Rohit Fonseca is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, he worked at Deloitte Consulting and Booz Allen Hamilton and was affiliated with the University of Notre Dame in various capacities. 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 research supported by a centralized manager solutions team and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Allan Zendel is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 42 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked for A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. for 12 years. He serves clients from Bethesda, MD, and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap-fee programs to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory solutions and applies research-driven investment strategies, including modern portfolio theory, across a broad range of financial services.

Sean Mcsweeney is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he held various positions in the hospitality and retail sectors, including working as a server at Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm serves retail and institutional investors and offers services including discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and management consulting.

Ronnie Franks is a financial advisor at Osaic with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2025, he worked at Bailey Wealth Advisors and UpSlope Advisors, Inc. He serves as an advisory board member for the Greater Washington Community Foundation in Montgomery County, a nonprofit organization. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization and is notable for its scale, affiliate network, and recent consolidation activity.

Carter Rolfe is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he works directly with clients to design and execute personalized financial plans tailored to their unique family needs. Carter emphasizes advocacy and communication to build trust and reliability with his clients. Carter has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, progressing through several roles including Financial Representative, College Planning Specialist, Relationship Manager, Investment Consultant, and Financial Consultant. This range of experience across various facets of financial services has provided him with a broad understanding of investment management and client relationship development.

Julianna Lopes is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Crofton, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 2003 and has prior experience at Arbonne from 2016 to 2019. In addition to her advisory role, she is a self-employed instructor for pre-licensing classes for PFS agents and an author. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and utilizes a tiered wrap fee structure, focusing on personalized portfolio management rather than institutional pension or profit-sharing plans.

Mark Murphy is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Washington, DC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Janney Montgomery Scott, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutional clients, and public entities, providing financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions through a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Glen Bennett is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Arlington, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Linsco Private Ledger Corp since 2002. 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 extensive operational and research tools.

Colleen Shepard is a Wealth Management Advisor and founding partner of The Shepard Ellison Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has worked since 1990. She holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) certification as awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., along with the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. With over 30 years of experience, Colleen specializes in providing a holistic approach to wealth management, focusing on client relationship excellence and personalized service. Her practice serves entrepreneurs, business owners, women in leadership, senior executives, and multigenerational families, assisting with areas such as college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, and small business strategies. Colleen holds a Master's Degree from American University and a Bachelor's Degree from the State University of New York. She has served in advisory roles including membership on the Financial and Investment Committees for St. Andrews Episcopal School, the Financial Committee for Grace Episcopal Day School, and as a Vestry Member for All Saints Church in Chevy Chase. She is also a member of the Women's Golf Association at Bethesda Country Club and volunteers at All Saints Episcopal Church on various service projects.

Pablo Molina is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Centaurus Financial, and Reese Yeatman. Molina is a partner in Reese Yeatman Financial, LLC. OSAIC Wealth serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization across various programs, including financial planning, Unified Managed Accounts, and retirement plan consulting.

Evan Tanner is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America N.A., Merrill Lynch, and Pinebrook Capital. Prior to his advisory career, he was associated with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Tandem Sports and Entertainment. 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 investors.

Jon Lindenberg is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Prudential Equity Group, LLC. Outside of advising, he is involved in entrepreneurial activities related to merchant cash and stock agreements. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and investment strategies, utilizing proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations for clients.

John Snyder is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including Brown Advisory and SVB Wealth LLC. He is based in Washington, DC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. Their non-discretionary program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Alexander Simet is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2023, he worked at the University of Maryland from 2019 to 2023. In addition to his financial advisory role, he manages a family-owned restaurant, Il Basilico Trattoria, where he oversees kitchen and serving staff operations. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services, covering areas such as retirement, education, and wealth-transfer planning, supported by proprietary research and planning tools.

David Kuzma is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors who holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of the Catholic Business Network of Montgomery County and the Maryland chapter of the Exit Planning Exchange, and he is involved in authoring and educational activities related to finance through his private ventures. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm operates thousands of financial professionals, managing a multi-billion dollar asset base and offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary management solutions across multiple platforms.

Katharine Leithead is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2009. She also has a long tenure with Bank of America, N.A. beginning in 2002. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Traci Richmond is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Bethesda, MD, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. Her career includes prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and ownership of Women Who Rock LLC from 2016 to 2023. She is also the owner of The Meakem Group, LLC, a non-variable insurance business. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and utilizes advanced analytical tools, supporting clients through advisory programs and partnerships such as with the Society for Human Resource Management.

Lauren Finikiotis is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with five years of industry experience, currently with J.P. Morgan Securities in Washington, DC. Her work history includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2021, along with earlier positions at the College of William & Mary and the University of Pittsburgh. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates ESG criteria, supported by specialized affiliates.

Jeanette Barrett is Vice President and Executive Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has worked since 2006. She has held roles of increasing responsibility including Vice President Financial Planning Consultant before her current position. With nineteen years of experience working with high-net-worth families, Jeanette specializes in integrating workplace benefits into comprehensive wealth plans. She prioritizes client engagement and education, ensuring clients understand and participate in the creation of their financial strategies. Jeanette holds an Arkansas Insurance License. Outside of work, she enjoys concerts, family activities, fitness, football, social events with friends, and traveling.

Hugh Mclaughlin III is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked in various capacities within Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 1995. His current roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a broad range of advisory programs supported by structured planning tools and research-driven investment insights.