MCB Consulting LLC for seven years, where he currently provides consulting services to business owners on operations and business strategies. He is also employed part-time as a home caregiver. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers, offering integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs various tools such as asset-allocation models and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Stephen Hlibok is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since beginning his career in 1987, he has concentrated on developing wealth management strategies tailored to individual client needs. Stephen’s expertise encompasses services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, socially responsible and values-based investing, special needs planning strategies, and retirement income. A key focus of his practice is serving deaf investors, offering direct communication in American Sign Language without third-party interpretation to ensure clear understanding of opportunities, risk tolerance, and investment tax efficiency. Stephen holds a Master’s degree in Vocational Rehabilitation from New York University and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Gallaudet University. He has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and is affiliated with the National Association of the Deaf and the Gallaudet University Alumni Association. His work advancing financial services for the deaf community has received national media coverage. Outside of his professional role, Stephen is involved with the United States Deaf Ski and Snowboard Association and enjoys outdoor activities such as skiing, biking, hiking, boating, fishing, genealogy, and traveling.

Dominic Lo Piccolo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2017, with a break during which he served on the investment committee of the Zeta Psi Educational Foundation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools.

David Brown Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and World Financial Group. Outside of financial services, he is involved with Resilient Kids, where he provides consulting and education to assist in training new employees. Merrill serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients, offering managed account programs, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage services. The firm emphasizes manager selection and tax-efficient investment strategies, operating closely with Bank of America and its affiliates.

Katherine Clark is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 48 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at City National Bank. Clark has served on the boards of The Excel Institute, a training program for underprivileged young adults, and the National Park Trust, a nonprofit focused on land acquisitions near U.S. national parks and children’s educational programs. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides tailored portfolio management and financial planning through a variety of advisory programs, leveraging both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Casey Coffman is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2024, Coffman worked at Morgan Stanley from 2017 to 2024 and held positions at PenFed Credit Union and Energy Federal Credit Union. He holds the Series 66 designation. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Michelle Owens is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Rockville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, Owens serves on the Board of Directors for a nonprofit community development corporation in Washington, DC, and is Treasurer for Utility Advisory, Inc. She also oversees the investment advisor and portfolio for the United Religions Initiative. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, delivering tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team. The firm combines research-driven modeling and tax-efficiency analysis to support client income strategies, while emphasizing the use of Ameriprise-managed accounts and affiliated investment products.

Alvin Costa is a financial advisor with Merrill in Germantown, MD, holding a Series 66 license and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Wells Fargo Bank, and PNC Bank, as well as teaching at the University of Maryland-College Park and Montgomery College. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal teams and third-party managers.

Michael Brick is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Bethesda, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Washington Maryland Region, contributing to fundraising and youth events. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management. The firm offers fee-based financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and distributes mutual funds and alternative products.

Mauricio Maldonado is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, NA. Maldonado holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Eric Wells is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Columbia, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. He has concurrently worked at T. Rowe Price and within the federal government since 2010. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals using a range of portfolio management and model-based strategies.