Debra Russell is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 certifications. Outside of her financial career, she is an author of a young adult novel titled *The Eye of the Goddess*. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

William Smith is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bethesda, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 35 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Wells Fargo Advisors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm uses structured planning tools and proprietary market estimates to support clients, offering a range of investment and financial services.

Anthony Spano is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the firm after graduating magna cum laude from the University of South Carolina with degrees in Finance and International Business. Anthony has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designation and holds the Maryland Life and Health Insurance License. He also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Anthony works with individuals and families to simplify complex financial decisions and develop clear, structured plans tailored to their unique goals. He emphasizes understanding each client's priorities and helps them stay organized and intentional as their needs evolve. He lives in Kentlands, Maryland. Outside of work, Anthony enjoys traveling, pickleball, golf, and supporting the Washington Capitals.

Dennis Reisher is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved as a producer in the sale of long-term care insurance through LTCi Partners and Crump Life Insurance Services. 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, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Nancy Baker is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. 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 IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader set of financial product offerings, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

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.

Samuel De La Cruz is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Grove Point Advisors, H. Beck, and Alexander Capital, among others. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Medallion Financial Group and Safe Money Concepts LLC. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and various advisory tools.

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.

Alicia Mosebrook is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at AXA Advisors, Clearone Advantage, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Mary Kay, and The Pennsylvania State University. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as vice president of the Thunderbolt Society and works part-time at Wyndham Gettysburg in an event support role. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment programs through its network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing third-party managers and curated advisory models.

Alexandra Nolan Jamros is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2019, previously working at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc from 2016 to 2019. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse clientele including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with customized portfolio management and financial planning services tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

David Johnson is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Silver Spring, MD. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities, he worked at Deutsche Bank and Allegro Securities. Outside of financial advising, he is a part-time general contractor and home builder through his ownership of GR Nelson. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Colin Roddy is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Merrill, Heritage Financial Consultants, and City Life Community Builders. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related investment options alongside traditional products.

Sean Cable is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Graham Holdings Company, Grove Point Investments, H Beck, CITIGROUP, PNC Wealth Management, United Brokerage Services, and A.G. Edwards & Sons. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers as an elections officer with the Prince William County Elections Board and works as a bartender. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, 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.

Rita Russell is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. She has worked with various Wells Fargo entities since 2011, including Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

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.

Samuel Kushner is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors, T. Rowe Price, and teaching experience at the University of Maryland and McDonogh School. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party resources.

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.

Jared Simmons is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2025. In this role, he collaborates with clients to build comprehensive financial plans that help them prepare for and pursue their fullest retirement. Prior to his current position, Jared served as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2025 and as a Financial Representative from 2023 to 2024. He holds a California Insurance License.

Anna Squier is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Rockville, MD, and has one year of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Vintage Financial Partners, Babbington Inc, Gallagher Kies & Company, Keller Williams, and Carmen Schools for Science and Technology. Outside of advising, she is a licensed notary and owns Sharp Turn Products, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services through a network of investment adviser representatives to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a variety of investment options and platforms, combining extensive resources with a broad range of financial services.

Peter Glassman is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Bethesda, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with MassMutual Investors Services since 1989 and also serves with MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 1987. Glassman is a board member of the Helping Hands Society of Greater Washington, a nonprofit organization. MassMutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser subsidiary of MassMutual, providing financial planning and related services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers asset management, money-manager programs, and educational seminars with planning engagements structured as annual, collaborative relationships.