Luis Lopez Portillo is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise LLC and holds the Series 66 designation. He has over 20 years of industry experience, including two decades at Rethos prior to joining LPL Enterprise. He is also involved with Beall Enterprises Inc. Luis is based in North Bethesda, Maryland. LPL Enterprise, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides financial planning, consulting, access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and a broad range of brokerage and insurance products through its integrated advisory and brokerage platform.

Aidan Leighton is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Potomac, MD, with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at U.S. Bancorp Investments and U.S. Bank, and has experience outside finance working at Mustards Last Stand and the University of Colorado Boulder. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning using structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements with employers.

Michael Bowden is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2017. Prior to that, he was with Bank of America and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs. The firm uses structured planning tools and investment committee insights to support its advisory services.

Kristin Alexander is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning, supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Christopher Krabbe is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2020. Prior to his advisory role, his background includes positions at Enterprise Rent-A-Car and involvement with the Five Oaks Swim Club. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Jennifer Heebink is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. She has held positions at Ameriprise Financial Services and Keel Point, LLC prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2019. Heebink holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and proprietary tools, incorporating the Global Investment Committee’s return estimates and simulation models.

Gary Wright is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Catonsville, MD. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, Wright worked for Janney Montgomery Scott for 14 years. 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. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including model portfolios and retirement plan consulting, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Eric Kovacic is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing 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 scenario modeling as part of its offering.

Kent Showler is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 13 years of industry experience. Kent has worked at firms including Lee, Sipe and Associates and PNC Investments. Outside of his advisory role, he refurbishes and resells used baseball gloves as a hobby and volunteers in maintenance at his local neighborhood park. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a broad client base ranging from individual investors to institutional entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, emphasizing tailored advice and implementation support across various account types and investment solutions.

Arjun Venu is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Potomac, MD, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016, including time as part of the firm’s wealth management division. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers planning that incorporates proprietary tools and market simulations, while clients are responsible for plan implementation and updates.

Mariah Lightfoot is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2019. Prior to that, she was with Mass Mutual Investors Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company from 2017 to 2019. 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 offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Ndamzi Lumati is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC since 2018 and Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2014. Outside of finance, Lumati serves as an office administrator for a healthcare staffing company and has self-published books on personal empowerment. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is based on investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Scott Kreger is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Rockville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2009 and previously spent eight years at City National Bank. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides tailored advisory programs combining in-house and third-party investment management with various portfolio management options.

Robert Pfeifer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Olney, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp., now part of LPL Financial, since 2005. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Mark Kutz is a financial advisor at Cetera with 37 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with Cetera and its affiliates since 2016. Prior to that, he was with Investors Capital Corp. for 21 years. In addition to his advisory role, he is an insurance agent specializing in life, health, annuities, long-term care, and property and casualty insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Edward Gray III is a financial advisor at Fidelity with over 34 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at T. Rowe Price Investment Services, TD Ameritrade, and Scottrade before rejoining Fidelity. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He works within Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including advisory roles for registered investment companies. The firm integrates proprietary research with quantitative analysis and systematic portfolio construction, utilizing algorithmic methods and AI in its investment process.

Simone Alston is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in working with women, families, and high net worth millennials, guiding them through financial decisions related to growth, protection, and intentional money use over time. Her approach emphasizes clarity and emotional discipline, particularly when clients face changes in compensation, career, and family circumstances. Simone's expertise includes retirement income planning, education funding, estate and legacy planning, and tax-aware investment strategies. She adopts a goal-based planning process to develop personalized strategies that address investment management, retirement planning, education funding, and long-term wealth building. Fluent in English and Spanish, she supports clients through transitions and increasing complexity. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University System of Maryland and has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Simone is involved with professional organizations such as Braven and the University of Maryland Alumni Association, and participates in community service through Braven and Jersey Cares. She resides in Maryland with her husband and two children and enjoys cooking, music, reading, running, soccer, swimming, tennis, traveling, and watching movies.

John Shifter is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Merrill, Equitable Advisors, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Outside of finance, he has been involved with My Dry Master and Shift Motion Dance Education. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services utilizing structured planning tools and models, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

David Yarn is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2014 and also serves as President of CF Services Group, Inc., an insurance and benefits firm. Yarn is a volunteer Squadron Commander with the Civil Air Patrol. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and platform options tailored to client objectives.

Perry Lazerus is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Securian Financial Services, Minnesota Life, and Financial Advantage, where he has also been involved in fixed insurance sales. In addition to his advisory role, he teaches a retirement planning course at Montgomery College. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management services and operates a multi-manager platform with access to various program structures and third-party managers.