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.

Matthew Slook is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he helps clients plan for their financial goals and ensures their investment strategies align with their objectives and risk preferences. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2020, progressing through roles including Customer Relationship Advocate, High Net Worth Associate, Managed Account Support Specialist, and Investment Consultant before becoming a Financial Consultant in 2023. Throughout his tenure at Fidelity Investments, Matthew has gained experience working with a variety of client needs and investment strategies, focusing on providing dedicated advisory support. His career path reflects a commitment to understanding client relationships and investment management within the firm.

Franklin Rinko is a financial advisor at Merrill in Bethesda, MD, holding a Series 66 credential with four years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and Bank of America, N.A. Outside of advising, he has served as an independent contractor with Vector Marketing, focusing on sales of Cutco kitchen knives. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Jarrett Brant is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. His previous roles include four years at Wells Fargo and seven years of service in the United States Marine Corps. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings, providing a broad range of capital markets and advisory services.

Daniel Straub is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining the firm in 2017, he has worked alongside his mother, Elizabeth Shepard, to serve multiple generations of families, accomplished entrepreneurs, and professionals. Daniel's advisory approach focuses on addressing the complex financial issues faced by the career-building generation, emphasizing risk management, diversification, and personalized investment strategies. Daniel's expertise includes education planning, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, and socially responsible investing. He employs a systematic investment process that prioritizes quality investments and long-term planning. His commitment to outstanding client service is reflected in his goal to be the primary point of contact for all clients' wealth management needs. He earned dual bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Politics from Brandeis University. Outside of his professional work, Daniel is involved with Fizz Apparel. His personal interests include cooking, gardening, golfing, hiking, knitting and crocheting, music, singing, skydiving, traveling, and woodworking.

David Hurwitz is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Bethesda, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President on the Board of Directors at Imagination Stage, a community arts organization. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, written recommendation reports, supported by a centralized retirement-income consulting team.

Kristen Largay is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Before joining Merrill in 2022, she held roles at Ernst & Young and in athletics at American University. Outside of finance, she works part-time at Jaco Juice and Taco Bar in Washington, DC, where she prepares juices and smoothies. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Adam Janowitz is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Artemis Real Estate Partners. 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 investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Zachariah Melcher is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at ID.me and the Museum of the Bible. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its advisory role to registered investment companies and use of systematic methodologies in model portfolio development.

Paul Mcgeary is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Permanent Endowment Finance Committee of Mt. Tamalpais United Methodist Church in Mill Valley, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and market simulations.

Leandro Falleiros Rodrigues Carva is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Ameriprise, Fincapital Financas e Investimentos S.A., and in various roles including with the UK Foreign Office and the Brazil State Government of Mato Grosso. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Brenden Price is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations, and his prior experience includes roles at Janus Management Holdings Corp. and Janus Henderson Distributors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by a structured discovery process and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides a range of investment and planning services.

Paul Capodanno is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, with 27 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, American General Life Insurance, AIG Capital Services, and Ohio National Equities. Capodanno serves on the board of the Soccer Association of Columbia and is an advisory board member for the nonprofit Casey Cares. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques, offering services primarily in an advisory capacity.

Roger Achtermann is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Alexandria, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 39 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Citigroup Global Markets from 1998 to 2009 and at Morgan Stanley since 2009, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is a sole proprietor of a rental property business in Alexandria. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a broad range of advisory programs supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Nicole Mccuskey is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with various Raymond James entities and affiliated firms since 2016. Raymond James & Associates 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, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and advisory services with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Julia Myers is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, with 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and analytical models.

Angela Beckham is a CFP® and CFA® with 15 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera in Washington, DC. She has held roles at Cetera and Jacqueline Griffin E.A., and also serves as a financial professional at National Capital Bank of Washington. Outside of her advisory work, she owns a tax preparation business and sits on the boards of two local nonprofit organizations, Capitol Hill Village and the Washington School for Girls. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

John Brodie is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill for ten years each before joining Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank in 2022. 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 provides a combination of non-discretionary advisory services and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Homer Garrison III is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at Merrill and has a background that includes roles outside the financial sector. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and consulting services with a variety of portfolio management styles and is notable for its municipal advisory services and extensive affiliate network.

Alem Lakew is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2017 and previously worked at America's Kids LLC from 2016 to 2018. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts.