Nia Jordan is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she spent several years at Georgetown University and Charles Schwab Bank. Outside of her advisory work, she performs as a member of the Washington Commanders Drumline and coaches indoor percussion for Arlington Public Schools. Charles Schwab 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and provides integrated brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services.

James Cusick is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. He is based in Washington, DC. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Sarah Simon is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2011. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and delivers advisory work using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Travis Ilitch is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation. He began his advisory career in 2026 and has prior experience with several firms including D1 Capital LP, Sona Asset Management, and Radcliff. Outside of finance, he has been involved with George Mason Baseball Camps and attended Georgetown University. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and a range of capital markets solutions. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Grant Thompson is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines in Alexandria, VA, with two years of industry experience. His work history includes prior roles at Pure Performance and Financial Engines Advisors, L.L.C., as well as non-financial positions at Legum & Norman Realty Inc, Shenandoah University, and Brightview Landscapes. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of solutions including workplace retirement plans, planner-led wealth management, and online advice, combining proprietary modeling with planner oversight and emphasizing diversified portfolios and long-term investment strategies.

John Limroth is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Wilbanks Smith and Thomas Asset Management. Outside of advisory roles, he is the captain and owner of King Tide Charters, LLC, a fishing charter and aquatic services business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and advisory programs supported by structured planning tools and a variety of investment solutions.

Patrick Adams is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2004. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

William Gardner is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bethesda, MD. He began his career at Morgan Stanley in 2026 and has prior experience at Glenmede Trust Company and FINRA. Outside of finance, he is involved with BabyCat Brewery. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through Financial Advisors and specialized planning groups.

James Pender is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and over 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at CUSO Financial Services, SunTrust Investment Services, LPL Financial, Access National Bank, and Investment Professionals, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Vice President of the DC Society Sons of the American Revolution, a nonprofit organization. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting using detailed analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance advisory work through a unique affiliation.

Todd Cole is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Kensington, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Cole serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Oakland Terrace PTA. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that offers retirement-income planning services designed for individuals with significant investable assets. Its approach combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Douglas Haller is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, he held positions at Blue Collar Scholars, Damascus Enterprise, and in government, as well as roles in education and the private sector. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Cody Monarch is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to his current role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, he worked at Insight Enterprises and Marriott International. He also has experience in the hospitality sector, having worked at Mussel Bar and Grille. 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, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Lindsay Owens is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank NA and JPMorgan Securities LLC for 15 years. Owens holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and is based in Washington, DC. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Soo Jeong Heo is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Barings and Stride Inc, as well as entrepreneurial experience running Doma Korean Kitchen. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 recommendations.

John Seitz is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he leads The Seitz | Bosley Group. He began his career in the financial services industry in 1985 and has developed extensive experience navigating various market cycles. John focuses on helping clients understand how their investment and wealth management strategies align with their specific goals, emphasizing clear communication, team-wide client service, and ongoing professional education. John holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC™) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He is a qualified Portfolio Manager, capable of building and managing personalized investment strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies, with the option to manage these strategies on a discretionary basis through the firm’s Investment Advisory Program. John earned his bachelor's degree in economics from St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York, and his master's degree from Loyola College in Baltimore. He resides in Glenwood, Maryland, with his family.

Greg Roemer is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent and its affiliated entities since 2002. Outside of his advisory work, Roemer serves on the Advancement Advisory Committee for Rockbridge Academy, a private K-12 religious school. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, delivering holistic, goal-based financial analyses and planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm’s approach separates planning from managed-account services and does not include institutional portfolio management.

Matthew Koppelman is a CFP® licensed financial advisor with five years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Enterprise and has prior experience at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, and Windsor Communities. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Precision Wealth Planners, a business related to his LPL activities. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm uses model-driven investment approaches with access to third-party asset managers and offers financial planning, insurance products, and affiliated trust and lending services.

Joel Greenberg is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience, currently working at LPL Enterprise since 2024. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, Eagle Strategies (NY Life), and Securian Financial Services, Inc. He also engages in Prudential-sponsored non-variable insurance activities. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs, while also facilitating insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Jack Fechter is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Morgan Stanley since 2022 and prior positions at Hampden-Sydney College, Durham University, Trustar Bank, and Bullis School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory and financial planning programs supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services ranging from tailored financial plans to broader investment and trading activities.

Richard Harrison is a Financial Consultant currently working with Fidelity Investments. In his role, he collaborates with clients to develop personalized financial strategies that align with their individual goals and priorities. He emphasizes building relationships based on trust and transparency to support clients in making informed financial decisions. Prior to his current position, Richard served as a Regional Director at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2023, and before that, he worked as a Regional Investment Consultant at the same firm from 2009 to 2021. His experience spans over a decade in various capacities within Fidelity Investments, focusing on investment consultation and regional leadership.