Rutin Crisp is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. before joining Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process includes structured discovery and firm-approved tools, utilizing models such as Monte Carlo simulations, while primarily acting in an advisory capacity.

Ishioma Ikukaiwe Ekanem is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2022, Ekanem worked at PNC Bank and United Bank for Africa PLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm includes a broad range of financial products in its investment menus, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Eliza Socito Balubar is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with Primerica since 2014. Prior to her current role, she was employed at the University of Maryland Medical Center from 2006 to 2018. In addition to her advisory work, she is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed account options. The firm uses third-party asset managers and emphasizes a tiered wrap fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Scott Katzenbarger is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 14 years before joining LPL Financial in 2023. 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 representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with research-supported model portfolios.

Irving Robinson Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at Bank of America and Family First Life. 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 offers model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Brezovec is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 14 years. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as a firearms instructor and is involved in deer management through Phillips Farm in Adamstown, MD. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios, third-party research, and various investment strategies.

Jordan Banks is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and Truist Financial. Banks also has experience with Western Governors University and the University of Maryland - College Park. Merrill 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Robert Turner Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Nicole Martin is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. She previously worked at Capital Bank for four years and has held positions in lending and mortgage services. Outside of advising, she owns long-term rental properties in Washington, DC, and Denver, CO. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard with a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Yong Lee is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill and Bank of America N.A. since 2012. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm provides model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Keyoor Brahme is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with PFS Investments Inc, Primerica Financial Services, and Equinoxys. Outside of his advisory role, Brahme is the founder and treasurer of Prabalta Inc, a non-investment related venture. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-based and separately managed account strategies under a wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and integrates trading and custody services through established partners.

Christopher Rockey is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and Capital One-affiliated firms. He is a partner at Capital Harvest Wealth Partners, providing financial planning and investment services to clients. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of advisers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and multiple platforms to construct diversified portfolios that may include stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Debbie Merlos is a financial advisor with Merrill holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Gabriel Ali is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with two years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and involvement with arts organizations such as the BlackRock Center for the Arts and the Harold & Sylvia Greenberg Theatre. 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 retirement consulting, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside model portfolios and research from various sources.

Nicholas Ibello is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. He has 13 years of industry experience and previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and Williams Asset Management. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Zane VerBrugge is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. Prior to this, he served as a Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2023. In his current position, Zane focuses on understanding the unique financial situations of his clients to collaboratively develop financial plans aimed at meeting their future goals and addressing their concerns. Zane leverages the comprehensive investment resources available through Fidelity Investments to assist clients in navigating their financial journeys. His approach centers on becoming familiar with each client's individual financial story to provide tailored investment solutions. Outside of his professional work, Zane has interests in baseball, beach activities, fitness, football, running, and scuba diving.

Matthew Kramer is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial. His prior experience includes roles at Fidelity, Charles Schwab, and Edward Jones. He is also associated with Lee, Sipe and Associates and Serving Those Who Serve, where he works as a financial advisor. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning and investment consulting to individual and institutional clients, offering non-discretionary, tailored advice supported by analytical tools and a broad advisor network.

Samuel Downs is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior work experience that includes roles at Idaho Falls Chukars and UMBC. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party program sponsors to deliver a range of investment advisory solutions.

Leah Ruffner is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2007, totaling over 16 years in various roles within the firm. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Thomas Henry is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rockville, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2003. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios and research, and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.