Jacob Wood is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Washington, DC, where he has worked since 2021. He has four years of industry experience, including prior roles at Splashtacular LLC and Water Technology Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Erin Turner is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Washington, DC, holding a Series 66 designation with 17 years of industry experience. She worked at Goldman, Sachs & Co. for 10 years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs 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 as part of its advisory process.

Michael Macintyre is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and scenario modeling to support its financial planning process.

Edward Railey is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for nine years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2023. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, serving as an ERISA fiduciary and offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management options.

Barry Shapiro is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He co-founded the Sorkin Shapiro Unikel Group, overseeing a team of six professionals dedicated to serving the diverse financial goals of their clients. Barry began his career in financial services in 1996 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2008. He works primarily with corporate retirement plans and high-net-worth families to enhance their financial well-being. Barry specializes in a range of services including retirement income planning strategies, wealth transfer, insurance services, and philanthropic strategies. As a Retirement Benefits Consultant, he is part of an elite group of advisors qualified to address complex retirement investing challenges, assisting corporations with retirement plan enhancement, needs assessments, investment analysis, menu selection, and employee education. He holds a bachelor's degree in business from the University of Maryland College Park and holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC), and Sports & Entertainment (SE) designations. Barry emphasizes personal service and objective advice, aiming to build enduring relationships with clients through disciplined investment management and comprehensive financial guidance.

Donald Glab is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 39 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Evergreen Christian School’s finance committee and his spouse owns a retail household store called The Family Room. 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 from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources, applying diversification principles and modern portfolio theory in its offerings.

Damien Barros is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on building strong financial relationships by understanding what matters most to his clients and helping them turn their financial goals into clear, actionable strategies. He specializes in various areas including education planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, small business strategies, sports and entertainment, and tax minimization. Damien also collaborates with professionals such as CPAs and estate attorneys to address broader financial considerations that clients may encounter throughout different stages of their lives. Damien holds a Bachelor's Degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of work, he values family and maintains a balance between his career and personal life. He enjoys biking, hiking, going to the gym, playing tennis and basketball, and participates as a member of the NOVA Tennis League.

Jason Martin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Prior to this, he was employed at UBS Financial Services for one year. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers with the CFA Institute by reviewing examination content and assisting with standards and grading. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Their financial planning approach involves structured discovery conversations and advanced modeling tools, focusing on advisory support without individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.

Stephen Bearce is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Alexandria, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at McLaughlin Ryder Advisory Services, Coburn & Meredith, Inc., and Citigroup Global Markets. He serves as a trustee for a non-family irrevocable life insurance trust. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides a combination of brokerage and advisory solutions, with a focus on research-driven portfolio construction and a range of financial products distributed through affiliated entities.

Seena Ghavami is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on developing personalized financial strategies tailored to each client's unique goals, risk tolerance, time horizon, and liquidity needs. Seena employs a goals-based wealth management process aimed at fostering collaborative client relationships characterized by transparency and purpose. With expertise in utilizing global resources and innovative web technology, Seena helps families pursue financial lifestyles that align with their long-term objectives. He provides personalized advice and access to specialized investment services, ensuring clients receive service designed to meet their specific needs. Seena holds a Bachelor's Degree from George Mason University and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is fluent in English and Persian.

Molly Shaughnessy is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She partners with individuals, families, and businesses to help build, preserve, and manage wealth through personalized financial strategies. Her expertise includes investment planning, retirement solutions, and risk management, focusing on long-term client relationships based on trust and transparency. She leverages the global resources of Bank of America and Merrill to provide tailored financial guidance aligned with each client's goals and values. Molly holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. She earned her Bachelor's degree from Saint John's University and is a member of the St. John's University Alumni association. Her client focus areas include personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, and retirement income. Outside of her professional work, Molly enjoys golfing, painting, pickleball, and yoga.

Dominic Lo Piccolo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2017, with a break during which he served on the investment committee of the Zeta Psi Educational Foundation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools.

Kwaku Dompere is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing nine years of industry experience. He has been associated with Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2016 and joined Fidelity Investments in 2025. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, with offerings that include discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm employs a process that combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, utilizing systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Katherine Clark is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 48 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at City National Bank. Clark has served on the boards of The Excel Institute, a training program for underprivileged young adults, and the National Park Trust, a nonprofit focused on land acquisitions near U.S. national parks and children’s educational programs. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides tailored portfolio management and financial planning through a variety of advisory programs, leveraging both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Kurt Schwartz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including his current role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Schwartz serves as an arbitrator for both the National Association of Securities Dealers and the National Futures Association and holds minority management roles in family investment entities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a wide range of advisory services to individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Casey Coffman is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding the Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2024, he worked at Morgan Stanley for seven years, as well as at PenFed Credit Union and Energy Federal Credit Union. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to proprietary research to tailor investment strategies.

Fredric Walls II is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2018 and previously at SunTrust Bank from 2011 to 2018. He serves as a board member of the Williams-Franklin Foundation, where he is involved in scholarships, career counseling, and mentorship for HBCU students. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments, supported by a centralized due diligence process and broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

George Bassett Jr. is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he assists individuals, families, business owners, and executives in navigating financial complexities. His approach focuses on creating comprehensive plans that align financial resources with clients' goals, values, and relationships. George coordinates with other professionals such as attorneys and accountants to ensure financial decisions are purposeful and well-aligned. George holds a bachelor's degree from Brown University and is certified as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). His expertise includes retirement and legacy planning, tax minimization, wealth transfer, and strategies for small businesses, foundations, and non-profits. Residing in Charleston, South Carolina with his wife Elizabeth and their three children, George enjoys golfing, fishing, hunting, skiing, and kiteboarding in his free time. He places high value on meaningful relationships and community involvement, reflecting his commitment to supporting clients' financial well-being and personal fulfillment.

Michael Brennan is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. He is currently with UBS Financial Services in Washington, DC, where he has worked since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill, spanning over a decade. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering services such as principal trading, market-making, and proprietary research to tailor client solutions.

Michael Brick is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services in Bethesda, MD since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Washington Maryland Region, contributing to fundraising and youth activities. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client solutions.