Adam Sauri is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, CFA®, and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Cerity Partners in 2026, he worked for SOL Capital Management Company from 2012 to 2025. Cerity Partners advises a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, business entities, foundations, and institutional investors, managing approximately $166.2 billion in client assets as of the end of 2025. The firm offers customized wealth management services and employs an investment framework centered on client-specific profiles, utilizing proprietary quantitative screening, manager selection, and access to alternative and private market solutions.

Solmaz Azar is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. She has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and Chase Bank. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment strategies through both discretionary and non-discretionary programs. The firm is notable for its large institutional scale, in-house research capabilities, and roles as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Hassan Al Kadhimi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Rockville, MD, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having two years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., and TD Bank. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios, and supports its advisors with research and operational tools while overseeing over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Dexter Walker is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY llc since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a 40% owner of Washington DC Inferno, LLC, a professional women's squash franchise. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process includes structured discovery and firm-approved tools but does not provide individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.

Terry Reinhart is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Grove Point Investments, H. Beck, Inc., and maintained his own CPA practice, Reinhart & Associates PC, since 1971. Outside of advisory services, he continues to engage in tax preparation and accounting through his CPA firm. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Brian Henry is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with individuals and families to develop financial plans aimed at achieving their financial goals. He joined Fidelity Investments in 2022 and has held several roles within the company, including Financial Representative and Relationship Manager, before assuming his current position in 2024. His experience spans various aspects of financial planning and client relationship management.

Margi Coutinho-Betancourt is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2015. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2012, progressing through roles including Investment Consultant and Financial Consultant. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked at First Command Financial Planning Services from 1991 to 2012, starting as an Administrative Assistant and later becoming a Financial Advisor. Her expertise includes retirement planning, income planning, and wealth planning, working closely with clients to develop customized financial plans that align with their short- and long-term goals. Margi emphasizes building strong relationships with clients based on trust throughout the financial planning process. Outside of her professional work, Margi has interests in cooking and baking, football, golf, theater, traveling, and volunteering.

Patricia Kazumba is a CFP® and Series 66 licensed advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, where she has worked since 2015. She has 23 years of industry experience. In addition to her advisory role, she is also an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors such as pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through multiple platforms and proprietary strategies.

Patrick Lively is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and based in North Bethesda, MD. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2025 and has prior experience working with Big Fish Restaurant Group and educational institutions including Boston College and Gonzaga College High School. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts.

Annmarie Bilger is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009, including her current role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2017. She serves as a board member of the Howard County Chamber of Commerce. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm provides advisory programs to individuals and institutions with a financial planning process that utilizes firm-approved tools and modeling techniques to tailor plans for clients.

Matthew Steward is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial and Morgan Stanley and has a background that includes roles outside the financial sector. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative due diligence, with recommendations limited to eligible strategies and incorporating ESG considerations where applicable.

Suzanne Spano is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a trustee for an investment-related trust in Vienna, Virginia. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a variety of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques to support its services.

Brian Waak is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cuso Financial Services, LP for 18 years and has been affiliated with NASA Federal Credit Union since 2007. His outside activities include supporting investment products and services offered through the DBA NASA Federal Investment Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Cristina Gabalda is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Morgan Stanley for seven years before joining Ameriprise in 2022. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement-income planning and ongoing advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Lisa Carpenter is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the Board of Directors and as Secretary for Shepherd's Care Children's Center, Inc., a nonprofit preschool affiliated with her church. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management and financial planning services tailored to clients’ risk profiles, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Gary Carson Jr. is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Chevy Chase, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and having eight years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2017 and previously worked at Capital One. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs providing portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, employing tailored strategies via a mix of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Deborah Harris is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, holding a Series 63 designation and 18 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 individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Bryan Condra is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017, including time at Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an officer at BDC Capital, a real estate company involved in property acquisition and leasing. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

James Johnston is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Washington, DC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at University at Boulder, Space4Good, and Eldora Ski & Ride School. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Matthew Brudniak is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets in Washington, DC, with 41 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2009 and previously worked at City National Bank from 2019 to 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he was a passive owner of an antiques business that sold to private collectors and museums. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients' risk profiles.