Eric Meyers is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 47 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Grove Point Advisors, Meyers Hurvitz Abrahams LLC, GEM Financial Services, and H. Beck, Inc. He is based in Rockville, MD. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

Gerard Ransing is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and was previously with MetLife Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, he operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed annuities. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools to provide written recommendations in collaborative, annual planning engagements.

Christian Barrett is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2010. He brings 27 years of experience in the financial services industry, working with various organizations to support clients in their financial planning and investment needs. His career includes roles such as Relationship Officer at Fidelity Brokerage Services and positions with firms including Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, Citigroup Global Markets, and Robert W. Baird Co. Throughout his career, Christian has held multiple financial advisory and representative positions, gaining expertise in equity advising and client relationship management. He emphasizes a client-focused approach that aligns with his core beliefs and values, working with Fidelity's resources to assist families in achieving better financial outcomes. Outside of his professional life, Christian has interests in fitness, football, music, pets, and tennis.

Liam Sweet is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rockville, MD. He holds a Series 66 designation and joined the industry in 2025. Prior to his current role, he worked in various positions including at Clark Construction and has volunteer experience with Holy Spirit Catholic Church. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting its network of over 22,800 advisors with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Louis Wilson is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He currently works at Morgan Stanley and has previously held roles at OSAIC, Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation, Equitable Advisors, AXA Advisors, LLC, and Falcon Square Capital. 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 methodologies.

Lourdes Mc Michael is a CFP® certificant with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she held positions at Eagle Strategies, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and New York Life Insurance Co. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients across a broad spectrum, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of advisory solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Petya Balevska is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Washington, DC, bringing 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she owns inherited commercial real estate properties with active tenants in Varna, Bulgaria. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement, focusing on clients with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary, personalized retirement recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team.

Jean Adewale Tompihe is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Potomac, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has experience at several firms including Merrill and Sea Cap Inc., with a background that notably includes roles in health and wellness industries. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs supported by structured planning tools and broad retail and institutional offerings.

Ronald Rickert is a financial professional at Cetera with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Woodmac, Inc. and other firms. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an insurance agent involved in fixed insurance sales and service. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and planning services with a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers and a range of program structures.

John Hanson is a CFP® professional affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing, with 45 years of experience in the financial industry. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Hanson serves on the finance committee of the First Church of Christ, Scientist, and holds trustee roles related to family trusts and a family foundation. 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 utilizes research and analytics to guide investment decisions and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Michael Svec is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bethesda, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of the Green Committee at Columbia Country Club in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs for individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both individual and corporate agreements.

Joshua Thatcher is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Morgan Stanley. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service, providing written recommendations and annual planning focused on retirement income, tax-aware withdrawals, and Social Security options.

Timothy Sprague II is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, holding a Series 65 designation. He has been with Osaic Wealth since 2026 and serves while also maintaining a career in the United States Navy that began in 2005. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of advisers and offers varied investment solutions including portfolios comprised of stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Naj Altaf is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Capital One Investment Services, and Chevy Chase Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, Naj is a partner at Capital Harvest Wealth Partners, an LLC providing investment advisory services. OSAIC serves a diverse range of clients, including individual investors, high-net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and risk-tolerance analysis to construct diversified portfolios across various asset classes.

Mara Bralove is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bethesda, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 22 years of industry experience. She 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 owns a real estate rental business in Fairfax, VA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Kevin Forkin is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Charles Schwab in Gaithersburg, MD. His work history includes positions at Charles Schwab Bank SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., as well as prior roles at Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., Bankers Life Securities, Inc., Bankers Life & Casualty, Inc., and a decade of service in the US Army. 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, using multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence from its Center for Financial Research.

James Polcaro II is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2007. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering proprietary research and a variety of capital markets services.

Briana Tillman is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she focuses on retirement planning, legacy building, and financial strategies for women. She works with high-net-worth individuals, business owners, retirees, and young professionals to create clear, customized financial plans that address their unique goals and priorities. Briana aims to make financial planning clear and personal, helping clients feel confident in their decisions today and for the future. Her expertise includes retirement planning, family wealth management strategies, small business strategies, tax minimization, and individual and corporate investment strategy. Briana holds professional designations such as Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She completed an Accredited Certificate Program from the University of Arkansas System. Outside of her professional work, Briana enjoys spending time with her family and traveling. Her personal interests also include adventure sports, basketball, cooking, dancing, football, music, swimming, and tennis.

Diego Dominguez is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in the North Bethesda Financial Center in Maryland. He focuses on providing goal-based wealth management services to affluent families, accomplished professionals, and successful business owners. His work includes developing flexible, short- and long-term financial strategies that organize clients' personal and business finances. Diego specializes in a range of areas including investment management, defined contribution plans, commercial banking, private business sales, credit and lending, retirement planning, wealth transfer planning, and executive compensation plan management. He has expertise in Corporate Executive Services, Divorce Transition Planning, Employee Benefits Planning, Executive Compensation, Equity Compensation Services, Family Wealth Management Strategies, Institutional and Corporate Benefit Services, and Services for Defined Benefit Plans. Diego holds a High School Diploma from Reservoir High and a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Maryland Global Campus. His professional designations include CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of his professional role, Diego engages in biking, fishing, hiking, rock climbing, running, and scuba diving.

Jason Silverberg is a CFP® and ChFC® with 21 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Cetera and Silverberg Financial, LLC, and has prior experience with Financial Advantage Associates and Minnesota Life. Outside of his advisory work, he is an author and owns Silverstone Press LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutions. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across multiple program structures.