Tia Reese is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She began her advisory career in 2026 and has prior experience at firms including Charles Schwab and roles at George Washington University. Reese also has experience with Apparati SmartGym + Wellness, reflecting interests outside traditional finance. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs and tailors investment strategies based on each client’s risk profile, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Margaret Gargulinski is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in McLean, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing nine years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016, including nine years at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in youth sports as a head lacrosse coach at Oakcrest School and has coaching experience with 3Step Lacrosse. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with various advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Malini Raswant is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Waddell & Reed, Inc., Benefits Mall, and iProtect LLC. 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.

Evan Prestera is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, Newday USA, and briefly at NOVA Tastings. He studied at Florida State University for five years. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with services including investment advisory, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets with over 14,000 advisors and utilizes research and analytics focused on diversification and modern portfolio theory.

Francisco Valeriano is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 22 years of industry experience, previously working at firms including Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, MassMutual, HSBC Securities, and Morgan Stanley. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm typically implements investment strategies through model-driven portfolios developed by its research department and third-party portfolio strategists, while also offering affiliated trust custody, insurance services, and secured credit programs.

Stacy Segal is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2022 and at MassMutual Life Insurance Co since 2020. Segal also operates Stacy S. Segal Insurance Services, providing life and disability insurance products. 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 and structured annual planning engagements.

Reimy Saavedra is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Saavedra worked at Conyngham CPA and has experience in both banking and fitness center roles. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models.

Alexandra Simons is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked with The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in a wrap program.

Christopher Leggett is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and 24 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Merrill, Grove Point Investments, and Grove Point Advisors. He is also involved in a business activity under Leggett Wealth Management. 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, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Thomas Clark is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in McLean, VA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2014. UBS Financial Services 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 services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans.

David Straightiff is a CFP®-designated financial advisor at Edward Jones with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2007. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Thomas Huszcza is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Manassas, VA since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2005 to 2020. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary, written recommendation reports. The firm operates with a large institutional platform offering a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Mike Harber is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving clients in the Washington D.C. area since 2014. He specializes in developing customized investment strategies that address clients’ short- and long-term financial goals while managing volatility. His approach includes assessing assets, liabilities, insurance, and cash flows to help clients navigate financial challenges. Mike provides personalized recommendations in several areas, including retirement planning, individual wealth preservation and insurance strategies, company-sponsored retirement plans, business transition planning, and business banking. His client focus areas also encompass college education planning, family wealth management, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and portfolio management services. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, Mike served over 20 years in the U.S. Navy as an FA-18 pilot, retiring at the rank of Captain. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Western Michigan University and has held the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation since 2018, as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Mike is involved with charitable organizations supporting veterans and resides in Potomac Falls, Virginia, with his wife and children. His personal interests include fishing, football, running, skiing, woodworking, and spending time with his family.

Travis Scott is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2019, with prior roles at Foresters Financial Services and Econo Lodge. Outside of his advisory work, he oversees youth ministry at Strong Tower Christian Church and is involved in A/V production and a 360 photobooth business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutions. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and consulting services with both discretionary and non-discretionary options, operating a multi-manager platform that supports customized investment strategies and access to various third-party managers.

Caleb Perez is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors holding a Series 66 designation. He has recently begun his career in the financial industry and brings experience from a variety of roles in sports and hospitality, including time with D.C. United and Kalypso's Sports Tavern. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of investment professionals, utilizing a range of third-party advisory programs and proprietary tools.

Anthony Connor is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Vienna, VA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at UBS Financial Services and City National Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of a homeowners association, advises the company GORUCK on corporate strategy, and is involved in automotive restoration and rally preparation through Blue Ridge Motorwerks. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

Gary Sawyers is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. His career includes over 30 years at National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited and roles at TD Bank and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. He relocated from Jamaica to the United States in 2020. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering investment policy development, performance reporting, participant education, and discretionary plan-level investment management grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s advisory approach includes a broad range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Harrison Howard is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 8 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and Credit Suisse. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

Kurtis Frogale is a CFP® professional with 10 years of experience at Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2016. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Springfield, VA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including households and corporate entities. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Aim'ee Dotson serves as Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2026. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2018, progressing through several positions including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, Financial Representative, and Intern - Financial Representative. Aim'ee works with clients to understand their personal financial goals and develop plans tailored to their needs and life changes. Her professional experience encompasses financial consulting and client relationship management within Fidelity Investments. Aim'ee is committed to helping clients create financial plans that they understand and feel comfortable with, reflecting her dedication to serving others. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Aim'ee enjoys biking, family activities, social events with friends, and parenthood.