Glen Bennett is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Arlington, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Linsco Private Ledger Corp since 2002. 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, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Colleen Shepard is a Wealth Management Advisor and founding partner of The Shepard Ellison Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has worked since 1990. She holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) certification as awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., along with the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. With over 30 years of experience, Colleen specializes in providing a holistic approach to wealth management, focusing on client relationship excellence and personalized service. Her practice serves entrepreneurs, business owners, women in leadership, senior executives, and multigenerational families, assisting with areas such as college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, and small business strategies. Colleen holds a Master's Degree from American University and a Bachelor's Degree from the State University of New York. She has served in advisory roles including membership on the Financial and Investment Committees for St. Andrews Episcopal School, the Financial Committee for Grace Episcopal Day School, and as a Vestry Member for All Saints Church in Chevy Chase. She is also a member of the Women's Golf Association at Bethesda Country Club and volunteers at All Saints Episcopal Church on various service projects.

Pablo Molina is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors, Centaurus Financial, and Reese Yeatman. Molina is also a partner at Reese Yeatman Financial, LLC. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, and corporations through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and managed portfolios that include a range of investment types and provide clients with flexible account management options.

Evan Tanner is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, Merrill, Pinebrook Capital, Merrill Lynch, and TBC. He has a background that includes time at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and work in sports and entertainment. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jon Lindenberg is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Bethesda, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in investment-related activities, including ownership of LLCs and rental properties. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and investment recommendations supported by Wells Fargo research and planning tools.

John Snyder is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Brown Advisory and SVB Wealth LLC before joining J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision authority.

Alexander Simet is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2023, he worked at the University of Maryland from 2019 to 2023. In addition to his financial advisory role, he manages a family-owned restaurant, Il Basilico Trattoria, where he oversees kitchen and serving staff operations. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services, covering areas such as retirement, education, and wealth-transfer planning, supported by proprietary research and planning tools.

David Kuzma is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge since 2015. Kuzma serves on the board of the Catholic Business Network of Montgomery County and the Maryland chapter of Exit Planning Exchange. He is also an author, educator, and podcast speaker, and owns Blue Chair Publishers, LLC, and Aquilo Accounting & Tax, LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through independent financial professionals using a variety of discretionary and non-discretionary investment platforms and proprietary and third-party strategies.

Katharine Leithead is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2009. She also has a long tenure with Bank of America, N.A. beginning in 2002. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Traci Richmond is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Bethesda, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. Her career includes prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and ownership of Women Who Rock LLC from 2016 to 2023. She is also the owner of The Meakem Group, LLC, a non-variable insurance business. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and utilizes advanced analytical tools, supporting clients through advisory programs and partnerships such as with the Society for Human Resource Management.

Lauren Finikiotis is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2021. Prior to her current roles, her background includes various positions connected to the College of William & Mary and University of Pittsburgh. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm’s approach combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Jeanette Barrett is Vice President and Executive Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has worked since 2006. She has held roles of increasing responsibility including Vice President Financial Planning Consultant before her current position. With nineteen years of experience working with high-net-worth families, Jeanette specializes in integrating workplace benefits into comprehensive wealth plans. She prioritizes client engagement and education, ensuring clients understand and participate in the creation of their financial strategies. Jeanette holds an Arkansas Insurance License. Outside of work, she enjoys concerts, family activities, fitness, football, social events with friends, and traveling.

Hugh Mclaughlin III is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked in various capacities within Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 1995. His current roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a broad range of advisory programs supported by structured planning tools and research-driven investment insights.

Michael Mann is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with nine years of industry experience, currently associated with Raymond James Financial. He has previously worked at R.W. Baird & Co. and maintains a role at Gentian Financial, Inc., where he is involved in financial planning, investment research, and internal operations. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports its clients through advisory programs and institutional consulting.

Mary Mathias is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Washington, DC, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. She has 39 years of industry experience, including five years at City National Bank and 17 years with RBC Capital Markets. Outside of her advisory role, she occasionally rents condominiums and a beach house to friends and family. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering tailored portfolio management and financial planning through multiple wrap fee programs. The firm integrates in-house and third-party investment managers with a variety of investment options and features a notable capital-markets presence.

Tracy Mc Crory is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining RBC Capital Markets, Mc Crory worked at a private family office and Fairway Insurance Agency. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various wrap fee advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to each client’s Advisory Risk Profile.

Hayley Glantz is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Chevy Chase, MD, holding a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., Agency One, and The Capital Grille. 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, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Philip Doyle is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He serves a diverse clientele that includes corporate executives, business owners, and multi-generational families. His approach prioritizes a service-first model with a careful consideration of risk, fees, and taxes to enhance the client experience. Engagements typically begin with a client’s cash flow analysis, enabling his team to assess factors such as single stock concentration, liability management, and health care costs. Philip's areas of expertise encompass corporate executive services, executive and equity compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, philanthropic planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. He is part of Merrill Lynch's Corporate Advisory Services Group, which focuses on integrating customized wealth management strategies for corporate insiders and high net-worth families. Philip holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of South Carolina and an international diploma from Gonzaga College High School. He has earned professional designations including Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA).

Denis Mc Groddy is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, TD Ameritrade, Inc., and Scottsdale Securities. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and utilizes multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Donald Irwin IV is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2002. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.