Christopher Mellone is a CFP® and CFA® with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and has prior experience at VLP Financial Advisors, where he is also an owner and works as an associate para planner. Mellone serves as Director of PR for the Financial Planning Association, National Capital Area chapter, and is a board member of the Virginia Tech Financial Planning Advisory Board. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individual clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through multiple program structures and a multi-manager platform.

Jonathan Thomas is a CFP® certified financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He currently works at RBC Capital Markets and has prior experience with Truist Advisory Services and BB&T in various advisory and investment roles. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services through diverse wrap fee advisory programs tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

Hanane Lemlih is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. 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 IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment menu.

Mark Vago is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 27 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a power of attorney for his mother. 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 IPS-driven investment approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products than typical institutional advisers.

Nan Juan is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Falls Church, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, LLC, since 1999. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and numerous third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

David Litman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc for 13 years before joining Wells Fargo in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is a recipient of a bequest unrelated to investments. 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 advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a wide range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Tiffany Snyder is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Fairfax, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Atlantic Union Bank and Middleburg Financial, among others. She also serves as a Wealth Relationship Manager with Atlantic Union Bank Wealth Management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipalities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, utilizing asset-allocation analysis and firm research to develop tailored financial plans and investment recommendations.

Richard Hogan is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC and Cetera, having previously worked at Avantax Investment Services and 1st Global Advisors. Hogan has maintained a long-standing role as a shareholder at Hogan & Reed P.C. CPA's since 1992. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutions. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with options spanning discretionary and non-discretionary authorities and various program structures.

Syed Alam is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 8 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, LPL Financial, M&T Bank, Morgan Stanley, and the International Monetary Fund/UN. 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 roughly $671 billion in assets and offers a combination of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Edward Dahl is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 14 years. Outside of his advisory role, Dahl is the sole proprietor of Ocean Block Properties, LLC, a real estate property management business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including personalized financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools such as Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations.

Carmen Wu is a financial advisor at Cetera with 36 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Voya Financial Advisors and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. Outside of advising, she is a past president of the Rotary Club of McLean. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services across various program structures and custodial relationships.

Evan Felix is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Daurem LLC and Greek House. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model and offers both advisory and brokerage/insurance services.

Ben Beriss is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Alexandria, VA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise since 2019, with a brief interval working at Starbucks and prior experience in education. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Patrizia Adriazola is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior roles include positions at PSC Investments LLC and National Counseling Group INC. Outside of her advisory work, she is the managing member of PFA Property Group LLC, a residential property management business. 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, and institutional investors.

Alem Lakew is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2017 and was previously involved with America's Kids LLC from 2016 to 2018. 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 and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Alex Li is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding the Series 66 designation and beginning his industry experience in 2025. Prior to joining Schwab, his background includes roles outside the financial sector such as working at Big Blue Swim School and the Fund For The Public Interest. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily 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 models with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory services.

Sabrina Anderson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Herndon, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has prior experience with Wachovia Bank and Wells Fargo Advisors. Her spouse owns a separate business, ANDERSON GT, LLC, for which she serves as a check signer. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable breadth of investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Nainoksha Kaushal is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with four years of industry experience. She has worked at several major firms including Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Fidelity Investments, Merrill, and currently Edward Jones since 2025. Her career also includes roles in education and tutoring. 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 and affiliated investment products, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors.

Jordan Bonanno is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at Ameriprise Financial Services and Fidelity Investments. 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 offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

David Nitta is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance, and Northwestern Mutual in various capacities related to wealth management and investment management. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an assistant football coach for Loudoun County Public Schools. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers diversified advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by research and a variety of portfolio management options.