Parker Rist is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Medallion Financial Group. His background also includes roles associated with the University of Maryland. 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 that use structured discovery and modeling tools, supporting clients in tailored financial planning and asset management.

James Flannery is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 25 years of experience in financial advisory services. Since beginning his career in 1993 in Northern Virginia, James has developed a full-service advisory practice focused on designing financial strategies tailored to meet both near-term and long-term goals for individual clients and institutions. He has also held leadership roles, including Producing Sales Manager and manager of training and development programs for new Financial Advisors within the Northern Virginia Complex. James holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania and has earned multiple professional designations, including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Fluent in English and Spanish, he applies his expertise to help clients develop personalized financial strategies. Outside of his advisory role, James has contributed to community organizations, serving on the Investment Committee for the Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Washington Board from 2006 to 2011, acting as Holy Cross Church CYO Coordinator from 2014 to 2017, and coaching youth sports between 2005 and 2019. He resides in Maryland with his wife, Kathy, and their four children.

Samir Abhyankar is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets and holds a Series 66 designation. He has two years of industry experience and previously worked at PNC Bank and Capital Bank NA. He is based in Vienna, VA. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and tailors investment strategies using in-house and third-party managers, with integrated capital-markets capabilities and alternative investment options.

Vidhi Sharma is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following four years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. 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. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Morgan Russo is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Grove Point Advisors, Grove Point Investments, MassMutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, MSI Financial Services, Best Western Historic Frederick, and Mutual of Omaha. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Nate Cambridge is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He works with clients to develop customized financial plans and investment strategies tailored to individual financial priorities. Nate has held several roles at Fidelity Investments since 2022, including Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Teller at Tower Federal Credit Union from 2021 to 2022.

Michael Ballard is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Cresset Asset Management, LLC and Wells Fargo Private Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he maintains a CPA license and has a minority ownership interest in a commercial real estate advisory business. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes unique investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Mahan Hosseini is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in the Tysons Corner, VA office. He has been working in the financial industry since 2001 and previously served as a head equity trader at Madison Trading LLC and Chimera Securities in New York. Leveraging his extensive experience and Merrill's resources, Mahan develops customized strategies and provides recommendations tailored to the unique financial needs of individuals and businesses. He assists clients in areas including wealth accumulation and preservation, retirement income growth and preservation, customized strategies, and asset allocation. His expertise also covers executive compensation, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and individual and corporate investment strategies. Mahan holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Information Systems and Marketing from George Washington University. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Mahan resides in Northern Virginia with his family. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys boating, football, skiing, tennis, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Thein Khin is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 1994. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing annual retirement income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

John Bocek is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing a data-driven and research-backed approach to wealth management. Since beginning his financial services career in 2008, John focuses on delivering tailored wealth strategies that address individual client needs, emphasizing precision and informed decision-making rather than generic diversification. He specializes in areas such as college education planning, executive and equity compensation, family wealth management, retirement planning, portfolio management, and tax minimization. John holds a Bachelor's Degree from the Virginia Military Institute and has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He incorporates both fundamental and technical analysis to position client portfolios to adapt to evolving market conditions, including shifts in economic trends, policy changes, and interest rate movements. Committed to community involvement, John participates in volunteer activities aligned with the Merrill tradition of service. Outside of his professional work, his personal interests include camping, hiking, rock climbing, running marathons, skiing, traveling, woodworking, and spending time with his family.

Catherine Kalweit is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving at Edelman Financial Engines. She has previously worked within various Edelman-affiliated entities since 2007. Kalweit serves on the Board of Directors for the Center for Object Relations, a nonprofit focused on education and resources related to the theory of Object Relations. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm employs a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

Kamal Malhis is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in McLean, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Citigroup and Oppenheimer before joining Ameriprise in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he owns KMW Solutions Group LLC, through which he manages his advisory business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement planning advice focused on income stability and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Nicholas Blue is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He is focused on co-creating and implementing personalized investment plans tailored to his clients' unique financial objectives. His professional experience at Fidelity Investments includes roles as Financial Consultant starting in 2024, Investment Consultant from 2023 to 2024, Investment Solutions Representative in 2023, and Customer Relationship Advocate from 2022 to 2023. Outside of his professional work, Nicholas has interests in comedy, fishing, golf, and spending time with his pets.

Kelly Cironi is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Tysons Corner, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2012. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. 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 employs a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by centralized custody and order-routing systems.

Julia Tran is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with one year of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has prior work experience in both financial services and the food industry. Outside of finance, she owns Hoolia's Crochet, a small business creating handmade crochet products. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and limited discretionary separately managed accounts primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure for its services.

David Kelso is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Vienna, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2001. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by research and a variety of portfolio management styles.

James Ibach is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in McLean, VA. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has 25 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at NYLife Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company from 2014 to 2017. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements supported by firm-approved analytical tools.

Jae Young Lee is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He began his career in 2000 and has developed expertise in wealth management, portfolio management, and structuring financial products. His professional background includes roles as Managing Director at Bank of America Merrill and Nomura International. Jae Young specializes in family wealth management strategies, institutional consulting, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned his bachelor's degree from George Mason University. Fluent in Korean and English, he works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their long-term goals. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Jae Young enjoys golfing, tennis, and traveling. He emphasizes a one-on-one approach to helping clients make informed decisions and achieve their financial objectives.

Joshua Winston is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at LPL Financial since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities INC. Outside of his advisory work, he teaches at Congregation Beth Emeth in Herndon, VA. 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 discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Sarah Brasington is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2020. Previously, she has been involved with Herndon Youth Soccer and Trinity Presbyterian Church. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and market modeling techniques in its financial planning process.