Beatriz Casado is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notably broad range of financial products including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Donald Monroe is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at various Wells Fargo entities since 2016, including Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Matthew Hodgson is a financial advisor with Merrill in Columbia, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with both Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill Lynch throughout his career. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates its services with Bank of America’s broader platform, including lending, custody, and principal trading functions.

Gary Plushnick is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 53 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. 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.

Michael Martin is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing. His prior roles include positions at PNC Investments, Valic Financial Advisors, and Citizens Bank. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory services grounded in modern portfolio theory and tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Jonathan Abbett is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 38 years of industry experience and has held leadership roles at multiple firms including Financial Advantage Associates Inc., where he is president and CEO. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in a tax accounting firm and involved in fixed insurance sales. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers, supporting various discretionary and non-discretionary program structures.

Evan Wilson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Rockville, MD, holding a Series 66 license and having nine years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Wilson volunteers as a coach with the First Tee of Greater DC, a charitable organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients by providing a broad range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning, supported by firm-approved tools and analysis from the Global Investment Committee.

Benjamin Napierala is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and has a Series 66 designation. Outside of his advisory role, he also delivers food through a local service. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing comprehensive financial planning and investment advisory services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm utilizes structured planning tools and models outcomes with research from its Global Investment Committee.

Angelica Paiva is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at RBC Capital Markets, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Navy Federal Credit Union. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Mary Gouveia is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. based in Kensington, MD. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, she worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services, Merrill, and several SunTrust and Truist investment firms. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and manages A La Carte Event Rentals Inc. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and institutional entities. The firm provides financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, emphasizing tailored financial plans through fact-finding interviews and risk profiling, with a significant portion of its advisory business conducted on a non-discretionary basis.

David Ziffer is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Scottrade, TD Ameritrade, and Charles Schwab in various roles since 1995. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a rental property in Sarasota, Florida. 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. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a multi-asset model portfolio approach and centralized operational infrastructure.

Anna Behnam is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Bethesda, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the board of Dast2Dast, Inc., participates in charitable events with organizations such as Feed the Homeless and Yellow Boomerang, and is a board member of the Pike District Partnership. She also pursues photography work for a local church. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with at least $1 million in investable assets, delivering non-discretionary, research-based recommendations focused on income, Social Security, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines algorithmic analysis with advisor partnership and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Matheus Carvalho Leme Cavallari is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2024, he worked for the World Bank Group from 2016 to 2021. Outside of advising, he is involved in managing a residential rental property in Washington, DC. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, brokerage, insurance, and access to third-party asset management programs, operating as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer.

Mitchell Davis is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked with Charles Schwab Bank, SSB, and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2018. Prior roles include positions at Ironman Corporation and contributions at DePauw and Alpha Chi Omega. 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, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options supported by multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment due diligence.

Evan Eidelberg is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2017. Previously, he was involved with Solar Covered Parking LLC from 2016 to 2017. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional fiduciaries. The firm’s integration with Bank of America’s corporate platform allows access to a wide variety of financial products and services.

Peyton Randolph is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial in Rockville, MD. Although new to the industry with less than a year of experience, Randolph has been associated with Raymond James Financial Services since 2022. Outside of advisory work, he is involved with Financial 360, LLC, a non-investment-related support company based in Rockville. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and public entities. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, using detailed client assessments and a range of implementation options supported by firm research and external managers.

Jennifer Meyer is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Rockville, MD, holding the CFP® designation along with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. She has 25 years of industry experience, including prior roles at USAA Financial Advisors and ProFeds/FedImpact. Meyer is also associated with Lee Sipe and Associates and Serving Those Who Serve, where she supports financial planning and business operations. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional clients such as pension plans and government entities. The firm offers tailored, primarily non-discretionary advisory services and maintains a notable presence in municipal and public finance through its affiliated networks.

Timothy King is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rockville, MD, holding the Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2007. Additionally, he is a commissioned notary. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Sheldon Foreman is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with established professionals and their families to develop personalized wealth management strategies. His approach begins by identifying clients' financial goals and then building plans aligned with their priorities, addressing areas such as employee benefits planning, executive and equity compensation, family wealth management, legacy planning, and retirement income. Sheldon holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Swarthmore College. He has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Throughout his career, he has assisted clients in managing concentrated stock situations, formulating broad investment strategies, and planning across multiple generations. Originally from Austin, Texas, Sheldon currently resides just outside Washington D.C. His personal interests include basketball, cooking, reading, spending time with family, and traveling.

Victorino Manlapaz is a CFP® professional with over 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as president of Legacy Financial Group, LLC, and is a board member of the Nassau Village Condo Association. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, with investment approaches that include proprietary models, third-party strategists, and both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.