Sheila Cheek is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including a broad range of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets, offering various advisory strategies and affiliated investment products through a large nationwide network of financial advisors.

Jose Rodriguez is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in helping professionals, business owners, executives, and families navigate the complexities of wealth management by integrating investment management, retirement planning, wealth transfer, and banking and lending strategies into coordinated financial plans. Fluent in English and Spanish, Jose takes a comprehensive approach to understand clients' goals, values, and long-term priorities. He holds professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Jose earned his bachelor's degree from American University and completed his high school education at Carol Morgan School. He is a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. Raised in the Dominican Republic by parents with careers in banking, Jose developed an appreciation for guiding clients beyond transactions toward meaningful financial goals. He currently resides in Washington, DC, with his Standard Schnauzer, Mangu. Outside of work, he enjoys fishing, horseback riding, skiing, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Timothy Veith is a Senior Financial Advisor with the VBC Group, affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with ultra-high-net-worth clients to develop customized financial strategies and long-term initiatives aimed at growing and preserving their wealth. Timothy focuses on understanding clients' goals, concerns, and aspirations to create personalized wealth strategies that address the distinctive needs of multiple generations. He also contributes to portfolio management within the VBC Group by conducting research and implementing trading. Timothy began his financial services career in 2006 as a Registered Client Associate with Smith Barney and joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2008. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from James Madison University and has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He specializes in areas such as corporate executive services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, portfolio management services, and individual and corporate investment strategy. Timothy resides in Rockville, Maryland, with his wife and their three children.

Alex Digirolamo is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with a Series 65 credential and seven years of industry experience. He has held roles at Primerica Advisors since 2018 and is currently associated with DiGi Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in non-investment related referrals for home security and automation products and holds a partnership in Next Gen Ventures LLC. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm uses a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Edward Hayes is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2018 and previously worked at Spouting Rock Capital Advisors LLC. Hayes serves as a board member for the Society of Presidential Descendants, a nonprofit organization based in Atlanta, Georgia. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and analysis methods. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides a range of investment and planning services.

Francis Donnelly is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with two years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Alexandria, VA. His prior experience includes roles at M&T Bank, Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, Truist Financial Corp, US Bank, and TIAA Bank. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced technologies.

Michael Levitsky is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2016. Outside of his advisory work, Levitsky is involved in several investment-related business ventures. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning solutions that include cash-flow, retirement, education, and niche services tailored for specific client needs.

Christine Austin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Bethesda, MD, with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at E*TRADE Securities and Charles Schwab. Her career includes a personal sabbatical and time as a full-time student at Mesa Community College. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs for individuals and institutions, providing tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques to support clients, with a broad platform that includes retail and institutional offerings.

Shaun Fulton is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2017, and previously at Bank of America and Merrill from 2011 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering 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 investment models as part of its financial planning process.

Jennifer Mc Guire is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at UBS and roles in education at American University, Northwestern University, San Juan Hills High School, and Ladera Ranch Middle School. 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, and institutional investors.

William Mcnulty is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bethesda, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and affiliated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Mcnulty serves as a board member for the Radford University Foundation, a charitable organization based in Radford, VA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Nia Jordan is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Bethesda, MD, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, she worked at Georgetown University and has performance experience as a member of the Washington Commanders Drumline. She also coaches indoor percussion for Arlington Public Schools. Charles Schwab 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, combining non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts.

James Cusick is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. He is based in Washington, DC. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Sarah Simon is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2011. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and delivers advisory work using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Grant Thompson is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines in Alexandria, VA, with two years of industry experience. His work history includes prior roles at Pure Performance and Financial Engines Advisors, L.L.C., as well as non-financial positions at Legum & Norman Realty Inc, Shenandoah University, and Brightview Landscapes. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of solutions including workplace retirement plans, planner-led wealth management, and online advice, combining proprietary modeling with planner oversight and emphasizing diversified portfolios and long-term investment strategies.

John Limroth is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, Wilbanks Smith and Thomas Asset Management, and BB&T Scott and String. Outside of finance, he is the captain and owner of King Tide Charters, a fishing charter and aquatic services business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct client relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Patrick Adams is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2004. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

William Gardner is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bethesda, MD. He began his career at Morgan Stanley in 2026 and has prior experience at Glenmede Trust Company and FINRA. Outside of finance, he is involved with BabyCat Brewery. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through Financial Advisors and specialized planning groups.

Brandon Phillip Cheeks is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill, Bank of America, and T. Rowe Price. 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 an ESG eligibility framework. The firm delivers services on a non-discretionary basis through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

James Pender is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and over 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at CUSO Financial Services, SunTrust Investment Services, LPL Financial, Access National Bank, and Investment Professionals, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Vice President of the DC Society Sons of the American Revolution, a nonprofit organization. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting using detailed analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance advisory work through a unique affiliation.