Matthew Choma is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving at Charles Schwab in Washington, DC. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2015 and Charles Schwab Bank since 2017. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. 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. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advice and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and research-driven due diligence.

Kenneth Kline serves as a Private Wealth Advisor and is a founder and leader of the Bono & Kline Group at Merrill Private Wealth Management. He works with ultra-affluent individuals, families, and institutions to develop tailored financial strategies. His approach integrates investment management, trust and estate planning services, philanthropic planning, and access to customized credit and lending through Bank of America, N.A. Within his team, he oversees wealth transfer initiatives and has specialized expertise in philanthropic strategies including family foundations, donor-advised funds, and charitable trusts. Kline began his professional career as the founder and owner of an interstate mortgage and construction company operating in the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest regions. In 2001, he transitioned to wealth management by joining Sanford C. Bernstein (now AllianceBernstein) as a Private Wealth Advisor. After eight years, he moved to Barclays Wealth and Investment Management where he collaborated with the Bono & Kline Group before joining Merrill Private Wealth Management in 2015. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Real Estate and Economics from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and a Master of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Maryland. Kline previously served on the Finance Committee for the Children’s Inn at the National Institute of Health and is a past president of the Estate Planning Council of Montgomery County, Maryland. He lives in Potomac, Maryland with his wife and three children and enjoys skiing, running, hiking, reading, and researching future investment trends.

Ingrid Lamb is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Annapolis, MD, holding the PFS™ and Series 66 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Money Concepts Capital Corp for 24 years before joining Ameriprise in 2026. Outside of advisory work, she owns Bayview Financial Consulting LLC, which provides tax preparation services. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service offering tailored retirement-income planning that includes written recommendation reports and ongoing advice based on research, data, and proprietary tools.

Russell Chomiak is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014 and with JPMorgan Chase Bank NA since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to 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 brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Dariush Youssefiani is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., and the United States House of Representatives. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered advisor and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Aamir Qureshi is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Washington, DC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2024. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer, investment adviser, and commodity-related registrations.

Phoebe Solms is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Nicholas Rizzi is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing holding a Series 66 designation. He has experience at Wells Fargo since 2024 and previously worked at Spadaflora, Virginia Tech, and North Hunterdon High 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 combines brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Mark Blackburn is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he works closely with clients to identify their financial goals and develop clear strategies to achieve them. He emphasizes making financial planning accessible to a broad range of individuals seeking to build stability for themselves and their families. Mark has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having served in various capacities at Fidelity Investments since 2016, including as an Investment Consultant and Central Relationship Manager. Prior to that, he was a Financial Adviser with MetLife Premier Client Group from 2011 to 2015. Outside of his professional work, Mark enjoys biking, hiking, music, photography, and soccer.

Eric Silk is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently advising at Wells Fargo Advisors in Annapolis, MD since 2009. He is a 20% owner of Private Wealth Partners LLC, a financial practice based in Annapolis, and serves as co-trustee for a 401(k) plan. 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 institutions. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, including niche areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning, using proprietary research and tools.

Kevin Voelling is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Annapolis, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Ameriprise, J.P. Morgan Securities, and PNC Bank. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers diverse advisory programs, financial planning, and utilizes both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Sarah Kosmerl is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Tribe Cycle, Lyons & Sucher, and Hats and the Belfry. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by extensive research and technology tools.

Faben Mesfen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2019, Mesfen worked at UBS Financial Services and had roles at the Natural Resources Defense Council and Oakland Montessori School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Omid Sarmadi is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Distributors and has been involved in a family business, Sarmadi Brothers, a men's shop he co-founded and remains a silent owner. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, leveraging proprietary capital market research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, offering a broad platform that includes fiduciary financial planning, portfolio management, and capital markets activities.

Bryan Thomas is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including T. Rowe Price and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Forward Global and Canary Ventures, LLC. LPL Financial serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Roshan Revankar is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with the Series 66 designation and approximately one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Wells Fargo, Carolina Housing, and the University of North Carolina. 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 investment recommendations.

Brett Marchand is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2005. He also has a longstanding role at Tower Federal Credit Union dating back to 2002. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives, offering a broad range of advisory and brokerage services.

Patrick Nickerson is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2016. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions supported by a nationwide network of advisers.

Yashar Gogerdchi is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at Summit Financial Group Inc and Summit Brokerage Services from 2016 to 2019. Outside of his advisory duties, he serves as a board member for the Triton Woods Community HOA and operates his own financial planning business under Shar Gogerdchi Financial Planning. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through independent Financial Professionals using a variety of platform and custody arrangements and proprietary as well as third-party model strategies.

Lisa Elbert is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 42 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2010 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.