Olabisi Akinrimisi is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. from 2012 to 2016. Additionally, she has a long tenure with Wells Fargo Bank NA dating back to 2005. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering a range of advisory services including investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with options for discretionary plan-level investment management and a broader investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Carl Walker Jr. is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and several real estate and benefits firms. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and integrates research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases in its investment approach.

Brian Feeley is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Securities America Advisors, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and MetLife Securities. Outside of advising, he manages rental properties as a sole proprietor. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, using a range of tools and third-party solutions to construct diversified portfolios tailored to client needs.

Carlos Vallejo Bustamante is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Merrill and several other companies across different sectors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through a structured planning process without individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Carlos Fonseca Rodriguez is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and several other organizations across various sectors. 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 plans, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates with Bank of America’s broader platform, providing access to a wide array of products and services.

Brian Terlinsky is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase Bank NA since 2014 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Andriel Matthews is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Ellicott City, MD, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. Matthews has been with Primerica Advisors since 1997 and Primerica Financial Services since 1995. Outside of advisory work, Matthews is involved in the sales of loan products, home security and automation referrals, and owns Matthews Monarchies & Associates, Inc., an entity established for Primerica business purposes. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm employs model-driven strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and provides advisory services through a large network of financial advisors.

Stefen Blount is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing and has held prior roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Facet Wealth. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary advisory options. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a broad investment menu that includes insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options.

Brandon Hepburn is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Santander Securities and PNC Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns Pro Experience, LLC, a business focusing on web design and fitness and nutrition coaching. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations and offers customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program.

Sean Rippen is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, a role he has held since joining the firm in 2006. He is a qualified Portfolio Manager who provides clients with tailored wealth management plans designed to achieve their long-term financial objectives. Sean builds and manages personalized or defined strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. Through Merrill's Investment Advisory Program, he manages client strategies on a discretionary basis. Sean holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., as well as the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation from the Investments & Wealth Institute™. He also holds FINRA Series 7, 66, and 31 securities registrations and a State of Maryland insurance license. Sean earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Maryland's Scholars Program in College Park. His client focus areas include college education planning, executive compensation, LGBT wealth planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Outside of his professional pursuits, Sean enjoys playing piano and guitar, physical fitness, golf, woodworking, and spending time with his family. He resides in Brookeville, Maryland, with his wife Christine and their two sons, Beau and Austin.

Valerie Campbell is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 33 years of industry experience. She has worked at various Wells Fargo entities since 2009. In addition to her advisory role, she owns and operates Valerie A. Campbell, LLC, an investment-related business. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with a broad range of investment and financial planning services, utilizing firm research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations delivered through meetings and written reports.

Natalia Cuellar is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2022, also working at Wells Fargo Bank since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a delivery driver for DoorDash on a part-time basis. 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 grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of financial product offerings including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Tommie Roberson III is a financial advisor with Merrill in Silver Spring, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2016 and briefly at National Agents Alliance in 2015-2016. Outside of finance, he manages staff at Bobby McKeys Dueling Piano Bar, a business he has been involved with since 2012. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and other fiduciaries.

Willie Tate is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with millionaires and high net worth families to assist in the accumulation, growth, and preservation of their financial lives, with particular focus on retirement planning, estate planning strategies, legacy planning, and tax efficiency. His client service areas include college education planning, divorce transition planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, LGBT wealth planning, philanthropic planning, women and wealth, sports and entertainment, and retirement income. Willie holds a Bachelor's Degree from Georgetown University and an MBA from the University System of Maryland. He has earned the designations Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He is fluent in English and French. In addition to his professional career, Willie is involved in several organizations including Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., Georgetown University Alumni Association Black Alumni Council, Good Shepherd Housing and Family Services Inc., Leveling the Playing Field, Northern Virginia Football Officials Association, The Joyce-Gillespie-Harrington Educational and Charitable Foundation, Inc., and the Urban Financial Services Coalition. His personal interests include basketball, chess, football, golfing, singing, spending time with his family, and watching movies.

Annette Schiavone is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and with 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a fiduciary trustee for an immediate family trust account. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured financial planning process supported by proprietary tools and offers a broad range of investment and planning solutions.

James Horris is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with six years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Lincoln Investment, Capital Analysts, and Equitable Advisors. Outside of finance, he owns several businesses, including SIMPL Hair Care and Chesapeake Government Affairs. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Kristin Mccartin is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Baltimore, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process.

Behzad Baharloo is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, Regions Bank, and Cetera. He was also involved in a family business, Orelity Family Fund, from 2013 to 2022. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non‑qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non‑discretionary services. 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.

Scott Mcroy is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 39 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill for 33 years before joining Ameriprise in 2009. In addition to his advisory work, Mcroy serves as Vice Chair of the Anne Arundel Medical Center Foundation Board and chairs the foundation’s Finance Committee. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, offering tailored recommendation reports that incorporate income, Social Security, and tax strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with automated and personalized advice, focusing on assets managed within Ameriprise accounts.

Bill Polizos is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at PNC Investments LLC, Capital One Advisors, LLC, Capital One Investing, LLC, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Marniso Wealth Advisors Inc., a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. 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. The firm offers diverse advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.