Cynthia Mcgee is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo in various capacities from 2012 to 2022 before joining Merrill in 2022. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a board treasurer for the Philippine Humanitarian Coalition and is a board director for AREAA – DC Metro, a trade organization for real estate professionals. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Shelby Smith is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Ellicott City, MD, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with 10 years of industry experience. Smith has a diverse work background including roles at Woodlawn Motor Coach, Schneider National, and United States Postal Service. Outside of advisory work, Smith is a licensed notary public and loan signing agent, and also drives part-time for Lyft. Primerica Advisors manages a large wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm uses model-delivery investment strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and offers discretionary separately managed account options, with trade execution and custody supported by BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Sean Hudson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation. He began his advisory career in 2024 and has previous experience working in education and small business roles. Outside finance, he has been involved with JusCollege and Kammler Painting. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning and advisory programs supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides a range of investment and planning services.

Joseph Shaw III is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Ellicott City, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and over 26 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Fulton Financial Advisors and The Columbia Bank. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves individual and high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm provides tailored financial planning and investment consulting, offering non-discretionary guidance supported by analytical tools and a range of advisory programs.

Richard Muller is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. He is currently based in Hunt Valley, MD. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its advisory process.

Alexander Dodge is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with Series 66 credentials and no prior industry experience. He has held various roles outside the financial sector, including positions at The Home Depot and the University of Maryland’s Department of Recreation and Wellness. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to a broad client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models and third-party program sponsors to deliver investment solutions.

Morgan Romero is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2025. Prior to this role, Morgan has worked in various capacities within Fidelity Investments, including as a Planning Consultant from 2023 to 2025, a Relationship Manager from 2021 to 2023, and a Financial Representative from 2020 to 2021. Morgan focuses on collaborative financial planning and education to help clients work toward their financial goals. Emphasizing building trust and ensuring that every client feels heard and supported throughout their financial journey, Morgan applies experience gained through progressive roles within the company.

Thomas Rowan is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, and involvement with University of South Carolina Athletics. Outside of finance, he has been affiliated with Columbia Country Club and the Sutherland Christmas Tree Market. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services 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.

Sin Kwoun is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Equity Group, LLC from 1999 to 2003 before joining Wells Fargo in 2016. Outside of advising, Kwoun has ownership interests in several family-owned real estate trusts and investment-related entities. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics, managing assets totaling approximately $671 billion through a network of more than 14,000 advisors.

Joseph Purvis is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Rockville, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Turner and Addie, LLC, a soap business based in North Potomac, MD. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured financial planning tools without providing individual security recommendations in its standalone planning offerings.

Michael Rozofsky is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bethesda, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2009, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs with an emphasis on structured financial planning supported by proprietary tools and research from its Global Investment Committee.

Callum Redman is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked with Richard Wagener and Wagener-Lee LLC since 2022 and has prior experience at Salisbury University and Howard Community College. Redman is also involved in administrative duties for Richard Wagener’s support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using advanced analytical tools and supports a large advisor network with specialized services such as municipal advising and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Joan Giacomini is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at SmartBrief Inc. for 14 years. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Robert Kamya is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Washington, DC, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 14 years of industry experience, including prior roles at PNC Investments from 2011 to 2019. 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 vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Waheed Siddiqui is a financial advisor at Cetera with 22 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, he worked at CITIGROUP for 10 years. He is also a co-owner of Prestige Global Private Wealth, a financial services firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, overseeing over $256 billion in assets through a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Stephen Lo is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2008. Prior to that, he was with Ameriprise from 2004 to 2008 and MSI Financial Services from 2002 to 2004. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 and discretionary investment guidance using multi-asset model portfolios and maintains an integrated structure with centralized custody and supervisory arrangements.

Matthew Tew is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, Bank of America, and Morgan Stanley, along with a one-year tenure at Howard County Public Schools. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s process incorporates both quantitative and qualitative research and may include ESG considerations in its recommendations.

Omar Jennings IV is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbia, MD, where he has 16 years of experience. Before Equitable Advisors, he worked at AXA Advisors LLC for 10 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole member of Hudson Thomas LLC, a business entity unrelated to investment activities. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management. The firm’s approach involves matching clients to appropriate program models or discretionary managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party solutions delivered through a network of advisers.

Riley Ellis is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, he worked at The Maryland Club and the University of Maryland, and has experience with Norbeck Country Club. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies, using a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also manages fund advisory services and model portfolios delivered to intermediary platforms.

John Barriga is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at ProFunds Distributors, Inc. and TD Ameritrade. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering wealth advisory wrap fee programs and managed account services. The firm provides both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, combining strategic asset allocation with due diligence on alternative investments.